American Society of Anesthesia Technologists & Technicians

American Society of Anesthesia Technologists & Technicians
Formation 1989
Headquarters Oak Creek, Wisconsin
Location
President
Jeremy Wyatt Cer.A.T.[1]

The American Society of Anesthesia Technologists & Technicians, or ASATT, based in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, is a non-profit, educational organization responsible for the standards of technologist/technician competency in all areas of anesthesia.

ASATT's mission is to establish a professional entity for the anesthesia technician that will positively affect health care and standards of quality in patient care by providing a safe anesthetic environment.

ASATT has the only nationally recognized certification for technicians (Cer.A.T.) and technologists (Cer.A.T.T.).[2]

Certification

Beginning July 25, 2015, ASATT will be phasing out the technician exam (Cer.A.T.) and on-the-job training for the Anesthesia Technology profession.

Technologist (Cer.A.T.T.) exam.

Technician (Cer.A.T.)

For more details on this topic, see Certified Anesthesia Technician.

Technologist (Cer.A.T.T.)

For more details on this topic, see Certified Anesthesia Technologist.

Publication

The Society produces a quarterly publication known as The Sensor, which provide its readers information on anesthesia-related topics, and a forum for learning and discussion.[3]

Accreditations & Memberships

Related Organizations

References

  1. "ASATT Contact Information". American Society of Anesthesia Technologists & Technicians. Archived from the original on 2012-03-13. Retrieved 2012-02-06.
  2. "ASATT Background & Developments". American Society of Anesthesia Technologists & Technicians. Archived from the original on October 27, 2010. Retrieved 2010-10-18.
  3. "The Sensor". American Society of Anesthesia Technologists & Technicians. Archived from the original on October 27, 2010. Retrieved 2010-10-20.

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