American Society of Anesthesia Technologists & Technicians
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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
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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.).
Technologist (Cer.A.T.T.) exam.
long as they maintain their certification.
Oak Creek, Wisconsin
Oak Creek is a city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 28,456 at the 2000 census. In 2009, its population was estimated at 33,946.-History:...
, is a non-profit, educational organization responsible for the standards of technologist/technician competency in all areas of anesthesia
Anesthesia
Anesthesia, or anaesthesia , traditionally meant the condition of having sensation blocked or temporarily taken away...
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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.).
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.- Approved programs will be instructing at the Technologist (Cer.A.T.T.) level and graduates will be eligible to take the
Technologist (Cer.A.T.T.) exam.
- Current Certified Technicians (Cer.A.T.) and Technologists (Cer.A.T.T.) will remain as is, as
long as they maintain their certification.
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.Accreditations & Memberships
- CAAHEPCommission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education ProgramsCommission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, , is an agency of accreditation for the accredits postsecondary education programs in 19 different allied health and related fields....
- NOCA