American Society of Anesthesia Technologists & Technicians
# American Society of Anesthesia Technologists & Technicians

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.).

## 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. The certification is still valid for those who hold it.

* 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 and memberships

* CAAHEP
* NOCA

## Related organizations

* American Society of Anesthesiologists
* American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology
* The Society for Technology in Anesthesia
* Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
