title: American Society of Anesthesia Technologists & Technicians
text: # 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
  