Both are a tremendous asset to our Society, and we are grateful for their contribution. The exam was administered in October 1996 due to the overwhelming level of interest to achieve this level of professional standards. The exam is administered annually in mid-May. Cities throughout the United States are selected to serve as test sites based on the current needs as identified by member polls. The Certification Test Development and Test Writing Committee consists of anesthesiologists, C.R.N.A.'s, a professor of anesthesia education, P.A.'s, a corporate representative, and certified anesthesia technicians.
Certification is granted for a two-year period.
Certification for the technologists level has been developed and the first exam is scheduled to be administered in 2001.