The American Medical Technologists (AMT) is a professional association that encompasses 80,000 allied health professionals. It was founded in 1939.
The organization published a bi-monthly journal entitled The Journal of American Medical Technologists. It advocated for professional status and to secure state licensure for medical technologists. Membership required completion of a year-long educational program, or two years of on-the-job training.
Certifications The following certifications are offered. Name Abbr. Notes Medical Laboratory Scientist MLS Formerly Medical Technologist (MT). Medical Laboratory Technician MLT Molecular Diagnostics Technologist MDT Medical Laboratory Assistant CMLA Certified Laboratory Consultant CLC Medical Assistant RMA Phlebotomy Technician RPT Patient Care Technician PCT Medical Administrative Specialist CMAS Dental Assistant RDA Allied Health Instructor AHI
The Medical Laboratory Scientist certification is recognized by US states with laboratory personnel licensure, with the exception of New York, which only accepts MLS(AMT) for provisional licensure.
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