The American Medical Technologists (AMT) is a professional association that encompasses 80,000 allied health professionals. It was founded in 1939. [1][2]
The organization published a bi-monthly journal entitled The Journal of American Medical Technologists.[3] It advocated for professional status and to secure state licensure for medical technologists.[3] Membership required completion of a year-long educational program, or two years of on-the-job training.[3]
The following certifications are offered.
Name | Abbr. | Notes |
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Medical Laboratory Scientist | MLS | Formerly Medical Technologist (MT).[4] |
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.[5]