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.
References
- "About". americanmedtech.org.
- Bartholomew, Curtis Alford (1946). Medical Technology Jurisprudence. Commercial Press. pp. 175–176.
- ^ "Appendix 3: Professional Organaizations for Medical Technologists". Medical Services Series: Medical technologists and laboratory technicians; employment opportunities for women. U.S. Government Printing Office. 1958. p. 40. Retrieved 6 March 2024.
- "Transition of Medical Technologist MT(AMT) to Medical Laboratory Scientist MLS(AMT) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)". americanmedtech.org. American Medical Technologist.
- "State Licensure Authorities Recognizing AMT Exams". American Medical Technologists (AMT).
External links
- Official website
- "American Medical Technologists Internal Revenue Service filings". ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.
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