American Medical Technologists

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]

Certifications

The following certifications are offered.

Name Abbr. Notes
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]

References

  1. ^ "About". americanmedtech.org.
  2. ^ Bartholomew, Curtis Alford (1946). Medical Technology Jurisprudence. Commercial Press. pp. 175–176.
  3. ^ a b c "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.
  4. ^ "Transition of Medical Technologist MT(AMT) to Medical Laboratory Scientist MLS(AMT) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)". americanmedtech.org. American Medical Technologist.
  5. ^ "State Licensure Authorities Recognizing AMT Exams". American Medical Technologists (AMT).


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