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American Medical Technologists

American Medical Technologists

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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.

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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. [1]
    "About". americanmedtech.org.
  2. [2]
    Bartholomew, Curtis Alford (1946). Medical Technology Jurisprudence. Commercial Press. pp. 175–176.
  3. [3]
    Bureau, United States Women's (1958). "Appendix 3: Professional Organaizations for Medical Technologists". Medical Services Series: Medical technologists and laboratory technicians; employment opportunities for women. U.S. Government Printing Office. p. 40. Retrieved 6 March 2024.
  4. [4]
    "Transition of Medical Technologist MT(AMT) to Medical Laboratory Scientist MLS(AMT) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)". americanmedtech.org. American Medical Technologist.
  5. [5]
    "State Licensure Authorities Recognizing AMT Exams". American Medical Technologists (AMT).

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