Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists
Special Requirements
Medical Technologists generally require a bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or in one of the life sciences. Bachelor’s degree programs in Medical Technology include courses in chemistry, biological sciences, microbiology, mathematics, and statistics, as well as courses designed to teach knowledge and skills used in the clinical laboratory. Medical Technology programs are typically offered through a university, with internships in a hospital setting.
Nationally recognized agencies that accredit Medical Technologist programs include the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) and The National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS).
Licensure:
Some States require laboratory personnel to be licensed or registered. Licensure of technologists often requires a bachelor’s degree and the passing of an exam, but requirements vary by state and specialty. Information on licensure is available from state departments of health or boards of occupational licensing.
Certification:
Many employers prefer applicants who are certified by a recognized professional association, such as the American Medical Technologists.
Qualifications:
To qualify for MT (AMT) certification:
1. Applicant shall be of good moral character.
2. Applicant shall meet one of the following requirements:
A. Graduated from an accredited medical technology program with a bachelor's degree in medical technology, or
B. Graduated from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, with a major in one of the biological or chemical sciences, and either:
1. Completed an accredited academic program in medical technology following the earning of the bachelor’s degree referenced in “B” above, or
2. Completed at least one year of approved laboratory experience within the last five years (see definition of “approved laboratory experience” in part III on back of application).
3. Applicant must take and pass the AMT certification examination for Medical Technologist (MT).
4. Notwithstanding Criterion #3 above, the AMT Board of Directors has determined that the following applicants may be considered for MT (AMT) certification without further examination:
A. Applicant has taken and passed another certification organization’s generalist examination for medical technologist, provided that the organization’s exam has been approved by AMT, and provided that the applicant meets AMT’s training, experience and educational requirements.
B. Applicant has taken and passed a generalist medical technologist level examination for state licensure, provided that the state’s exam has been approved by AMT, and provided that the applicant meets AMT’s training, experience and educational requirements. Provided, in both cases, that the applicant is currently employed, or has recent experience (working in three of the last five years), as a medical technologist.
Required Fees:
· Domestic Application Fee: $125
· International Application Fee: $160
· Annual fee required to maintain certification: $85
For More Information, Contact:
American Medical Technologists
710 Higgins Road
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Phone: 847.823.5169
Phone: 800.275.1268
Fax: 847.823.0458
http://www.amt1.com/
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