American Medical Technologists (AMT)

Medical Technologist (MT)

Credential: Medical Technologist (MT)  In-Demand resource  GI Bill resource  NCCA resource
Credentialing Agency: American Medical Technologists (AMT)

Renewal Period: 3 years

The American Medical Technologists (AMT), Medical Technologist (MT) is a mid-level credential. An MT performs complex chemical, biological, hematological, immunologic, microscopic, and bacteriological analyses, including, microscopically examines blood and other body fluids; makes cultures of body fluid and tissue samples to determine the presence of bacteria, fungi, parasites, or other microorganisms; analyzes samples for chemical content or a chemical reaction and determines concentrations of compounds. Candidates must meet a combination of education and experience requirements to be considered eligible. Candidates must also pass a written examination.

More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.

Medical Technologist (MT)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

 

Eligibility Requirements (View Details)

  • Credential Prerequisite
  • Experience: 1 year
  • Education: Bachelors
  • Training
  • Membership
  • Other
  • Fee

Note: This credential may have multiple options for becoming eligible. Listed are the minimum requirements based on the minimum degree required. To view other options, see the Eligibility tab.

Exam Requirements (View Details)

  • Exam
  • Written Exam
  • Oral Exam
  • Practical Exam
  • Performance Assessment

RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY

Renewal Period: 3 years

  • Continuing Education
  • Exam
  • Continuing Education OR Exam
  • Fee
  • Other

AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

American Medical Technologists (AMT)

10700 West Higgins Road
Ste 150
Rosemont, IL  60018

Phone: (847) 823-5169

Fax: (847) 823-0458
Email: mail@americanmedtech.org

Education/Training and/or Experience REQUIREMENTS

Route 1:

Candidates must have a baccalaureate degree in medical technology from a program or institution accredited by a recognized regional or national accreditation agency and have completed approved clinical laboratory experience.

  • Candidates must have graduated from their degree program within the past five years. Candidates graduating longer than five years from the date of application must provide evidence of one year of full-time (or equivalent) approved laboratory experience within the last five years.

Route 2:

Candidates must have a baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited by a recognized regional or national accreditation agency, or an equivalent degree from a foreign institution as certified by a foreign transcript evaluation agency approved by AMT. Candidates must have completed an accredited medical laboratory technician (MLT) or a 50-week US MLT training program and have completed a minimum of one year of approved clinical laboratory experience.

Route 3:

Candidates must have taken and passed a generalist MT examination given by another certification organization or state licensure agency, provided that the examination has been approved by the AMT Board of Directors. Candidate's certification or state license must be active. Candidate must document recent education (within the last year) or employment (within the last five years), both as defined by AMT eligibility criteria. No exam is required.

Note: Currently only one certification agency is accepted by AMT. Please call before you apply to make sure you qualify.

Written Exam

  • General Laboratory (12%)
    • Laboratory quality
    • Laboratory laws and regulations
    • Laboratory safety
    • Laboratory instrumentation, maintenance, and principles of operation
    • Laboratory mathematics
    • Microscopy
    • Phlebotomy and specimen collection (including specimen handling and integrity)
    • Patient Identification
    • Waived Testing
  • Clinical Chemistry (19%)
    • General knowledge
    • Instrumentation
    • Renal function tests
    • Hepatic function tests
    • Carbohydrate metabolism
    • Protein analysis
    • Enzymology
    • Endocrinology
    • Lipids
    • Water and electrolytes
    • Acid-base balance
    • Cerebrospinal fluid
    • Other Chemistry Procedures
  • Hematology (13%)
    • General Knowledge
    • Erythrocyte Procedures
    • Leukocyte Procedures
    • Thrombocyte Procedures
    • Special Procedures
    • Automated Instrumentation
  • Coagulation and Hemostasis (7%)
    • General Knowledge
    • Coagulation Procedures
  • Immunology and Serology (9%)
    • General Knowledge
    • Serological Tests for Syphilis
    • Analytic Procedures
    • Special Procedures
  • Immunohematology (10%)
    • General Knowledge
    • Blood Typing
    • Immune Response
    • Compatibility Testing Principles and Procedures
    • Rh Immune Globulin
    • Special Tests
  • Blood Banking and Transfusion Services (6%)
    • General Knowledge
    • Blood Banking Practices
  • Microbiology (15%)
    • General Knowledge
    • Media Quality Control, Techniques, and Cultures
    • Bacterial Identification
    • Special Tests
    • Virology
    • Parasitology
    • Mycology
  • Urinalysis and Body Fluids
    • General Knowledge
    • Renal Function
    • Urinalysis Procedures
    • Special Tests

Testing Information

Testing for this credential is handled by Pearson VUE. The test centers are located in the U.S. They also have some test centers on military bases.

To find out more, use the following links on the Pearson VUE website:

For more information on the American Medical Technologists (AMT) testing process, visit the agency website.

RECERTIFICATION

Medical Technologist (MT)

Renewal Period: 3 years

The Medical Technologist (MT) credential has the following recertification information:

  • For recertification, certification holders must pay an annual fee, comply with the Certification Continuation Program (CCP) every three years and abide by the AMT Standards of Practice.

In Demand

This certification is considered in demand

COOL Bucks

See your installation Education Service Officer for credential exam information and coordinating instructions.

COOL Summary

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Some

Credential is related to some tasks associated with the duties of the military occupation (at least one critical task but less than 80%)

Most

Credential is directly related to most of the major duties associated with the military occupation (at least 80%)

Other

Credential is related to this military occupation, but is more advanced or specialized and therefore will likely require additional education, training, or experience

Promotion Points

This certification has been approved for promotion points.

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Star

Star credentials are MOS enhancing, as designated by the Proponent. MOS enhancing credentials are directly related to an MOS or ASI, are taught either partially or completely as part of a Program of Instruction (POI), and improves the MOS technical proficiency.

Skill Level

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Proponent Funded

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Navy Bucks

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Early Career

1-3 years experience; Enlisted E1 through E4

Mid Career

4-10 years experience; Enlisted E5 through E6

Late Career

10+ years experience; Enlisted E7 and Above

Early Career

1-3 years experience; Enlisted “A” School through E5

Mid Career

4-10 years experience; Enlisted E6 through E7

Late Career

10+ years experience; Enlisted E8 and Above

LaDR

This credential is recommended on the rating Learning and Development Roadmap (LaDR) for Sailors currently in the pay grade indicated on the icon, BUT MAY BE TAKEN BY SAILORS IN OTHER PAY GRADES.

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GI Bill®

Reimbursement for exam fees has been approved for payment through the GI Bill. Click for external link to GI Bill licensing and certification information.

Note: GI Bill approval data is updated quarterly. For the latest information, visit the WEAMS Licenses/Certifications Search page. Make sure to select "Both" in the LAC Category Type drop-down before searching.

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ANSI

This credential has been accredited by ANSI. Click for external link to the ANSI web site.

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ICAC

This credential has been accredited by ICAC. Click for external link to the ICAC web site.

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ABSNC

This credential has been accredited by ABSNC. Click for external link to the ABSNC web site.

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NCCA

This credentialing program has been accredited by NCCA. Click for external link to the NCCA web site.

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IAS

This credential has been accredited by IAS. Click for external link to the IAS web site.

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Low

May be difficult to attain: minimum education requirement is a Bachelor's degree, and/or minimum experience is 10 or more years.

Note: In some cases “years of experience” refers to time actively on duty or while holding a certain occupation or prior certification and not always in consecutive calendar years. Additional years required for certain preliminary stages may not be included in this classification. For requirements measured in hours, 1080 hours was considered a year. For days, 365 days was considered a year. Please review all prerequisites and requirements for eligibility, and additional information for details.

Medium

Moderate ease of attainment: minimum education requirement = Associate's and/or prerequisite and/or minimum experience = more than 2 years and less than 10 years of experience.

Note: In some cases “years of experience” refers to time actively on duty or while holding a certain occupation or prior certification and not always in consecutive calendar years. Additional years required for certain preliminary stages may not be included in this classification. For requirements measured in hours, 1080 hours was considered a year. For days, 365 days was considered a year. Please review all prerequisites and requirements for eligibility, and additional information for details.

High

Highly attainable: mimum education requirement = HS or less and/or minimum experience = 2 years or less experience and no additional requirements.

Note: In some cases “years of experience” refers to time actively on duty or while holding a certain occupation or prior certification and not always in consecutive calendar years. Additional years required for certain preliminary stages may not be included in this classification. For requirements measured in hours, 1080 hours was considered a year. For days, 365 days was considered a year. Please review all prerequisites and requirements for eligibility, and additional information for details.

MOS is Military Occupational Specialty
ASI is Additional Skill Identifier
WOMOS is Warrant Officer Military Occupational Specialty

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NKO e-learning

Credential preparation courses are provided at no cost through Navy e-Learning. Click for external link to the Navy Knowledge Online (NKO) web site, then select the “Navy e-Learning” link within the “Learning” tab to proceed to Navy e-Learning.

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Updated: October 16, 2019
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