American Medical Technologists

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.

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.