Qualifications

To qualify for Medical Laboratory Assistant (AMT) certification:

1. Applicant shall be of good moral character.

2. Applicant shall have:

A. Graduated from, or scheduled to graduate from, an academic course (or combined courses) of study that is a minimum of 200 didactic clock hours in duration AND a minimum of 120 clock hours of documented, satisfactory clinical laboratory experience. Of the 200 didactic clock hours, a minimum of 100 hours must have been devoted to the study of fundamental laboratory technology.

 

B. Satisfactorily completed a minimum of 1,040 hours of documented work experience within the past three years in which laboratory technology was the primary focus. While all experiential hours must have been gained in a health care setting, a minimum of 520 hours must have been devoted specifically to the performance of clinical laboratory duties.

If you have any questions, please email AMT at: cmla@amt1.com