American Medical Technologists Granted Renewal of Accreditation for Certification Examinations
PARK RIDGE, IL – January 15, 2003 – The National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) has granted American Medical Technologists (AMT) a renewal of its accreditation for all six of its competency-based certification examinations: Medical Technologist (MT), Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), Registered Phlebotomy Technician (RPT), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) and Certified Office Laboratory Technician (COLT). NCCA is the accreditation body of the National Organization for Competency Assurance (NOCA). The renewal is valid until November 30, 2007.
“AMT is very proud to continue to have its certification programs accredited by the Commission. In adhering to the Commission’s rigorous accreditation standards, AMT demonstrates that its certification programs are recognized, meaningful indicators of occupational competence,” states James R. Fidler, Ph.D., Director of Testing and Competency Assurance at AMT.
“The Commission’s approval is a further indication that AMT certification programs are developed and administered in accordance with methodologies recognized by both psychometric and credentialing communities. The NCCA imprimatur represents an independent assessment and validation of AMT’s certification programs, processes, and structures. Ongoing accreditation by the Commission reinforces the value of AMT certification to the healthcare community and public,” reports Dr. Fidler.
AMT was a charter member of NCCA and was originally granted accredited by NCCA in 1980. Since then, AMT has renewed its accreditation five consecutive times. NCCA standards cover such areas as: purpose, structure, representation, and resources of the certifying board; validity, reliability, and security of testing mechanisms; psychometric procedures employed in certification; fair and confidential treatment of candidates and certificants and policies and procedures for addressing member eligibility, discipline, and appeals.
About NCCA: The National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) is the accreditation body of NOCA. Organizations may apply and be accredited by the NCCA if they demonstrate compliance with each accreditation standard. NCCA's standards exceed the requirements set forth by the American Psychological Association and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. NCCA is the only national accreditation body for private certification organizations in all disciplines. For more information, its accreditation process and a listing of accredited organizations, visit NOCA’s website at www.noca.org.
About AMT: American Medical Technologists is a certification agency and professional membership organization representing nearly 27,000 individuals in allied health professions. Since 1939, AMT has been assisting its certified members meet the challenges of their professions, and fostering their professional and personal growth through professional certification, educational programs and career and networking opportunities. For more information on AMT and its certification process and examinations, visit AMT’s website at www.amt1.com.
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