American Medical Technologists
The American Medical Technologists 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.| Name | Abbr. | Notes |
| Medical Laboratory Scientist | MLS | Formerly Medical Technologist. |
| Medical Laboratory Technician | MLT | |
| Molecular Diagnostics Technologist | MDT | |
| Medical Laboratory Assistant | CMLA | |
| Certified Laboratory Consultant | CLC | |
| Medical Assistant | RMA | |
| Phlebotomy Technician | RPT | |
| Patient Care Technician | PCT | |
| Medical Administrative Specialist | CMAS | |
| Dental Assistant | RDA | |
| Allied Health Instructor | AHI |
The Medical Laboratory Scientist certification is recognized by US states with laboratory personnel licensure, with the exception of New York, which only accepts MLS for provisional licensure.