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Follow 4 simple steps to earn certification

Determine your eligibility* to take the exam.

Check to see if you are eligible for certification:

*Requirements may change. You are held to compliance of criteria current as of your application submission.

Collect documentation

Begin collecting proper documentation outlined in the eligibility requirements.

Submit your application and fee online.

Once you are eligible you can apply. Submit a separate application for each certification.

Pay fee*

RMA, RPT, CMAS, PCT, RDA, CMLA
$120
MLT
$175
MT
$180
AHI
$80
CLC
$190
MDT
$200
MT, MLT**
$200
MDT**
$220
RPT**
$140

*Fees are non-refundable and include application, exam and first annual fee.
**Only available to those residing outside North America.


 

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*Application is valid for 1 year; allow 3-5 business days for processing.

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Medical Technologist (MT)

Patient Care Technician (PCT)

Phlebotomy Technician (RPT)

Molecular Diagnostics Technologist (MDT)

Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)

Dental Assistant (RDA)

Medical Administrative Specialist (CMAS)

Medical Laboratory Assistant (CMLA)

Practice Exams

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  • Phlebotomy Technician (RPT)
  • Medical Technologist (MT)
  • Medical Labratory Technician (MLT)

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Review Course

  • Medical Assistant (RMA)

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  • Medical Laboratory Assistant (CMLA)

Purchase CMLA Review Course

*This is a CMLA Study Guide on the Doctors Management website. This is NOT an AMT product.

Once you receive notification from AMT with approval you may proceed.

Scheduling Your exam

At School

If you are taking the exam at your school’s Pearson VUE site, your instructor will provide information about the exam date and time.

At a Pearson VUE Site

If you are taking the exam at a one of the hundreds of Pearson VUE testing center locations across the country, you will schedule your own exam.

Locate a Testing Center Near Me. Information about sites in your area can be found on the Pearson VUE website via the AMT website at: https://home.pearsonvue.com/amt

Alternate Site Via Live Remote Proctoring (LRP)

Currently available for RMA or RPT testing only. In order to access this option, you must choose “Online on a personal computer (LRP)” when you apply for certification. Read this important information before choosing LRP.

Locate a Testing Center Near Me

To cancel or reschedule

Call Pearson VUE at 1-888-846-6941 on a business day at least 24 hours prior to the start of your examination time. If you are late, turned away, or do not appear for your examination, you must pay a retesting fee to reschedule your examination.

  • Schedule as far in advance as possible
  • AMT cannot schedule for you
  • Scheduling online is preferred
  • The Pearson VUE profile you create for the exam is separate from your AMT account, so AMT log-in information won’t work
Schedule Exam Online

or Call 1-888-846-6941

Take the Exam

Arrive 30 minutes prior to exam time with the required testing items:

  1. Authorization letter
  2. Two forms of valid identification
    • Both must have your first and last name identical to your name on your authorization letter
    • Both must bear your signature
    • One form must be a photo ID, either a driver’s license, state ID card, military ID, or passport

If you have questions about the acceptability of your identification, contact Pearson Vue:

Call 1-888-846-6941

Know what to expect:

Pearson VUE Security Measures

After the Exam

  • Results are available after the exam and are sent to AMT within 48 hours
  • All documentation MUST be complete to receive certification
  • Official certificate will arrive in the mail within 7-14 days
  • You may download your certified member card from My AMT Portal.

If your application expires prior to gaining certification, you must submit a new application and fee to continue.

Retesting

If you receive a failing score, you will need to retake the entire exam.

  • Retake is permitted no sooner than 45 days from previous attempt
  • A non-refundable fee is required for each additional attempt
  • You are limited to 4 exam attempts for any one certification
  • Consult the AMT study resources to prepare for a retake

Retesting fee

RMA, RPT, CMAS, PCT, RDA, CMLA
$90
MLT, MT, MDT
$110

Examination Retake Form

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