AMT Accreditation & Standards

AMT’s certification exams are accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA), the accrediting body of the Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE), and are recognized by employers nationwide.

The Value of Accreditation

NCCA accreditation validates the certification is credible, professionally developed, maintained according to industry recognized standards, and promotes public health, safety, and welfare. NCCA accreditation signifies these are Industry Recognized Credentials (IRC’s).

Standards of Practice, AMT Test Taker’s Honor Code, and the Medical Assisting Compendium of State Laws are a few of those high standards. Standards of Practice can be found below.

Standards of Practice:

The American Medical Technologists (“AMT” or “Organization”) is dedicated to encouraging, establishing and maintaining the highest standards, traditions, and principles of the disciplines which constitute the allied health professions of the Organization.

Members of the Organization and all individuals certified by AMT recognize their professional and ethical responsibilities, not only to their patients, but also to society, to other health care professionals, and to themselves.

The AMT Board of Directors has adopted the following Standards of Practice which define the essence of competent, honorable and ethical behavior for an AMT-certified allied health care professional. Reported violations of these Standards will be referred to the Judiciary Committee and may result in revocation of the individual’s certification or other disciplinary sanctions.

1. While engaged in the Arts and Sciences that constitute the practice of their profession, AMT professionals shall be dedicated to the provision of competent and compassionate service and shall always meet or exceed the applicable standard of care.
2. The AMT professional shall place the health and welfare of the patient above all else.
3. When performing clinical duties and procedures, the AMT professional shall act within the lawful limits of any applicable scope of practice, and when so required shall act under and in accordance with appropriate supervision by an attending physician, dentist, or other licensed practitioner.
4. The AMT professional shall always respect the rights of patients and of fellow health care providers, shall comply with all applicable laws and regulations governing the privacy and confidentiality of protected healthcare information, and shall safeguard patient confidences unless legally authorized or compelled to divulge protected healthcare information to an authorized individual, law enforcement officer, or other legal or governmental entity.
5. AMT professionals shall strive to increase their technical knowledge, shall continue to learn, and shall continue to apply and share scientific advances in their fields of professional specialization.
6. The AMT professional shall respect the law and pledges to avoid dishonest, unethical or illegal practices, breaches of fiduciary duty, or abuses of the position of trust into which the professional has been placed as a certified healthcare professional.
7. AMT professionals understand that they shall not make or offer a diagnosis or dispense medical advice unless they are duly licensed practitioners or unless specifically authorized to do so by an attending licensed practitioner acting in accordance with applicable law.
8. The AMT professional shall observe and value the judgment of the attending physician, dentist, or other attending licensed practitioner, provided that so doing does not clearly constitute a violation of law or pose an immediate threat to the welfare of the patient.
9. AMT professionals recognize that they are responsible for any personal wrongdoing, and that they have an obligation to report to the proper authorities any knowledge of professional abuse or unlawful behavior by any party involved in the patient’s diagnosis, care and treatment.
10. The AMT professional pledges to uphold personal honor and integrity and to cooperate in protecting and advancing, by every lawful means, the interests of the American Medical Technologists and its Members.

(Revised by the AMT Board of Directors July 2023)

The AMT Standards of Practice, Test Taker’s Honor Code, and other helpful information for applicants may be found in the AMT Candidate Handbook.

As a candidate for AMT certification, I will not participate in or tolerate academic dishonesty.

American Medical Technologists is dedicated to establishing and maintaining the highest standards, traditions, and principles for practitioners in the allied health disciplines it certifies. Therefore, the AMT Board of Directors established Standards of Practice that include the pledge to avoid dishonest, unethical, or illegal practices, and to uphold personal honor and integrity. However, honorable, responsible behavior does not start when certification is granted but is also present at every stage of becoming a professional.

Candidates for certification must demonstrate integrity by participating in an honest assessment of ability.

It is important to note AMT’s zero tolerance for testing misconduct. Candidates who have engaged in misconduct in the past have been disqualified from eligibility for extended periods of time.

Observing the foundations of the following Code helps to ensure fair assessment:

AMT Test Taker’s Honor Code

As a dedicated candidate for AMT certification, I pledge to uphold the highest standards of integrity during all assessment activities. By participating in the examination process, I commit to the following principles:

1. Honesty: For the protection of the patients that I will serve, I will complete the examination with full honesty and will not engage in any form of cheating or deception. I will not use unauthorized materials or assistance.
2. Use of Technology: I will not use unauthorized technology (cell phones, cameras, artificial intelligence, etc.) when taking a test.
3. Confidentiality: I understand that reproducing or distributing any part of a test undermines the fairness of the certification program and is considered unethical and unprofessional. I will not capture, record, or reproduce any part of the examination or share any information regarding the content of the examination with other individuals. Following test administration, I will not discuss questions on the examination with anyone.
4. Fairness: I will neither give nor receive any unauthorized aid. All exam responses will be my own.
5. Responsibility: I accept the responsibility to report any suspicious or dishonest activities that may undermine the integrity of the examination process.
6. Trust: I will follow all examination rules and guidelines, trusting in the fair and equitable evaluation of my performance.

By adhering to this honor code, I affirm my commitment to the values of AMT and to the healthcare community of which I intend to serve. I understand that dishonesty and cheating weaken the certification program and reduce the value of my own credential.

(Revised September 4th, 2026)

Accreditation Partners

AMT credentials individuals, not programs. However, AMT partners with a number of organizations that accredit education programs. Accreditation bodies and independent agencies that evaluate the quality of education and medical laboratory programs affiliating with AMT include the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB), and the National Accreditation Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS).