Steps to Obtain Certification

STEP 1
Download and review the pdfIAHCSMM Certification Handbook and review the exam-specific application and criteria for the certification you wish to achieve (shown on pages 5-10 of the Handbook). (See Certifications below)
STEP 2
When you're ready to test, submit the application form and exam fee ($125 USD for those testing in the US or Canada and $150 USD for those testing internationally). Each application and fee is good for one exam attempt.
STEP 3
Once your application is approved, you will receive an exam scheduling letter and email with instructions on scheduling your exam within your given 90-day eligibility window. (For a list of testing locations visit www.prometric.com/iahcsmm).
STEP 4
Take your exam. You will receive immediate pass/fail results at the Prometric testing center. IAHCSMM will also mail you your pass/fail results following.
STEP 5
Upon passing your exam, you will be mailed a certification package within 2 weeks. Your certification will be valid for 1 year.
STEP 6
Maintain your certification annually by submitting Continuing Education (CE) points and certification renewal fees.
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About IAHCSMM Certification Exams

All IAHCSMM certification exams are administered exclusively through Prometric Testing. The partnership between IAHCSMM and Prometric offers the only secure, daily examination process within the Sterile Processing field. All exams are computer based and no writing instruments are needed (a paper and pencil version of the exam is not available.) The tests are comprised of 150 multiple choice questions and you will have 3 hours in which to complete them. Questions can be marked for review and answered or changed later in the exam. A 15 minute tutorial describing how to take the exam on the computer precedes the test and is also available online, here.

For detailed information on IAHCSMM Certifications, please review the pdfCertification Handbook.

Need Assistance?

For further questions, please contact the IAHCSMM Certification Team:
Toll Free: 800.962.8274 x110
Direct: 312.440.0078 x110
Fax: 312.440.9474
Email: certification@iahcsmm.org

Certification Table - AMT

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, 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.

Apply Today*

*Application is valid for 1 year, allow 1-2 weeks for processing.

Utilize AMT study resources to increase testing confidence.

Medical Assistant (RMA)

Medical Technologist (MT)

Phlebotomy Technician (RPT)

Molecular Diagnostics Technologist (MDT)

Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)

Dental Assistant (RDA)

Medical Administrative Specialist (CMAS)

Medical Laboratory Assistant (CMLA)

Practice Exams

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

Purchase a Practice Exam

Review Course

  • Medical Assistant (RMA)

Purchase RMA Review Course

  • 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

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

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, RDA, CMLA
$90
MLT, MT, MDT
$110

Examination Retake Form