What does it mean to earn your Certified Medical Laboratory Assistant certification?
Earning your Certified Medical Laboratory Assistant (CMLA) certification proves to employers that you understand the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed as a medical laboratory assistant. The certification exam tests your knowledge of three key areas: general knowledge, administrative knowledge, and clinical knowledge.
Why Earn Your Certification?
Earning your certification proves to employers that you are knowledgeable in all aspects of your field. Here are some key reasons why you should earn your certification:
- Employers prefer certification – show employers that your education is up to industry standards
- Potential for promotion – demonstrate that you are a go-getter and would be a great candidate for advancement
- Skills confidence – be day-one ready with industry-preferred skills
This certification ensures individuals can:
- Discuss the role, responsibilities and certification of a Medical Laboratory Assistant
- Comply with laboratory safety standards, infection control procedures, and OSHA regulations
- Define terms commonly used in a medical laboratory environment
- Demonstrate knowledge of laboratory testing in various laboratory departments
- Exhibit legal, ethical, and professional behavior
- Perform clerical, effective communication, and interpersonal relation skills
Overview of the Issuing Authority
The American Medical Technologists (AMT) is a national credentialing agency formed in 1939. It is a not-for-profit association of allied health professionals that offers credentials and membership for a number of different health professions.
Certification requirements
To be eligible to test for their CMLA, candidates must have either 1,040 hours (or six months) worth of work experience where laboratory technology was a focus or have completed a program that includes a minimum of 200 didactic clock hours and a minimum of 120 hours of documents and approved clinical laboratory experience.
Select the right training program for your goals
Medical Laboratory Assistant
Begin your journey today to become an important part of the medical field. Learn about how to work alongside doctors in our Medical Laboratory Assistant training program.
Meet Your Training Specialist!
Your Workforce Training Specialist will help you understand your program, help with clinical placement, and answer any questions you have! Get in touch with your Workforce Training Specialist to learn more about your program, Harrisburg University, and how to start achieving your career goals.
To begin the enrollment process, please contact Mrs. Miller at 717.506.3401 or admiller@cvschools.org to get started.