AMT (RMA) Recertification: What You Need to Know

Maintaining your Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) certification through American Medical Technologists (AMT) requires more than simply completing continuing education. Certified professionals must keep up with annual renewal requirements while also meeting AMT’s continuing competency requirements.

Understanding the renewal cycle, Continuing Competency Program (CCP) points, documentation requirements, and deadlines can help you avoid an unexpected lapse in certification.

How Often Does an AMT RMA Need to Renew?

AMT uses a combination of annual renewal and a three-year Continuing Competency Program (CCP) cycle.

Certified members are required to pay an annual renewal fee to maintain active certification. In addition, AMT requires 30 CCP points during each three-year cycle.

Although the requirement is 30 points over three years, AMT recommends that members earn approximately 10 CCP points each year rather than waiting until the end of the cycle.

This approach can make it easier to stay on track and avoid having to complete a large number of continuing education activities at once.

What Is the AMT Renewal Fee?

The annual AMT renewal fee is currently $75 per year.

The annual fee is associated with maintaining your AMT certification and includes AMT membership benefits.

Your specific renewal date is based on your AMT renewal schedule. Because individual renewal dates can vary, certified professionals should check their My AMT Portal for their specific deadline.

How Many Continuing Education Points Are Required?

AMT requires 30 Continuing Competency Program (CCP) points every three years.

A helpful way to think about this requirement is:

• 30 CCP points per 3-year cycle
• Approximately 10 CCP points per year recommended
• CCP activities must meet AMT requirements

Planning ahead is important. Rather than waiting until the final year of the cycle, consider creating a yearly CE goal and tracking your completed activities as you go.

Can You Use Outside Continuing Education?

Yes, but not every continuing education activity will necessarily qualify for AMT CCP credit.

AMT accepts CCP activities that meet its requirements. These may include educational activities available through the AMT Learning Center as well as other qualifying educational activities.

If you plan to complete CE from an outside organization, verify that the activity meets AMT's CCP requirements before completing it. This can help prevent the problem of finishing a course only to discover that it cannot be used toward your certification requirements.

Do You Have to Submit Your CE Certificates Every Year?

Generally, you should keep your documentation, even when you are not required to routinely submit it.

Examples of documentation may include:

• Certificates of completion
• Course transcripts
• Records of completed educational activities
• Other documentation verifying your CCP activities

AMT conducts random annual CCP compliance audits of members entering a new three-year CCP cycle.

If you are selected for an audit, you may be required to provide documentation supporting the CCP points you reported.

The important takeaway:

Don't just complete your CE—keep proof that you completed it.

Creating a digital folder for your certificates and other CE documentation can make an audit much easier.

How Do You Report Your CCP Points?

AMT members can record their continuing competency activities through the My AMT Portal.

After logging in, use the Maintain Certifications section to record your CCP activities.

It is a good practice to enter your activities throughout the three-year cycle rather than trying to remember everything at the last minute.

Keeping your own copies of certificates and documentation is also recommended.

What Happens If Your Certification Lapses?

If your AMT certification lapses, AMT provides a reactivation process.

Depending on your circumstances, reactivation may involve requirements such as:

• Completing missing CCP requirements
• Paying applicable fees
• Meeting current AMT requirements
• Completing other steps required for reactivation

Because reinstatement requirements can depend on the circumstances of the lapse, professionals should review AMT's current requirements before assuming that simply paying the annual fee will reactivate the certification.

Can You Recertify by Examination?

Yes. AMT allows recertification by examination as an alternative pathway.

This gives eligible professionals another option for maintaining their certification rather than relying solely on continuing competency activities.

If you are considering this option, check AMT's current examination and recertification requirements to determine whether you qualify.

Is AMT Membership Required?

AMT membership is associated with maintaining AMT certification, and membership benefits are included with certification.

Maintaining active certification requires payment of the applicable annual renewal fee.

A Simple AMT Renewal Strategy

Staying current doesn't have to be complicated. A simple system can help you keep track of your requirements.

Each year:

1. Check your My AMT Portal.
Confirm your renewal deadline and review your certification status.

2. Pay your annual renewal fee.
The current annual fee is $75.

3. Complete continuing education.
Aim for approximately 10 CCP points each year.

4. Record your CCP activities.
Enter qualifying activities through the Maintain Certifications section of your My AMT Portal.

5. Save your documentation.
Keep certificates and other proof of completion in a secure location.

6. Review your three-year total.
Make sure you have accumulated the required 30 CCP points by the end of your CCP cycle.

Don't Wait Until Your Certification Is About to Expire

One of the easiest mistakes to make is treating certification renewal as something that only needs attention when the expiration date is approaching.

AMT's requirements involve both annual renewal and a three-year CCP cycle, so waiting until the last minute can create unnecessary stress.

Instead, make certification maintenance part of your yearly professional routine.

Set a reminder for your renewal deadline, complete CE throughout the year, record your CCP points as you earn them, and keep your documentation organized.

That way, when renewal time arrives, you're maintaining your certification—not scrambling to figure out what you still need.

Quick Reference: AMT RMA Renewal

Requirement	AMT Information
Annual renewal fee	$75
Renewal structure	Annual renewal + 3-year CCP cycle
CCP requirement	30 points every 3 years
Recommended pace	Approximately 10 points per year
Renewal deadline	Based on individual AMT renewal schedule
CE documentation	Keep certificates, transcripts, and other proof
Audit	Random CCP compliance audits may occur
Renewal by examination	Yes, as an alternative pathway
CE reporting	My AMT Portal → Maintain Certifications
Reactivation	Requirements vary based on lapse circumstances

Where Can You Check Your AMT Certification?

The My AMT Portal is the best place to review your individual certification information, renewal schedule, and CCP activity.

My AMT Portal:
https://americanmedtech.org/login/my-amt-portal

Important Reminder

Certification requirements, fees, and policies can change. Always verify current requirements directly with American Medical Technologists (AMT) before completing CE activities or renewing your certification.

This article is intended as an educational overview and should not replace AMT's official certification policies and requirements.

References:

1. American Medical Technologists. (n.d.). My AMT portal. https://americanmedtech.org/login/my-amt-portal