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Can anyone take the RMT exam? - MT2go

Posted: Mar 23, 2010

...or are there pre-reqs?

I've looked at the main ahdi website, I just wasn't sure if when they say that you have to "apply" if that means they will look at your experience and either accept or deny you or whether applying is simply a formality so they know you want to take the test.

Also, if you've already taken the test, what were some of the toughest sections (for you personally)? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

No one knows? - MT2go

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Hmmm. Odd.

Haven't taken test personally, but I did attend a webinar - LaurieG.

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on this subject last year. The way I understand it, there are 2 parts to both the RMT and CMT tests and you have to pay for the exam when you schedule the test through a group called Prometrics (spelling?). Only 45% of those taking the RMT pass it without having gone through an approved school or a study course ahead of time. Both exams are comprised of 2 parts: Cognitive and Practice. There are 75 questions on part 1 of the RMT; 100 questions on part 1 of the CMT. Part 2 is where you transcribe snippets and fill in blanks; RMT has 57 questions, CMT has 65 questions. You must pass both parts to earn the credential. There are 2 exams (A & B). If you fail the first time, you get the other one the next time (and you pay for both). Part 1's content is English knowledge as well as medical language knowledge, terminology (including plural form of terms), spelling. It will test your knowledge of anatomy & physiology, disease processes, and medicolegal issues (HIPAA, etc.). Part 2's content is pretty much the same stuff but a different method. Several specialties are covered, and you should transcribe verbatim. There is a tutorial available at testing, but you cannot bring anything to the testing room with you. It takes approximately 1-1/2 hours to finish the 1st part. There are several study tools available to prepare for both exams. Passing score for the exams are as follows: CMT--Part 1 is 100 questions, requires 62 correct; Part 2 is 60 questions, requires 30 correct. RMT--Part 1 consists of 75 questions, requires 45 correct; Part 2 is 57 questions, requires 36 correct. The CMT credential requires continuing education credits in 4 groups to keep the certification. You must recertify every 3 years for the RMT exam; CECs do not count.

Please keep in mind that this info is about a year old and is based on notes I scribbled down at the time. I think anyone can take the RMT if they want; however, with only a 45% passing rate, I'd be inclined to put in some serious study time for a couple months beforehand. Hope this info helps.

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