CERTIFICATION FOR A Career
A career as an Assistive Mobility or Complex Rehab Technology (CRT) repair technician has huge potential!
There are many opportunities for individuals with a basic mechanical aptitude to find new careers within the growing Assistive Mobility or CRT technician field. The industry currently has approximately 11,000 technicians, and there is an expected increase in the wheelchair user population of 25% due to population increases and retiring baby boomers.
AMRG is committed to establishing and overseeing universal standards for repair technicians in the Assistive Mobility and CRT industry. The AMRG certification serves as a benchmark within the rehab industry, offering two distinct levels of certification.
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Certification Value
AMRG Certified Technicians are a valuable part of an assistive mobility and CRT repair team.
- An AMRG Certified Technician is trained to troubleshoot an equipment repair more accurately, resulting in fewer field trips, saving fleet expenses and man-hours.
- AMRG Certification shows dedication to knowledgeable, quality client services, setting your business apart from the competition.
- An AMRG Certified Technician can improve client safety through quality work and repair, potentially decreasing your company's liability.
- The AMRG Certification program provides improved ability to determine a career path for potential technicians seeking employment.
Technician Training and Education
Multiple opportunities and options
AMRG-APPROVED EDUCATION
U.S. Rehab and the major rehab equipment manufacturers offer courses meeting the AMRG-approved qualification. To confirm a course or educational opportunity qualifies, please contact AMRG.
AMRG-APPROVED ONLINE TRAINING
AMRG-approved online training courses covering manual wheelchair repair, lift chairs, powerchairs, programming, alternative drive controls and more are available through U.S. Rehab's Rehab Education Store. Click here to learn more.
U.S. Rehab LIVE Tech Training
Four times a year, U.S. Rehab travels throughout the United States providing a two-day, hands-on intensive tech training program led by multiple major manufacturer instructors and offering up to 16 CECs (1.6 CEUs). Click here to learn more.
AMRG Certification
AMRG Certification confirms the capability to conduct service and repairs in accordance with established industry standards for a wide range of assistive mobility and complex rehab equipment.
An AMRG Certified Technician has a comprehensive understanding of assistive mobility and CRT medical equipment, ranging from walkers and manual wheelchairs to scooters and Group 2 consumer power chairs.
- Manual Wheelchairs
- Power Wheelchairs
- Scooters
- Batteries
- Actuators
- Alternative Drive Controls
- Lift Chairs
- Standing Wheelchairs
- Seating and Positioning
- Joysticks and Programming
Certification Requirements:
- AMRG Online Exam with a score of 70% or higher
- AMRG On The Job Training Model successfully executed with oversight and validation of an AMRG Master Technician: (1) AMRG On The Job Training Model is provided upon successful completion of AMRG Online Exam, (2) A Master Technician may be provided by AMRG as needed
AMRG Master technician
AMRG Master Technician designation elevates the AMRG Certified Technician who aspires to career leadership and is authorized to oversee and validate the completion of the AMRG On The Job Training Model for AMRG candidates..
Please contact us for more information prior to submitting for AMRG Master Technician Certification.
Master Technician Certification Requirements:
- AMRG Certification
- 6,000 hours (3 years, full time) assistive mobility rehab technician work experience
RECertification
AMRG Recertification encourages continuous growth to address the evolving needs of assistive mobility repair.
AMRG Certifications are valid for 2 years.
Recertification Requirements:
- 20 hours of documented assistive mobility rehab technician continuing education in the form of CECs, CEUs or a combination of CECs & CEUs
- AMRG Recertification fee of $150.00
To complete AMRG Recertification, click HERE.