Certifications
For medical sales professionals, certifications like the Accredited in Medical Sales (AMS) or the Healthcare Rep Academy (MRC) can enhance career prospects and demonstrate expertise.
Certifications That Boost Your Medical Sales Career
Accredited in Medical Sales (AMS)
- Focus: This program, offered by the Health Industry Distributors Association (HIDA), is a comprehensive sales education program designed to make healthcare distributor and manufacturer sales reps more knowledgeable and successful.
- Target Audience: Healthcare distributor and manufacturer sales reps.
- Benefits: Demonstrates a high level of competence in medical products sales.
Medical Rep Certification
(MRC)
- Focus: The MRC Certification is designed for entry-level medical sales reps, providing knowledge in medical sales regulations, device / equipment terminology, clinical selling techniques, product knowledge, medical instrument technology and medial sales guidelines.
- Target Audience: Individuals seeking entry-level medical sales rep positions.
- Benefits: Demonstrates a strong foundation in medical sales knowledge and regulations.
Other Certifications and Training Programs to Consider
- Accreditation Council for Medical Affairs (ACMA) Pharmaceutical Representative Training: A reputable certification course for pharmaceutical sales professionals.
- Medical Sales College: Offers valuable knowledge in medical devices and sales techniques.
- Medical Sales Academy: Offers online training and support for medical sales professionals.
- Breaking Into Device® All-In Course: A program designed to help individuals break into medical device sales.
- MedReps: Offers a certification program covering medical terminology and sales strategies.
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