Certified Medical Tourism Specialist
Certified Medical Tourism Specialist TM 
Insurance Agents, Employee Benefits Consultants & Human Resource
Professionals are looking to receive advanced education in medical tourism
as more insurance companies and employers implement medical tourism.
Certified Medical Tourism Specialist TM (CMTS) is a certification of expertise
in health insurance within the Medical Tourism field, provided by the
Medical Tourism Association.
The Certified Medical Tourism SpecialistTM Certification was designed for :
- Human Resource Professionals
- Insurance Agents & Professionals
- Medical Tourism Facilitators
- Anyone about to enter the medical tourism/international
health insurance field
Benefits of Becoming a Certified Medical Tourism SpecialistTM:
- Demonstrates to employers, insurers and peers that you possess the training and knowledge to successfully implement and manage a medical tourism program
- Sets you apart from the competition and shows colleagues your specialized expertise and commitment to the industry
- Shows that you are up to date with best practices in implementation,
communication & engagement
- Opportunities for job promotion and career enhancement
Individuals who complete the Certified Medical Tourism Specialist’sTM
Process will have a comprehensive understanding of :
- Education, Communication and Implementation of Medical Tourism to
Plan Members and Insured
- Plan Design
- Quality Issues
- Legal Issues
- Procedure package pricing and bundling
- Risk management protocols (pre-screening patients, complication insurance,
waivers, disclaimers)
- Key elements of an Aftercare program and Continuum of Care Strategy
- Methods of Engagement
The MTA awards Certified Medical Tourism SpecialistTM certification to HR & Insurance Professionals who :
- Pass a comprehensive exam
- Meet professional experience requirements
- Meet educational requirements
- Maintain their international patient credentials through continuing education courses required in order to maintain certification
Certification Requirements: Attend certification training session, complete written exam, and possess moderate to advanced language skills in target market’s language.
