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1.1. Overview in Medical Technology Part 2 Flashcards

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Medical Technology Profession

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Application of diagnostic, preventive, and therapeutic medicine to monitor and improve the management of health conditions.

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Medical Technology Role in Sustaining Life

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Plays a significant role in every industry:

  • Healthcare delivery system
  • Research
  • Diagnosis
  • Treatment
  • Use of machineries/instruments
    (1) Biotechnology
    (2) Pharmaceuticals
    (3) Information technology
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Dr. William Welch (1878)

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  • Established laboratory at Bellevue Hospital Medical College
  • Offered the first laboratory course in
    pathology after studying in German laboratories
  • Recruited as professor at the John Hopkins University in Baltimore (1886)
  • First dean of JHU School of Medicine.
  • Appointed as head of Dept. of Pathology
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William Osler (1898)

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  • Canadian physician and professor
  • First clinical laboratory was established
  • Routine examinations were carried out
  • Gave attention to malarial parasites in blood
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James C. Todd (1908)

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  • Wrote a book: Clinical Diagnosis: a Manual of Laboratory Methods
  • Edited by John Bernard Henry and retitled as Clinical Diagnosis and Management by Laboratory Methods.
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Pennsylvania State Legislature (1915)

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Passed a law requiring all hospitals to have/

be equipped with adequate laboratories

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The University of Minnesota (1923)

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Offered Medical Technology as a degree program

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World War I

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  • Increased in manpower (demand for clinical laboratories and technicians)
  • Physicians with knowledge in laboratory medicine began to teach their assistants to run tests for them
  • Medical technologists were usually the right
    hand men of physicians
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World War II

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  • Use of closed system in blood collection
  • Instrumentation advancements paved
    the way in measuring the concentration of
    analyte based on the intensity of light
    produced in a chemical reaction
  • Start of automation (close system of blood collections)
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US bases in Leyte in 1944 (in PH)

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There was a need for healthcare assistance for their wounded soldiers and civilians

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January 1945 (in PH)

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  • 26th Medical Laboratory of the 6th US Army established the 1st known clinical laboratory in the Philippines
  • At Quiricada Street Santa Cruz, Manila (now a division Manila Public Health Department)
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February 1945 (in PH)

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  • Start of training of high school graduates to
    work as laboratory technicians
  • Facilitated by the healthcare team of the
    26th Medical Laboratory
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June 1945 (in PH)

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  • 6th US Army left the laboratory and endorsed it to the National Department of Health
  • Became non-functional
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September 1945

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WWII has ended

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October 1945

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  • The 26th Medical Laboratory was reorganized by Dr. Pio de Roda
  • He thought that residents of Manila could be better served by laboratory methods to solve their problems in relation to their health
  • BECAUSE OF THIS, Dr . Pio de Roda went to see Dr. Mariano Icasiano (1st City Health Officer of Manila) where he presented his ideas and good intentions in preserving remnants of 26th
    Medical Laboratory and his plans in organizing new medical laboratory for Manileños
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October 1, 1945 (in PH)

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Medical Laboratory, now known as Manila Public Health Laboratory was formally organized under leadership of Dr. Pio de Roda

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Dr. Prudencia Sta Ana (1947, in PH)

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  • Instructed by Dr. Pio de Roda to train medical technicians, highschool, and paramedical graduates for free for interested people
  • Training was not well set, no specific or definite period of training, and no issued certificate of completion
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1954

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  • Dr. Pio de Roda instructed Dr. Sta Ana to prepare a syllabus of training for medical technicians
  • 6 months of training period
  • Certificate of Completion was given for successful trainees
  • Joined by Dr. Tirso Briones
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Mrs. Willa Hilgert-Hedrick (in PH)

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  • Manila Sanitarium and Hospital in Pasay City (Manila Adventist Medical Center) and Philippine Union College in Baesa, Caloocan City (Adventist University of the Philippines) now in Silang Cavite, started to offer Medical
    Technology course through the pioneering efforts of Willa Hilgert Hedrick
  • 1st 4-yr BSMT Course
  • Founder of Medical Technology Education in Philippines
  • American medical practitioner and missionary of Seventh Day Adventist Church in Philippines
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Dr. Jesse Umali (1956, in PH)

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  • 1st Graduate of PUC (Philippine Union College)
  • OB-GYNE
  • Owner of Megalab in Vito Cruz, Manila
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Philippine Union College of Baesa (1954)

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  • First to offer B.S Medical Technology
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Dr. Jesse Umali (Philippine Union College of Baesa 1954)

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First graduate after two years

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University of Santo Tomas (UST, 1957-1958)

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  • Dr. Antonio Gabriel and Dr. Gustavo Reyes (Faculty of Pharmacy)
  • Offered MT as an elective subject to 4th and 5th year pharmacy students
  • Internship permit for MT program was issued to UST (June 1960)
  • Recognition of 4-year B.S MT in UST (June 14, 1961)
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Rev. Fr. Lorenzo Rodriguez, O.P (University of Santo Tomas (UST, 1957-1958)

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  • Offered MT as a separate course from
    Pharmacy
  • Due to its popularity, it was decided to be offered as a course
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Centro Escolar University (1960)

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  • First Batch graduated in 1962
  • MRS. PURIFICACION SUNICO-SUACO made a feasibility study for the offering of the BSMT course, it was duly approved by the university president Carmen de Luna
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Far Eastern University (1962)

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  • Dr. Horacio Ylagan and Dr. Serafin Juliano
  • Applied for the offering of B.S Medical Technology Course
  • First batch graduated in 1963
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University of the Philippines

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Offers the same course but the degree is conferred to as B.S Public Health

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Professional Organizations

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PASMETH - Philippine Association of Schools of Medical Technology and Public Health, Inc.
PAMET - Philippine Association of Medical Technologists

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Ched Memorandum Order (CMO) no.14 s. 2006

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Policies, standards, and guidelines (PSG) for

medical technology education

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Ched Memorandum Order (CMO) no. 6 s. 2008

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Guidelines for the Accreditation of Clinical

Laboratories Involved in the Training of MLS/MT Interns

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Ched Memorandum Order (CMO) no. 46 s. 2012

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Policy Standards to enhance Quality Assurance in Philippine higher education through and OUTCOMES-BASED and TYPOLOGY BASED QA

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Ched Memorandum Order (CMO) no. 13 s. 2017

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Policies, standards, and guidelines for the bachelor of science in MT/MLS Programs

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Ched Memorandum Order (CMO) no. 14 s. 2006

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Objectives of MT Education

  • Develop knowledge, attitudes, and skills in the performance of clinical lab procedures needed to help the physician in the proper diagnosis, treatment program, and prevention of diseases
  • Develop skills in critical and analytical thinking
  • Develop leadership skills
  • Uphold moral and ethical values
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Ched Memorandum Order (CMO) no. 13 s. 2017

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  • Policies, standards, and, guidelines for the bachelor of science in MT/MLS Programs
  • Signed May 8, 2017 by CHED Chairman Patricia B. Licuanan
  • Based on the guidelines of CMO NO. 46 S. 2012
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Ched Memorandum Order (CMO) no. 13 s. 2017 Section 5, 5.1 Degree Name

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BS MT/ Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology

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Ched Memorandum Order (CMO) no. 13 s. 2017 Section 5, 5.2 Nature of field of study

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  • 4-yr program with general education and professional courses
  • 4th-year level is the internship program of
    ONE YEAR
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Ched Memorandum Order (CMO) no. 13 s. 2017 Section 5, 5.3 Program Goals

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For the MLS/MT graduates to:

  • Develop knowledge skills professional attitudes and values
  • Acquire critical thinking skills
  • Engage in research and community-related activities
  • Participate in activities related to promoting the profession and actively engage in life-long learning undertakings
  • Develop collaborative and leadership qualities
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Republic Act No. 5527

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Act Requiring the Registration of Medical Technologists, Defining Their Practice, and for other purposes

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Medical Technology Graduates Employment Opportunities

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  • Medical Technologist (generalist/specialist, expert in microbiology
  • Phlebotomist
  • Medical Doctor
  • Clinical laboratory supervisor (handling people, procedures, and policies to maintain the laboratory and its quality assurance
  • Chief Medical Technologist
  • Laboratory owner
  • Medical sales and public relations representative
  • Educational representatives (company/health
    program)
  • Researcher (industrial/medical)
  • Teacher/Instructor (secondary/tertiary levels)
  • Employment Abroad
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Traits to Become a Successful Medical Technologist

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  • Physical stamina
  • Good eyesight
  • Normal color vision
  • Manual dexterity
  • Good intellect
  • Aptitude for Biological Sciences
  • Caring attitude
  • Communication skills
  • Ability to relate with fellow workers
  • Observant
  • Motivated
  • Perform precise manipulation and calculations
  • Good organizational skills
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Special Characteristics Needed by a Medical Technologist

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  • Service-oriented
  • Patience
  • Honesty
  • Accuracy
  • Skills
  • Dedication
  • Emotional maturity
  • X-Factor

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