[1.1] RA 5527 (1-16) Flashcards
- Background
What is
Section #1
Title
[The Philippine Medical Technology Act of 1969]
What date was RA 5527 made/established
June 21, 1969
What is
Section #2
Definition of Terms
What are the 8 elements under Section #2
- Practice of Medical Technology
- Pathologist
- Medical Technologist
- Medical Laboratory Technicians
- Accredited Medical technology training laboratory
- Recognized school of medical technology
- Council
- Board
Section #2: Engages in the work of medical technology under the supervision of a pathologist of licensed physician
Medical technologist
Section #2: Authorized by ________ in places where there is no pathologist and who having passed the prescribed course of BSMT or BSIH of training and examination is registered
Department of Health
Section #2: Shall be deemed to be in the practice of medical technology within the meaning of this Act, who shall for a fee, salary, or other compensation or reward paid or given indirectly through another, renders any of the following professional services for the purpose of aiding the physician
Practice of Medical Technology
Section #2: A duly registered physician who is specially trained in methods of laboratory medicine, or the gross and microscopic study and interpretation of tissues, secretion, and excretions of the human body and its functions
Pathologist
Section #2: A person certified and registered with the Board as qualifies to assist a medical technologist or qualified pathologist
Medical Laboratory Technicians
Section #2: A clinical laboratory, office, agency, clinic, hospital, or sanitarium duly approved by the DOH or an authorized agency
Accredited Medical technology training laboratory
Gives accreditation for medical technology training laboratories
Commission on Higher Education [CHED]
CHED is established in
1994
Section #2: Any school, college, or university which offers a course in MT approved by the _____________ in accordance with the requirements under this Act
by the Department of Education
[Recognized school of Medical Technology]
What is
Section #3
Council of Medical Technology Education, Its composition
What are the 3 Clinical Laboratory quality control
- Pre-Analytic
- Analytic
- Post Analytic
Who should collect blood samples in the collection and preservation of specimens
Medical Technologist
Who is the Head of the Laboratory
Clinical Pathologist
If the head of the laboratory is not present, the leader should have __ months of clinical management in DOH
6 months
What grade percentage do Medical Laboratory Technicians need on the boards
70 - 74.9
Two types of pathologists
- Clinical Pathologist
- Anatomical Pathologist
The ______ of medical technology education established under this act
Council
The ____ of Examiners for Medical Technology established under this act
Board
Section #3:
Director of Higher Education
Director of CHED [Commission in Higher Education]
Section #3:
Vice-chairman
Chairman of PRC [Professional Regulation Commision]
What is
Section #4
Compensation and Travelling Expenses of Council Member
Section #4:
The chairman should receive _____ per diem
P50 per diem
Section #4:
The members should receive _____ per diem
[Regardless of whether or not they receive regular salaries from the government]
P25 per diem
What is
Section #5
Functions of the Council of Medical Technology Education
Section #5:
To recommend ______ required curriculum for the course of medical technology
Minimum
Section #5:
To determine and prescribe the ________ to be allowed to take up the medical technology course in each school, taking into account the ___________ and the availability of facilities for instruction
- Number of students
- Student-instructor ratio
Section #5:
Ched gives _____ status for schools undergoing the privilege of 1 year of practice
Autonomous
Section #5:
To require all medical technology schools to submit an [1]________ report, including;
- total number of student and instructors
- list of facilities available for instruction
- list of their recent graduates and new admissions on or before the month of [2]______
[1] Annual
[2] June
What is
Section #6
Minimum Required Course
Section #6:
BS MT is a [1]______ year course [2]______ months of internship
[1] 4 years
[2] 12 months
Section #6:
CHED Memo Order #14 series of 2006: policies, standards, and guidelines for MT education
MLS:_____ months internship
6 months
Section #6:
CHED Memo Order #13 series of 2017: policies, standards, and guidelines for MT education
MLS:_____ months internship
12
What is
Section #7
Board of Examiners for Medical Technology
Section #7:
Appointed by the _____________
President of the Philippines
Section #7:
Chairman shall serve for [1]_____ years, one member for [2]____ years, and the 3rd member for [3]____ year.
[1] 3 years
[2] 2 years
[3] 1 year
Section #7:
What is the date of the First examination in Medical Technology
September, 1970
Section #7:
Who was the chairman and members of the board in the First examination for MT
Chairman - Dr. Arturo D. Tolentino, Jr
Members - Felix E. Asper & Azucena S. J. Vizconde
Section #7:
How many passed the First Board Examination in MT
25% passed
Section #7:
When and where was the First Oath taking place
April 17, 1971 at UST Medicine Auditorium
Medical Technology Board Composition
Chairman: Pathologist
2 Members: RMT
What is
Section #8
Qualifications of Examiners
Section #8:
How many years should you be in the practice of medical technology
for at least 10 years
Section #8:
Not a member of the faculty of any medical technology school for at least ____ years or having any pecuniary interest direct or indirect in such institution
2 years
What is
Section #9
Executive Officer of the Board
Section #9:
Civil Service commissioner is the _________, and shall conduct the examinations givens
Executive Officer of the Board
A _______ of the board of examiners shall be appointed. He shall keep a register of all persons to whom certificates of registration have been granted
Secretary
What is
Section #10
Compensation of Members of the Board of Examiners for Medical Technology
Section #10:
Each member of the board shall receive a sum of:
[1]____ pesos for each applicant examined
[2]____ pesos for each applicant granted a certificate of registration without examination
[1] 10 pesos
[2] 5 pesos
What is
Section #11
Functions and Duties of the Board
Section #11:
Draft such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of RA 5527 but to be approved by the ________
President
What is
Section #12
Removal of the Board Members
Section #12:
They are removed by the ____
President of the Philippines
Section #12:
What are the grounds for removal
- Neglect of duty
- Incompetency
- Malpractice
- Unprofessional, unethical, immoral or dishonorable conduct
- Death
- Disability
What are the sections about the board examination
Sections 15 - 19
Sections about the practice of medical technology
Section 14, 20 - 29
What is
Section #13
Accreditation of School of Medical Technology and of Training Laboratories
Section #13:
______ shall approve the schools of medical technology
Department of Education
Section #13:
_____ shall approve laboratories for accreditations as training laboratories
Department of Health [DOH]
Section #13:
CHED Memo Order #6 series of 2008: Clinical laboratory licensed by DOH through BHFS shall apply to CHED as ________
training lab
What is
Section #14
Inhibition Against the Practice of Medical Technology
Section #14:
Focuses on ______
Board Flunkers
What is
Section #15
Examination
Section 15:
Examination is given annually in places [1]______, [2]______, and [3]_______ and at least [4]_____ examiners
[1] Manila
[2] Cebu
[3] Davao
[4] 50 examiners
Section #15:
Examination of the 1st batch is given at the last week of [1]________ or the first week of [2]_______, while the 2nd batch is given in [3]_______
[1] August
[2] September
[3] March
Section #15:
Written notices of examination: Published at least [1]______ newspaper of national circulation by the Secretary of the Board for at least [2]______ days prior to the date of the examination
[1] 3 newpapers
[2] 30 days prior
Section #15:
Deadline of application
20 days before the exam
Section #15:
How much is to be paid for the examination
900 pesos
What is
Section #16
Qualifications for Examination
Section #16:
Graduate of other profession: must performed Mt for _____ years
5 years
True or False:
Practice began prior to June 21, 1969 provided that they meet the 1 year internship or practical training requirements
True