3. Philippine Association of Medical Technologists, Inc. (PAMET) Flashcards
National organization of all Registered Medical Technologists in the Philippines
Philippine Association of Medical Technologists, Inc. (PAMET)
The only Accredited Professional Organization (APO) of RMTs in the Philippines
Philippine Association of Medical Technologists, Inc. (PAMET)
Philippine Association of Medical Technologists, Inc. (PAMET) has how many Provincial Chapetrs?
61 Provincial Chapters
Father of PAMET
Crisanto G. Almario
The place where PAMET was organized
Manila Public Health Laboratory, Sta. Cruz, Manila
Birth of PAMET
Sep. 15, 1963, 10:00 AM
Leader of a group of medical laboratory workers who had been in the US and were qualified members of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP)
Belen Siasco-Jose
Who recruited Belen Siasco-Jose to join PAMET?
Dr. Generoso Basa
The first national convention of PAMET was held at
Far Eastern University (FEU) Hospital, Nicanor Reyes Street (Formerly Morayta), Manila City
The date of first national convention of PAMET
September 20, 1964
The day where PAMET was incorporated and registered at the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC)
October 14, 1969
Security and Exchange Commission
(SEC) Registration No. of PAMET
39570
The date if registration of PAMET with International
Association of Medical laboratory technologist (IAMLT)
May 28, 1970
The date of approval of Presidential Decree No. 223
June 22, 1973
Presidential Decree that created Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)
Presidential Decree No. 223
The date of proclamation of the 3rd week of September as Philippine Medical Technology week
September 6, 1973
This proclamation states that the 3rd week of September is Philippine Medical Technology week
Proclamation No. 1181 series of 1973
Who was the President when PAMET was established?
President Ferdinand Marcos
The date when PAMET was accredited by the PRC
July 15, 1975
The year when PAMET gained membership in the ASEAN Association of Medical Laboratory Technologists (AAMLT)
1985
The date when PAMET formally adopted its official hymn
November 22, 1989
The official hymn of PAMET
Beloved PAMET
Who wrote Beloved PAMET?
Written by Hector G. Gayares and set into music by Francis Jerota Pefanco
Considered to be the pioneer of medical technology education in the Philippines
Willa Hilgert-Hedrick
Official Publication of PAMET
Lab News
Lab News was changed later to
PAMETLINK
The circle in the PAMET logo symbolizes
The continuous involvement where practice and education must always be integrated
The triangle in the PAMET logo symbolizes
The trilogy of love, respect and integrity
The microscope and snake in the PAMET logo symbolizes
The science of Medical Technology profession
The green color in the PAMET logo symbolizes
The color of health
The year written in the PAMET logo symbolizes
The year of first PAMET election
PAMET Core Values
Integrity
Professionalism
Commitment
Excellence
Unity
The strict adherence to a moral code, reflected in transparent honesty, truthfulness, accuracy, accountable of one’s actions and complete harmony in what one thinks, says, and does
Integrity
The positive traits and values, moral responsibility, social responsiveness and behavioral outlook, which makes one highly respectable and credible
Professionalism
The unconditional, unwavering and selfless dedication that one builds-in into the practice of the profession characterized by initiative, creativity and resourcefulness to bring about quality health care and service to the public
Commitment
The high quality performance by advocating and adhering to international standards making services globally comparable competence
Excellence
The necessary linkage, support, involvement and sharing that will increase the success and advancement of every individual member and the association in general
Unity
The 1st PAMET President
Charlemagne T. Tamondong (1963 - 1967)
The Legacy of Charlemagne T. Tamondong
EMERGENCE OF THE PROFESSION
He succeeded in working for the bill (House Bill No. 7682) for the Medical Technologists in the country
Charlemagne T. Tamondong
He worked for the building and recognition of PAMET for public acceptance and for its good social standing
Charlemagne T. Tamondong
He was the only PAMET President who is not a graduate of medical technology
Charlemagne T. Tamondong
The 2nd PAMET President
Nardito D. Moraleta (1967 - 1970)
The Legacy of Nardito D. Moraleta
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
He was the PAMET President when Republic Act No. 5527, or the Philippine Medical Technology Act, was enacted into law
Nardito D. Moraleta
The first licensure examination for medical technologists was held during his term
Nardito D. Moraleta
It was during his term that the original official newsletter of PAMET was first published
Nardito D. Moraleta
He worked for the registration of PAMET with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 14, 1969
Nardito D. Moraleta
He worked for the registration of PAMET and its membership to the International Association of Medical Laboratory Technologists (IAMLT in Europe) on May 28, 1970
Nardito D. Moraleta
He worked for the amendments and approval of the PAMET Constitution and By-Laws, approved at the 1969 National Convention of PAMET at UST
Nardito D. Moraleta
He worked for the Standardization of the Medical Technology Curriculum in all Schools of Medical Technology in the Philippines through the Medical Technology Council in 1970
Nardito D. Moraleta