4: PROFESSIONAL AND STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

Question 1

• assemblages of professionals within a particular specialization or professional field that come together for the purpose of:
o Collaboration
o Networking
o Professional development or advancement

Answer 1

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Question 2

• also known as APO; professional society duly accredited by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) and the respective Professional Regulatory Board (PRB)

Answer 2

ACCREDITED PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Question 3

• accredited professional organization for Medical Technology

Answer 3

Philippine Association of Medical Technologists, Inc. (PAMET)

Question 4

o Accredit curricular programs in educational institutions
o Membership is limited and institutional
o PAASCU & PACUCOA

Answer 4

• Accrediting Organization

Question 5

o Provide certification examinations for professionals
o Not common in the Philippines
o AMT, ASCP, NCA, ISCLT

Answer 5

• Credentialing Organization

Question 5

o Provide certification examinations for professionals
o Not common in the Philippines
o AMT, ASCP, NCA, ISCLT

Answer 5

• Credentialing Organization

Question 6

o Organizations that contribute to the continuing development program of a specific group of professionals
o PAMET, PASMETH, BRAP, PhBBA, PSM, PCQACL, PBCC, ASCP, AMT, AACLS, AAMLS, AAMLT, ASCLS, IAMLT, IFBLS

Answer 6

• Professional Societies

Question 7

• publications containing scholarly studies on specific professional fields; sponsored by professional organizations

Answer 7

PROFESSIONAL JOURNALS

Question 8

• Founded in September 15, 1963

Answer 8

Philippine Association of Medical Technologists, Inc. (PAMET)

Question 9

• Public Health Laboratory in Sta. Cruz,
Manila initiated by _________

Answer 9

Crisanto G. Almario

Question 10

• Philippine Association of Schools of Medical Technology/Public Health
• Professional Organization of Schools of Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science

Answer 10

Philippine Association of Schools of Medical Technology/Public Health (PASMETH)

Question 11

• Founded in May 13, 1970

Answer 11

Philippine Association of Schools of Medical Technology/Public Health (PASMETH)

Question 12

• Philippine Society of Medical Technology Students
• National Organization of Students of PASMETH Member Schools of Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science
• Founded in 2002

Answer 12

Philippine Association of Schools of Medical Technology/Public Health (PHISMETS)