CHAPTER 2 Flashcards
Defines the practice of Medical Technology.
RA 5527 (MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY ACT OF 1969)
Duly registered physician who is specially trained in the methods of laboratory medicine, or the gross and microscopic study and interpretation of tissues; by means of research
PATHOLOGIST
Individual who is trained to draw blood either for lab test or donation. They have two routine collection.
PHLEBOTOMIST.
What are the 2 routine collection of a Phlebotomist?
VENIPUNCTURE and CAPILLARY PUNCTURE
Works with Pathologist to detect changes in the body cells.
CYTOTECHNOLOGIST
Responsible for preparation, processing, and staining of biopsies and tissue specimen for microscopic examination by a Pathologist.
HISTOTECHNOLOGIST
Knowledge of radiation physics and safety regulations to limit radiation exposure, prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals and use radiation devices that measure the quantity and distribution of radionuclides deposited in the patient or in patient’s specimen.
NUCLEAR TECHNOLOGIST
Studies the effects of toxic substances on the physiological functions of human beings, animals and plants to develop data for the use of consumer protection and industrial safety programs
TOXICOLOGIST
Advanced collections such as arterial puncture and blood donation can also be performed by
SPECIALLY TRAINED PHLEBOTOMIST
Assist medical technologists or pathologists in the practice of medical technology
MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIANS
Qualifications to become a medical technician
Failed to pass the medical technology licensure examination given by the Board of Medical Technology but have obtained at least 70%.
Passed the civil service examination if will work in a government hospital.
Study of pursuit of knowledge and understanding of the natural and social world following a systematic approach based on evidences.
SCIENCE
Examples of Science in the Nature of Medical Technology
Microbiology, Hematology, etc.
It is the practical application of knowledge in a particular area.
It can be physical (equipment, materials or products) or intangible (principles, procedures, knowledge, or skills)
TECHNOLOGY
Examples of Technolog in Nature of Medical Technology
Microscope, Electrical Impedance Technique, Polymerase Chain Reaction