Chapter 9: Professional Organizations Flashcards
Assemblage of professionals that come together for the purpose of collaboration, networking, and professional development
Professional Organizations
It is a requirement for hiring, retention, and renewal of professional licenses. It also a professional society duly accredited by PRC and PRB.
Accredited Professional Organization (APO) or Accredited Integrated Professional Organization (AIPO)
Accredited professional organizations and the leading national organization for RMTs in the country
Philippine Association of Medical Technologists, Inc (PAMET)
The only professional organization of schools of MT/MLS
Philippine Association of Schools of Medical Technologists and Public Health, Inc (PASMETH)
6 Membership in Professional Organization
Recognition, Profile, Perks, Professionalism, Education, and Networking
Professionals must adhere to a set of rules or code of ethics prescribed by the professional society
Professionalism
Opportunities given by professional organizations which serve as avenue for improving the body of knowledge of a professional
Education
It usually comes in the forms of monetary discount on registration fees for professional development activities of the organization
Perks
Activities conducted by professional organizations provide opportunities for building network and connection in the field
Networking
Membership in professional organizations can also build the career portfolio of a professional
Profile
Professional organizations recognize their outstanding members and leaders in the practice and special fields such as research, public servants, and community engagement through awards
Recognition
Accredit curricular programs in educational institutions. The membership is limited and usually institutional
Accrediting Organizations
Provide certification examinations for professionals.
Credentialing or Certifying Organization
In the Philippines, credentialing professional organizations are not common due to the presence of a government professional regulatory body, what commission will serve?
Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)
Examples of International Credentialing and Certifying Organizations for Medical Technologists
1.) American Medical Technologists (AMT)
2.) American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
3.) International Society for Clinical Laboratory Technology (ISCLT)
4.) National Certifying Agent for Medical Laboratory Personnel (NCA)
Organizations that contribute to the continued development of a specific group of professionals
Professional Societies
Publication containing scholarly studies on specific professional fields
Professional Journals
It is the national professional organization of Registered Medical Technologists in the Philippines
Philippine Association of Medical Technologists, Inc (PAMET)
Number of provincial chapters nationwide
46 provincial chapters
Father of PAMET
Crisanto G. Almario
Date founded through the initiative of Crisanto G. Almario at the Public Health Laboratory in Quricada St, Sta. Cruz, Manila
September 15, 1963
First national convention and election of offices at the Far Eastern University
September 20, 1964
Became the first president of PAMET
Charlemagne T. Tamandong
The presidency of PAMET was incorporated and registered at the securities and exchange commission (SEC) on October 14, 1969 with Registration No. 39570
Nardito D. Moraleta
It symbolizes the continuous involvement where practice and education must always be integrated
Circle
The trilogy of love, respect, and integrity
Triangle
Symbolize the science of the Medical Technology profession
Microscope and Snake
The color of health
Green
The year the first PAMET Board was elected
1964
What year was the PASMETH established?
1970
When was Dr. Narciso Albarracin designated by Dr. Serafin Juliano and Dr. Gustavo U. Reyes to organize an association of deans/heads of schools of medical technology and public health?
May 13, 1970
The first organizational meeting in UST?
June 22, 1970
The organization was formally registered at SEC
October 6, 1985
Roster President of PAMET year 1963-1967 (Emergence of the Profession)
Charlemagne T. Tamondong
Roster President of PAMET year 1970-1971, 1973-1977 (Legislative Agenda)
Felix E. Asprer
Roster president of PAMET year 1973 (Career Advocacy)
Angelina R. Jose
Roster president of PAMET year 1967-1970 (Professional Recognition)
Nardito D. Moraleta
Roster president of PAMET year 1971-1973 (Celebration of the Profession)
Bernardino T. Tabaosares
Roster president of PAMET year 1977-1981 (Educational Enhancement)
Venerable C. V. Oca
Roster president of PAMET year 2013-2015 (Golden Celebration)
Romeo Joseph J. Ignacio
Roster President of PAMET year 2015-2021 (Empowerment)
Ronaldo E. Puno
Roster President of PAMET year 2021-Present
Rommel F. Saceda
It represents the continuity of learning and the never ending quest for excellence in the academic field (PASMETH)
Circle
The four corners represent the four objectives of the association (PASMETH)
Diamond
It represents the field of Medical Technology and Public Health (PASMETH)
Microscope
The year was founded (PASMETH)
1970
National organization that under the supervision of PASMETH
The Philippine Society of Medical Technology Students (PHISMETS)
Year where organized the PHISMETS
2002
Who headed the PHISMETS?
Dir. Magdalena Natividad and Dean Bernard Ebuen
When was reorganizing the PHISMETS?
November 25, 2006
When was the First Medical Technology Student congress at Our Lady of Fatima University in Valenzuela City
February 24, 2009
What month thus conducts an annual Medical Technology Student Leadership Training and Strategic Planning in PHISMETS?
May
