History of Medical Technology Profession Flashcards
- Application of principles of natural,
physical, and biological sciences. - Performance of laboratory procedures.
- Diagnosis and treatment of diseases
By Heinemann:
- Performance of laboratory determinations
and analyses - Diagnosis and treatment of diseases
- Maintenance of health
By Anna Fagelson:
- Health profession concerned with performing
laboratory analyses. - Obtaining information necessary in the
diagnosis and treatment of disease. - Maintenance of good health.
By Walters
“Medical technology is an auxiliary branch of laboratory medicine which deals with the
examination by various chemical, microscopic, bacteriologic, and other medical procedures, techniques which will aid the physician in the diagnosis, study, and treatment of disease and in the promotion of health in general.”
According to “The Philippine Medical Technology Act of 1969 (RA 5527)”
Intestinal parasites such as Taenia and Ascaris were mentioned in early writings.
1500 B.C.
Book for treatment of diseases containing a description of the three stages of hookworm infection (Vivian Herrick).
Ebers Papyrus
- “Father of Medicine”
- Advocated the use of “mind and senses” as diagnostic tools.
- Described 4 humors or body fluids in the human body
- Associated the appearance of bubbles on the surface of urine to kidney disease and chronic illness.
300 B.C – Hippocrates
- Made the first description of hematuria as
the presence of blood in the urine
Around 50 A.D – Rufus of Ephesus
- Diagnosis by “water casting” was popularized.
Middle Ages
- Quacks reaped fortunes from diagnosing
disease by the appearance of the urine. (Ruth Williams) - Hindu doctors made the scientific observation that the urine of certain individuals attracted ants and that such urine has a sweetish taste.
1096-1438 (Medieval period)
- Italian physician at the University of Bologna employed Alexandra Giliani to perform certain tasks which would now be considered those of the medical technologist.
- She was an anatomist, serving as the first
woman pro-sector or preparer of dissections
for anatomical study. - Unfortunately, this young lady died of
laboratory acquired infection.
14th Century
- Anton van Leeuwenhoek invented and
improved the compound microscope. - He was the first to describe the red blood
cells, to see protozoa, and to classify bacteria according to shape.
17th century (1632-1723)
- Observed that proteins in the urine
precipitated when boiled with acetic acid
Frederick Dekkers
- Described as the “greatest” of the early
microscopist. - He was also the “Founder of Pathology”
because of his contributions in the field of
embryology and anatomy.
1628-1694 – Marcello Malphigi
- Practiced pathology
- He was the founder of the Archives of
pathology in Berlin, Germany.
1847- Rudolf Virchow
- Performed the first quantitative test for urine sugar.
1848 – Hermann von Fehling
- production of aniline dyes which is used in staining bacteria for microscopy.
- Era of public health.
19th century
- Discovered the concepts of aerobic and
anaerobic bacteria - Discovered that wine spoiling due to
microbes could be prevented by partial heat sterilization (pasteurization) at a temperature of 55̊˚C – 60̊˚C. - Developed a vaccine against anthrax in 1881.
1861- Louis Pasteur
- Formulated the Koch’s postulates
- Specificity of a pathogen can be established if:
1. It is present in all cases
2. Inoculations of its pure culture produce disease in animals
3. From these cultures, it can again be obtained
4. Then it can again be propagated in pure cultures.
Robert Koch
Specificity of a pathogen can be established if:
- It is present in all cases
- Inoculations of its pure culture produce disease in animals
- From these cultures, it can again be obtained
- Then it can again be propagated in pure
cultures.
The first chemical laboratory related to medicine was established at the University of Michigan by Dr.Douglas.
- He pioneered laboratory instruction in this
well-equipped laboratory.
The History of Medical Technology in the United States
- Established another laboratory at the
Bellevue Hospital Medical College. - He gave the first laboratory course in
Pathology ever offered in an American
Medical School.
1878, Dr. William H. Welch
- Became the first professor of pathology at John Hopkins University.
1885, Dr. William H. Welch
- First clinical laboratory opened at the John Hopkins Hospital
- Routine examinations were carried out
- Special attention is given to the search for malarial parasites in blood.
1896, Dr. William Osler
- Clinical laboratory was also opened at the University of Pennsylvania
- William Pepper Laboratory
1895-1896
- Wrote the book “A Manual of Clinical
Diagnosis”. - It was retitled “Clinical Diagnosis by
Laboratory Methods” in its 6th edition by Dr. Todd and Dr. Arthur Sanford. - This book became the standard reference for laboratories.
1908- Dr. James C. Todd
- 100 technicians, all male employed in the
United States. - This increased to 3,500 in 1920.
- In 1922, 3,035 hospitals had clinical
laboratories.
1919 census,
- The state legislature of Pennsylvania enacted a law requiring all hospitals and institutions
1915
- One of the first schools to train laboratory
workers. - A course bulletin was titled “Courses in
Medical Technology for Clinical and
laboratory Technicians.
1922, University of Minnesota-
- first to offer a degree-level program.
1923, University of Minnesota
- The United States required a 2-year collegiate education and a twelve-month actual training in the laboratory for the preparation of its practice.
1940
- Standard curriculum was formalized in
preparation for a Bachelor of Science degree.
1950
- Introduced the Medical technology
- First clinical laboratory: 208 Quiricada St., Sta Cruz Manila
- 6th Infantry Division of the U.S Army
- Reorganized the deserted laboratory
- Supported by Dr. Mariano Icasiano – Manila City Health Officer.
- The Laboratory was later named Manila
Public Health Laboratory
- October 1, 1945 – Dr. Alfredo Pio De Roda
- offered a training program to high school
graduates who were interested to work as
medical technicians (1947)
Dr. Prudencia Sta. Ana
The first four-year Bachelor of Medical
Technology Program was offered by the
Philippine Union College and Manila
Sanitarium
1954
- First graduate if the program in the PUC
(1956)
- Dr. Jesse Umali
- offered Medical Technology as a major in the degree B.S in Pharmacy not B.S Medical Technology and without the 12-month internship training.
1957 – University of Santo Tomas
- through the initiative of President Carmen De Luna and university registrar Generosa De Leon, delegated dean Purification Suaco to work for offering the degree B.S. Medical Technology
1960 – Centro Escolar University (CEU)
- Refers to assemblages of professionals within a particular specialization or professional field that come together for the purpose of collaboration, networking, and professional development or advancement.
- PAMET, PASMETH, PHISMETS
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
must adhere to code of ethics prescribed by professional societies.
Professionalism
POs organize CPD activities for their members
Education
Discounts on CPD activities are given
exclusively to members.
Perks
Avenues for creating linkages and
connections with other fellow professionals.
Networking
Can be used in building career Portfolio of a professional.
Profile
POs recognize their outstanding Members
through awards
Recognition
- accredit curricular programs in educational Institutions
- Examples: PAASCU, PACUCOA
Accrediting Organizations
provide certification examinations for
professionals: Examples: AMT, ASCP, ISCLT, NCA
Credentialing/Certifying Organizations
- organizations that contribute to the
continued development of specific group of
professionals. - Examples: PAMET, PASMETH, BRAP, PCQACL,
etc.
Professional Societies
- Medical Technologists usually have a choice of membership in one or more professional societies
- These provide opportunities for professional growth and continuing education by offering workshops and seminars, and publishing journals.
Professional Organizations
- National organization of all registered
medical technologists in the Philippines and is a non-stock, non- profit organization - The only APO (Accredited Professional
Organization) of all Filipino Medical
Technologists
PHILIPPINE ASSOCIATION OF MEDICAL
TECHNOLOGISTS (PAMET)
- “Father of PAMET”
- PAMET was born at exactly 10:00am on
September 15, 1963, at the Manila Public
Health Laboratory
CRISANTO G. ALMARIO
venue of the first national convention held on September 20, 1964.
Far Eastern University
UP-Institute of Hygiene
* Legacy
- “Emergence of the Profession”
* Highlights of Accomplishments
- Public acceptance and recognition of PAMET
and its good social standing
- House Bill No. 7082 (MT Bill) – May 10, 1967
Charlemagne T. Tamondong (1963-1967)
Far Eastern University
* Legacy
- “Professional Recognition”
* Highlights of Accomplishments
- Approval of RA 5527 (Senate Bill No. 996)
- SEC registration of PAMET: October 14, 1969
(Registration No. 39570)
- PAMET chapters: Cebu (1969) and Baguio
(1970)
- Council of Medical Technology Education
- First MT Board Exam conducted by the 1st
Board of Examiners
- PAMET Code of Ethics (August 6, 1968)
- PAMET NEWS: 1st Official Newspaper
Nardito D. Moraleta (1967-1970)
University of Santo Tomas
* Legacy
- “Legislative Agenda”
* Highlights of Accomplishment
- Approval of PD 498 (June 24, 1974)
- Accreditation of PAMET as a bona fide
professional organization for medical
technologists by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) on May 24, 1975
- PAMET Chapters: La Union, Pangasinan,
Zambales, and Zamboanga
Felix E. Asprer (1970-1971, 1973-1977)
Far Eastern University
* Legacy
- “Celebration of the Practice”
* Highlights of Accomplishments
- Amendments of the Teves Law
- Proclamation on September 15, 1972 of the third week of September as the Philippine Medical Technology Week
- PAMET Chapter: Davao City
Bernardo T. Tabaosares (1971-1973)
University of Santo Tomas
* Legacy
- “Career Advocacy”
* Highlights of Accomplishments
- Approval of P75.00 professional tax of a
registered medical technologist (RMT) by the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR)
- Upgrading of the Medical Technology
profession by raising its professional code
number from 20 to 30
Angelina R. Jose (January 1973 – September
1973)
Far Eastern University
* Legacy
- “Educational Enhancement”
* Highlights of Accomplishments
- Monthly seminars for the continuing
professional education of medical
technologist
- Monthly medical missions offering free
laboratory services to the poor and less
fortunate
- Monthly quiz contests participated in by
different medical technology schools in the
country
- Classification of PAMET members into
different categories (associate, junior,
regular)
Venerable D.V. Oca (1977-February 1982)
College of Holy Spirit
* Legacy
- “Image Building”
* Highlights of Accomplishments
- Conferment of awards to deserving chapters
and members of the association
- Approval of the upgrading of the salary
standardization of government medical
technologist from salary grade 13 to 22
- Fellow category in the membership was
included
- Inclusion of hazard pay equivalent to at least
25% of the basic monthly salary of MT
- Publication of LABNEWS
- Incorporation of sportsfest and intercollegiate quiz show in the Medical
technology Week celebration
- Composition of Beloved PAMET Hymn by
Francis Pefance and Hector Gayares Jr. in
Nov. 22, 1989
Carmencita P. Acedera (1982-1992)
Philippine Women’s University
* Legacy
- “Proactivism”
* Highlights of Accomplishments
- Closer coordination between PAMET and
PASMETH for the upliftment of the profession
- Acquisition of the PAMET Secretariat Office at
Cityland 10 in Makati City in 1995
- Approval of the PAMET Constitution and ByLaws in 1992
Marilyn R. Atienza (1992-1996)
University of Santo Tomas
* Legacy
- “International Leadership”
* Highlights of Accomplishments
- Approval of the 1997 Code of Ethics of the
Medical Technology Profession (March 7,
1997)
- Accident and sickness assistance to bona fide
members of the association through the
Bayanihan Plan
- Registration of the Philippine Journal of
Medical Technology in the International
Library of Congress with a corresponding ISSN
Number
- Publication of the PAMET Link
- Formation of the Philippine Council for
Quality Assurance
Norma N. Chang (1997-2001)
University of Santo Tomas
* Legacy
- “Organizational Dynamism”
* Highlights of Accomplishments
- Submission of proposed amendments to RA
5527 to the House of Representatives
- Job fairs for newly-registered medical
technologists
- Ratification of the 2002 PAMET Constitution
and By-Laws on Dec. 6, 2003
- Recipient of the Most Outstanding
Performance
- Launching of “Alagang Safeguard, Alagang
Nanay” advertising campaign
Agnes B. Medenilla (2001-2002; 2005-2006)
Far Eastern University
* Legacy
- “Interdisciplinary Networking”
* Highlights of Accomplishments
- “Dagdag Karunungan, Kinabukasan ng
Kalusugan Thesis/ Dissertation Grant”
- www.pamet.org
- Formulation and adaptation of PAMET visionmission statements
- Implementation of the electronic
membership ID system
- Approval of research fund for PAMET
Members
- Formulation of the Institutional Review Board
- Inclusion of the Student Research Forum
during the Medical Technology Week
Celebration
Shirley I. Fabian Cruzada (2002-2005)
University of Santo Tomas
* Legacy
- “Beyond Expectations”
* Highlights of Accomplishments
- CPE for medical technologists
- “Limang Hakbang Tungo sa Kalusugan” – a joint effort by PAMET and PNRC
- Heightened research-related activities
through the help of Ms. Lily Alquiza
Leila M. Florento (2006-2013)
San Juan De Dios
* Legacy
- Golden Celebration
* Highlights of Accomplishments
- V.O.I.C.E.: Visibility, Oneness, Integrity,
Commitment, and Excellence
- Collaboration and enhanced linkages with academic institutions
Romeo Joseph J. Ignacio (2013-2015)
- Legacy
- “Empowerment”
➢ Rolando E. Puno
- National organization of all registered schools of medical technology in the Philippines.
- Formed in 1970.
Technology and Public Health (PASMETH)
- Director Narciso Albarracin appointed Dr.
Serafin J. Juliano (FEU) and Dr. Gustavo U. Reyes (UST) to organize an association of deans and heads of schools of medical
technology and hygiene
- May 13, 1970
- The first organizational meeting of PASMETH was held at the University of Santo Tomas.
- June 22, 1970
- First Set of officers:
President: Dr. Gustavo U. Reyes (UST)
Vice President: Dr. Serafin Juliano (FEU)
Secretary/ Treasurer: Dr. Velia Trinidad (CEU)
Press Relation Officer: Dr. Faustino Sunico (SJDEFI)
- The first annual meeting of PASMETH was held at the University of Santo Tomas
May 7, 1971
- The original officers when PASMETH was
organized in 1970 were re-elected for a
second term
April 30, 1972
PASMETH was registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) through the Committee on Legislation chaired by Mr. Cirilo S. Cajucom with the help of Atty. Dexter Bihis (PASMETH Legal Counsel)
- PASMETH is also the founding organization of AASMT
- October 6, 1985
- Dean Zenaida Cajucom (2002)
- Centered on social and cultural developments, community outreach programs and leadership training/seminars
Philippine Society of Medical Technology Students (PHISMETS)
First Advisers:
Prof. Marilyn Bala (College of the Holy
Spirit)
Prof. Nova Aida C. Cajucom (FEUNRMF)
Prof. Zennie B. Aceron (UST)
Commission of Higher Education (CHED)
- May 18, 1994
- Republic Act No. 7722 – Senator Francisco Tatad
- Part of the broad agenda for reforms in
country’s education system, outlined by the Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM) in 1992. - Three governing bodies for education:
- Commission on Higher Education (CHED
- Department of Education (DepEd)
- Technical Education and Skills
Development (TESDA)
Commission of Higher Education (CHED)
- Responsible for the administration,
implementation, and enforcement of
regulatory policies on the regulation and
licensing of various professions and
occupations under its jurisdiction
Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)
- The PRC’s coat-of-arms designed by the
Heraldry Commission was adopted
February 1, 1974
the computerization of the database of
registered professionals started
1974
PRC began issuing computer-printed
registration cards with one year validity.
PRC also started accrediting professional
organizations
1975
- Hon. Julio B. Francia assumed the position of Commission Chairman
1986
Atty. Hermogenes P. Pobre assumed office
as third Commission Chairman
1992
During the PRC annual planning
conference, Commission’s vision-mission
statement was adopted.
1998
- The principal health agency in the
Philippines. - Executive department of the Philippine
Government responsible for ensuring access to public health services to all
Filipinos through the provision of quality
health care and the regulation of providers
of health goods and services.
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