HISTORY OF MEDTECH Flashcards

1
Q

“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.”

A

The Philippine Medical Technology Act of 1969
(RA 5527)

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2
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The two intestinal parasites discovered and was mentioned in early writings

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Taenia and Ascaris

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3
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Book for treatment of
diseases containing
description of the three
stages of hookworm
infection name of book & person)

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Ebers Papyrus - Vivian Herrick

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4
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Father of Medicine; described 4 humors or body fluid

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Hippocrates

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5
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Made the first description of hematuria as
the presence of blood in the urine

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Rufus of Ephesus

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6
Q

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.

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(Medieval period)

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7
Q

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

A

Alexandra Giliani

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8
Q

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.

A

Anton van Leeuwenhoek

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9
Q

Observed that proteins in
the urine precipitated
when boiled with acetic
acid.

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Frederick Dekkers

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10
Q

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.

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Marcello Malphigi

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11
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Practiced pathology
• He was the founder of the Archives of pathology in Berlin, Germany.

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Rudolf Virchow

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12
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Performed the first quantitative test for urine sugar.

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1848 – Hermann von Fehling

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13
Q

production of aniline dyes which is used in staining
bacteria for microscopy.
• Era of public health

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19th Century

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14
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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 55̊̊C – 60̊̊C.
• Developed a vaccine against
anthrax in 1881.

A

Louis Pasteur

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15
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Formulated the Koch’s postulates

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Robert Koch

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16
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The first chemical laboratory related to medicine
was established; He pioneered laboratory instruction in this well-equipped laboratory.

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University of Michigan by Dr. Douglas.

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17
Q

Established another laboratory at the Bellevue
Hospital Medical College.
• He gave the first laboratory course in Pathology
ever offered in an American Medical School.

Became the first professor of pathology at the John Hopkins University

A

Dr. William H. Welch

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18
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First clinical laboratory opened at the John Hopkins Hospital

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Dr. William Osler

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19
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Laboratory at University of Pennsylvania

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William Pepper Laboratory

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20
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This book became the standard reference for
laboratories.

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“Clinical Diagnosis by Laboratory
Methods” - Dr. James C. Todd

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21
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One of the first school to train laboratoryworkers.
• A course bulletin was titled “ Courses in Medical Technology for Clinical and laboratory Technicians.

first to offer a degree level program.

A

University of Minnesota

22
Q

introduced the Medical technology to the Philippines

A

6th Infantry Division of the U.S Army

23
Q

Reorganized the deserted laboratory
• Supported by Dr. Mariano Icasiano – Manila City
Health Officer

A

Dr. Alfredo Pio De Roda

24
Q

The first four-year Bachelor of Medical Technology Program was offered by

A

Philippine Union College and Manila
Sanitarium

25
Q

First graduate if the program in the PUC (1956)

A

Dr. Jesse Umali

26
Q

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

A

University of Santo Tomas

27
Q

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

A

Centro Escolar University (CEU)

28
Q

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

A

Professional Organizations

29
Q

Professionals must adhere to code
of ethics prescribed by professional
societies

A

Professionalism

30
Q

POs organize CPD activities for
their members

A

Education

31
Q

Discounts on CPD activities are giv
en exclusively to members

A

Perks

32
Q

Avenues for creating linkages and
connections with other fellow
professionals

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Networking

33
Q

Can be used in building career
Portfolio of a professional

A

Profile

34
Q

POs recognize their outstanding
Members through awards

A

Recognition

35
Q

-accredit curricular programs in educational
Institutions

A

Accrediting Organizations

36
Q

provide certification examinations for
professionals:

A

Credentialing/Certififying
Organizations

37
Q

organizations that contribute to the continued
development of specific group of professionals

A

Professional Societies

38
Q

National organization of all registered medical
technologists in the Philippines and is a non-stock, nonprofit organization

A

PAMET (PHILIPPINE ASSOCIATION OF
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGISTS)

39
Q

PAMET was born at exactly_____ on ______ at ________

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10:00am; September 15, 1963; Manila Public Health Laboratory

40
Q

venue of the first national
convention held on September 20, 1964

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Far Eastern University

41
Q

National organization of all registered schools of
medical technology in the Philippines.
• Formed in 1970

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

42
Q

The first organizational meeting of PASMETH was held at the University
of Santo Tomas.

A

June 22, 1970

43
Q

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

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May 13, 1970

44
Q

The first annual meeting of PASMETH was held at the University of
Santo Tomas

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May 7, 1971

45
Q

The original officers when PASMETH was organized in 1970 were
re-elected for a second term

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April 30, 1972

46
Q

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

A

October 6, 1985

47
Q

the national organization of all medical technology/medical laboratory science students under the supervision of PASMETH

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PHISMETS (Philippine Society of Medical Technology Students

48
Q

PHISMETS is reorganized on ______ at the _________

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November 25, 2006 at the FEU-NRMF
under PASMETH

49
Q

PAASCU

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Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities

50
Q

PACUCOA

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Philippine Association of College and Universities Commission on Accreditation