INTRODUCTION TO MLS PROFESSION Flashcards
Concerned with the study of the natural world and the interrelationship among the biological, psychological and even the social world
SCIENCE
Is the application of science in ways that are considered beneficial to society.
TECHNOLOGY
Designed to the DETECTION, DIAGNOSIS,
TREATMENT and MONITORING of disease.
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
Look for the presence of bacteria, parasites and other microorganism in the body
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
Perform these laboratory test that are involved in the
examination and analysis of body fluids, tissue and
cells.
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
Analyze chemical contents of fluids, match blood for
transfusions, and test for drug levels in the blood to
show patients reaction to the treatment
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
A person shall be deemed to be in the practice of medical technology within the meaning of this Act, who shall for a fee, salary or other compensation or reward paid or given directly or indirectly through another, renders any of the following professional services for the purpose of aiding the physician in diagnosis, study and treatment of diseases and in the
promotion of health in general:
Practice of Medical Technology
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform Clinical Laboratory Testing
- Perform Special Procedures
- Ensure Accuracy and Precision of Results
- Be honest in Practice
- Ensure Timely Delivery of results
- Demonstrate Professionalism
- Uphold Confidentiality
- Collaborate with other Health Care Professionals
- Conduct Research
A duly registered physician who is specially
trained in methods of laboratory medicine,
or the gross and microscopic study and
interpretation of tissues, secretion and
excretions of the human body and its
functions in order to diagnose disease,
follow its course, determine the effectivity of
treatment, ascertain cause of death and
advance medicine by means of research.
Pathologist
A person certified and registered with the Board as qualified to assist a medical technologist and/or
qualified pathologist in the practice of medical technology as defined in this Act.
Medical Laboratory Technicians
Trained to draw blood wither for laboratory testing or for blood donation
PHLEBOTOMIST
Lab professionals who evaluate patients’ cell samples and are trained to notice subtle changes to accurately detect precancerous, malignant, and infectious
conditions.
CYTOTECHNOLOGIST
usually work closely with a pathologist.
CYTOTECHNOLOGIST
members of a laboratory team who employ histologic technology to diagnose diseases, conduct research, or instruct others in the science.
HISTOTECHNOLOGIST
