Lesson 1: History of Medical Technology in the United States

Question 1

The University of Pennsylvania’s William
Pepper Laboratory of Clinical Medicine was
opened to highlight the service role of clinical
laboratories

Answer 1

1895

Question 2

called for the development of
a method that would clarify medical
technologists on a national scale

Answer 2

John Kolmer - 1918

Question 3

Kolmer published ___ that
included a description of the first formal
training course in medical technology

Answer 3

“the Demand for and
Training of Laboratory Technicians”

Question 4

The administrative units of clinical laboratories
in large hospital were directed by a chief
physician

Answer 4

1920

Question 5

Clinical laboratories consisted 4-5 divisions including?

Answer 5

clinical pathology, bacteriology,
microbiology, serology and radiology

Question 6

established the code of ethics for
technicians and technologists stating that
these allied health professionals should work
under the supervision of a physician and
refrain from making an oral or written diagnosis
and advising physicians on how patients
should be treated

Answer 6

American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) - 1922

Question 7

Helped the ASCP in the recognition of non-physician clinical laboratory scientists as autonomous professionals

Answer 7

Former American Society