Lesson 9 : Professional Organizations Flashcards
Assembles of professionals within a particular
specialization
Professional Organizations
Benefits of Membership
- Professionalism
- Education
- Perks
- Networking
- Profile
- Recognition
What does APO stand for?
Accredited Professional Organization
What does AIPO stand for?
Accredited Integrated Professional Organization
What does PAMET stand for?
Philippine Association of Medical Technologists
When was PAMET founded?
Founded on September 15, 1963
Who and Where was PAMET discovered?
Crisanto G. Alamario at Public Health Laboratory, Quiricada St., Sta. Cruz, Manila
Differentiate PAMET and PASMETH
PAMET - only organization for professional RMTs
PASMETH - for schools
PAMET Core Values
o Integrity
o Professionalism
o Commitment
o Excellence
o Unity
- Provides research of our colleagues
- Helps improve our practice, our field
Professional journals
o Function: accredit curricular programs in educational institutions
o Other function: verify compliance with standards
o Consists of technical committee of experts
o Example: PAASCU, PACUCOA
Accredited Organization
o Function: certification examination for professionals
o Example: PRC, ASCP, AMT
Credentialing Organization
o Function: contribute to continued professional development
o Example: PAMET, PASMETH, ASCP, AMT
Professional Societies
Function of Accredited Organization
accredit curricular programs in educational institutions
Function of Credentialing Organization
certification examination for professionals