Lesson 9 : Professional Organizations Flashcards

1
Q

Assembles of professionals within a particular
specialization

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Professional Organizations

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2
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Benefits of Membership

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  • Professionalism
  • Education
  • Perks
  • Networking
  • Profile
  • Recognition
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3
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What does APO stand for?

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Accredited Professional Organization

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4
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What does AIPO stand for?

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Accredited Integrated Professional Organization

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5
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What does PAMET stand for?

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Philippine Association of Medical Technologists

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6
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When was PAMET founded?

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Founded on September 15, 1963

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7
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Who and Where was PAMET discovered?

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Crisanto G. Alamario at Public Health Laboratory, Quiricada St., Sta. Cruz, Manila

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8
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Differentiate PAMET and PASMETH

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PAMET - only organization for professional RMTs
PASMETH - for schools

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9
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PAMET Core Values

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o Integrity
o Professionalism
o Commitment
o Excellence
o Unity

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10
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  • Provides research of our colleagues
  • Helps improve our practice, our field
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Professional journals

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11
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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

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Accredited Organization

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12
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o Function: certification examination for professionals
o Example: PRC, ASCP, AMT

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Credentialing Organization

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13
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o Function: contribute to continued professional development
o Example: PAMET, PASMETH, ASCP, AMT

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Professional Societies

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14
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Function of Accredited Organization

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accredit curricular programs in educational institutions

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15
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Function of Credentialing Organization

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certification examination for professionals

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16
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Function of Professional Societies

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contribute to continued professional development

17
Q

Mention and explain the parts of the PAMET Logo

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Circle - symbolizes continuous involvement where practice and education is integrated always

Triangle - Love, Respect and Integrity

Color Green - Color of Health

Microscope and Snake - symbolize the science of MT profession

1963 - PAMET establishment (seen in website)
1964 - first PAMET board was elected ( seen in book )

18
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What does PASMETH stand for?

A

Philippine Association of Schools of Medical Technology and Public Health, Inc.

19
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When was PASMETH established?

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1970

20
Q

Who established the PASMETH?

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Dr. Serafin Juliano and Dr.Gustavo Reyes with the directive of then-DepEd Secretary Dr. Narciso Albarracin

21
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What is the purpose or goal of the PASMETH?

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To maintain the highest standard of Medical Technology Education

22
Q

Mention and explain the parts of the PASMETH Logo

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Circle - represents community of learning and never-ending quest for excellence in the academic field

Diamond - Four corners = Four Objectives

Microscope - represents field of MedTech and Public Health

1970 - year the association was founded

23
Q

Association where schools are represented by deans
and program chairs of medical technology

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PASMETH

24
Q

What does PHISMETS stand for?

A

Philippine Society of Medical Technology Students

25
Q

Describe the PHISMETS

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National organization of all MT/MLS students under
PASMETH supervision

Conducts yearly PHISMETS Leadership Training
Seminar and Medical Technology Student Congress

26
Q

Give examples of Foreign Professional Organizaztions

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o Bulgaria – Bulgarian Society of Clinical
Laboratory
o USA – American Society of Clinical
Laboratory Scientists

27
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Describe and explain the PHISMETS Logo

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3 Circles - Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao

Laurel - Symbolizes nature and the continuation of life every year

Green - color of Health

5 bubbles from test tube - 5 objectives

15 interconnected molecules outside test tube - unity of 15 board schools

Microscope - represents field of Med Lab Science