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
Function of Professional Societies
contribute to continued professional development
Mention and explain the parts of the PAMET Logo
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 )
What does PASMETH stand for?
Philippine Association of Schools of Medical Technology and Public Health, Inc.
When was PASMETH established?
1970
Who established the PASMETH?
Dr. Serafin Juliano and Dr.Gustavo Reyes with the directive of then-DepEd Secretary Dr. Narciso Albarracin
What is the purpose or goal of the PASMETH?
To maintain the highest standard of Medical Technology Education
Mention and explain the parts of the PASMETH Logo
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
Association where schools are represented by deans
and program chairs of medical technology
PASMETH
What does PHISMETS stand for?
Philippine Society of Medical Technology Students
Describe the PHISMETS
National organization of all MT/MLS students under
PASMETH supervision
Conducts yearly PHISMETS Leadership Training
Seminar and Medical Technology Student Congress
Give examples of Foreign Professional Organizaztions
o Bulgaria – Bulgarian Society of Clinical
Laboratory
o USA – American Society of Clinical
Laboratory Scientists
Describe and explain the PHISMETS Logo
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
