Lesson 9: Professional Organizations Flashcards
Are assemblages of professionals within a particular specialization or professional field that come together for the purpose of collaboration, networking, and professional development or advancement
Professional Organization
is a requirement for hiring, retention, and sometimes for the renewal of professional licenses
Accredited Professional Organization
(APO) or Accredited Integrated
Professional Organization (AIPO)
An APO or AIPO is a professional society duly accredited by
Professional Regulation
Commission (PRC)
An APO or AIPO is a professional society duly accredited by
Professional
Regulatory Board (PRB)
is the accredited professional organization and the leading national organization for Registered Medical Technologists in the country
The Philippine Association of Medical
Technologists, Inc. (PAMET)
is the only professional organization of schools for teachers, and clinical instructors in CHED-accredited educational institutions offering Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology/Laboratory Science
The Philippine Association of Schools of Medical Technology and Public Health, Inc. (PASMETH)
Professionals must adhere to the set of rules or code of ethics prescribed by the professional society.
Professionalism
Professional organizations organize continuing professional development (CPD) activities for their members through conventions, seminars, fora, workshops, and other activities of similar nature
Education
Usually come in the form of monetary discounts on registration fees for professional development activities of the organization
Perks
Activities conducted by professional organizations provide opportunities for building networks in the field.
Networking
Membership in a professional organization can also build the career portfolio of a professional.
Profile
Professional organizations recognize their outstanding members and leaders in the practice and special fields such as research, public service, and community engagements through awards
Recognition
Accredit curricular programs in educational institutions
Accrediting Organizations
PAASCU
Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges, and Universities
PACUCOA
Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation
Provide certification examinations for professionals
Credentialing/Certifying Organizations
AMT
American Medical Technologists
ASCP
American Society of Clinical Pathology
ISCLT
International Society for Clinical
Laboratory Technology
NCA
National Certifying Agency for
Medical Laboratory Personnel
Organizations that contribute to the continued development of a
specific group of professionals
Professional Societies
PAMET
Philippine Association of Medical
Technologists, Inc.
PASMETH
Philippine Association of Schools
of Medical Technology and Public
Health
BRAP
BioRisk Association of the
Philippines
PBCC
Philippine Blood Coordinating
Council
PCQACL
Philippine Council for Quality
Assurance in Clinical Laboratories
PSM
Philippine Society of
Microbiologists
PhBBA
Philippine Biosafety and
Biosecurity Association
ASCP
American Society for Clinical
Pathology
AMT
American Medical Technologists
AACLS
ASEAN Association for Clinical
Laboratory Sciences
AAML
Asia Association of Medical
Laboratory Science
AAMLT
ASEAN Association of Medical
Laboratory Technologists
ASCLS
American Society for Clinical
Laboratory Science
IAMLT
International Association for
Medical Laboratory Technilogists
IFBLS
International Federation of
Biomedical Laboratory Science
ISCLT
International Society for Clinical
Laboratory Technologists
Publications containing scholarly studies on
specific professional fields
Professional Journals
Founded on September 15, 1963 and is the national
professional organization of Registered
Medical Technologists in the Philippines
PAMET
considered as the “Father of PAMET”
Crisanto G. Almario
organized its first national convention and
election of officers
September 20, 1964
became the
first president
Charlemagne T. Tamondong
Formally recognized as the only accredited
professional organization of Registered
Medical Technologists in the Philippines
June 22, 1973
The first organizational meeting of PAMET was held on ______ at the Public Health Laboratory in Sta. Cruz, Manila
September 15, 1963
symbolizes the continuous involvement where practice and education must always be integrated
Circle
the trilogy of love, respect, and
integrity
Triangle
symbolize the
science of the Medical Technology
profession
Microscope and Snake
the color of health
Green
the year the first PAMET Board was
elected
1964
is the strict adherence to a
moral code, reflected in transparent honesty, truthfulness, accuracy,
accountability for one’s actions, and complete harmony in what one thinks, says, and does
Integrity
refers to the
positive traits and values, moral
responsibility, social
responsiveness, and behavioral
outlook which makes one highly
respectable and credible.
Professionalism
is the unconditional, unwavering, and selfless dedication that one builds-in into the practice of the profession characterized by initiative, creativity, and
resourcefulness to bring about
quality health care and service to the public.
Commitment
is the high quality
performance by advocating and
adhering to international standards
making services globally
comparable and competent.
Excellence
is the necessary linkage,
support, involvement and sharing that will increase the success and advancement of every individual member and the association in general
Unity
is the national organization of
recognized schools of medical technology
and public health in the Philippines
PASMETH
It was established in ____
1970
The first organizational meeting was held at
the University of Santo Tomas on
June 22,1970
Dr. Narciso Albarracin,
then Secretary of the Department of
Education, designated Dr. Serafin Juliano
(FEU) and Dr. Gustavo U. Reyes (UST) to
organize an association of deans/heads of
schools of medical technology and public
health.
May 13, 1970
represents
the continuity of
learning and the
never ending quest
for excellence in the
academic field
Circle
the four corners represent the
four objectives of the Association
Diamond
represents the field of Medical
Technology and Public Health
Microscope
the year the Association was founded
1970
The Philippine Society of Medical Technology Students/) is the national organization of all medical technology/medical laboratory Science students under the supervision of PASMETH
PHISMETS
It was first organized in 2002 during the
leadership of former PASMETH president
Dr. Zenaida C. Cajucom
PHISMETS held its
first Medical Technology Student Congress
at Our Lady of Fatima University in Valenzuela City
February 24, 2009
symbolize the
continuous active
involvement of
Luzon, Visayas,
and Mindanao in
the national
transforming venue
of medical
laboratory science
students.
3 Circles
symbolizes nature and the
continuation of life every year.
Laurel
represent the
5 objectives
5 Bubbles from a Test Tube
represent the color of
health embodied in the constitution of the
organization
Green Letters
signify the unity of the 15 board
schools exploring various possibilities and
aiming towards the integral growth and
holistic development of medical laboratory
science students.
15 Interconnected Molecules Outside a Test Tube
represents medical laboratory
science
Microscope
