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M4: EDUCATION AND LICENSURE Flashcards

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When was CHED established?

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May 18, 1994

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CHED was established by virtue of _______ (R.A.)

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Republic No. 7722 (The Higher Education Act of 1994)

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Who authored Republic Act No. 7722?

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Senator Franciso Tatad

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States that the coverage of CHED shall be for both public and private institutions, public and private degree-granting programs in all post-secondary educational institutions

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Section 3 of R.A 7722

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How many members does the composition of the CHED commission have?

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  • 1 Chairman of the Commission, 4 Commissioners
  • Five full-time members, 4 year term
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Qualification of a CHED Commissioner

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  1. Must have a doctorate
  2. Active in higher education for a minimum of 10 years
  3. Have not been elective position candidates before their appointment
  4. Academicians with high-degree of professionalism/integrity. They’re authorities in their chosen field with different academic specializations.
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The Council of Medical Technology Education was mentioned (remains obsolete due to CHED)
- recommended the minimum required curriculum for the course Medical Technology

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Section 3 to 5 of R.A 5527/Philippine Medical Technology Act of 1969

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CHED guidelines says that they’re in charge of setting appropriate minimum standards for different programs

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Technical Panels

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  • mimimum required curriculum for BSMT/BSMLS
  • leading academicians/practitioners help CHED set the standards, monitoring, and evaluating institutions offering BSMT/BSMLS
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TPMTE (Technical Panel in Medical Technology)

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Where can you find the minimum standards outlined for the BSMT/BS MLS curriculum?
- the policies, standards, and guidelines
- the goals, program outcomes, performance indicators

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CMO 13 s.2017 (CHED Memorandum Order no. 13, series of 2017)

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What are the career opportunities for BS MLS found in Section 5 of CMO 13 s.2017?

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a. Licensed Medical Technologists/ MedicaI Laboratory Scientists
b. Diagnostic Molecular Scientists
c. Research Scientists
d. Educators
e. Diagnostic Product Specialists
f. Public Health Practitioners
g. Healthcare Leaders

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Section 5 of CMO 13 s.2017 states that BS MLS graduates can also work in the following allied medical fields

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a. Public Health/Epidemiology
b. Veterinary Laboratory Science
c. Molecular Biology/Biology
d. Nuclear Science
e. Forensic Science
f. Health Administration/Management
g. Food and Industrial Microbiology

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  • Works under the PRC (Professional Regulation Commission)
  • Appointed by the President with PRC recommendation
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The Philippine Board of Medical Technology

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Qualifications of the members of the Board of Examiners:

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a. Filipino citizen
b. Of good moral character
c. Qualified pathologist - chairman
registered medical technologist of the PH, BSMT/ BS MLS or BS Hygiene Public Health degree - members
d. in practice of laboratory medicine or MT for at least ten years
e. Not a member of the faculty of any medical technology school for at least 2 years
f. must hold office for 3 years after appointment
g. in case of removal, successor shall serve only the
balance of his/her term

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Qualification for Board Examinees

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a. Is in good health with good moral character;
b. Completed a four year BS MT/BS MLS/BS in Hygiene/Public Health in a recognized school/university/college
c. Graduated from other professions but have been performing MT for the last 5 years before the date of the examinations
- the performance began prior to June 21, 1969

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Conduct of Examinations

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  • March and September (January and August after COVID)
  • 6 subject examinations
  • Two-day written exam
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Conduct of Board Examinations

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  • March and September (January and August after COVID)
  • 6 subject examinations
  • Two-day written exam
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Criteria to Pass Board Examinations:

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a. general average of at least 75%
b. no rating below 50% in any of the major subjects
c. not failed in at least 60% of the subjects computed according to their relative weights

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  • No exams will be given to a person that has failed after three exams instead, they will take what?
  • Non-graduates of BS MT/MLS/Hygiene/Public Health won’t be allowed to take the exam after three failed attempts
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Refresher Course
- 12-month refresher course in an accredited medical technology
- 12-month post-graduate training in an accredited laboratory

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All successful examinees shall be required to take a professional ______ before the Board or any person
authorized to administer them before entering the practice of medical technology in the Philippines

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Oath

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Given to those who passed the Board Examinations
Must be at least 21 years old
shall be signed by the members of the Board and by the Commissioner of PRC
shall be required to display this where they work

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Issuance of Certificate of Registration

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Has failed the board examination but have a rating of at least
70%.
• Has finished a two-year college course and has at least one year of experience
- An applicant who has at least ten years of experience as of June 21, 1969
• Has passed the civil service examination for medical technician given on March 21, 1964

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Medical Laboratory Technicians

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The largest and oldest pathology and laboratory medicine society in the world

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American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

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Offers a formal process for international laboratory professionals to earn ASCPi credential
Application fee of $200 for MLS (as of August 2019); Application fees are non-refundable and may be
completed by credit card or by mail with a check or money order

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ASCP Board of Certification (BOC):

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Baccalaureate degree in Medical Laboratory Science, biological science, or chemistry from an
accredited/approved educational institution
AND successful completion of a Medical Laboratory Science training program. The training
program must include blood banking (immunohematology), chemistry, hematology, and
microbiology

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Route 1

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o Baccalaureate degree in Medical Laboratory Science from an accredited/approved educational
institution
o AND three years of acceptable clinical laboratory experience in an accredited/approved
laboratory. Experience must include blood banking (immunohematology), chemistry, hematology,
and microbiology.

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Route 2

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Baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved educational institution
o AND successful completion of a minimum two-year Medical Laboratory Science program. The
training program must include blood banking (immunohematology), chemistry, hematology, and
microbiology

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Route 3

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Baccalaureate degree in any biological science or chemistry from an accredited/approved
educational institution
o AND five years of acceptable clinical laboratory experience in an accredited/approved laboratory.
Experience must include blood banking (immunohematology), chemistry, hematology, and
microbiology.

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Route 4

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Baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved educational institution
o AND minimum of a two-year diploma or equivalent in any biological science or chemistry from an
accredited/approved educational institution
o AND five years of acceptable clinical laboratory experience in an accredited/approved laboratory.
Experience must include blood banking (immunohematology), chemistry, hematology, and
microbiology.

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Route 5

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delivers certification exams for the ASCP Board of Certifications

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Pearson VUE

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Pearson Vue Testing Centers

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Unit 401 Don A. Gothong Centre (Sugbutel), Sergio Osmeña Boulevard, North Reclamation Area,
Cebu City
• Unit 2201, Antel Corporate 2000 Centre, 121 Valero Street, Salcedo Village, Makati City, Manila
• 27th Floor, Trident Tower, 312 Senator Gil Puyat Avenue, Makati City, Manila

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When a person answers a question correctly, the next test question has a slightly higher level
of difficulty. The difficulty level of the questions presented to the examinee continues to
increase until a question is answered incorrectly. Then a slightly easier question is presented.
In this way, the test is tailored to the individual’s ability level.
o Each question in the test bank is calibrated for level of difficulty. The difficulty level determines
the weight (value) given to each question.
o Therefore, the examinee must answer enough difficult questions to achieve a score above
the pass point to successfully pass the certification examination.

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Computer Adaptive Testing (CAT)

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Criteria to Pass ASCP Examination:

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Raw scores are translated to ‘scaled scores’
o Scaled scores are mathematically derived from the raw score
o Scaled scores of 0-999
o Scaled scores are used so that tests may be compared on the same scale even though each
examinee has taken a different form of the examination

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Examination Score of ASCP Examination

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The preliminary test results (PASS/ FAIL) will appear on the computer screen
o An email notification to retrieve your examination scores will be sent to you within four business days
after the examination administration
o Official score report will indicate “pass” or “fail” status and the scaled score on the total examination
o If you failed, scaled scores on each subtests would also be indicated

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Reapplying for ASCP Examination

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o Permitted to take the examination five times under one examination category and route.
o If after five unsuccessful attempts, you must meet the current requirements for eligibility under an
alternate route of that particular examination category.
o If you do not meet the requirements under an alternate eligibility route, you will no longer be eligible to
apply for that particular examination category

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Reapplying for ASCP Examination

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o Permitted to take the examination five times under one examination category and route.
o If after five unsuccessful attempts, you must meet the current requirements for eligibility under an
alternate route of that particular examination category.
o If you do not meet the requirements under an alternate eligibility route, you will no longer be eligible to
apply for that particular examination category

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After initial ASCP certification:

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MLS(ASCPi)

36
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is required to maintain ASCPi validity

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Participation in Credential Maintenance Program (CMP)

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Required CMP points for International MLS and International MLT

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36 points

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Point Distribution CMP

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1 point in laboratory or patient safety (i.e., quality control, quality assurance)
• 2 points in each of the following: blood banking, chemistry, hematology, microbiology
• Remaining points in the area(s) of lab specialty, immunology, molecular diagnostics,
management, education, or other related laboratory areas of interest

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CMP Points can be acquired via:

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Formal continuing education courses, employer-offered courses, college/ university
coursework, employer assessment, completion of advanced BOC certification
teleconferences, clinical teaching, research and presentation or workshop, authorship of
published journals and books, editing a book, doctoral dissertation, master’s thesis, serving
in a BOC advisory board, and role of on-site inspector/ paper reviewer for laboratory
accreditation

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CMP Fees

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o CMP Application Fee of $95
o For those with expired certificates who are seeking reinstatement, they must pay both the
CMP Application Fee and the CMP Reinstatement Fee of $125

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The designation __ as a superscript is required after certification initials to indicate that you have
successfully maintained your certification

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CM

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Title after successful maintenance of certification

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MLS(ASCPi)CM

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  • A national agency that certifies examination-based primary designations of healthcare personnel
    • Certifications: Medical Technologist (MT)
  • Application fee of $180 for MT (As of August 2019)
    • Pearson VUE delivers examinations
    • Examination Administration:
    o Computer-based testing
  • Time Limit: 3.5 hours
    o 200-230 multiple choice items
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AMERICAN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGISTS

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Criteria to pass AMT:

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  • raw scores to “Scaled Scores” ranging from 0 to 100
  • Used to provide a common scale for reviewing and reporting test results
  • these are points on a 0 to 100 scale
  • can take the exam up to a maximum of four times
  • annual renewal fee of $90.00
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Certification Continuation Program:

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  • document activities in continuing education (CE) every three
    years, pay an annual fee for active status.
  • For every three years, pay the annual fee and obtain 45 CE points
  • CE points through Professional Education, Formal Education, Employment Verification, Authorship of Written Work, Instructional Presentation, Organizational Participation and AMT Online Continuing Education
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Chairman of Board of MT

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Dr. Marilyn A. Cabal Barza

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Members of Board of MT

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  • Ms. Marian M. Tantingco
  • Ms. Marilyn R. Atienza
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Chairperson of CHED

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Dr. Prospero de Vera

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Commissioners of CHED

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  • Dr. Ronald L. Adapat
  • Dr Aldrin Arenas Barilag
  • Dr. Marita Rana Canapi
  • Dr. Jo Mark M. Libre

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