MIDTERMS - PASMETH AND LAWS Flashcards

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(PASMETH)

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The Philippine Association of Schools of Medical Technology and Public Health

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Objectives PASMETH

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To encourage a thorough study of the needs and problems of medical technology education and to offer solutions

To work for the enhancement and continuous development of medical technology education to ensure that the profession will be of maximum service to the country.

To take a united stand in matters which affect interests of medical technology education.

To seek advice, aid, and assistance from any government or private entity for the fulfillment of the Association’ s aims and purposes.

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It was formed in ____ in the hopes of maintaining the highest standards of Medical Technology/Public Health education and to foster closer relations among these schools.

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1970

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On May 13, 1970, ____ appointed ___ and ____ to organize an association of Deans/Heads of Schools of Medical Technology and Hygiene.

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Director Narciso Albarracin

Dr. Serafin Juliano

Dr. Gustavo U. Reyes

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The first organizational meeting was held at the ____ on ___.

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University of Santo Tomas

June 22, 1970

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The first sets of officers were:

President Dr. Gustavo Reyes
Vice-President Dr. Serafin Juliano
Secretary/Treasurer Dr. Velia Trinidad
Press Relations Officer Dr. Faustino Sunico

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President Dr. Gustavo Reyes
Vice-President Dr. Serafin Juliano
Secretary/Treasurer Dr. Velia Trinidad
Press Relations Officer Dr. Faustino Sunico

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The first annual meeting was held at the ____ on ___.

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University of Santo Tomas on May 17, 1971.

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The first set of officers was reelected for a second term on ___.

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April 30, 1972.

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It was formally registered with the ____ on ___ thru the Committee on Legislation chaired by ___ with the help of a legal counsel, ___

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Securities and Exchange Commission

October 6, 1985

Mr. Cirilo S. Cajucom

Atty. Dexter Bihis.

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(Current President)

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Dr. Bernard Ebuen

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(PHISMETS)

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Philippine Society of Medical Technology Students

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It was organized in ___ during the term of____ (PASMETH President).

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Dean Zenaida Cajucom

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(PAMET)

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The Philippine Association of Medical Technologists

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It aims to establish camaraderie among students through activities like research, contests, and pageants.

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PHISMETS

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15
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symbolizes the continuous involvement where practice and education must always be integrated

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Circle

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symbolize the science of Medical Technology profession

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Microscope

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17
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is the trilogy of love, respect and integrity

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Triangle

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belong to a huge family

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Snake

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the color of health

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Green

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the year of first PAMET election

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1964

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is the strict adherence to a moral code, reflected in transparent honesty, truthfulness, accuracy, accountable of one’s actions and complete harmony in what one thinks, says, and does

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Integrity

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refers to the positive traits and values, moral responsibility, social responsiveness and behavioral outlook which makes one highly respectable and credible

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Professionalism

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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

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Commitment

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is the high quality performance by advocating and adhering to international standards making services globally comparable competence

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Excellence

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is the necessary linkage, support, involvement and sharing that will increase the success and advancement of every individual member and the association in general

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Unity

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It is the organization of all registered medical technologists in the Philippines

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PAMET

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PAMET had its first convention and election of officers on ____ at the wherein ____ became the first President.

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September 20, 1964

Far Eastern University

Mr. Charlemagne Tamondong

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It was organized by ___ (Father of PAMET) in an attempt to standardize and to give dignity the profession on _____, at the Manila Public Health Laboratory in Sta. Cruz, Manila.

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Mr. Crisanto Almario

September 15, 1963

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It was incorporated and registered at the _____ on ___ with Reg. No. 39570, during the presidency of ____.

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Securities and Exchange Commission

October 14, 1969

Mr. Nardito D. Moraleta.

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On ____, PD 223 was approved creating the __. PAMET was officially recognized as the only ___ of registered Medical Technologists in the Philippines.

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Professional Regulation Commission

Accredited Professional Organization (APO)

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___ is a student of the Master of Science in Medical Technology Program of the Graduate School. He is finishing the academic courses as requirements for the comprehensive examination.

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Mr. Rommel F. Saceda

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Newly elected president of PAMET

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Mr. Rommel F. Saceda

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PAMET is affiliated with other local professional associations namely:

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Council of Professional Health Associations (COPHA)
Philippine Federation of Professional Associations (PFPA)
Council of Health Agencies of the Philippines (CHAP)
Philippine Council for Quality Assurance in Clinical Laboratories (PCQACL)
Alliance of All Health Organizations of the Nation (AAHON)
Philippine Association of Schools of Medical Technology and Public Health (PASMETH

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It is also linked with government agencies such as:

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Department of Health (DOH)
Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)
Commission on Higher Education (CHED).

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Internationally, PAMET is affiliated with:

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ASEAN Association of Clinical Laboratory Sciences (AACLS), Asia Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists (AAMLS)
International Federation of Biomedical Laboratory Scientists (IFBLS)
Asia Pacific Federation of Clinical Biochemistry (APFCB)
International Federation in Clinical Chemistry.
American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) – New
Other linkages include PAMET-USA and PAMET Singapore.

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Philippine Medical Technology Act of 1969

Approved:
President:
Significance:
Requiring the registration of Medical technologist
Established the Board of Medical Technology
Defining the practice of Medical technologist-(Setting guidelines/Rules and Regulations)

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RA 5527
June 21, 1969

Ferdinand Marcos

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Clinical Laboratory Law

Date approved:
President:
Significance:
Regulating the operation and maintenance of clinical laboratories and requiring the registration with the DOH.
To prevent the operation of substandard, improperly managed and poorly equipped clinical laboratories

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RA 4688

June 18, 1966
Ferdinand Marcos

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Blood Bank Law

Date approved:
President:
Significance:
To safeguard and promote public health and welfare by preventing unproper collection, processing and sale of human blood or it’s product to the public.
Repealed by RA 7719

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RA 1517

June 16, 1956

Ramon Magsaysay

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National Blood Services Act of 1994

Date approved:
President:
Significance
Highlights the importance of voluntary blood donation
Focuses on the prevention of blood-transmissible diseases
Careful conduct of blood banking practices

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RA 7719

May 5, 1994

Fidel Ramos

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Philippine AIDS Prevention and Control Act of 1998

Date approved:
President:
Significance
Helps control the alarming rate of HIV/AIDS infection in the country
Created the Philippine National AIDS Council

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RA 8504

February 13, 1998

Fidel Ramos

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Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002

Date approved:
President:
Significance
Addresses the problem of drug addiction in the country
Dangerous drug test and requirements

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RA 9165

June 7, 2002

Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

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Newborn Screening Act of 2004

Date approved:
President:
Significance:
Focused on the implementation of newborn screening in the country

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RA 9288

April 7, 2004

Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

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PRC Modernization Act of 2000

Date approved:
President:
Significance
Repealed PD 223 & PD 657 (created the PRC)
Modernizing the Professional Regulation Commission
Discussed the vital role of the PRC in regulating local professionals

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RA 8981

December 5, 2000

Joseph Estrada

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Organ Donation Act of 1991

Date approved:
President:
Significance
Authorized the legacy or donation of all or part of the human body after death
Emphasized the importance of laboratory tests to ensure the safety and tissue compatibility of the organs

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RA 7170

January 7, 1992

Corazon C. Aquino