MODULE 2: A. Policies, Standards and Guidelines for BSMT/ MLS Education Flashcards
What law changed “MT” to “MLS”? They also holds the policies, standards, and guidelines (PSG) for MLS programs nationwide.
CHED Memorandum Order, 2017-13
What R.A. is called the “Higher Education act of 1994?”
R.A. 7722
What R.A. is called the “Philippine Medical Technology Act of 1969?”
R.A. 5527
What law revised the guidelines for student internship programs?
CHED Memorandum Order, 2017-104
What is the focus of section 1 of the CMO, 2017-13?
Curricular Innovation
Are State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) required to secure AUTHORITY to offer BSMT/ MLS?
No, Only LUCs
Are State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) and Local Universities and Colleges (LUCs) required to ADHERE to the provisions of the policies and standards?
Yes
What is the main focus of section 3 of R.A. 7722
Academic Freedom
What year is the internship?
4th Year (1 year)
Interns should have rotational duties in different sections such as:
- Clinical Laboratory
- Hematology
- Microbiology
- Immunohematology (Blood banking)
- Immunology and Serology
- Urinalysis and other body fluids(Clinical Microscopy)
- Parasitology
- Histopathologic/ Cytologic Techniques
Give at least 3 professions/careers can a graduate of MLS pursue.
- Licensed MT/MLS
- Educators
- Research Scientists
- Diagnostic Molecular Scientists
- Diagnostic Product specialists
- Public Health Practitioners
- Healthcare Leaders
Give at least 3 allied medical fields that an MT/MLS can work.
- Public Health/ Epidemiology
- Veterinary Laboratory Science
- Molecular Biology/ Biology
What is the grand total of the units prescribed by the curriculum for MT/MLS programs?
173 units
How many duty hours per week shall an intern render?
32 hours
what is the grand total of duty hours of an intern for the whole year?
1664 hours
Can an intern be assigned on a 24-hour duty?
No
How many years of teaching experience (MT/MLS) professional courses shall a full-time dean/ head candidate have?
5 years
A dean should have a master’s degree in medical technology or other MT/MLS related programs.
True