MODULE 3 Flashcards
RA 8981 and date of approval`
PRC Modernization Act of 2000
December 5, 2000
Requirements for Medtech Licensure Exam
- 1 original and 1 xerox copy of transcript of records with special order and date of graduation
- Scanned pictures (with remarks for board examination only)
- 1 original and 1 xerox copy of NSO / PSA-issued Birth certificate in NSO security paper
- 4 passport size colored pictures in white background with name tag
- Examination fee Php 900
in order to pass the board exam, you have to have a……..
- General average of at least 75%
- No rating below 50% in major subjects
- Not failed in at least 60% of the subjects computed according to the relative weight
what if you didn’t pass the Board exam for 3 times
take a 12-month refresher course and finish all the requirements
statement of policy of RA 8971
- Professional’s important role in nation building
- Reservoir of competent professionals
- Honest and credible licensure examinations
- Foster professional growth and advancement
enforces the laws and policies with respect tot the regulation and licensing of various professions and occupations
executive
investigates motu proprio or upon the filing of a verified complaint
Quasi-Judicial
Formulates rules and policies on professional regulattion
Quasi-legislative
how to become a medtech?
graduate BSMT/BSMLS –> take and pass the MTLE –> take the oath –> Register as medtech –> practice medtech profession –> gain CPD units –> renew PRC ID
all certificate of registration for being a medtech are signed by…
members of the Board and the Commissioner of the PRC
where shall be required to display the certificate of registration
in his office or work area
a medlab technician will be given a COR if he passed the civil examination—> true or false
true
a medlab technician will be given COR if he did not pass the MTLE but passed at least 60% of it–> true or false
false, it must be 70%
Foreigners can be admitted to examination or be given COR if the country or state does not permit Filipino Medtech to practice—> true or false
false, the country or state must permit Filipino medtech to practice
roster means
list
to be given a COR he/she must be 20 years old –> true or false
false, 21 years
what is included in the roster
- Name
- Address
- Citizenship of each RMT
- Date or registration or issuance of a certificate
- Other data which in the opinion of the Board are pertinent
the revised guidelines and procedures in the filing of applications for Licensure examinations
PRC Resolution 2002-76
filling of application through email is allowed–> true or false
false, filling of applications must be done personally
qualification for persons who can teach subjects for licensure examination
- Holders of valid certificates of registration / professional licenses and professional ID
- Valid certificate of competency for the profession issued by the commission
- Shall reflect a certification under oath by thee registrar that all the subjects for licensure examinations were taught by persons who are qualified
scope of the MTLE for MAJOR SUBJECTS
MAJOR SUBJECTS • Clinical chemistry • Microbiology and parasitology • Hematology • Blood banking and serology
scope of the MTLE for MINOR SUBJECTS
MINOR SUBJECTS
• Clinical microscopy
• Histopathologic techniques and cytotechnology
• MT laws and other related laws
any person who manipulates or rigs licensure examination may be penalized by PhP60,000 –> true or false
false, it must be Php 50,0000
any person who manipulates or rigs licensure examination may be punished by imprisonment for 6 years –> true or false
true
all examinees who passed MTLE are required to take a professional oath –> true or false
true
any RMT who failed to display his/her COR in his work are will be penalized for more than Php 2,000 –> true or false
true, the fine can range from Php2,0000-6,000
any RMT who practice medtech in the Philippines without the supervision of a pathologist shall also be penalized —> true or false
true
how many days must an RMT who got his/her COR revoke or suspended surrender to the Board
within 30 days
set of learning activities accredited by the CPD council such as seminars, workshops, technical lectures, or subject meetings…..
CPD PROGRAM
refers to educational arrangements such as curricular qualifications and teaching-learning requirements that take place in educational and training institutions
FORMAL LEARNING
online learning refers to any participation that professional gains while working in a specific field –> true or false
false, it must be Professional work experience
refers to learning that occurs in daily life assessed through the recognition, validation and accreditation processes and which can contribute to a qualification
INFORMAL LEARNING
refers to the value of an amount of learning that can be transferred to a qualification achieved from formal, informal, or nonformal learning setting including professional work experience wherein credits can be accumulated to predetermined levels for the award of a qualification
CPD credit unit
how many required CPD units for RMTs
15 credit units
excess credit units may be used on the next renewal cycle –> true or false
true
how many required CPD units for senior citizen RMTs
12 CPD units
how many required CPD units for MLTs
10 CPD units
is CPD a mandatory requirement in the renewal of professional license and accreditation system for the practice or profession? –> YES or NO
YES, it is made a mandatory requirement under the regulation of the PRC
we need CPD units to renew our PRC ID –> true or false
TRUE
meaning of AQRF
ASEAN Qualifications Reference Framework
what is RA 10912
Continuing Professional Development Act of 2016
RMT who are working overseas shall be covered by the CPD requirement –> true or false
FALSE, they are not required to gain CPD units
Newly licensed MT shall not be covered by the CPD requirement for the first time renewal after obtaining their license –> true or false
TRUE
how many days shall we wait in order for our CPD units to be approved?
10 working days (pg 24 of module 3)
