MODULE 3: Laws Governing Medical Technology/ Medical Laboratory Science Professionals Flashcards
What is the agency responsible for all the professionals in the country?
Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)
PRC Modernization act is also known as?
R.A. No. 8981
When was R.A. No. 8981 approved?
December 5, 2000
A full-time chairman and two full-time commissioners, appointed by the President for a term of ___ years without reappointment to start from the time they assume office.
7 years
Who is the chairman of the PRC?
Hon. Teofilo S. Pilando Jr.
Who are the 2 commissioners of the PRC?
Hon. Yolanda D. Reyes and Hon. Jose Y. Cueto Jr.
A Chairperson or Commissioner should be at least _____ years old.
Has at least _____ years executive or management experience.
40 years old
5 years
What are the powers, functions, and responsibilities of the PRC?
E - xecutive
Q - uasi - Judicial
Q - uasi - Legislative
What year was the Medical Technology Board created?
1970
When was the 1st medical technology examination? and what percentage of examinees passed?
September 1970
25%
The Chairman and members
of the MTB shall hold office for _______ after appointments or until their successors shall have been appointed and duly qualified.
3 years
Who is the chairman of MTB?
Dr. Marilyn A. Cabal-Barza
Who is the 2 members of MTB?
Marian M. Tantingco
vacant
Chairman and the 2 members of MTB should have been in the practice of laboratory medicine or medical technology for at least __________ prior to his appointment. (NEW accrdng to the act)
5 years
What is the Revised Guidelines and Procedures in Filing of Applications for Licensure Examinations?
When was it approved?
PRC resolution 2002-76
November 29, 2002
How many percentage is Clinical Chemistry in the board examination?
20%
How many percentage is Microbiology and Parasitology in the board examination?
20%
How many percentage is Hematology in the board examination?
20%
How many percentage is Blood banking and serology in the board examination?
20%
How many percentage is Clinical Microscopy (Urinalysis and other body fluids) Histopathologic Techniques, Cytotechnology, in the board examination?
10%
How many percentage is Medical Technology Laws, Related Laws and
its implementing rules, and the Code of Ethics in the board examination?
10%
In order to pass the examination, a candidate must obtain a general average
of at least ______________ percent in the written test, with no rating below __________percent in any of the major subjects:
75%
50%
According to the section 17 of RA 5527, the Board may change, add to or remove from the list of subjects or weights above as progress in the science of Medical Technology may require _______ months prior to the date of examination.
3 months
PRC Resolution No. 1 s.
2001, Rule V provides the penalties for manipulation and other corrupt practices of professional examinations:
Main offender (manipulated or spilled the board exam questions):
fine:______
imprisonment: ________
Accomplice:
fine:_____
imprisonment:_______
Accessories:
fine: ______
imprisonment:______
Main offender: 50 - 100k / 6 years & 1 day to 12 years
Accomplice: 20 - 49k / 4 years & 1 day to 6 years
Accessories: 5 - 19k / 2 years & 1 day to 4 years
Certificate of registration shall not be issued to any successful applicant who has not attained the age of _______.
21 years old
Administrative investigation shall be conducted by at least how many members of the Board ? How many legal officer sitting during all administrative proceedings?
2 members of the board
1 legal officer
When the penalty of suspension or revocation is imposed by the Board the medical technologist shall be required to surrender his certificate of registration within how many days?
30 days
What does PQF stand for?
Philippine Qualifications Framework
What does AQRF stand for?
ASEAN Qualifications Reference Framework
What does ASEAN MRA stand for?
ASEAN Mutual Recognition Arrangement
Every CPD Council
shall be composed of ____ chairperson and _____ members.
1 chairperson
2 members
Do the CPD council needs to be a member of the PRB?
Yes
The first member shall be the president or officer of the _______ duly authorized by
its Board of Governors/Trustees.
The second member shall be the president or officer of the _________________________ or department chairpersons of schools, colleges or universities offering the course or academic program requiring the licensure examination.
AIPO/APO
National organization of deans
Newly licensed MT shall not be covered by the CPD requirement for the first
renewal cycle (____ years) after obtaining their license.
3 years
How many required Number of CPD Units are needed for Registered Medical
Technologists (RMTs)?
15
How many required Number of CPD Units are needed for Senior Citizens/ differently abled RMTs?
12
How many required Number of CPD Units are needed for Medial Laboratory Technicians (MLTs)?
10
How many required Number of CPD Units are needed for Senior Citizens/ differently abled MLTs?
8
Applications for CPD programs of accredited CPD Providers shall be submitted not
less than ______ working days before the scheduled date of program offering.
15 working days+
Registered medical technologists and medical laboratory technicians who executed an undertaking before transition period shall comply only with only _____ credit units
15
