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
