MT11 LESSON 4: PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS IN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY Flashcards
Assemblages of professionals within a particular specialization or professional field that come together for the purpose of collaboration, networking, and professional development or advancement.
Professional Organizations
Purpose of professional organizations (Name 4)
- Promote the particular field
- Educate the public on relevant issues of the industry
- Represent the interest of the industry locally in government units, legislative bodies, and international societies
- Professional growth and continuing education
Benefits of membership in Professional Organizations
- Professionalism
- Education
- Perks
- Networking
- Profile
- Recognition
3 types of Professional Organizations
- Accrediting organizations
- Credentialing/ Certifying Organizations
- Professional Societies
Organizations that accredit curricular programs in education institutions
Accrediting Organizations
2 Organizations under Accrediting Organizations
CHED and FAAP
CHED stands for?
Commission on Higher Education
FAAP stands for?
Federation of Accrediting Agencies of the Philippines
3 Agencies under FAAP
- PAACU
- PACUCUOA
- ACSCU-AAI
PAASCU stands for?
Philippine Accrediting Association of School, Colleges, and Universities
PACUCOA stands for?
Philippines Association of Colleges and Universities’ Commission on Accreditation
ACSCU-AAI stands for?
Association of Christian Schools, Colleges, and Universities
Provide certification examination for professionals (Medical technologists and other laboratory professionals)
Credentialing/Certifying Organizations
Types of Credentialing Organizations (2)
Local credentialing agency and International credentialing agency
Local credentialing agency
PRC
PRC stands for?
Professional Regulation Commission
International credentialing agencies (4)
AMT, ASCP, ISCLT, NCA
AMT stands for?
American Medical Technologists
ASCP stands for?
American Society of Clinical Pathology
ISCLT stands for?
International Society for Clinical Laboratory Technology
NCA stands for?
National Certifying Agency for Medical Laboratory Personnel
Professional organizations that contribute to the continued professional development of a specific group of professionals
Professional Societies
Local Professional Societies in the Philippines (10)
PSHBT, PSM, PSP, AIDS Society of the Philippines, PAMET, PASMETH, BRAP, PBCC, PCQACL, PhBBA
PSHBT stands for?
Philippine Society of Hematology and Blood Transfusion
PSM stands for?
Philippine Society of Microbiologist
PSP stands for?
Philippine Society of Pathologist
AIDS Society of the Philippines
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome/Late stage of HIV
PAMET stands for?
Philippine Association of Medical Technologists, Inc.
PASMETH stands for?
Philippine Association of Schools of Medical Technology and Public Health Inc.
BRAP stands for?
BioRisk Association of the Philippines
PBCC stands for?
Philippine Blood Coordinating Council
PCQACL stands for?
Philippine Council for Quality Assurance in Clinical Laboratories
PhBBA stands for?
Philippine Biosafety and Biosecurity Association
Foreign Professional Societies (7)
AMT, ASCP, AACLS, AAMLS, AAMLT, IFBLS, ISCLT
AACLS stands for?
ASEAN Association for Clinical Laboratory Sciences
AAMLS stands for?
Asia Association of Medical Laboratory Technologists
IFBLS stands for?
International Federation of Biomedical Laboratory Science
ISCLT stands for?
International Society for Clinical Laboratory Technologists
PASMETH
The Philippine Association of Medical Technologists
A national organization of all registered and recognized schools of Medical Technology in the Philippines
PASMETH
When was PASMETH founded?
May 13, 1970
Organizers of PASMETH and appointed by whom?
Dr. Serafin J. Juliano and Dr. Gusiavo U. Reyes
Appointed by: Dr. Narciso Albarracin
1st organizational meeting and election of the first set of officers at UST.
June 22, 1970
Where was the 1st organizational meeting and election of the first set of officers of PASMETH held?
University of Santo Tomas
When is the first annual meeting at UST held?
May 7, 1971
The 1st officers of PASMETH were reelected for the second term on?
April 30, 1972
PASMETH officers 1972-1973?
Pres: Dr. Gustavo Reyes
Vice Pres: Dr. Carlo Cabrera
Secretary/Treasurer: Dr. Elvira Silva
Press Relations Officer: Dr. Faustino Sunico
PASMETH was formally registered to SEC through the Committe Legislation on what date?
October 6, 1985
SEC stands for?
Securities and Exchange Commission
Formally registered to SEC through the Committee on Legislation chaired by __.
Mr. Cirilo S.Cajucom
PASMETH registered to SEC was chaired by Cajucom with the help of who? (legal counsel)
Atty. Dexter Bihis
4 objectives of PASMETH
- To encourage a thorough study of the needs and problems of MT
- To work for the continuous development of MT
- To take a united stand in matters which affect the interest of MT
- To seek the advice, aid, and assistance from any government or private entity
On the PASMETH seal, the __ represents the continuity of learning and the never-ending quest for excellence in the field of academe.
Circle
Represents the 4 objectives of the association (PASMETH)
Diamond
Represents the field of MT & PH (PASMETH)
Microscope
The year PASMETH was formed
1970
PASMETH National Officers from 2021-2022
Pres: Bernard Ebuen
VP: Jose Junel Nuevo
Secretary: Ferdinand Mortel
Treasurer: Nini Lim
Auditor: Petrona Benitez
PRO: Celia Roslin
PHISMETS (under PASMETH) stands for?
Philippine Society of Medical Technology Students
When was PHISMETH organized?
2022
Who organized PHISMETS?
Dr. Zenaida Cajucom
PHISMETS was reorganized at FEU-NRMF on what date?
November 25, 2006
PHISMETS was reorganized by __ & __.
Dr. Magdalena Navidad & Prof. Bernard Ebuen
When was PHISMETS first student congress?
February 4, 2009
3 Circles represent? (PHISMETS seal)
Luzon, Visayas, & Mindanao
It represents nature and continuation of life (PHISMETS seal)
Laurel
Represents the colours of life (PHISMETS seal)
Green letters
The 5 objectives embodied in the constitution (PHISMETS seal)
5 bubbles
Represents the unity of 15 board schools exploring various possibilities and aiming towards the integral growth and holistic development of MLS students (PHISMETS seal)
15 interconnected molecules
Signifies MLS (PHISMETS seal)
Microscope
PAMET stands for?
The Philippine Association of Medical Technologists
A national organization of all registered medical technologists/medical laboratory scientists in the Philippines and is a non-stock, non-profit organization.
PAMET
5 Core values of PAMET
Integrity, Professionalism, Commitment, Excellence, Unity
Represents the continuous involvement where practice and education must always be integrated (PAMET insignia)
Circle
Represents the trilogy of love, respect, and integrity. (PAMET insignia)
Triangle
The letters are colored __, the color of what? (PAMET insignia)
Green; Health
Symbolizes the science of MT (PAMET insignia)
Microscope and Snake
The year of the first PAMET election.
1964
PAMET was organized on what date?
September 15, 1963
PAMET was organized by?
Mr. Crisanto Gomez Almario
Who is the Father of PAMET?
Mr. Crisanto Gomez Almario
Where was PAMET located?
Manila Public Health Laboratory
Aim of PAMET
Give professional dignity
Considered as the pioneers of PAMET
Medical laboratory workers who attended the first PAMET meeting
The PAMET first national convention and election of officers was on?
September 20, 1964
Where was the first national convention and election of officers of PAMET held?
FEU
Date PAMET was formally recognized as the only accredited professional organization of RMTs in the Philippines (46 privincial chapters, 4 international chapters)
June 22, 1973
Local Professional Associations affiliated with PAMET
COPHA, PFPA, CHAP, PCQACL, AAHON, [PASMTPH (?)]