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MTLAWS AND BIOETHICS (RA 5527) Flashcards

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“AN ACT REQUIRING THE REGISTRATION OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST, DEFINING THEIR PRACTICE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

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RA 5527

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When was the date of approval of RA 5527?

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June 21, 1969

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What is the Senate Bill No. of RA 5527?

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SB 996

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What is the House Bill No. of RA 5527?

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HB 7682

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What is name of Section 1 of RA 5527?

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Title

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What does Section 1. Title contains of RA 5527?

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Philippine Medical Technology Act of 1969

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What is the name of Section 2 of RA 5527?

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Definition of Terms

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In Section 2. Definition of Terms what term is this of RA 5527:

A person shall be deemed to be in the practice of medical technology within the meaning of this Act, who shall for a fee, salary, or other compensation or reward paid or given directly or indirectly through another, renders any of the following professional services for the purpose of aiding the physician in the diagnosis, study, and treatment of diseases and in the promotion of health in general.

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Practice of Medical Technology

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In Section 2. Definition of Terms what term is this of RA 5527:

A duly registered physician who is specially trained in methods of laboratory medicine, or the gross and microscopic study and interpretation of tissues, secretion and excretions of the human body and its functions in order to diagnose disease, follow its course, determine the effectivity of treatment, ascertain cause of death and advance medicine by means of research.

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Pathologist

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In Section 2. Definition of Terms what term is this in RA 5527:

A person who engages in the work of medical technology under the supervision of a pathologist or licensed physician authorized by the Department of Health in places where there is no pathologist and who having passed the prescribed course (Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology/Bachelor of Science in Hygiene) of training and examination is registered under the provision of this Act.

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Medical Technologists

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In Section 2. Definition of Terms what term is this of RA 5527:

A person certified and registered with the Board as qualified to assist a medical technologist and/or qualified pathologist in the practice of medical technology as defined in this Act.

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Medical Laboratory Technician

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In Section 2. Definition of Terms what term is this of RA 5527:

A clinical laboratory, office, agency, clinic, hospital, or sanitarium duly approved by the Department of Health or its authorized agency.

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Accredited Medical Technology Training Laboratory

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In Section 2. Definition of Terms what term is this of RA 5527:

Any school, college, or university which offers a course in Medical Technology is approved by the Department of Education in accordance with the requirements under this Act, upon recommendation of the council of medical technology education.

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Recognized School of Medical Technology

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In Section 2. Definition of Terms what term is this of RA 5527:

The council of medical technology education established under this Act.

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Council

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In Section 2. Definition of Terms what term is this of RA 5527:

The Board of Examiners for Medical Technology was established under this Act.

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Board

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What is the name of Section 3 of RA 5527?

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Council of Medical Technology Education, Its Composition.

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In Section 3. Council of Medical Technology, Its Composition of RA 5527:

Who is the Chairman?

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Director of Higher Education (CHED)

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In Section 3. Council of Medical Technology, Its Composition of RA 5527:

Who is the Vice-Chairman?

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Chairman of the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)

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In Section 3. Council of Medical Technology, Its Composition of RA 5527:

Who are the members? (Give at least 3 members)

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 Director of the Bureau of Research and Laboratories of the Department of Health
 Chairman and two (2) members of the Board of Medical Technology
 Representative of the Deans of Schools of Medical Technology and Public Health
 Presidents of the Philippine Society of Pathologists (PSP)
 Presidents of the Philippine Association of Medical Technologists (PAMET)

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What is the name of Section 4 of RA 5527?

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Compensation and Traveling Expenses of the Council Members

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In Section 4. Compensation and Traveling Expenses of the Council Members of RA 5527:

How much is the Chairman entitled to?

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50 PHP per diem

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In Section 4. Compensation and Traveling Expenses of the Council Members of RA 5527:

How much are the members entitled to?

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25 PHP per diem

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What is the name of Section 5 of RA 5527?

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Functions of the Council of Medical Technology Education

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In Section 5. Functions of the Council of Medical Technology Education of RA 5527:

Give at least 3 of their functions and duties.

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a. To recommend the minimum required curriculum for the course in medical technology.

b. To determine and prescribe the number of students to be allowed to take up the medical technology course in each school, taking into account the student-instructor ratio and the availability of facilities for instruction.

c. To approve medical technology schools meeting the requirements and recommend closure of those found to be substandard.

d. To require all medical technology schools to submit an annual report, including the total number of students and instructors, list of facilities available for instruction, a list of their recent graduates and new admissions, on or before the month of June.

e. To inspect, when necessary, the different medical technology schools in the country in order to determine whether a high standard of education is maintained in said institutions.

f. To certify for admission into an undergraduate internship students who have satisfactorily completed three years of the medical technology course or its equivalent and to collect from said student the amount of five pesos each which money accrue to the operating fund of the Council.

g. Formulate and recommend approval of refresher courses for applicants who shall have failed the Board Examination for the third time.

h. To promulgate and prescribe and enforce necessary rules and regulations for the proper implementation of the foregoing functions.

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What is the name of Section 6 of RA 5527?

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Minimum Required Course

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In Section 6. Minimum Required Course of RA 5527:

How long is the BSMLS Program?

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At least 4 years

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In Section 6. Minimum Required Course of RA 5527:

How long is the internship program of BSMLS?

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12-months

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In Section 6. Minimum Required Course of RA 5527:

Give at least 3 courses that is offered to the student taking up the program.

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English
Spanish
Social Science
General Zoology
Botany
Mathematics
College Physics
General Chemistry
Qualitative Chemistry
Quantitative Chemistry
Biochemistry
Gross Anatomy
Histology
Physiology
Clinical Parasitology
General Pathology
Microbiology
Biostatistics
Clinical Laboratory
Methods including hematology, serology, blood banking, clinical microscopy, applied microbiology, and parasitology, histopathologic techniques, and cytotechnology

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What is the name of Section 7 of RA 5527?

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Board of Examiners/Medical Technology Board

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In Section 7. Board of Examiners/Medical Technology Board of RA 5527:

Who is the chairman?

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Pathologist

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In Section 7. Board of Examiners/Medical Technology Board of RA 5527:

Who are the members?

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Two registered medical technologists

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In Section 7. Board of Examiners/Medical Technology Board of RA 5527:

Who can appoint the members of the board?

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President of the Republic of the Philippines

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In Section 7. Board of Examiners/Medical Technology Board of RA 5527:

How long is the term of the members?

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Three years

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What is the name of Section 8 of RA 5527?

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Qualification of Examiners

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In Section 8. Qualification of Examiners of RA 5527:

Give at least 3 qualifications:

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  1. Is a Filipino citizen
  2. Is of good moral character
  3. Is a qualified Pathologist, or a duly registered medical technologist of the Philippines with the degree of Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology or Bachelor of Science in Hygiene/Public Health
  4. Has been in practice of laboratory medicine or medical technology for at least ten (10) years prior to his appointment
  5. Is not a member of the faculty of any medical technology school for at least two (2) years prior to appointment or having any pecuniary interest direct or indirect in such institution.
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What is the name of Section 9 of RA 5527?

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Executive Officer of the Board

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In Section 9. Executive Officer of the Board of RA 5527:

Who is the executive officer of the board and shall conduct the examinations?

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Commissioner of Civil Service

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What is the name of Section 10 of RA 5527?

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Compensation of the Board of Examiners for Medical Technology

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In Section 10. Compensation of the Board of Examiners for Medical Technology of RA 5527:

How much is compensated per each applicant examined?

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10 PHP

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In Section 10. Compensation of the Board of Examiners for Medical Technology of RA 5527:

How much is compensated per each applicant granted a certificate of registration without examination?

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5 PHP

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What is the name of Section 11 of RA 5527?

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Functions and Duties of the Board of Examiners for Medical Technology

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In Section 11. Functions and Duties of the Board of Examiners for Medical Technology of RA 5527:

Give at least 3 functions of duties of the board.

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a. Administer the provision of this Act

b. Administer oaths in connection with the administration of this Act

c. Issue, suspend and revoke certificates of registration for the practice of medical technology and medical laboratory technician

d. Look into conditions affecting the practice of medical technology in the Philippines and, whenever necessary, adopt such a measure may be deemed proper for the maintenance of good ethic and standards in the practice of medical technology

e. Investigate such violations of this Act or of the rules and regulations issued thereunder as may come to the knowledge of the Board and, for this purpose issue subpoena and subpoena duces tecum to secure appearance of witnesses and production of documents in connection with charges presented to the Board

f. Draft such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act: Provided, that the same shall be issued only after the approval of the President of the Philippines

g. To determine the adequacy of the technical staff of all clinical laboratories and blood banks before they could be licensed with the Department of Health in accordance with RA 4655 and RA 1517

h. To prescribe the qualifications and training of medical technologists as to special fields of the profession and supervise their specialty examination conducted by the professional organization of medical technologists accredited by the Professional Regulation Commission

i. To classify and prescribe the qualification and training of the technical staff of clinical laboratories as to: Medical Technology; Medical Technologist; Senior Medical Technologist; Medical Technologist and Medical Laboratory Technician.

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What is the name of Section 12 of RA 5527?

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Removal of the Board Members

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In Section 12. Removal of the Board Members of RA 5527:

Who can remove the members?

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President of the Republic of the Philippines

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In Section 12. Removal of the Board Members of RA 5527:

What is the reason for removal?

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Neglect of duty, incompetency, malpractice or unprofessional, unethical, immoral, or dishonorable conduct after having been given opportunity to defend himself in a proper and administrative investigation.

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What is the name of Section 13 of RA 5527?

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Accreditation of Schools of Medical Technology and of Training Laboratories

47
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In Section 13. Accreditation of Schools of Medical Technology and of Training Laboratories of RA 5527:

Who will recommend the schools of medical technology?

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Medical Technology Board

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In Section 13. Accreditation of Schools of Medical Technology and of Training Laboratories of RA 5527:

Who will approve the schools of medical technology?

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Department of Education

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In Section 13. Accreditation of Schools of Medical Technology and of Training Laboratories of RA 5527:

Who will approve for accreditation the training laboratories of medical technology?

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Department of Health-Bureau of Research and Laboratories

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What is the name of Section 14 of RA 5527?

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Inhibition Against the Practice of Medical Technology

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In Section 14. Inhibition Against the Practice of Medical Technology of RA 5527:

Who are the three people that is not required to have the certificate of registration in order to practice medical technology?

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a. Duly registered physicians.

b. Medical technologists from other countries called in for consultation or as visiting or exchange professors to colleges or universities: Provided, they are only practicing the said function.

c. Medical technologist in the service of the United States Armed Forces stationed in the Philippines rendering services as such for members of the said forces only.

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What is the name of Section 15 of RA 5527?

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Examination

53
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In Section 15. Examination of RA 5527:

Kailan pwede itake ung MTLE?

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August or March

54
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In Section 15. Examination of RA 5527:

How many newspapers should the Secretary of the Board published and how many days prior the examination?

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In 3 Newspapers and 30 days prior

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What is the name of Section 16 of RA 5527?

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Qualification of Examination

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In Section 16. Qualification of Examination of RA 5527:

What is the requirement in order to take MTLE?

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a. Is in good health and is of good moral character.

b. Has completed a course of at least four (4) years leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology or Bachelor of Science in Public Health conferred by a recognized school, college or university in accordance with this Decree or having graduated from some other profession and has been actually performing medical technology for the last five (5) years prior to the date of the examinations, if such performance began prior to June 21, 1969.

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What is the name of Section 17 of RA 5527?

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Scope and Coverage of Examination

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In Section 17. Scope and Coverage of Examination of RA 5527:

What are the 4 major subjects of MTLE?

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1) Clinical Chemistry
2) Hematology
3) Blood Banking and Serology
4) Microbiology and Parasitology

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In Section 17. Scope and Coverage of Examination of RA 5527:

What is the % of Clinical Chemistry?

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20%

60
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In Section 17. Scope and Coverage of Examination of RA 5527:

What is the % of Hematology?

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20%

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In Section 17. Scope and Coverage of Examination of RA 5527:

What is the % of Blood Banking and Serology?

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20%

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In Section 17. Scope and Coverage of Examination of RA 5527:

What is the % of Microbiology and Parasitology?

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20%

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In Section 17. Scope and Coverage of Examination of RA 5527:

What are the 2 minor subjects of MTLE?

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1) Clinical Microscopy (Urinalysis and Bodily Fluids)
2) Histopathologic Techniques, Cytotechnology, Medical Technology Laws, Related Laws and its implementing rules, and the Code of Ethics

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In Section 17. Scope and Coverage of Examination of RA 5527:

What is the % of Clinical Microscopy?

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10%

65
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In Section 17. Scope and Coverage of Examination of RA 5527:

What is the % of Histopathologic Techniques, Cytotechnology, Medical Technology Laws, Related Laws and its implementing rules, and the Code of Ethics?

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10%

66
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In Section 17. Scope and Coverage of Examination of RA 5527:

If the board were to add, change, or remove subjects in MTLE, how long prior should they report it to the PRC?

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3 months prior

67
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In Section 17. Scope and Coverage of Examination of RA 5527:

The schedule should be posted how long until the examination?

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30 days prior the examination

68
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What is the name of Section 18 of RA 5527?

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Report of Rating

69
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In Section 18. Report of Rating in RA 5527:

How long until the results should be reported to the PRC?

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120 Days

70
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In Section 18. Report of Rating of RA 5527:

To whom should the PRC submit the list of people who passed the examination for approval?

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President of the Republic of the Philippines

71
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What is the name of Section 19 of RA 5527?

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Rating of Examination

72
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In Section 19. Rating of Examination of RA 5527:

What are the 3 requirements to pass MTLE?

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1) General Average of at least 75%
2) No rating below 50%
3) Has not failed in at least 60% of the subjects according to relative weight.

73
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In Section 19. Rating of Examination of RA 5527:

How many attempts can a candidate take the MTLE?

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3 attempts

74
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In Section 19. Rating of Examination of RA 5527:

If the candidate has failed three times in a row, what do they need to do in order to take the MTLE again?

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12 months refresher course in accredited laboratories (Only CEU offers refresher courses for BSMLS)

75
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What is the name of Section 20 of RA 5527?

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Oath Taking

76
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What is the name of Section 21 of RA 5527?

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Issuance of Certificate of Registration

77
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In Section 21. Issuance of Certificate of Registration of RA 5527:

What is the condition for someone who would not be able to receive the certificate even if they passed the board exam?

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Any successful applicant who has not attained the age of twenty-one (21)

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In Section 21. Issuance of Certificate of Registration of RA 5527:

Who are the (2) people that would sign the certificate?

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1) Members of the Board
2) Commissioner of PRC

79
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In Section 21. Issuance of Certificate of Registration of RA 5527:

What is the fee for the certificate of registration?

A

115 PHP

80
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In Section 21. Issuance of Certificate of Registration of RA 5527:

What is the fee for the certificate of registration of medical laboratory technicians who did not take the exam?

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500PHP

81
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In Section 21. Issuance of Certificate of Registration of RA 5527:

What are the (3) conditions for someone to receive the certificate for medical laboratory technician?

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  1. He or she passed the civil service examination for medical technician given on March 21, 1964
  2. Has finished a two-year college course and has at least one (1) year of experience as medical laboratory technician, Provided, that for every year of deficiency in college attainment two (2) years of experience may be substituted; Provided, further, that an applicant who has at least ten (10) years of experience as medical laboratory technician as of the date of approval of this Decree regardless of his academic attainment may qualify for registration without examination.
  3. Has failed to pass the board examination for medical technology but had obtained a general rating of at least 70%. Provided, finally, that a registered medical laboratory technician when employed in the government shall have the equivalent civil service eligibility not lower than second grade.
82
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What is the name of Section 22 of RA 5527?

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Fees

83
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In Section 22. Fees of RA 5527:

What is the fee for each applicant of examination and registration issued with the certificate?

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50 PHP

84
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In Section 22. Fees of RA 5527:

What is the fee for each applicant who did not took the examination but is issued with the certificate?

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25 PHP

85
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In Section 22. Fees of RA 5527:

What is the fee to replace a certificate (Damaged, lost, mutilated)?

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10 PHP

86
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What is the name of Section 23 of RA 5527?

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Refusal to Issue Certificate

87
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What is the name of Section 24 of RA 5527?

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Administrative Investigation, Revocation, or Suspension of Certificate

88
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In Section 24. Administrative Investigation, Revocation, or Suspension of Certificate of RA 5527:

Who are the (3) people that will conduct the administrative investigation?

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1) 2 Members of the Board
2) 1 Legal Officer

89
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What is the name of Section 25 of RA 5527?

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Appeal

90
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In Section 25. Appeal of RA 5527:

How long until the decision is final?

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30 Days

91
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What is the name of Section 26 of RA 5527?

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Reinstatement, Reissuance, or Replacement of Certificate

92
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What is the name of Section 27 of RA 5527?

A

Foreign Reciprocity

93
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What is the name of Section 28 of RA 5527?

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Roster of Medical Technologists

94
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In Section 28. Roster of Medical Technologist of RA 5527:

Who would prepare the roster of medical technologist? At tuwing kailan?

A

Prepared annually by the secretary of the board

95
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What is the name of Section 29 of RA 5527?

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Penal Provisions

96
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In Section 29. Penal Provisions of RA 5527:

What is the fine?

A

2000 PHP - 5000 PHP

97
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In Section 29. Penal Provisions of RA 5527:

How long is the imprisonment?

A

6 months - 2 years

98
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In Section 29. Penal Provisions of RA 5527:

Give at least 3 reasons of imprisonment.

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a. Any person who shall practice Medical Technology in the Philippines without being registered or exempted from registration in accordance with the provisions of this Act.

b. Any medical technologist, even if duly registered, who shall practice medical technology in the Philippines without the necessary supervision of a qualified pathologist or physician authorized by the Department of Health.

c. Any medical technologist who shall knowingly make a fraudulent laboratory report.

d. Any duly registered medical technologist who shall refuse or fail, after due warning by the Board to display his certificate of registration in the place where he works.

e. Any person presenting or attempting to use as his own, the certificate of registration of another.

f. Any person who shall give any false or fraudulent evidence of any kind to the Board or any member thereof in obtaining a certificate of registration as Medical Technologist.

g. Any person who shall impersonate any registrant of like or the same name.

h. Any person who shall attempt to use a revoked or suspended certificate of registration.

i. Any person who shall in connection with his name or otherwise, assume, use, or advertise any title or description tending to convey the impression that he is a Medical Technologist without holding a valid certificate of registration.

j. Any person or corporate body who shall allow anyone in his employ who is not a registered medical technologist/medical laboratory technician to engage in the practice of medical technology or recommend for appointment anyone to the position of medical technologist/medical laboratory technician knowing that he is not registered as such.

k. Any person or corporate body who shall violate the rules and regulations of the Board or orders promulgated by it after having been duly approved and issued by the President of the Philippines upon recommendation of the Commissioner of Civil Service for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this Act.

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What is the name of Section 30 of RA 5527?

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Separability Clause

100
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What is the name of Section 31 of RA 5527?

A

Repealing Clause

101
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What is the name of Section 32 of RA 5527?

A

Effectivity

102
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How many sections does RA 5527 contain?

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Total of 32 Sections

103
Q

When was the approval of RA 6138?

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August 31, 1970

104
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What is the purpose of RA 6138?

A

Amend sections 16, 21, and 22 of RA 5527

105
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When was the approval of PD 498?

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June 28, 1974

106
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How many sections did PD 498 amended?

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11 Sections

107
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When was the approval of PD 1534?

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June 11, 1978

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