National Bodies Relevant to the Practice of MT

Question 1

The only accredited professional organization for Filipino Medical Technologists

Answer 1

Philippine Assiation of MEdical Technologists

Question 2

The Birth of PAMET

Answer 2

10am, September 15, 1963
Manila Public Health Laboratory in Sta. Cruz, Manila

During the same period, Mrs. Belen Siasco-Jose planned to
establish a similar organization but failed.

Question 3

First national convention and election of officers in PAMET. When and Where?

Answer 3

September 20, 1964
Far Eastern University

Question 4

First President of PAMET

Answer 4

Charlemagne T. Tamondong

Question 5

PAMET Core Values

Answer 5

Excellence: adherence to high standards
Professionalism: moral standards and responsibility
Commitment: selflessnes, dedication, initiativeness, creativity, and resourefulness
Unity: support among other professional oragnizations advocating achievment of a common goal

Question 6

Philippine Medical Technology
Week

Answer 6

3rd week of September

Question 7

Last President of PAMET before the current President.

Answer 7

Romeo Joseph J. Ignacio

Question 8

Current President of PAMET

Answer 8

Ronaldo E. Puno
2015- current

Question 9

National organization of all registered schools of medical technology in the Philippines

Answer 9

Philippine Association of School in MEdical Technology and Public Health

Aim: Maintain the highest standards of medical technology/ public healtheducation and to foster closer relations among these schools

Question 10

When?

Director Narciso Albarracin appointed Dr. Serafin J Juliano(FEU) and Dr. Gustavo U. Reyes to organize an association of deans/heads of schools of MT and hygiene

Answer 10

May 13, 1970

Question 11

When and Where?

First organizational meeting of PASMETH.

Answer 11

June 22, 1970
UST

Question 12

When was the registration with the SEC?

Answer 12

October 6, 1989

Question 13

Current PASMETH President

Answer 13

Dean Bernard Ebuen

Question 14

Organized in 2002 during the term of Dean Zenaida Cajucom

Answer 14

Philippine Society of Medical Technology Students (PHISMETS)

Reorganized on November 25, 2006 under the umbrella of the PASMETH

Establish camaraderie among students via activities centered on
social and cultural developments, community outreach programs, and
leadership training/ seminars

Question 15

First advisers of PHISMETS

Answer 15

Prof. Marilyn Bala,
Prof. Nova Aida Cajucom,
Prof. Zennie B. Aceron

Question 16

• Formerly known as NCCLS (National Committee for Clinical Laboratory
  Standards)
• A not-for-profit membership organization with the primary aim for fostering excellence in laboratory medicine

Answer 16

Clinical and** L**aboratory Standards Institute (CLSI)

Question 17

Develops CLINICAL LABORATORY TESTING STANDARDS & GUIDELINES

Answer 17

CLSI

Vision: Quality Practices for better health
Mission: Develop clinical and laboratory practices and promote their use worldwide

Question 18

A professional association based in Chicago, Illinois encompassing pathologists and laboratory professionals; Advocates for the recognition of pathologists and medical laboratory personnel

Answer 18

ASCP

Question 19

Provides global certification for generalist and specialist medical laboratory professionals

Answer 19

ASCP Board Examinations

Question 20

• One of the oldest physical science laboratories; Currently under the US Department of Commerce
• Promotes innovation and industrial competitiveness by advancing measurement science, standards, and technology

Answer 20

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

Question 21

An independent, non-governmental international organization with a membership of 164 national standard bodies

Develops and provides common standards between nations in food safety, agriculture, and healthcare

Answer 21

International Organization for Standardization (ISO)

Question 22

It provides standards for technical competence that are unique to medical laboratories

Answer 22

ISO 15189

Question 23

Independent, not-for-profit organization that certifies health care organizations and programs across the US

Answer 23

The Joint Commission

Question 24

Member-based physician organization composed exclusively of pathologists certified by the American Board of Pathology

Offers accreditation services to help laboratories earn accreditation under ISO 15189 Medical Laboratories

Answer 24

College of American Pathologists (CAP)

Question 25

What?

Laboratory Accreditation Program

Uses teams of practicing professionals qualified through a CAP training which will perform on-site inspections every two years using CAP ACCREDITATION CHECKLISTS

Answer 25

Peer-based inspection model

Question 26

Global leader in standards development, accreditation and implementation of quality systems IN TRANSFUSION MEDICINE AND CELLULAR THERAPIES

Has the primary vision of making transfusion medicine and cellular therapies safe, available, and effective worldwide.

Answer 26

American Association of Blood Banks
(AABB)

Question 27

Provides the standard guidance for biosafety and biosecurity practices

Answer 27

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC)

Co-authors the manual Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories