(P) L2.1: RA 5527; Sec. 1-16 (Part 1) Flashcards
1
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Terms and Abbreviations:
> this is promulgated by the legislative branch
A
Republic Act (RA)
2
Q
Terms and Abbreviations:
> this originated from the executive branch
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Presidential Decree (PD)
3
Q
Terms and Abbreviations:
> this contains changes with respect to a particular condition or law
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Amendment
4
Q
Terms and Abbreviations:
> this makes the entire provision/law inoperative
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Repealing
5
Q
Terms and Abbreviations:
> CMO stands for?
A
CHED Memorandum Order
6
Q
Terms and Abbreviations:
> this deprives/disqualifies the convict from the exercise of rights during their lifetime
A
Perpetual Disqualification
7
Q
The RA 5527 is composed of how many sections?
A
32
8
Q
RA 5527 is split into how many divisions?
A
Three:
- General Provisions
- Council of the MT
- Board of the MT
9
Q
What are the 5 sections under general provisions?
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Sections: 1, 2, 30, 31, and 32
10
Q
What are the 5 sections under the council of MT?
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Sections: 3, 4, 5, 6, and 13
11
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What are the sections under the board of MT?
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The remaining 22 (7 to 29 except 13)
12
Q
Amendments:
> approved on August 31, 1970
> amended sections 16, 21, and 22
A
RA 6138
13
Q
Amendments:
> approved on June 28, 1974
> amended sections 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 11, 13, 16, 17, 21, 29
A
PD 498
14
Q
Amendments:
> approved on June 11, 1978
> amended sections 3, 8, and 13
A
PD 1534
15
Q
What does section 1 contain?
A
Title
16
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What is the title of RA 5527 found in section 1?
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An Act Requiring the Registration of Medical Technologists, Defining their Practice, and for Other Purposes
OR
The Philippine Medical Technology Act of 1969
17
Q
When you use “may be” in the title of the law, what does it mean?
A
It is permissive (or “also known as”)
18
Q
When you use “shall” in the title of the law, what does it mean?
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Imperative
19
Q
When was the Act of 1969 enacted and made effective?
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June 21, 1969
20
Q
T or F: RA 5527 was not effective until it underwent the 15-day post-publication period
A
False (the effectivity was upon its approval)
21
Q
T or F: Only upon the proposal of the law was Medical Technology recognized as a profession as well as the professionals
A
False (upon the APPROVAL)
22
Q
This is the indispensable requirement of a law
A
Publication
23
Q
When was RA 5527 published?
A
Trick question, there was no known date
24
Q
What event in 1972 led PD 498 and PD 1534 to be declared as Presidential Decrees?
A
Martial Law
25
T or F: During the time of Martial Law, the congress was able to perform 3 readings on RA 5527
False (the congress was closed during Martial Law)
26
If the MT law was handled by the congress during the time of Martial Law, what would it have been called instead of a Presidential Decree?
Republic Act (RA)
27
What constitutes section 2?
Definition of Terms
28
Prior to the amendment, with respect to paragraph A, what profession did the law only define?
Medical Technology
29
For PD 498 as to the job description, it enumerated and specified the profession with emphasis on the last ____ paragraphs
4 (the last 4 paragraphs are not limited to our profession)
30
Give the last counterpart of the 4 paragraphs:
> Laboratory Procedures and Techniques
Clinical Research
31
Give the last counterpart of the 4 paragraphs:
> Blood Banking
Chemical Preparation
32
Give the last counterpart of the 4 paragraphs:
> Parasitology, Mycology, and Microbiology
Clinical Laboratory Quality Control
33
Give the last counterpart of the 4 paragraphs:
> Histopathology and Cytotechnology
Collection and Preservation of Specimens
34
T or F: People who have job descriptions incidental to the last 4 paragraphs of the law may be penalized
False (especially if a board exam is intended for those 4 paragraphs)
35
T or F: People who have job descriptions not incidental to the last 4 paragraphs of the law may be penalized if there is a violation
True
36
What are the 2 requisites in order for a person to be accepted as a medical technician?
1. Certification
2. Registration by the Board
37
What is the original requisite for Medical Technicians to be called as one?
Pass the Civil Service Exam
38
T or F: Medical Technicians can sign a lab result
True (they can sign but it is not a valid result upon releasing)
39
T or F: Medical Technicians can sign and validate a lab result
False (only registered Medical Technologists can)
40
T or F: A lab result is invalid unless it has the sign of an RMT and nobody else
False (including a pathologist as well)
41
The current practice requires at least how many RMTs to sign a lab result?
2
42
T or F: RMTs can be professionally referred to as Medical Laboratory Scientists today
False (there is no amendment or repeal in relation to the name)
43
What RA still recognizes the professionals to be called as Medical Technologists?
RA 8981 (PRC Modernization Act)
44
What RA refers to the tertiary course as Medical Laboratory Science?
RA 7722 (CHED Law) by virtue of CMO 13 s. 2017
45
T or F: According to RA 7722, the program name is recognized as Medical Technology
False (MLS)
46
What 2 bills repeal RA 5527?
Senate Bills 2473 and 2722
47
Are Senate Bills 2473 and 2722 approved and considered laws?
Not yet
48
What constitutes section 3?
Composition of the Council of MT
49
This section mandates the creation of the MT council and provides its composition
Section 3
50
The Chairman of the MT Council holds what position?
Director of Higher Education
51
The Vice-Chairman of the MT Council holds what position?
Chairman of the PRC
52
Members of the MT Council:
> ______ and _______ of the Bureau of Research & Laboratories of DOH
Chairman and Director
53
How many members of the Board of MT are needed for the council?
2
54
A representative of _____ of MT Schools and Public Health is a member of the council
Deans
55
Presidents of the Philippine Society of _____ are considered members of the council
Pathologists
56
T or F: Presidents of PASMETH are considered as members of the council
False (PAMET)
57
Amendments to Section 3 with regards to the Chairman:
> Director of Private Institutions
Prior
58
Amendments to Section 3 with regards to the Chairman:
> PD 498
PRC Chairman
59
Amendments to Section 3 with regards to the Chairman:
> PD 1534
Director of Higher Education (CHED Commissioner)
60
This RA repealed sections 3, 4, and 5 and now refers to the council as "Technical Panel for MT Education"
RA 7722 (Higher Education Act or the CHED Law)
61
The technical panels should be composed of senior specialists or academicians to be appointed by who?
CHED
62
What constitutes section 4?
Compensation and Traveling Expenses of Council Members
63
Prior to the section 4 amendment, how much compensation was given to council members?
25 pesos per diem
64
T or F: Government workers may accept the 25 pesos per diem under section 4
False (cannot, as you cannot work for both the public and private sectors simultaneously)
65
After PD 498, how much compensation was given to council members and the chairman?
50 pesos per diem for the Chairman
25 pesos per diem (still) for the council members
66
What constitutes section 5?
Functions of the Council of MT Education
67
This section enumerates the functions of the MT council for education
Section 5
68
Main Functions of the MT Council:
> to recommend the _____ required course
Minimum
69
Main Functions of the MT Council:
> to see that the curriculum shall prepare _____ in their chosen professions
Students
70
Main Functions of the MT Council:
> to regulate the operation and maintenance of _____ offering the MT/MLS degrees
Schools
71
Main Functions of the MT Council:
> to regulate the operation and maintenance of schools offering the MT/MLS degrees by conducting ______ _________
Annual inspections
72
Main Functions of the MT Council:
> to formulate the ______ course
Refresher
73
This is mandatory for those who will take the board exam for the 4th time
Refresher Course
74
A refresher course is mandatory for those who will take the board exam for the ____ time
4th
75
The refresher course can take 2 forms, what are those?
1. One-year enrollment in a recognized school of MT
2. One-year internship in an accredited MT training lab
76
What constitutes section 6?
Minimum Required Course
77
This section provides the minimum curriculum of the course including the subjects to be taken which are relevant to the profession
Section 6
78
This is a four-year program consisting of general education subjects and professional subjects
BS MT/MLS
79
On which year will internships be implemented in the curriculum?
4th year
80
The internship program lasts for how many months in an accredited training laboratory?
12 months
81
T or F: The MT board can add, remove, or recommend specific courses for the curriculum (e.g. MBD) as long as the school can comply with the minimum required courses
False (the COUNCIL)
82
What accreditation level renders the schools to have autonomy over the courses they offer?
Level 3
83
What constitutes section 7?
Medical Technology Board of Examiners
84
This section provides for the creation of the MT board which shall be under the direct supervision and control of the PRC
Section 7
85
According to Section 7, the MT Board shall be under the direct supervision and control of who?
Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)
86
The MT board has a chairman holding the title of?
Pathologist
87
T or F: The MT board has 3 RMTs
False (2)
88
The MT Board's 2 RMTs shall be appointed by who upon recommendation of the PRC?
President of the Republic of the Philippines
89
Prior to the amendment of Section 7, the chairman of the board was recommended by who?
President of the Philippine Society of Pathologists
90
Prior to the amendment of Section 7, the RMTs of the board were recommended by who?
PAMET President
| manual: PRC (PD 1534)
91
T or F: Post-amendment of Section 7 states that the President of the country may appoint the RMTs but not the Chairman of the board
False (the president may appoint both)
92
How long is the term of office for the MT Board?
3 years
93
T or F: Holding the board position for more than 3 years without reappointment violates the law
False (it does not violate the law as per the provision)
94
T or F: In cases of death, disability, or removal of a board member, their successor shall serve the term without limits
False (only the BALANCE/REMAINING of their term)
95
Can a successor invoke their rights to office?
No, as these are just licenses and not rights (mere privileges)
96
What constitutes section 8?
Qualifications of Examiners
97
This section provides the minimum qualifications of the board members
Section 8
98
T or F: Being a board member is strictly for qualified pathologists only
F (can be an RMT with a BS MT/MLS or Hygiene/Public Health)
99
A board member must have been in the MT practice for how many years prior to appointment?
10 years
100
T or F: Board members can also be members of MT school faculty
False
101
T or F: Board members can also be members of MT school faculty granted that they have at least 2 years of experience
False (cannot be a board member)
102
T or F: One is not qualified to become a board member if there is pecuniary interest (relating to money) by the school offering MT
True
103
Amendments of Section 8 with regards to the years of practice:
> Prior to the amendment
10 years
104
Amendments of Section 8 with regards to the years of practice:
> PD 498
5 years
105
Amendments of Section 8 with regards to the years of practice:
> PD 1534
10 years
