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(P) L2.1: RA 5527; Sec. 1-16 (Part 1) Flashcards

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Terms and Abbreviations:
> this is promulgated by the legislative branch

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Republic Act (RA)

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Terms and Abbreviations:
> this originated from the executive branch

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Presidential Decree (PD)

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Terms and Abbreviations:
> this contains changes with respect to a particular condition or law

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Amendment

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Terms and Abbreviations:
> this makes the entire provision/law inoperative

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Repealing

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Terms and Abbreviations:
> CMO stands for?

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CHED Memorandum Order

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Terms and Abbreviations:
> this deprives/disqualifies the convict from the exercise of rights during their lifetime

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Perpetual Disqualification

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7
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The RA 5527 is composed of how many sections?

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32

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8
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RA 5527 is split into how many divisions?

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Three:
- General Provisions
- Council of the MT
- Board of the MT

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9
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What are the 5 sections under general provisions?

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Sections: 1, 2, 30, 31, and 32

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What are the 5 sections under the council of MT?

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Sections: 3, 4, 5, 6, and 13

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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)

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12
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Amendments:
> approved on August 31, 1970
> amended sections 16, 21, and 22

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RA 6138

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Amendments:
> approved on June 28, 1974
> amended sections 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 11, 13, 16, 17, 21, 29

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PD 498

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Amendments:
> approved on June 11, 1978
> amended sections 3, 8, and 13

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PD 1534

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15
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What does section 1 contain?

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Title

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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

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17
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When you use “may be” in the title of the law, what does it mean?

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It is permissive (or “also known as”)

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18
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When you use “shall” in the title of the law, what does it mean?

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Imperative

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19
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When was the Act of 1969 enacted and made effective?

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June 21, 1969

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20
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T or F: RA 5527 was not effective until it underwent the 15-day post-publication period

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False (the effectivity was upon its approval)

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21
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T or F: Only upon the proposal of the law was Medical Technology recognized as a profession as well as the professionals

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False (upon the APPROVAL)

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22
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This is the indispensable requirement of a law

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Publication

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23
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When was RA 5527 published?

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Trick question, there was no known date

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24
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What event in 1972 led PD 498 and PD 1534 to be declared as Presidential Decrees?

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Martial Law

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25
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T or F: During the time of Martial Law, the congress was able to perform 3 readings on RA 5527

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False (the congress was closed during Martial Law)

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26
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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?

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Republic Act (RA)

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27
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What constitutes section 2?

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Definition of Terms

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28
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Prior to the amendment, with respect to paragraph A, what profession did the law only define?

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Medical Technology

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29
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For PD 498 as to the job description, it enumerated and specified the profession with emphasis on the last ____ paragraphs

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4 (the last 4 paragraphs are not limited to our profession)

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30
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Give the last counterpart of the 4 paragraphs:
> Laboratory Procedures and Techniques

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Clinical Research

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31
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Give the last counterpart of the 4 paragraphs:
> Blood Banking

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Chemical Preparation

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32
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Give the last counterpart of the 4 paragraphs:
> Parasitology, Mycology, and Microbiology

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Clinical Laboratory Quality Control

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Give the last counterpart of the 4 paragraphs:
> Histopathology and Cytotechnology

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Collection and Preservation of Specimens

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34
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T or F: People who have job descriptions incidental to the last 4 paragraphs of the law may be penalized

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False (especially if a board exam is intended for those 4 paragraphs)

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35
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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

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True

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36
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What are the 2 requisites in order for a person to be accepted as a medical technician?

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  1. Certification
  2. Registration by the Board
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37
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What is the original requisite for Medical Technicians to be called as one?

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Pass the Civil Service Exam

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T or F: Medical Technicians can sign a lab result

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True (they can sign but it is not a valid result upon releasing)

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T or F: Medical Technicians can sign and validate a lab result

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False (only registered Medical Technologists can)

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T or F: A lab result is invalid unless it has the sign of an RMT and nobody else

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False (including a pathologist as well)

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41
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The current practice requires at least how many RMTs to sign a lab result?

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2

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42
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T or F: RMTs can be professionally referred to as Medical Laboratory Scientists today

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False (there is no amendment or repeal in relation to the name)

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43
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What RA still recognizes the professionals to be called as Medical Technologists?

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RA 8981 (PRC Modernization Act)

44
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What RA refers to the tertiary course as Medical Laboratory Science?

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RA 7722 (CHED Law) by virtue of CMO 13 s. 2017

45
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T or F: According to RA 7722, the program name is recognized as Medical Technology

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False (MLS)

46
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What 2 bills repeal RA 5527?

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Senate Bills 2473 and 2722

47
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Are Senate Bills 2473 and 2722 approved and considered laws?

48
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What constitutes section 3?

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Composition of the Council of MT

49
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This section mandates the creation of the MT council and provides its composition

50
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The Chairman of the MT Council holds what position?

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Director of Higher Education

51
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The Vice-Chairman of the MT Council holds what position?

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Chairman of the PRC

52
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Members of the MT Council:
> ______ and _______ of the Bureau of Research & Laboratories of DOH

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Chairman and Director

53
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How many members of the Board of MT are needed for the council?

54
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A representative of _____ of MT Schools and Public Health is a member of the council

55
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Presidents of the Philippine Society of _____ are considered members of the council

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Pathologists

56
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T or F: Presidents of PASMETH are considered as members of the council

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False (PAMET)

57
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Amendments to Section 3 with regards to the Chairman:
> Director of Private Institutions

58
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Amendments to Section 3 with regards to the Chairman:
> PD 498

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PRC Chairman

59
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Amendments to Section 3 with regards to the Chairman:
> PD 1534

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Director of Higher Education (CHED Commissioner)

60
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This RA repealed sections 3, 4, and 5 and now refers to the council as “Technical Panel for MT Education”

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RA 7722 (Higher Education Act or the CHED Law)

61
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The technical panels should be composed of senior specialists or academicians to be appointed by who?

62
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What constitutes section 4?

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Compensation and Traveling Expenses of Council Members

63
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Prior to the section 4 amendment, how much compensation was given to council members?

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25 pesos per diem

64
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T or F: Government workers may accept the 25 pesos per diem under section 4

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False (cannot, as you cannot work for both the public and private sectors simultaneously)

65
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After PD 498, how much compensation was given to council members and the chairman?

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50 pesos per diem for the Chairman

25 pesos per diem (still) for the council members

66
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What constitutes section 5?

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Functions of the Council of MT Education

67
Q

This section enumerates the functions of the MT council for education

68
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Main Functions of the MT Council:
> to recommend the _____ required course

69
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Main Functions of the MT Council:
> to see that the curriculum shall prepare _____ in their chosen professions

70
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Main Functions of the MT Council:
> to regulate the operation and maintenance of _____ offering the MT/MLS degrees

71
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Main Functions of the MT Council:
> to regulate the operation and maintenance of schools offering the MT/MLS degrees by conducting ______ _________

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Annual inspections

72
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Main Functions of the MT Council:
> to formulate the ______ course

73
Q

This is mandatory for those who will take the board exam for the 4th time

A

Refresher Course

74
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A refresher course is mandatory for those who will take the board exam for the ____ time

75
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The refresher course can take 2 forms, what are those?

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  1. One-year enrollment in a recognized school of MT
  2. One-year internship in an accredited MT training lab
76
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What constitutes section 6?

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Minimum Required Course

77
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This section provides the minimum curriculum of the course including the subjects to be taken which are relevant to the profession

78
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This is a four-year program consisting of general education subjects and professional subjects

79
Q

On which year will internships be implemented in the curriculum?

80
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The internship program lasts for how many months in an accredited training laboratory?

81
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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

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False (the COUNCIL)

82
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What accreditation level renders the schools to have autonomy over the courses they offer?

83
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What constitutes section 7?

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Medical Technology Board of Examiners

84
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This section provides for the creation of the MT board which shall be under the direct supervision and control of the PRC

85
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According to Section 7, the MT Board shall be under the direct supervision and control of who?

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Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)

86
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The MT board has a chairman holding the title of?

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Pathologist

87
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T or F: The MT board has 3 RMTs

88
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The MT Board’s 2 RMTs shall be appointed by who upon recommendation of the PRC?

A

President of the Republic of the Philippines

89
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Prior to the amendment of Section 7, the chairman of the board was recommended by who?

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President of the Philippine Society of Pathologists

90
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Prior to the amendment of Section 7, the RMTs of the board were recommended by who?

A

PAMET President

manual: PRC (PD 1534)

91
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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

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False (the president may appoint both)

92
Q

How long is the term of office for the MT Board?

93
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T or F: Holding the board position for more than 3 years without reappointment violates the law

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False (it does not violate the law as per the provision)

94
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T or F: In cases of death, disability, or removal of a board member, their successor shall serve the term without limits

A

False (only the BALANCE/REMAINING of their term)

95
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Can a successor invoke their rights to office?

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No, as these are just licenses and not rights (mere privileges)

96
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What constitutes section 8?

A

Qualifications of Examiners

97
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This section provides the minimum qualifications of the board members

98
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T or F: Being a board member is strictly for qualified pathologists only

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F (can be an RMT with a BS MT/MLS or Hygiene/Public Health)

99
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A board member must have been in the MT practice for how many years prior to appointment?

100
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T or F: Board members can also be members of MT school faculty

101
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T or F: Board members can also be members of MT school faculty granted that they have at least 2 years of experience

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False (cannot be a board member)

102
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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

103
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Amendments of Section 8 with regards to the years of practice:
> Prior to the amendment

104
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Amendments of Section 8 with regards to the years of practice:
> PD 498

105
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Amendments of Section 8 with regards to the years of practice:
> PD 1534

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