PART 2 Flashcards
(27 cards)
What is Republic Act 7431?
The Radiologic Technology Act of 1992
When was Republic Act 7431 approved?
February 27, 1992
When did Republic Act 7431 become effective?
April 22, 1992
What does Republic Act 7431 regulate?
The practice of Radiologic Technology in the Philippines
Who were the members of ‘The Magnificent Seven’?
- Dr. Paterno Chikiamco (President)
- Dr. Ramon Paterno (Secretary)
- Dr. Paulino J. Garcia
- Dr. Daniel Ledesma Sr.
- Dr. Carlos Marquez
- Dr. Hilario Zialcita
- Dr. Carlos Vergel De Dios
Who was the first president of the Philippine College of Radiology?
Dr. Paterno Chikiamco
What significant role did Dr. Paterno Chikiamco hold at PGH?
Chairman of the Department of Radiology
What year was the Philippine Radiological Society (PRS) formed?
1948
What event led to the organization of radiologists in 1948?
The liberation of the Philippines
What was the new name adopted by the Philippine Radiological Society in 1970?
Philippine College of Radiology
Who was the first Filipino X-ray technologist?
Felipe Somera
What significant educational development occurred in 1969 regarding X-ray technology?
Founding of the first formal school of X-ray Technology Education
What curriculum was formulated for X-ray Technology Education in 1969?
A curriculum for a 2-year course
What was the date when the first formal education for X-ray Technology was granted?
September 9, 1969
Who approved the first school of X-ray technology in the Philippines?
The Department of Education, Bureau of Private Schools
When did the first class of X-ray technology students start?
November 30, 1969
Who signed the Radiologic Technology Act of 1992 into law?
President Corazon C. Aquino
Who was the President of the Senate when RA 7431 was signed?
Neptali A. Gonzales
Who is known as the Father of Radtech Education?
Norberto Palomo
What was the first resolution related to the computerized licensure examination?
Resolution #1: Adaptation of seal/logo for board of RT
When was the first computerized licensure examination held?
December 27, 1993
Who was the chairman of the first Board of Radiologic Technology?
Fortunato C. Gabon
Fill in the blank: The first Filipino X-ray technologist was _______.
Felipe Somera
True or False: The Philippine College of Radiology was established before the Radiologic Technology Act of 1992.
True
