PASMETH Flashcards
PASMETH
The Philippine Association of Schools of Medical Technology and Public Health
To encourage a thorough study of the needs and problems of medical technology education and to offer solutions
PASMETH
To work for the enhancement and continuous development of medical technology education to ensure that the profession will be of maximum service to the country
PASMETH
To take a united stand in matters which affect interests of medical technology education.
To seek advice, aid,and assistance from any government or private entity for the fulfillment of the Association’s aims and purposes.
PASMETH
PASMETH was formed in ____ in the hopes of maintaining the highest standards of Medical Technology/Public Health education and to foster closer relations among these schools.
1970
On _________, Director Narciso Albarracin appointed Dr. Serafin Juliano and Dr. Gustavo U. Reyes to organize an association of Deans/Heads of Schools of Medical Technology and Hygiene.
May 13, 1970
The first PASMETH organizational meeting was held at the University of Santo Tomas on _____
June 22, 1970
First President of PASMETH
President Dr. Gustavo Reyes
The first PASMETH annual meeting was held at the University of Santo Tomas on _______.
May 17, 1971
The first set of PASMETH officers was reelected for a second term on ______
April 30, 1972.
It was formally registered with the ____________________ on October 6, 1985 thru the Committee on Legislation chaired by Mr. Cirilo S. Cajucom with the help of a legal counsel, Atty. Dexter Bihis.
Securities and Exchange Commission
Current president of PASMETH
Dr. Bernard Ebuen
PHISMETS
Philippine Society of
Medical Technology
Students
It was organized in 2002 during the term of Dean Zenaida Cajucom
PHISMETS
PASMETH President that organized PHISMETS last 2002
Dean Zenaida Cajucom
It aims to establish camaraderie among students through activities like research, contests, and pageants.
PHISMETS
PAMET
The Philippine Association
of Medical Technologists
symbolizes the continuous involvement where practice and education must always be integrated
Circle
is the trilogy of love, respect and integrity
Triangle
symbolize the science of Medical Technology profession
Microscope & Snake
the color of health
Green
the year of first PAMET election
1964
PAMET Vision
PAMET shall be the constant prime mover in advancing the Medical Laboratory Science profession for the continuous growth and development of its members.
PAMET Mission
To realize its vision, PAMET shall be an association that will uphold professional core values; develop and sustain comprehensive programs to enhance competencies of the Medical Laboratory Science professionals; collaborate with the different stakeholders of health-and make its services important to the beneficiaries of its services
PAMET CORE VALUES (IPCEU)
Integrity
Professionalism
Commitment
Excellence
Unity
the strict adherence to a moral code, reflected in transparent honesty, truthfulness, accuracy, accountable of one’s actions and complete harmony in what one thinks, says, and does
Integrity
refers to the positive traits and values, moral responsibility, social responsiveness and behavioral outlook which makes one highly respectable and credible
Professionalism
is the unconditional, unwavering and selfless dedication that one builds-in into the practice of the profession characterized by initiative, creativity and resourcefulness to bring about quality health care and service to the public
Commitment
is the high quality performance by advocating and adhering to international standards making services globally comparable competence
Excellence
the necessary linkage, support, involvement and sharing that will increase the success and advancement of every individual member and the association in general
Unity
It is the organization of all registered medical technologists in the Philippines
PAMET
PAMET was organized by _____. Father of PAMET
Mr. Crisanto Almario
PAMET attempts to give dignity the profession on _______, at the _____________
September 15, 1963
Manila Public Health Laboratory in Sta. Cruz, Manila
PAMET had its first convention and election of officers on ________ at the _________ wherein __________ became the first President.
September 20, 1964
Far Eastern University Mr.
Charlemagne Tamondong
PAMET was incorporated and registered at the Securities and Exchange Commission on _______ with Reg. No.______, during the presidency of ____________________
October 14, 1969
39570
Mr. Nardito D. Moraleta.
On _______, RA _____ also known as the Philippine Medical Technology Act of 1969, was enacted into law.
June 21, 1969
5527
A few days before the declaration of Martial Law on __________, President Ferdinand Marcos declared the ____ week of September as a celebration of the Medical Technology profession.
September 21, 1972
3rd
On _______, PD 223 was approved creating the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC). PAMET was officially recognized as the only Accredited Professional Organization (APO) of registered Medical Technologists in the Philippines.
June 22, 1973
PAMET National President
Mr. Rommel F. Saceda
PAMET is affiliated with other local professional
associations namely:
Council of Professional Health Associations (COPHA)
Philippine Federation of Professional Associations (PFPA)
Council of Health Agencies of the Philippines (CHAP)
Philippine Council for Quality Assurance in Clinical Laboratories (PCQACL)
Alliance of All Health Organizations of the Nation (AAHON)
Philippine Association of Schools of Medical Technology and Public Health (PASMETH)
PAMET is linked with government agencies such as:
Department of Health (DOH)
Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)
Commission on Higher Education (CHED).
Internationally, PAMET is affiliated with:
ASEAN Association of Clinical Laboratory Sciences (AACLS),
Asia Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists (AAMLS)
International Federation of Biomedical Laboratory Scientists (IFBLS)
Asia Pacific Federation of Clinical Biochemistry (APFCB)
International Federation in Clinical Chemistry
American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) - New
Other linkages include PAMET-USA an PAMET Singapore.
RA 5527
Philippine Medical Technology Act of 1969
Philippine Medical Technology Act of 1969
RA 5527
RA 5527
• Philippine Medical Technology Act of 1969
• Approved:
• President:
June 21, 1969
Ferdinand Marcos
Significance:
• Requiring the registration of Medical technologist
• Established the Board of Medical Technology
• Defining the practice of Medical technologist-(Setting guidelines/Rules and Regulations
RA 5527
• Philippine Medical Technology Act of 1969
RA 4688
Clinical Laboratory Law
Clinical Laboratory Law
RA 4688
RA 4688
• Clinical Laboratory Law
• Date approved:
• President:
June 18, 1966
Ferdinand Marcos
• Significance:
• Regulating the operation and maintenance of clinical laboratories and requiring the registration with the DOH.
• To prevent the operation of substandard, improperly managed and poorly equipped clinical laboratories
RA 4688
• Clinical Laboratory Law
RA 1517
Blood Bank Law
Blood Bank Law
RA 1517
RA 1517
•Blood Bank Law
•Date approved:
•President:
June 16, 1956
Ramon Magsaysay
Significance:
• To safeguard and promote public health and welfare by preventing unproper collection, processing and sale of human blood or it’s product to the public.
RA 1517
•Blood Bank Law
Repealed by RA 7719
RA 1517
•Blood Bank Law
RA7719
National Blood Services Act of 1994
National Blood Services Act of 1994
RA7719
RA7719
• National Blood Services Act of 1994
• Date approved:
• President:
May 5, 1994
Fidel Ramos
Significance
• Highlights the importance of voluntary blood donation
• Focuses on the prevention of blood-transmissible diseases
• Careful conduct of blood banking practices
RA7719
National Blood Services Act of 1994
RA 8504
Philippine AIDS Prevention and Control Act of 1998
Philippine AIDS Prevention and Control Act of 1998
RA 8504
RA 8504
• Philippine AIDS Prevention and Control Act of 1998
• Date approved:
• President:
February 13, 1998
Fidel Ramos
Significance
•Helps control the alarming rate of HIV/AIDS infection
in the country
• Created the Philippine National AIDS Council
RA 8504
• Philippine AIDS Prevention and Control Act of 1998
RA 9165
Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002
Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002
RA 9165
RA 9165
• Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002
• Date approved:
• President:
June 7, 2002
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
• Significance
• Addresses the problem of drug addiction in the country
•Dangerous drug test and requirements
RA 9165
• Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002
RA 9288
Newborn Screening Act of 2004
Newborn Screening Act of 2004
RA 9288
RA 9288
•Newborn Screening Act of 2004
• Date approved:
• President:
April 7, 2004
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
•Significance:
• Focused on the implementation of newborn screening in the country
RA 9288
•Newborn Screening Act of 2004
RA 8981
PRC Modernization Act of 2000
PRC Modernization Act of 2000
RA 8981
RA 8981
• PRC Modernization Act of 2000
• Date approved:
• President:
December 5, 2000
Joseph Estrada
• Significance
• Repealed PD 223 & PD 657 (created the PRC)
• Modernizing the Professional Regulation Commission
• Discussed the vital role of the PRC in regulating local professionals
RA 8981
• PRC Modernization Act of 2000
RA7170
Organ Donation Act of 1991
Organ Donation Act of 1991
RA7170
RA7170
• Organ Donation Act of 1991
• Date approved:
• President:
January 7, 1992
Corazon C. Aquino
• Significance
• Authorized the legacy or donation of all or part of the human body after death
• Emphasized the importance of laboratory tests to ensure the safety and tissue compatibility of the organs
RA7170
• Organ Donation Act of 1991
