PRELIMS Flashcards
Republic Act 5527 is otherwise known as?
The Philippine Medical Technology Act of 1969
Enumerate the significance of the act.
- Required the registration of medical technologists
- Defined the practice of Medical Technology
- All Medical Technologist became professionals.
When was the date of approval?
June 21, 1969
Who approved the act?
President Ferdinand Marcos
How many sections are there?
32 sections
He/She is a duly registered physician that is trained in Medical Laboratory.
Pathologist
True or False :
A Medical Laboratory Technician is allowed to assist the MedTech and/or Pathologist.
True
Who accredits the medical technology laboratory?
Department of Health
What department of the government is tasked to recognized schools that offers Medical Technology?
Before: Department of Health
Now: Commission on Higher Education
With whose recommendation does the school gets approved?
Council of Medical Technology Education
In what section can we find the minimum required course?
Section 6
Who is the chairman of the Council of MT Education?
Director of Commission on Higher Education
Who is the vice-chairman of the Council of MT Education?
Chairman of the Professional Regulations Commissions
Enumerate the members of the Council of MT Education.
- President of the Philippine society of Pathologists
- President of PAMET
- Representative Deans of Schools offering Medical Technology/Public Health
- Board of Examineers of MedTech
- Director of the Bureau of Research and Laboratories
What is in Section 4?
Compensation/Traveling Expenses of the Council
How much did the Chairman of the Council earn every meeting?
P 50.00 in every conducted meeting.
How much did the Members of the Council earn every meeting?
P 25.00 in every conducted meeting.