PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION Flashcards
What is the purpose of professional organizations?
Collaboration, networking, and professional development or advancement
What opportunities do professional organizations provide for members?
Workshops, training, seminars, and publishing research journals
What are the roles of officers and members of professional organizations?
Promote their professional field, educate the public, and represent interests internationally
Which is the leading national organization for registered medical technologists in the Philippines?
Philippine Association of Medical Technologists, Inc. (PAMET)
Who can be members of PASMETH?
Deans, teachers, and clinical instructors from CHED-accredited educational institutions offering BSMT/MLS
How do professional organizations enhance professionalism?
By adhering to a set of rules or a code of ethics
What forms of education do professional organizations provide?
CPD activities such as conventions, seminars, workshops, and forums
Which is the local credentialing agency in the Philippines?
Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)
What are the two types of credentialing agencies?
Local credentialing agencies and international credentialing agencies
Why are local credentialing organizations uncommon in the Philippines?
Due to the presence of the PRC as a professional government regulatory body
What do credentialing organizations provide?
Certification examinations for professionals and license renewal requirements
What are the three agencies under the FAAP?
PAASCU, PACUCOA, and ACSCU-AAI
What is the FAAP, and what is its purpose?
Federation of Accrediting Agencies in the Philippines; it reviews and certifies accrediting decisions made by agencies.
What is the role of accrediting organizations?
Accredit curricular programs and ensure compliance with quality education standards
How do professional organizations recognize their members?
By awarding outstanding members and leaders to enhance their professional profile
How does membership in a professional organization impact a professional’s profile?
It builds the career portfolio of the professional
How do professional organizations facilitate networking?
By conducting activities and gatherings to build long-term linkages and connections
What is an Accredited Professional Organization (APO) or Accredited Integrated Professional Organization (AIPO)?
A professional society accredited by the PRC and PRB, with membership required for hiring, retention, and license renewal
Name four international credentialing organizations
AMT (American Medical Technologists)
ASCP (American Society of Clinical Pathology)
ISCLT (International Society for Clinical Laboratory Technology),
NCA (National Certifying Agency for Medical Laboratory Personnel)
What does FAAP do for applicant schools?
Grants progressive regulation and benefits through accrediting decisions
What does NCA stand for?
National Certifying Agency for Medical Laboratory Personnel
What does ISCLT stand for?
International Society for Clinical Laboratory Technology
What does ASCP stand for?
American Society of Clinical Pathology
What does AMT stand for?
American Medical Technologists
What does ACSCU-AAI stand for?
Association of Christian Schools, Colleges, and Universities Accrediting Association, Inc
What does PACUCOA stand for?
Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation.
What does PAASCU stand for?
Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges, and Universities.
Monetary discounts on registration fees for professional development activities
Perks
Adhering to a code of ethics prescribed by the organization
professionalism
What is the only professional organization of schools for Medical Technology in the Philippines?
Philippine Association of Schools of Medical Technology and Public Health, Inc. (PASMETH)
Assemblages of professionals within a specific field for collaboration, networking, and professional development.
professional organizations
Organizations that contribute to the continuous development of a specific group of professionals
professional societies
What is required for membership in a national professional society?
Membership in its local affiliate
What are examples of local professional societies in the Philippines?
PAMET (Philippine Association of Medical Technologists, Inc.)
PASMETH (Philippine Association of Schools of Medical Technology and Public Health, Inc.)
BRAP (BioRisk Association of the Philippines)
PBCC (Philippine Blood Coordinating Council)
PCQACL (Philippine Council for Quality Assurance in Clinical Laboratories)
PSM (Philippine Society of Microbiologists)
PhBBA (Philippine Biosafety and Biosecurity Association).
What does BRAP stand for?
BioRisk Association of the Philippines
What does PBCC stand for?
Philippine Blood Coordinating Council
What does PCQACL stand for?
Philippine Council for Quality Assurance in Clinical Laboratories
What does PSM stand for?
Philippine Society of Microbiologists
What does PhBBA stand for?
Philippine Biosafety and Biosecurity Association
What does ASCP stand for?
American Society for Clinical Pathology
Publications containing scholarly studies in specific professional fields, significant for education and research
professional journals
Why is it important for professionals to publish in professional journals?
It disseminates their work to practitioners and enhances credibility in their fiel
What are some examples of professional journals for laboratory professionals?
• Philippine Journal of Medical Technology
• Asia-Pacific Journal of Medical Laboratory Science
• International Journal of Science and Clinical Laboratory Medicine
• Medical Laboratory Observer
• Clinical Laboratory Science
• Advances for Medical Laboratory Professionals
• American Journal for Clinical Pathology
• LabMedicine
Is PAMET a profit-oriented organization?
No, it is a non-stock, non-profit organization
How many chapters does PAMET have?
46 chapters nationwide and 4 international chapters
National professional organization of registered medical technologists in the Philippines
PAMET