Professional organizations Flashcards
An assemblage of professionals within a particular professional field with a purpose of collaboration, networking, and professional development or advancement
Professional Organization
APO meaning
Accredited Professional Organization
AIPO meaning
Accredited Integrated Professional Organization
Requirement for hiring, retention, and renewal of professional licenses; duly accredited by the PRC and PRB
APO or AIPO
PAMET
Philippine Association of Medical Technologists Inc.
PASMETH
Philippine Association of Schools of Medical Technology and Public Health, Inc.
6 benefits of membership in professional organizations
Professionalism
Education
Perks
Networking
Profile
Recognition
Must adhere to the set of rules or CODE OF ETHICS prescribed by the professional society
Professionalism
Organize CPD activities for their members through conventions, seminars, fora, workshops, and other activities of similar nature
Education
Usually come in the form of monetary discounts on registration fees for professional development activities of the organization
Perks
Provide opportunities for building networks in the field, gatherings, and other activities-long-term linkages and connections
Networking
Commemoration of outstanding members and leaders-enhance one’s professional profile
Recognition
3 types of professional organizations
- Accrediting Organizations
- Credentialing/Certifying Organizations
- Professional Societies
Accredit curricular programs in educational institutions
Accrediting organizations
- Provide certification examinations for professionals.
- Certified professionals are required to renew their licenses within a specified duration.
Credentialing/Certifying Organizations
PAASCU
Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities
PACUCOA
Philippine Association of Colleges, and Universities Commission on Accreditation
What does the Philippines have as the credentialing/certifying organization?
PRC (Professional Regulation Commission)
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
organizations that contribute to the continued development of a specific group of professionals
Professional Societies
BRAP
BioRisk Association of the Philippines