Professional Organizations Flashcards
assemblages of professionals within a particular specialization or professional field that come together for the purpose of collaboration, networking, and professional development or advancement
professional organizations
provide opportunities for professional growth and continuing education by offering workshops, trainings, and seminars, and by publishing research journals
professional organizations
In the Philippines, membership to an ____ is a requirement for hiring, retention, and sometimes for the renewal of professional licenses
Accredited professional organization (APO) or Accredited integrated professional organization (AIPO)
It is a professional society duly accredited by the PRC (Professional Regulation Commission) and the respective Professional Regulatory Board (PRB)
Accredited professional organization (APO) or Accredited integrated professional organization (AIPO)
APO/ AIPO is duly accredited by the?
PRC and PRB
the accredited professional organization and the leading national organization for RMT in the country
Philippine Association of Medical Technologists, Inc. (PAMET)
The only professional organization of schools for MT/MLS
Philippine Association of Schools of Medical Technology and Public Health, Inc. (PASMETH)
What are the benefits of membership in professional organizations?
professionalism, education, perks, networking, profile and recognition
they must adhere to the set of rules or code of ethics prescribed by the professional society.
professionals
an advantage for employers since adherence to prescribed rules shapes the conduct of a professional
professionalism
professional organization organize ______ activities for their members through conventions, seminars, fora, workshops, and other activities of similar nature
continuing professional development (CPD)
Most professional societies publish _____ which could serve as avenues for improving the body of knowledge in a certain field
research journals
it usually comes in the form of monetary discounts on registration fees for professional development activities of the organization
perks
membership in a professional organization can also build the ______ of a professional
career portfolio
it helps enhance one’s professional profile
recognition/ awards
accredit curricular programs in educational institutions.
Accrediting Organizations
examples of Accrediting Organizations
- PAASCU: Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges, and Universities
- PACUCOA: Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation
provide certification examinations for professionals.
credentialing/ certifying organizations
in the Philippines, credentialing/ certifying organizations are common. True or False.
False. They are not common due to the presence of PRC
examples of International Credentialing/ Certifying Agencies for MT
- AMT: American Medical Technologist
- ASCP: American Society of Clinical Pathologist
- ISCLT: International Society for Clinical Laboratory Technology
- NCA: National Certifying Agency for Medical Laboratory Personnel
are organizations that contribute to the continued development of a specific group of professionals
professional societies
examples of local professional societies for medical technologists
- 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 Laboratory
- PSM: Philippine Society for Microbiologists
- phBBA: Philippine Biosafety and Biosecurity Association
examples of international professional societies for medical technologists
- ASCP: American Society for Clinical Pathology
- AMT: American Medical Technologists
- AACLS: ASEAN Association for Clinical Laboratory Sciences
- AAMLS: Asia Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists
- AAMLT: ASEAN Association of Medical Laboratory Technologists
- ASCLS: American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science
- IAMLT: International Association of Medical Laboratory Technologists
- IFBLS: International Federation of Biomedical Laboratory Science
- ISCLT: International Society for Clinical Laboratory Technologists
are publications containing scholarly studies on specific professional fields
professional journals
sponsored by ________, these journals publish articles and reviews of books and past articles and serve as a ____ for new articles.
professional organizations; forum
publishing research studies contribute to the _____ of an individual
credibility
the national professional organization for RMT in the Philippines. It is a non-stock, non-profit organization
PAMET (Philippine Association of Medical Technologists, Inc.)
PAMET was founded on ______ through the initiative of ________
September 15, 1963; Crisanto G. Almario
the “father of PAMET”
Crisanto G. Almario
Where was PAMET founded?
at the Public Health Laboratory in Quiricada st., Sta. Cruz, Manila
PAMET organized its first conventions of officers on _____ at the _______
September 20, 1964; FEU