RA 5527 Flashcards
An Act requiring the requiring the registration of Medical Technologists, defining their practice and other Purpose
Republic Act 5527
Who is the President of PAMET during RA 5527 approved?
Nardito Moraleta
How many section does RA 5527 have?
32
How many times does RA 5527 amended?
3 times
When does RA 5527 approved?
June 21 1969
Who approved the RA 5527?
Ferdinand Marcos
Who is the Laboratory Head of the laboratory according to RA 5527
Pathologist
Minimum required course?
At least 4yrs including 12 months internship
Medical technology board is consist of?
Chairman (Pathologist)
2 members (medtech)
Qualification to become Board of Examiners
Filipino citizen
Good moral character
Qualified Pathologist or registered MT of the PH
10 years experience in labmed or MT
Not a member of faculty of any MT school for atleast 5 years
RA 5527 were amemded by?
RA 6138 Sec 17,21,22 (1970)
PD 498 Sec 2,3,4,7,8,11,13,17,21,29 (1974)
PD 1534 Sec 3,8,13 (1978)
Qualification of Removal of Board Members?
Neglect of Duty
Malpractice or unprofessional
Immoral or dishonorable
Incompetency
Unethical
MedTech work under the supervision of a:
I. Pathologist
II. Surgeon
III. Licensed physician authorized by DOH
I and III
Who accredited the school of MT and of training lab? in RA 5527 ? in RA 7722?
RA 5527
Dep-ed
DOH thru HFSRB
while RA 7722
CHED both
Who comprises the Council of Medical Technology Education
CHAIRMAN: CHED Director
VICE CHAIRMAN: PRC Chairman
MEMBERS:
* Board Of MT
* Director or HFSRB
* Representative from Dean of Schools of MT and Public Health
* President of PSP
* President of PAMET
How many hours does Intern shall render in 32 clinical laboratory duty in a year?
1664 hours
First board member of MT
Chairman: Dr. Arturo Tolentino
Members: Mr. Felix Asprer and Ms. Azucena Vizconde
ONLY THOSE HAVING A VALID COR FROM THE BOARD are allowed to practice medical technology except for:
- Duly registered Physicians
- Foreign MedTech as visiting or exchange professional
- MT in the service of US Armed Forces stationed in the Philippines
Qualification for Examination
Good Health, Good Moral character
Graduate of BSMT/BSPH
Graduate of other professions and has been performing MedTech for 5 years prior to June 21, 1969
Scope of Examination
- 20% Clinical Chemistry, Micro/Para, Hematology, Blood Banking and Serology
- 10% Clinical Microscopy, Histopath/MedTech Laws and Bioethics
Qualification to passed the exam and its consequent?
- General Average at least 75%
- No grade below 50% in any MAJOR subjects
- Not failed in 60% subjects computed according to their relative weights
- Three times failure
12 months refresher course in an accredited MT School
12 months post-graduate training in an accredited laboratory - Medical Laboratory Technician General rating of: 74.99%
Qualification Issuance of COR
To successful applicant: 21 yrs. old
Signed by 4 persons
Display at workplace at all times
Qualification of Refusal to Issue COR
Moral turptitude
Immoral or dishonorable conduct
Unsound Mind
Incurable Communicable Disease
Fine in the violation of law?
Fine: P 2000 to 5000
Imprisonment: 6 months to 2 yrs.
Administration Investigation? How many votes in revocation? suspension?
- Done by at least 2 members of the board plus 1 Legal Officer
- REVOCATION: Unanimous vote (3/3)
- SUSPENSION/REPRIMAND: Majority vote (2/3)
- Must surrender within 30 days after the decision becomes final, failure to do so will result to PERPETUAL DISQUALIFICATION
Schedule of Application for renewal of license in NCR?
January to March
Schedule of Application for renewal of license in Region 7,8 and 9?
April to June
Schedule of Application for renewal of license in Region 1,2,3 and CAR?
February to April
Schedule of Application for renewal of license in Region 4,5, and 6?
March and May
