RA 5527 Flashcards

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RA 5527 is other known as:

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PHILIPPINE MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY ACT OF 1969

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A person shall be deemed to be in the practice of medical technology within the meaning of this Act, who shall for a fee, salary or other compensation or reward paid or given directly or indirectly through another, renders any of the following professional services for the purpose of aiding the physician in the diagnosis, study and treatment of diseases and in the promotion of health in general

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Practice of Medical Technology

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A duly registered physician who is specially trained in methods of laboratory medicine, or the gross and microscopic study and interpretation of tissues, secretion and excretions of the human body and its functions in order to diagnose disease, follow its course, determine the effectivity of treatment, ascertain cause of death and advance medicine by means of research.

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Pathologist

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A person who engages in the work of medical technology under the supervision of a pathologist or licensed physician authorized by the Department of Health in places where there is no pathologist and who having passed the prescribed course (Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology/Bachelor of Science in Hygiene) of training and examination is registered under the provision of this Act

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Medical Technologist

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A person certified and registered with the Board as qualified to assist a medical technologist and/or qualified pathologist in the practice of medical technology as defined in this Act.

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Medical Laboratory Technicians

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A clinical laboratory, office, agency, clinic, hospital or sanitarium duly approved by the Department of Health2 or its authorized agency

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Accredited Medical Technology Training Laboratory

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Any school, college, or university which offers a course in Medical Technology approved by the Department of Education in accordance with the requirements under this Act, upon recommendation of the council of medical technology education

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Recognized School of Medical Technology

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The council of medical technology education established under this Act

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Council

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The Board of Examiners for Medical Technology established under this Act.

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Board

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For every meeting actually attended, the Chairman shall be entitled to a ________ per diem while the members shall be entitled to ____________ each regardless of whether or not they receive regular salaries from the government

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fifty pesos (P50.00), twenty-five pesos (P25.00)

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he medical technology course shall be at least four years, including a _____ -month satisfactory internship in accredited laboratories

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Written notices of such examination shall be published in at least _____ newspapers of national circulation by the Secretary of the Board of least _____ days prior to the date of examination.

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three, thirty

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Section 16. Qualification for Examination.- Every applicant examination under this Act, shall, prior to the date thereof, furnish the Board satisfactory proof that he or she:

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a. Is in good health and is of good moral character;
b. Has completed a course of at least four (4) years leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology or Bachelor of Science in Public Health and has been actually performing medical technology for the last five (5) years prior to the date of the examinations, if such performance began prior to June 21, 1969.

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The Board shall prepare the schedule of subjects for examination and to submit the same to the Commissioner of the Professional Regulation Commission for publication at least _________ days before the date of examination.

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thirty (30)

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The Board shall compute the general average of each examinee according to the above-mentioned relative weights of each subject. Provided, however, that the Board may change, add to or remove from the list of subjects or weights above as progress in the science of Medical Technology may require, subject to the prior approval of the Professional Regulation Commission, and publication of the change or amendment at least ______ months prior to the date of examination in which the same is to take effect

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three (3)

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The Board shall, within _____________after the date of completion of the examination, report the result thereof to the Commissioner of Civil Service, who shall submit such result to the President of the Philippines for approval

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one hundred and twenty days

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In order to pass the examination, a candidate must obtain a general average of at least _______ in the written test, with no rating below _______ in any of the major subject

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seventy-five percent, fifty percent

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No further examinations, unless and until he shall have completed ____ months refresher course in an accredited laboratory

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12

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Provided, That graduate of paramedical profession other than Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology/Bachelor of Science in Hygiene admitted to an examination under the provisions of this Act shall not be given further examinations after the provisions of this Act shall be given further examinations after his failure to qualify for the ______

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third time

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Every applicant who has satisfactorily passed the required examination for medical technologist shall be issued a certificate of registration as such: Provided, That no such certificate shall be issued to any successful applicant who has not attained the age of _______ years.

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twenty-one (21)

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Provided, further, that the Board shall likewise issue a certificate of registration as medical laboratory technician without examination to any person who upon application and payment of the required fee of __________ show evidence satisfactory to the Board

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fifty pesos (P50.00)

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Provided, further, that the Board shall likewise issue a certificate of registration as medical laboratory technician without examination to any person who upon application and payment of the required fee of fifty pesos (P500.00) show evidence satisfactory to the Board that:
1. He or she passed the civil service examination for medical technician given on ________

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March 21, 1964

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Provided, further, that the Board shall likewise issue a certificate of registration as medical laboratory technician without examination to any person who upon application and payment of the required fee of fifty pesos (P500.00) show evidence satisfactory to the Board that:
2. Has finished a ______ college course and has at least ______ of experience as medical laboratory technician

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two-year, one (1) year

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Provided, further, that the Board shall likewise issue a certificate of registration as medical laboratory technician without examination to any person who upon application and payment of the required fee of fifty pesos (P500.00) show evidence satisfactory to the Board that:
3. Has failed to pass the board examination for medical technology but had obtained a general rating of at least ______. Provided, finally, that a registered medical laboratory technician when employed in the government shall have the equivalent civil service eligibility not lower than second grade.

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70%

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The Board shall charge each applicant for examination and registration the sum of _____ for each certificate of registration issued without prior examination in accordance with the provisions of this Act

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fifty pesos

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for issuance of a new certificate to replace certificate lost, destroyed or mutilated, the Board shall charge the sum of _____

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ten pesos

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All such fees shall be paid to the disbursing officer of the ________who shall pay from the receipts thereof, all authorized expenses of the Board including the compensation of each member

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Civil Service Commission

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The Board shall refuse to issue a certificate of registration to any:

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person convicted by the court of competent jurisdiction of any criminal offense involving moral turpitude, any person guilty of immoral or dishonorable conduct, or of unsound mind, or incurable communicable
disease

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Administrative investigation shall be conducted by at least _________ with______ sitting during all administrative proceedings, the respondents shall be entitled to be represented by counsel or be heard in person, to have a speedy and public hearing, to confront and cross-examine witnesses against him or her, and to all other rights guaranteed by the Constitution.

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two members of the Board , one legal officer

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Revocation or Suspension of Certificates:

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unprofessional conduct, malpractice, incompetency, or serious ignorance or gross negligence in the practice of medical technology

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The revocation or suspension of a certificate made by the Board shall be subject to appeal to the Civil Service Commissioner24 whose decision shall become final ______ after its promulgation, unless the respondent within the same period has appealed to the office of the President of the Philippines

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thirty days

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This roster shall contain the _______, ________, ______, and other data which in the opinion of the
Board are pertinent

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name, address and citizenship of each registered Medical Technologist, date of registration or issuance of certificate

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Section 29. Penal Provisions.- Without prejudice to the provision of the Medical Act of 1959 as amended relating to illegal practice of Medicine, the following shall be punished by a fine of not less than _______ nor more than______, or imprisonment for not less than ______ nor more than _______, or both, in the discretion of the court

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two thousand pesos, five thousand pesos, six months, two years

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When was RA 5527 approved?

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June 21, 1969