RA 5527 Flashcards
Long title
“An Act Requiring the Registration of Medical Technologist, Defining Their
Practice, and for Other Purposes”
Short title
Philippine Medical Technology Act of 1969
Approving President
Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr.
Date of Approval
June 21, 1969
Number of sections
32
RA 6138
(August 31,1970)
PD 498
(June 28, 1974)
PD 1534
(June 11, 1978)
TRUE OR FALSE
Molecular Diagnostics is exclusive to MT
FALSE
SECTION 13. Accreditation of Schools of Medical Technology
and of Training Laboratories
who will approve?
CHED (by virtue of RA 7722) and the Board of Medical Technology
The Board of MT is appointed by
President of the Philippines on 3-year terms
Qualifications of Examiners are:
A Filipino Citizen
Good Moral Character
Qualified Pathologist or RMT with degree in MT or PH
10 years Lab Experience
Not a Faculty Member for the last 2 years nor has pecuniary interest in learning institutions
Executive Officer was replaced by ___ virtue of ____
PRC Commissioner
by virtue of RA 8981
CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF MT
CHAIR: Dr. Marilyn A. Cabal-Barza
MEMBERS
Dr. Leila Lany M. Florento
Dr. Grace J. Dela Calzada.
The Board of MT has the administrative power to
Administer provisions of RA 5527
Administer oaths
Board of MT administrative powers added by PD 498 and repelaled further by PD 1534
- determine the adequacy of the technical staff of all clinical laboratories and blood banks before they could be licensed by DOH
- Prescribe qualifications and trainings to special fields and supervise their specialty examinations.
- Classify and Prescribe qualifications & training of staffs
TRUE OR FALSE
The Board of MT has Absolute legislative and Judicial powers
FALSE their power is Quasi-legislative and Quasi-Judicial
The Board of MT has the following Quasi-Legislative Powers
Monitoring & Maintenance of good ethics and standards in Medical Technology Practice
Draft rules and regulations to carry out RA 5527 (approved by Pres.)
The Board of MT has the following Quasi-Judicial Powers
Issue, suspend, and Revoke CORs
Investigate violations and issue subpoena and subpoena duces tecum
Expanded powers of the Board of MT provided by RA 8981
Regulate the practice of the profession
Prepare, adopt, and issue the syllabi or TOS of the subjects for examination
One Member to preside hearing assisted by a Legal Officer
Suspend, revoke, or reissue COR or License