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
Expanded powers of the Board of MT provided by RA 10912
Undertake overall implementation of CPD program.
TRUE OR FALSE
Foreign Reciprocity is provided to an MT if the requirements of the foreign country is different to the Philippines
FALSE
EXAMINATION FEE
900 PHP
INTERNSHIP FEE
500 PHP
Conduct of Examination under Section 15 was replaced by ___
RA 8981
What is given upon failure of the MTLE 3 times?
12 months refresher or postgraduate
training
Report of rating is within how many days by virtue of RA 8981?
10 days, and signed by board members
MANDATORY REQUIREMENT prior to entering the practice of Medical Technology
Oath taking
TRUE OR FALSE
Oath of Professional for Medical Technologists is administered by a member of the MT Board or any authorized person
TRUE
Issuance of COA is given at what age?
21 yrs old
TRUE OR FALSE
The COA must be displayed at the workplace
TRUE
The COA is signed by
Board Members and PRC Commissioner
Refusal to Issue a certificate is justifiable when
Convicted or found guilty by the Court of Competent Jurisdiction
Applicant has Unsound mind
Applicant has Communicable disease
Refusal to issue a certificate by the board must be accompanied with a
WRITTEN EXPLANATION
ADRESSED TO THE INDIVIDUAL WHOSE COR HAS BEEN REFUSED TO BE ISSUED.
Perpetual Cessation
(requires unanimous vote of Board)
REVOCATION
Inhibition for a Definite
Period of Time
SUSPENSION
Individual must surrender COR within how many days?
30
Failure to surrender the COR will result in
Perpetual Disqualification and the decision is final after 30 days
Grounds in RA 5527
Unprofessional conduct
Malpractice
Incompetency
Serious ignorance or gross negligence Anything listed under Section 29 (Penal Provisions)
Other Grounds
Violation of Code of Ethics
Violation of PRC or MTB Issuances
CPD Fraud
Hierarchy of Appeals by virtue of RA 8981
PRC —> Court of Appeals (Petition for review) —> Supreme Court (Appeal by Certiorari)
each must be within 15 days after each possible dismissal
Appeal prior to amendment of RA 8981
within 30 days, Office of the president
restoring forfeited privileges
Reinstatement
releasing forfeited COR
Reissuance
for lost CORs; requires Affidavit of Loss
Replacement
Registry of all RMTs in the Philippines, prepared annually by the secretary of the board
Roster of Medical Technologists
Violation of Section 29 (penal provisions) results in the following penalties
- Fine of 2000 php to
5000 php - Imprisonment of 6
months to 24 months
List of Mala prohibita (wrong acts) = Criminal Liabilities
- Practicing as Medtech without being duly
registered - Practicing the profession without supervision of a
qualified pathologist or physician - Making fraudulent Reports
- Failure to display COR at workplace
- Using another person’s COR
- False evidence of COR
- Impersonating another RMT
- Using the title RMT without holding a valid COR
- Violating Rules and Regulations of MTB
- Deficiency of perception or lack of foresight
- Failure to use due diligence
NEGLIGENCE
If Injury is brought about by an action that is not
ordinarily expected from a professional then no
further explanation is needed to determine
presence of _____
NEGLIGENCE
Elements to establish Prima Facie Case of
Negligence
- Existence of a legal duty
- Breach of the legal duty
- Injury
- Causation of breach and injury suffered
