RA 5527 Flashcards

1
Q

An Act Requiring the Registration of Medical Technologists, Defining Their Practice, and for Other Purposes

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RA 5527

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2
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RA 5527 was filed under Senate Bill #
A. 996
B. 906
C. 969
D. 966
E. None

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A. 996

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3
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Who sponsored the Bill that led to the creation of RA 5527
1. Arturo Tolentino 2. Arturo Ganzon
3. Magnolia Antonino. 4. Rodolfo Antonino
5. Rodolfo Ganzon

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1, 3, 5

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4
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Who is the Chairman of the Council of Medical Technology Education?
A. Director of PRC
B. Director of Higher Education
C. Undersecretary of Health
D. President of PAMET

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B

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5
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RA 6138 amended what sections of RA 5527?
A. 16, 21, 22
B. 5, 20, 25
C. 16, 21, 24
d. 5, 25, 27

A

A

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6
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PAMET President during the time of appoval of RA 5527

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Nardito D. Moraleta

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7
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All MT schools are required to submit annual report on or before the month of
A. January
B. July
C. September
D. December
E. None

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E. None - on or before the month of June

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8
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The Technical Panel for Health Education is composed of ___ people
A. 7
B. 8
C. 9
D. 10

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C

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9
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The Chairman is entitled to ____ Travelling Expenses?

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50 pesos/day

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10
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Under CMO No. ____ s. _____ , article ____, 4-year course, 6 month internship shall be conferred

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CMO No. 14 s. 2006, Article 3

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11
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The Medical Technology Board is appointed by the

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President of the Philippines

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12
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What are the grounds for disqualification of examiners?

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  1. Completed 2 terms
  2. Incumbent national officers of APO
  3. Those who directly or indirectly solicit and use influence in seeking their nominations
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13
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Suspension of COR

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Majority vote (2/3)

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14
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Revocation of COR

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Unanimous Vote (3/3)

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15
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RA 6138 ammended what sections of RA 5527?
1. Qulification of Examiners
2. Functions are Duties of the Board
3. Qualification of Examination
4. Issuance of Certificate of Registraion
5. Penal Provision
6. Fees

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3 - Section 16
4 - Section 21
6 - Section 22

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16
Q

PD 498 was created on?
A. August 31, 1970
B. June 28, 1974
C. June 11, 1978

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B

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17
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To qualify as an examiner, he/she must not be a member of the faculty of any MT schools for at least ___

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2 years

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18
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Compensation of Members of BOMT for
1. Each applicant examined
2. Applicant granted CR without examination

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  1. 10 pesos
  2. 5 pesos
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19
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Grounds for removal of board members:
1. Neglect of duty
2. Incurable communicable disease
3. Unsound mind
4 Incompetency
5. Malpractice
6. Unprofessional, unethical, immoral or dishonorable conduct

A

1, 4, 5, 6

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20
Q

The member is temporarily suspended so he may not defend himsef/herself during the administrative investigation
True
False

A

False

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21
Q

Who accredits
a. Schools of Medical Technology and
b. Training laboratories
based on PD 498

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A. DepEd, recommended by MT Board
B. PRC, recommended by MT Board

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22
Q

Who accredits
a. Schools of Medical Technology and
b. Training laboratories
based on RA 5527

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A. DepEd
B. DOH, recommended by Council of MT

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23
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Who accredits
a. Schools of Medical Technology and
b. Training laboratories
based on PD 1534

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A. DepEd, in conjunction with MT Board
B. DOH, thru BORL

24
Q

Who accredits
a. Schools of Medical Technology and
b. Training laboratories
based on RA 7722

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Both CHED, thru Technical Committee for MT Education

25
Q

No person is allowed to practice or offer practice of Medical Technology without obtaining a

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Valid Certificate of Registration

26
Q

Written notices should be published in at least
1. _____ newspapers of national circulation by the
2. _____ at least
3. _____ days prior to the date of examination

A
  1. 3
  2. Secretary of the Board
  3. 30
27
Q

The Board shall prepare the schedule of subjects for examination and to submit the same to the Commissioner of PRC _____ before the date of examination (PD 498)

A

30 days

28
Q

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 approval of the PRC and publication of the change or amendment at least _______ prior to the date of examination in which the same is to take effect. (PD 498)

A

3 months

29
Q

Submit the results in all subjects duly signed by the members of the BOMT to the Commission within ________ from the last day of the examination unless extended by the Commission for justifiable cause/s. (RA 8981)

A

10 days

30
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In order to pass the examination, the candidate must:

A
  1. Have a general average of at least 75%
  2. No rating below 50% on MAJOR SUBJECTS (subjects with 20% relative weight)
  3. Not failed at least 60% (based on relative wt.) of the subjects
31
Q

No examinations will be given to the applicant after failing 3 times in examinations unless:

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They complete a 12 MONTHS REFRESHER COURSE in an accredited laboratory (institution)

32
Q

Section 20 of RA 5527

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Oath Taking

33
Q

Certificates shall be signed by (PD 498):

A

Signed by all board members and the PRC Commissioner
(PD 498)

34
Q

Qualification for Issuance of COR without Registration

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  1. Applied after board is constituted not later than 90 days
  2. Graduate of BSMT/Hygiene in the Philippines or foreign countries who are in practice for at least 3 years in lab in the Philippines or foreign countries accredited by BRL
    - Provided that the standard of MT education is
    substantially same as ours (PD 498)
  3. Graduates in paramedical professions who are civil service eligible, performing MT practice for the last 5yrs prior to this Act
    - Graduates of from other professions, performing MT practice for 8 years. Provided, such performance began prior to June 21, 1969
35
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Qualification for Issunce of Certificate of Registration to Medical Lab. Technician (PD 498)

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  1. Passed the Civil Service Exam for MLT (March 21, 1964)
  2. Finished a 2-yr college course with 1-yr experience as MLT
    - For every year deficiency in college, 2yrs may be substituted. • 10yrs of experience as MLT as of the date of approval of PD 498
  3. Failed board examination but get a general rating of at least 70%
36
Q

On Section 22 of RA 5527, the charge for each application for:
1. Examination and registration
2. No examination
3. Replacement

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  1. 50 pesos
  2. 25 pesos
  3. 10 pesos
37
Q

Administrative ingestigation is conducted by:

A

at least 2 members of the board and 1 legal officer

38
Q

Failure to surrender without valid excuse may lead to

A

PERPETUAL DISQUALIFICATION

39
Q

During the penalty of suspension of revocation:
COR must be surrendered within _______ after the decision is final

A

30 days

40
Q

The revocation or suspension of a certificate of registration made by the Board shall be subject to appeal to the Civil Service Commission whose decision shall become final 120 days after its promulgation, unless the respondent within the same period has appealed to the office of the President of the Philippines.”
TRUE
FALSE

A

FALSE - 30 days

41
Q

Section 26 of RA 5527

A

Reinstatement, Reissue or Replacement of Certificate

42
Q

The Roster of Medical Technologist is prepared by:

A

Secretary of the Board of MT

43
Q

Which is not included in the Contents of Roster of Medical Technologist

A. Name, Address and Citizenship
B. Date of registration or issuance of certificate
C. Other pertinent information
D. Rating of Examinee

A

D

44
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Without prejudice to the provision of the Medical Act of 1963 as amended relating to illegal practice of Medicine, the following shall be punished by a fine of:
A. Not less than P10, 000 nor more than P100, 000
B. Not less than P2, 000 nor more than P 5, 000
C. Imprisonment for not less than 6 months nor more than 2 years
D. Imprisonment for not less than 1 year nor more than 12 years

A

B, C

45
Q

All acts, executive orders, rules and regulations, or parts thereof inconsistent in the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed. Provided, however, that nothing in this Act shall be construed as repealing or Amending any portion of:

A
  1. Medical Act of 1959 (R.A. 2382)
  2. Clinical Laboratory Act of 1966 (R.A. 4688),
  3. Blood Banking Law Of 1956 (R.A 1517)
46
Q

PD 498 amended how many sections of RA 5527?
A. 14
B. 11
C. 13
D. 12

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B. 11 - 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 11, 13, 16, 17, 21, 29

47
Q

PD 498 was approved on:

A. August 31, 1970
B. June 28, 1974
C. June 11, 1978

A

B

48
Q

PD 1534 was approved on?

A. August 31, 1970
B. June 28, 1974
C. June 11, 1978

A

C

49
Q

The members of Council of MT Education is entitled to ___ compensation and travelling expenses

A

25 pesos/day

50
Q

Who shall formulate and recommend a refresher course?

A

Council of MT Education

51
Q

Based on CMO No. 14 s. 2006, article 3, the minimum required course for Medical Technology is

A

4-year course, 6-month internship, shall be conferred BS Medical Technology/BS Medical Laboratory Science

52
Q

The composition of Medical Technology Board is recommended by:

A

PRC

53
Q

Chairma of MT Board

A

Marilyn Cabal-Barza

54
Q

Chairman and Board Members shall hold office for _____ after appointment (or until their successors shall have been appointed and duly qualified)

A

3 years

55
Q

In case of death/removal of MT Board, the successor shall hold office for 3 years
True
False

A

False - will only serve the balance of the removed/deceased member

56
Q

The examiner must be n practice as Pathologist or RMT for at least

A

10 years

57
Q

Additionals functions of the Board (PD 498)
1. Determine the adequacy of the technical staff of all clinical labs & blood banks before they can be licensed by DOH
2. Prescribe the qualifications and training of MT staff as to specialty examinations conducted by the professional organization of MTs accredited by PRC
3. Classify & prescribe the qualification & training of technical staff as clinical laboratories as to: CMT, Senior MT, MT, Med Tech
4. Administer oaths
5. Administer the provision of this Act

A

1, 2, 3