RA 5527 Flashcards
An act requiring the registration of medical technologists, defining
their practice, and for other purposes 32 sections.
RA 5527
section 1 of RA 5527
TITLE
section 2 of RA 5527
Definition of terms
section 3 of RA 5527
Council of medical technology education, its composition
section 4 of RA 5527
compensation and travelling expenses of council member
section 5 of RA 5527
functions of council of medical technology education
section 6 of RA 5527
minimum required course
section 7 of RA 5527
board of examiners for medical technology
section 8 of RA 5527
qualifications of examiners
section 9 of RA 5527
executive officer of the board
section 10 of RA 5527
compensation of the board of examiners for medical technology
section 11 of RA 5527
functions and duties of the boards
section 12 of RA 5527
removal of board members
section 13 of RA 5527
Accreditation of Schools of Medical Technology and of
Training Laboratories
section 14 of RA 5527
inhibition against the practice of medical technology
section 15 of RA 5527
examination
section 16 of RA 5527
qualification for examination
section 17 of RA 5527
scope of coverage and examination
section 18 of RA 5527
report of rating
section 19 of RA 5527
ratings in the examination
section 20 of RA 5527
oath taking
section 21 of RA 5527
issuance of certificate of registration
section 22 of RA 5527
fees
section 23 of RA 5527
refusal to issue certificate
section 24 of RA 5527
administrative investigation-revocation of suspension of certificates
section 25 of RA 5527
appeal
section 26 of RA 5527
reinstatement, reissue or replacement of certificates
section 27 of RA 5527
foreign reciprocity
section 28 of RA 5527
roster of medical technologists
section 29 of RA 5527
penal provisions
section 30 of RA 5527
separability clause
section 31 of RA 5527
repealing cause
section 32 of RA 5527
effectivity
RA 5527 may also be cited as __________
PHILIPPINE MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY ACT OF 1969
An auxiliary branch of laboratory medicine which deals with the examination by various chemical, microscopic, bacteriologic and other medical laboratory procedures or technique which will aid the physician in the diagnosis, study and treatment of disease and in the promotion of health in general.
Medical Technology
A duly registered physician who is specially trained in methods of laboratory medicine,
Pathologist
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
medical technologist
A person who not being a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology/Bachelor of Science in Hygiene, but having passed the corresponding civil service examination, performs the work of medical technology under the supervision of a registered medical technologist and/or qualified pathologist
medical technician
A clinical laboratory, office, agency, clinic, hospital sanitarium duly approved by the Department of Health or its authorized agency
Accredited Medical Technology Training Laboratory
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.
Recognized School of Medical Technology
Council of Medical Technology Education is composed of
chairman, vice chairman, and members
a chairman of council of medical technology education must be a
Secretary of Education or Director of Private Education
a vice chairman of council of medical technology education must be
Director of the Bureau of Research and
Laboratories of the Department of Health
The members of council of medical technology education must be
o Chairman and two members of the Board of Medical Technology,
o Dean of the Institute of Hygiene of the University of the Philippines,
o Representative of the deans or heads of the private schools of medical technology
o Presidents of the Philippine Association of Medical Technologists and the Philippine Society of Pathologists
Section 4:Compensation and Traveling Expenses of Council Members
The chairman and members of the Council shall be entitled to how many pesos per diem for every meeting actually attended?
twenty-five pesos
Section 5: Functions of the Council of Medical Technology Education
what are the function of the council of medical technology education?
a) To recommend the minimum required curriculum for the course of medical technology
b) To determine and prescribe the number of students to be allowed to take up the medical technology course in each school,
c) To approve medical technology schools meeting the requirements and recommend closure of those found to be substandard.
d) To require all medical technology schools to submit an annual report,
e) To inspect, when necessary, the different medical technology schools
f) To certify for admission into an undergraduate internship
students who have satisfactorily completed three years of the
medical technology course or its equivalent and to collect
from said students the amount of five pesos each which
money accrue to the operating fund of the council.
g) Formulate and recommend approval of refresher course for applicants who shall have failed the Board Examination for the third time.
h) To promulgate and prescribe and enforce necessary rules
and regulations for the proper implementation of the foregoing
functions.
Determine the section number and section title:
The medical technology course shall be: at least four years, including a 12-month satisfactory internship in accredited laboratories
Section 6: Minimum Required Course
Section 7: Board of Examiners for Medical Technology
a chairman must be a ________
pathologist
Section 8: Qualifications of the Board of Examiners
what are the qualification?
1) is a Filipino citizen;
2) is of good moral character;
3) is a qualified pathologist or duly registered medical technologist of the Philippines with the degree of Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology/Bachelor of Science in Hygiene;
4) has been in the practice of laboratory medicine or medical technology for at least ten years prior to his appointment
5) is not a member of the faculty of any medical technology school, or have any pecuniary interest, direct or indirect, in such institution:
Section 9: Executive Officer of the Board
________ shall be the Executive Officer of The Board, and shall conduct the examinations given by it.
The Commissioner of Civil Service
Section 11:
What are the Functions and Duties of the Board
a) Administer the provisions of this Act;
b) Administer oaths in connection with the administration of this Act;
c) Issue, suspend and revoke certificates of registration for the practice of medical technology;
d) Look into conditions affecting the practice of medical technology in the Philippines
e) Investigate such violations of this Act or of the rules and regulations
f) Draft such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act:
Section 12: Removal of Board Members
Any member of the Board may be removed by the ______ of the Philippines
President
Section 12: Removal of Board Members
Board members can be removed from the position because of what reasons?
o Neglect of duty,
o Incompetency,
o Malpractice or
o Unprofessional, unethical, immoral or dishonorable conduct
Section 13: Accreditation of Schools of Medical Technology and
of Training Laboratories
______________ shall approve schools of medical
technology in accordance with the provisions of this Act
Department of Education
Section 15: Examination
all applicants for registration as medical technologists shall be required to undergo a written examination which shall be given by the Board annually at what region/area/place?
greater Manila area, Cebu and Davao
Section 15: Examination
the examination is conducted during the month of __________ on such days and places as the Board may designate.
August or September
Section 17: Scope of Coverage and Examination
give the scope and percentage per subject needed in the examination
o Clinical Chemistry (20%)
o Microbiology & Parasitology (20%)
o Hematology (20%)
o Blood Banking and Serology (20%)
o Clinical Microscopy (10%)
o Histopathologic Technique (10%)