RA 5527 Flashcards
Section 1
Title
Section 2
Definition of Terms
Section 3
Council of Medical Technology Education
Section 4
Compensation for Council of Medical Technology Education
Section 5
Functions of Council of Medical Technology Education
Section 6
Minimum Required Courses
Section 7
Medical Technology Board
Section 8
Qualification of Examiners
Section 9
Executive Officer of the Board
Section 10
Compensation of Members of the Board of Examiners for Medical Technologist
Section 11
Functions and Duties of the Board
Section 12
Removal of the Board Members
Section 13
Accreditation
Section 14
Inhibition against the practice of Medical Technology
Section 15
Examination
Section 16
Qualification for Examination
Section 17
Scope of Examination
Section 18
Report of Rating
Section 19
Rating in the Examination
Section 20
Oathtaking
Section 21
Issuance of Certificate of Recognition
Section 22
Fees
Section 23
Refusal to Issue Certificate
Section 24
Administrative Investigation
Section 25
Appeal
Section 26
Reinstatement, Reissue or Replacement of Certificate
Section 27
Foreign Reciprocity
Section 28
Roster of Medical Technologists
Section 29
Penal Provisions
Section 30
Separability Clause
Section 31
Repealing clause
Section 32
Effectivity
A person shall be deemed to be in the practice of medical technology within this Act, who shall for a fee, salary or 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:
Practice of Medical Technology
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
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 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.
Medical Technologist
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.
Medical Laboratory Technician
A clinical laboratory, office, agency, clinic, hospital or 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
The Council of Medical Technology education established under this act.
MT education
Council
The Board of Examiners of Medical Technology established under this Act.
MT profession
Board
State Reasons for removal:
o Neglect of duty
o Incompetency
o Malpractice
o Unprofessional, unethical, immoral and
o Dishonorable conduct
Qualifications of Examiners
- Is a Filipino citizen;
- Is of good moral character;
- Is a qualified Pathologists or a duly RMT of the Ph with the degree of Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology/Bachelor of Science in Hygiene/Public Health;
- Has been in practice of laboratory medicine or medical technology for at least 10 years prior to his appointment
- Is not a member of the faculty of any medical technology school for at least 2 years prior to appointment or having any pecuniary interest direct or indirect in such institution
Executive Officer of the Board
The Commissioner of Civil Service
Compensation and Traveling Expenses of Council Members
Chairman shall be entitled to a FIFTY PESOS per diem while the members shall be entitled to TWENTY FIVE PESOS
Effectivity
Approved: June 21, 1969
Signed: Ferdinand E. Marcos – President of the Philippine
What are the laws that amended R.A. No. 5527?
a. R.A. No. 6138, which was enacted on August 31, 1970
b. Presidential Decree No. 498, which was approved on June 28,1974
c. Presidential Decree No. 1534, which was approved on June 11,1978
