RA 5527 and its Amendments Flashcards
How many amendments are there in RA 5527?
3
The _________ was implemented on August 31, 1970.
RA 6138
When was RA 6138 implemented?
August 31, 1970
How many amendments were made in RA 6138?
3
Which sections in RA 5527 were amended in RA 6138?
16, 21, and 22
The _______ was implemented on June 28, 1974.
PD 498
When was PD 498 implemented?
June 28, 1974
How many amendments were made in PD 498?
12
Which sections were amended in PD 498?
2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 11, 13, 16, 17, 21, 29, and 31
The _______ was implemented on June 11, 1978.
PD 1534
When was PD 1534 implemented?
June 11, 1978
Which sections were amended in PD 1534?
3, 8, 11, 13, and 31
Briefly explain the amendment made in Section 16 of RA 5527 in RA 6138.
- Graduated BSMT/BSH
- Graduated from other paramedical professions and has been performing medical technology for the last 5 years prior.
In RA 6138, the 12 months internship requirement was omitted.
Briefly explain the amendment made in Section 21 of RA 5527 in RA 6138.
- Graduated BSMT/BSH and has been practicing MT for at least 3 years prior to the filing of the application (changed: at the time of the passage of RA 5527)
- Graduated from other paramedical professions and is civil service eligible, and has been practicing MT for at least 5 years prior to the filing of application (changed: prior to the enactment of RA 5527)
Briefly explain the amendment made in Section 22 of RA 5527 in RA 6138.
No changes, emphasized 10 PHP for registration.
Briefly explain the amendment made in Section 2 of RA 5527 in PD 498.
- Medical Technology to Medical Technology Practice
- Medical Technician to Medical Laboratory Technician.
RA 5527
Chairman: Secretary of Education or Director of Private Education
PD 498
Chairman:
Commissioner of the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)
RA 5527
Vice-Chairman: Director of Bureau of Research and Laboratories of DOH
PD 498
Vice-Chairman:
Chairman of the Board of Medical Technology
Enumerate the members of the Council according to PD 498 Section 3
- 2 members of the Board
- Director of Private Education
- Director of Bureau of Research and Laboratories
- Representative of the deans and heads of MT schools.
Briefly explain the amendment made in Section 4 of RA 5527 in PD 498.
Chairman: 50 PHP
Members: 25 PHP
- Regardless if they receive regular salaries or not.
Briefly explain the amendment made in Section 7 of RA 5527 in PD 498.
- MT Board under PRC
- PRC recommendation, President approval
- 3 years of term
Briefly explain the amendment made in Section 8 of RA 5527 in PD 498.
- Omitted requirements 1, 2, and 4
- Duly RMT
- Is not affiliated with any MT school for at least 2 years prior to appointment.
Briefly explain the amendment made in Section 11 of RA 5527 in PD 498.
- Subsection c amended (added medical laboratory technician)
- Added subsections g, h, and i
Briefly explain the amendment made in Section 13 of RA 5527 in PD 498.
- Department of Education and Culture approve schools
- PRC approve laboratories
- Recommendation from the MT Board
Briefly explain the amendment made in Section 16 of RA 5527 in PD 498.
Bachelor of Science in Public Health
Briefly explain the amendment made in Section 17 of RA 5527 in PD 498.
- Submission of the subjects and schedule of examination to the Commissioner of PRC 30 days before the examination.
- Publication of changes or amendments at least 3 months prior to the examination.
