RA 5527 AND ITS SECTIONS (11-23)

Question 1

11. FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES OF THE BOARD
     Administer the provision of this ___
     Administer the ____
     Issue, ______ & revoke certificates of registration for the practice of MT
    o Issue, suspend & revoke certificates of registration for the practice of Medical Technology and laboratory technician (PD 498)
     Look into _________ affecting the practice of MT
     _________ such violations of this Act.
     _____ rules & regulations

 ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS IN THE PD 498:
o Determine the adequacy of the technical staff of all clinical laboratories & _____ ____ before they can be licensed by DOH
o Prescribe the _____________ and training of MT staff as to specialty examinations conducted by the professional organization of MTs accredited by ____
o Classify & prescribe the qualification & training of technical staff as clinical laboratories as to: ____ __, Senior MT, MT, Med Technician

Answer 1

Act; oaths; suspend; conditions; Investigate; Draft
blood banks; qualifications; PRC; Chief MT

Question 2

12. REMOVAL OF BOARD MEMBERS

 Removed by the President of the Philippines due to the following (once proven):

Answer 2

o Neglect of duty
o Incompetency
o malpractice
o Unprofessional, unethical, immoral or dishonorable conduct

Question 3

 During the administrative investigation, the member is temporarily ________ and may defend himself/herself

Answer 3

suspended

Question 4

 Temporary member is appointed by the _______ __ ___ _________ if the member is suspended during the investigation

Answer 4

President of the Philippines

Question 5

13. ACCREDITATION OF SCHOOLS OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY AND OF TRAINING LABORATORIES

Schools of Medical Technology (RA 5527)

Answer 5

Approved by DepEd

Question 6

Training Laboratories (RA 5527)

Answer 6

Approved for accreditation by DOH thru the recommendation of the Council of MT

Question 7

Schools of Medical Technology (PD 498)

Answer 7

Approved by DepEd
Recommended by MT Board

Question 8

Training Laboratories (PD 498)

Answer 8

Approved by PRC
Recommended by MT Board

Question 9

Schools of Medical Technology (PD 1534)

Answer 9

Approved by DepEd, in conjunction with the MT Board

Question 10

Training Laboratories (PD 1534)

Answer 10

Approved by DOH thru Bureau of Research and Laboratories (BRL)

Question 11

Schools of Medical & Technology Training Laboratories
RA 7722 (Higher Education Act of 1994)

Answer 11

CHED through Technical Committee
for MT Education

Question 12

14. INHIBITION AGAINST THE PRACTICE OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY

 No person is allowed to practice or offer practice of medical technology without obtaining a _____ certificate of registration (COR)
 Certificate of Registration (COR) shall not be required for the following:
o Duly required __________
o Medical technologist from other _________ called in for consultation or as _________ professors to colleges or universities
 Note: they will only practice the said function (e.g., as professors, as consultants, etc.)
 They can practice MT in the Philippines if they also have ________ here in PH
o Medical technologist in service of the ___ ______ _______ stationed in the Philippines
 Note: they will only render service for the said forces

Answer 12

valid; physicians; countries; exchange; license; US Armed Forces

Question 13

15. EXAMINATION

 Except as otherwise specifically allowed under the provision of this Act, all applicants for registration as medical technologist shall be required to undergo ______ examination which shall be given by the Board annually in the greater Manila area, _____, and _____ during the month of _______ or ___________
on such days and places as the Board may designate.

Answer 13

written; Cebu, and Davao; August or September

Question 14

 Written notices of such examination shall be published in at least ______ newspapers of national circulation by the Secretary of the ______ at least _____days prior to the date of examination.

Answer 14

three; Board; thirty

Question 15

16. QUALIFICATION FOR EXAMINATION

 In good ______ and is of good ______ character
 Completed BS Medical Technology or BS ______ ________ conferred by a recognize school, college or university
 Has been practicing medical technology for at least __ years prior to the date of examination
 NOTE: if practice began prior to _____ __ _____

Answer 15

health; moral; Public Health; 5; June 21, 1969

Question 16

17. SCOPE OF EXAMINATION

DAY 1

Answer 16

Clinical Chemistry
Microbiology & Parasitology
Clinical Microscopy (AUBF)

Question 17

DAY 2

Answer 17

Hematology
Blood Banking & Serology
Histopathologic Techniques, Cytotechnology,
MedTech Laws, Related Laws and its Implementing Rules, and the Code of Ethics

Question 18

Major Subjects (20%)

Answer 18

Clinical Chemistry
Microbiology & Parasitology
Hematology
Blood Banking & Serology

Question 19

Minor Subjects (10%)

Answer 19

Clinical Microscopy (AUBF)
Histopathologic Techniques, Cytotechnology,
MedTech Laws, Related Laws and its Implementing Rules, and the Code of Ethics

Question 20

The Board shall prepare the schedule of subjects for examination and to submit to the Commissioner of Civil Service for publication __ months before the date of examination

Answer 20

4

Question 21

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

Answer 21

PRC; 30

Question 22

 The Board shall compute the general average of each examinee according to above-mentioned relative weights
 The Board may change, add or remove from the list of subjects or above weights, as the progress in the Science of Medical Technology may require, subject to the prior approval of the Council
o The Board may _______, add to or remove from the list of subjects or ________ above, as progress in the Science of Medical Technology may require, subject to the approval of the PRC and publication of the change or _______ at least (__) months prior to the date of examination in which the same is to take effect. (PD 498)

Answer 22

change; weights; amendment; 3

Question 23

18. REPORT OF RATING

 The Board shall, within ___ _____ and _____ days after the date of completion of the examination, report the result thereof to the Commissioner of ____ ______, who shall submit such result to the President of Philippines for approval.

Answer 23

one hundred and twenty; Civil Service

Question 24

o Submit the results in all subjects duly signed by the members of the ______ to the Commission within __ days from the last day of the examination unless extended by the Commission for _________ cause/s. (RA ____)

Answer 24

BOMT;10; justifiable; 8981

Question 25

19. RATING IN THE EXAMINATION

 In order to pass the examination, the candidate must:
o Have a general average of at least ___

Answer 25

75%

Question 26

o No rating below ___ on MAJOR SUBJECTS (subjects with 20% relative weight)

Answer 26

50%

Question 27

o Not failed at least ___ (based on relative weight) of the subjects (no grade below 75 on at least 60% of the subjects)

Answer 27

60%

Question 28

 No examinations will be given to the applicant after failing __ times in examinations
o NOTE: Unless they complete a __ MONTHS ___________ COURSE in an accredited laboratory (institution)

Answer 28

3; 12; REFRESHER

Question 29

20. OATH TAKING
    “All successful _________ shall be required to take a professional _____ before the Board or before any person _________ to administer oaths prior to entering upon the ________of medical technology in the Philippines.”

Answer 29

examinees; oath; authorized; practice

Question 30

21. ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION

With examination
 Satisfactory ______ the required examination
 No certificate shall be used to successful applicant below __ years old
 Certificates shall be signed by all board members and the ________
o Signed by all board members and the PRC Commissioner (PD ____)
 RMTs are required to display the COR in the workplace
o Additional: Payment of ___ pesos upon application (PD 498)

Answer 30

passes; 21; board; secretary; 498; 115

Question 31

Without examination
 Applied after board is constituted not later than __ days
 Graduate of BSMT/________ in the Philippines or foreign countries who are in practice for at least __ years in lab in the Philippines or foreign countries accredited by ____
o Provided that the ________ of MT education is substantially same as ours (PD 498)
 Graduates in ___________professions who are civil service eligible, performing MT practice for the last __ years prior to this Act
o Graduates of from other professions, performing MT practice for __ years. Provided, such performance began prior to ____ __, ____ (PD 498)

Answer 31

90; Hygiene; 3; BRL; standard; paramedical; 5; 8; June 21, 1969

Question 32

Certificate of Registration to Medical Laboratory Technician (PD 498)
 Passed the Civil Service Exam for MLT (given on ____ __ ____)
 Finished a __-year college course with __-year experience as MLT
o For every year deficiency in college, __ years may be substituted.
 ___ years of experience as MLT as of the date of approval of PD 498
 Failed the board examination but get a general rating of at least ____

Answer 32

March 21, 1964; 2; 1; 2; 10; 70%

Question 33

22. FEES
     Charge each applicant for examination and registration

Answer 33

50 pesos

Question 34

22. FEES
     No examination

Answer 34

25 pesos

Question 35

22. FEES
     Replacement

Answer 35

10 pesos

Question 36

23. REFUSAL TO ISSUE CERTIFICATE

Answer 36

 Moral turpitude
 Immoral of dishonorable conduct
 Unsound mind
 Incurable communicable disease