The Medical Technology Law (RA 5527) Flashcards
The republic act that governs the practice of Medical Technology in the Philippines.
RA 5527
What is the full title of RA 5527?
The Philippine Medical Technology Act of 1969
Explain the primary purpose of RA 5527
To ensure that the work done by MedTech is done by a competent and licensed RMT, in order to protect the health of the public from risks caused by unlicensed practice.
RA 5527 is summarized into how many parts?
3
Enumerate the 3 parts of the RA 5527
Training
Practice
Examination
What are at Sections under Training?
3, 4, 5, 6 and 13
What are the Sections under Practice?
7-12, 20-26, and 28-29
What are the Sections under Examination?
15-19, and 27
How many sections are there in RA 5527?
32
Section 1
Title
It is an act requiring the registration of Medical Technologists, defining their pactice, and other purposes.
RA 5527
When was RA 5527 approved?
June 21, 1969
When was RA 5527 signed?
August 14, 1969
Who was the president that signed RA 5527?
Pres. Ferdinand E. Marcos
Section 2
Definition of Terms
It is an auxiliary branch of laboratory medicine which deals with the examination by various chemical, microscopic, bacteriologic, and other medical laboratory procedures or techniques which will aid the physician in the diagnosis, study, and treatment of the 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 a licensed physician, and who having passed the prescribed course of training and examination.
Medical Technologist
A person who not being a graduate of BSMT/BSH but having passed the civil service examination, and performs the work of an RMT under supervision.
Medical Technician
A clinical laboratory, office, agency, clinical, hospital, or sanitarium duly approved by the DOH or its authorized agency.
Accredited Medical Technology Training Laboratory
Any school, college, or university which offers a course in Medical Technology approved by the DepEd.
Recognized School of Medical Technology
What are the 8 terms defined in Section 2 of RA 5527?
- Medical Technology
- Pathologist
- Medical Technologist
- Medical Technician
- Accredited Medical Technology Training Laboratory
- Recognized School of Medical Technology
- Council
- Board
Section 3
Council of Medical Technology
According to Section 3 of RA 5527, the Chairman of the Council of Medtech should be the _________.
Secretary of Education or Director of Private Education
According to Section 3 of RA 5527, the Vice-Chairman of the Council of Medtech should be the _________.
Director of Bureau of Research and Laboratories of the DOH
According to Section 3 of RA 5527, the Members of the Council of Medtech should be composed of _________.
- 1 Chairman and 2 Members of the board of MT
- Dean of the Institute of Health of UP
- A representative of the deans or heads of private schools of MT
- President of PAMET
- President of PSP
All in all, how many people are there in the Council of MT?
19
Section 4
Compensation and Travelling Expenses of the Council Members
The chairman and the members of the council shall be entitled to a __________ for every meeting attended.
25 PHP
Are the government officials who receive regular salaries from the government entitled to receive compensation?
No
The chairman and members shall be entitled to _________ in connection to their duties and responsibilities.
Travelling Expenses
The students who are qualified for undergraduate internship shall pay the amount of _________ for the operating fund of the Council.
5 PHP
All medical technology schools are required to submit an annual report on or before the month of __________.
June
Section 6
Minimum Required Course
According to Section 6 of RA 5527, the minimum required course for MT are __________.
At least 4 years of MT course
12 months of internship
Section 7
Board of Examiners of Medical Technology
The Board of Medical Technology is composed of __________.
Pathologist
2 RMTs
both are appointed by the President of the Philippines
The chairman of the Board shall serve for ________.
3 years
The two members of the Board shall serve for ________.
2 years and 1 year, respectively
How many reappointment/s is/are allowed for the Board of MT?
1
In case of vacancy in the Board, the appointee shall serve ___________.
only the unexpired term of the previous member
Section 8
Qualifications of Examiners
Enumerate the qualifications of examiners according to Section 8 of RA 5527
- Filipino Citizen
- Good Moral Character
- Pathologist/RMT
- At least 10 years in the practice of laboratory medicine
- Not a member of the faculty of any MT school
Section 9
Executive Officer of the Board
The ____________ shall be the Executive Officer of the Board and shall conduct examinations given by it.
Commissioner of Civil Service