The National and International Setting

Question 1

the only accredited professional organization for Medical Technologists in the Philippines

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Philippine Association of Medical Technologists (PAMET)

Question 2

what circle symbolizes in the PAMET logo

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continuous involvement where practice and education must always be integrated

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what triangle symbolizes in the PAMET logo

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love, respect, and integrity

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what green symbolizes in the PAMET logo

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health

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represent the science and profession of Medical

Technology

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Microscope and Snake

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the year when the first PAMET election was held

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1964

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“Father of PAMET,” licensed pharmacist who worked as a laboratory technician at the San Lazaro Hospital

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Crisanto G. Almario

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First national convention and election of PAMET officers

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September 20, 1964 in Far Eastern University

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4 PAMET Core Values

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excellence, professionalism, commitment, unity

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Adherence to high standards of practice

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excellence

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Moral standards and responsibility

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professionalism

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selflessness, dedication, initiativeness, creativity, and resourcefulness

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commitment

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Linkages and support among other professional organizations advocating the achievement of a common goal

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unity

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first PAMET president “Emergence of the Profession”

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Charlemagne T. Tamondong

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president of PAMET when it was recognized by PRC as official accredited professional organization “Legislative Agenda”

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Felix E. Asprer

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president of PAMET when the Third week of September was declared the Philippine Medical Technology Week “Celebration of the Practice”

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Bernardo T. Tabaosares

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current PAMET president

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Ronaldo E. Puno

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National organization of all registered schools of medical technology in the Philippines

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Philippine Association of Schools of Medical Technology and Public Health (PASMETH)

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Current PASMETH president

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Dean Bernard Ebuen

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aims to establish camaraderie among students via activities centered on social and cultural developments, community outreach programs, and leadership training/ seminars

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Philippine Society of Medical Technology Students

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A not-for-profit membership organization which develops CLINICAL LABORATORY TESTING STANDARDS & GUIDELINES based on input from and consensus among industry, government, and health care professionals

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Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI)

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A professional association based in Chicago, Illinois encompassing pathologists and laboratory professionals and provides global certification

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American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

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promotes innovation and industrial competitiveness by advancing measurement science, standards, and technology, for example specifying Class A tolerances for laboratory glass wares

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National Institute of Standards and Teschnology (NIST)

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An independent, non-governmental international organization with a membership of 164 national standard bodies

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International Organization for Standardization (ISO)

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It provides standards for technical competence that are unique to medical laboratories

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ISO 15189 “Medical Laboratories- Requirements for Quality and Competence”

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Independent, not-for-profit organization that certifies health care organizations and programs across the US

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The Joint Commission

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Member-based physician organization composed exclusively of pathologists certified by the American Board of Pathology

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College of American Pathologists

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Global leader in standards development, accreditation and implementation of quality systems IN TRANSFUSION MEDICINE AND CELLULAR THERAPIES

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American Association of Blood Banks

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Provides the standard guidance for biosafety and biosecurity practices in laboratories across the US

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Center for Disease Control and Prevention

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birth of PAMET

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September 15, 1963 in Manila Public Health Laboratory in Sta. Cryz Manila

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standard guidelines for performance of clinical laboratory assays

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clinical and laboratory standards institute (clsi)

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containment principles, technologies, and practices implemented to prevent exposure to pathogens or toxins

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biosafety

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laboratory wares characterized with highest degree of accuracy and precision

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class a

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protection, control and accountability for valuable biological materials within the laboratories, in order to prevent their unauthorized access or unintentional release

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biosecurity