The Philippine Medical Technology Act Flashcards
Republic Act No. 6138 approval date and amended sections
August 31, 1970; Amended sections: 16, 21, 22
Presidential Decree No. 498 approval date and amended sections
June 28, 1974; Amended sections: 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 11, 13, 16, 17, 21, 29
Presidential Decree No. 1534 approval date and amended sections
June 11, 1978; Amended sections: 3, 8, 11, 13
Republic Act No. 5527 Section 1 Title
Philippine Medical Technology Act of 1969
A person deemed to be in the practice of medical technology if they render services for a fee, salary, or compensation, aiding physicians in diagnosis, study, and treatment of diseases, involving various laboratory procedures.
Practice of Medical Technology
Involves the practice of blood banking techniques and procedures.
Blood Banking Procedures
Involves parasitologic, mycologic, and microbiologic procedures and techniques.
Parasitologic, Mycologic, and Microbiologic Procedures
Involves histopathologic techniques and procedures, which can be performed by a registered medical laboratory technician.
Histopathologic and Cytotechnology
A person engaging in medical technology work under the supervision of a pathologist or licensed professional authorized by the Department of Health.
Medical Technologist
A person certified and registered to assist medical technologists or pathologists in medical technology practices.
Medical Laboratory Technicians
A clinical laboratory, office, agency, clinic, hospital, or sanitarium approved by the Department of Health or authorized agency.
Accredited Medical Technology Training Laboratory
A school, college, or university offering a medical technology course approved by the Department of Education.
Recognized School of Medical Technology
A council established to oversee medical technology education under this Act.
Council of Medical Technology Education
The board responsible for administering exams for medical technology under this Act.
Board of Examiners for Medical Technology
States the specific professions, careers, occupations, or trades that Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science graduates may enter.
CMO 14 s. 2006
States the professions/careers/occupations for graduates with additional allied medical fields.
CMO 13 s. 2017
Council of Medical Technology Education Composition
Chairman of the Council of Medical Technology Education: Secretary of Education or Director of Private Education; Vice Chairman: Director of the Bureau of Research and Laboratories of the DOH; Members: Chairman and two members of the Board of Medical Technology, the dean of the Institute of Hygiene of the UP, a representative of the deans or heads of the private schools of medical technology, and the presidents of the PAMET and PSP.
Old PD 498 Council of Medical Technology Composition
Chairman of the Council in PD 498: Commissioner of the PRC; Vice Chairman: Chairman of the Board of Medical Technology; Members: 2 members of the Board of Medical Technology, Director of Private Education, Director of BRL, Representative of the deans.
PD 1534 Council of Medical Technology Composition
Chairman of the Council in PD 1534: Director of Higher Education; Vice Chairman: Chairman of the PRC; Members: Chairman and 2 members of the Board of Medical Technology, Director of BRL, Representative of the deans, Presidents of PAMET and PSP.
Compensation and Traveling Expenses of Council Members
Council members receive compensation and traveling expenses for their duties.
Functions of the Council of Medical Technology Education
Council of Medical Technology Education’s functions include recommending the curriculum for medical technology, determining the number of students allowed to take the course, approving and inspecting medical technology schools, and certifying students for internship.
Additional Functions of the Council of Medical Technology Education
Council of Medical Technology Education is responsible for approving refresher courses for applicants who fail the Board Exam three times and promulgating necessary rules and regulations for implementing their functions.
Law: RA 7722 - Powers of CHED
Set standards for programs, monitor and evaluate performance for incentives and sanctions.
Law: CMO 13 s. 2017 - Evaluation of Passing Percentage
Evaluates last 3 years’ MTLE passing percentage.
Law: CMO 13 s. 2017 - MTLE Performance 30% Warning
Warning issued if MTLE performance is 30%, with joint CHED-PRC visit in 1 year.
Law: CMO 13 s. 2017 - MTLE Performance 21-29% Probation
Probation if MTLE performance is 21-29%, with joint CHED-PRC visit in 6 months.
Law: CMO 13 s. 2017 - MTLE Performance 20% or Below Phase-Out
Phase-out if MTLE performance is 20% or below, no new admissions.
Law: RA 5527 - Minimum Required Course
Medical technology course is 4 years, including a 12-month internship.
Law: CMO 14 s. 2006 - Internship Program
Internship of 6 months with 40 hours/week, totaling 1,080 hours.
Law: CMO 13 s. 2017 - Internship Program
Internship of 12 months with 32 hours/week, totaling 1,664 hours.
Core Courses
Inorganic and Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry for Med Lab Science, Human Anatomy and Physiology with Pathophysiology, Principles and Strategies of Teaching in Med Lab Science, Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Health Information System for Med Lab Science
Professional Courses (Board Exam Subjects)
Principles of Medical Laboratory Science Practice 1 and 2, Community and Public Health for Med Lab Science, Human Histology, Molecular Biology and Diagnostics, Medtech Laws and Bioethics, Cytogenetics, Clinical Chemistry, Clinical Bacteriology, Clinical Parasitology, Hematology, Histopathologic and Cytologic Techniques, Laboratory Management, Immunology and Serology, Immunohematology, Analysis of Urine and Body Fluids, Mycology and Virology
Section 7: Medical Technology Board (Board of Examiners) Chairman
Pathologist
Section 7: Medical Technology Board Members
2 Registered Medical Technologists (RMTs)
Board Appointments
Appointed by the President of the Philippines from a list submitted by PSP and PAMET (APO accredited -> PRC -> Office of the President)
Presidential Decree No. 498 Appointments
Appointed by the President upon recommendation of the PRC
Executive Order No. 496 s. 1991 Appointments
Committee on Nominations composed of 5 immediate past national presidents of the organization
Current Composition of Professional Regulatory Board of Medical Technology
Chairman: Dr. Marilyn A. Cabal-Barza, Member: Dr. Leila Lany M. Florento, Additional: Hon. Ma Lourdes T. Gatbonton
Board Term
Chairman and members serve 3 years or until successors are appointed and qualified
Section 8: Qualifications of Examiners
Filipino citizen, of good moral character, Qualified Pathologist or duly registered RMT with a degree in Medical Technology/Hygiene/Public Health, at least 10 years in laboratory medicine, not a faculty member of any medical technology school for at least 2 years
Executive Order 496 s. 1991: Disqualifications
Those who have completed 2 terms (6 years) in the professional regulatory board, those who are incumbent national officers of the organization (President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Press Relations Officer), those who solicit or use influence for nominations
Section 9: Executive Officer of the Board
PRC Ms. Charito Zamora, Commissioner of Civil Service as the Executive Officer
Republic Act No. 8981 (Modernization of PRC) Executive Officer
PRC Chairperson serves as the presiding and chief executive officer of the commission
Section 10: Compensation of Members of the Board of Examiners for Medical Technology
Not specified in the text provided
Section 11: Functions and Duties of the Board
a. Administer the provisions of this Act, b. Administer oaths, c. Issue, suspend and revoke certificates for medical technology practice, d. Monitor practice conditions and adopt necessary measures, e. Investigate violations and issue subpoenas, f. Draft necessary rules with Presidential approval, g. Determine adequacy of technical staff for clinical labs and blood banks, h. Prescribe qualifications and training for specialty fields and supervise specialty examinations, i. Classify and prescribe qualifications and training for technical staff of clinical labs
Republic Act No. 8981: Functions
Recommend registration without examination for medical technology lab technicians, prepare and issue syllabi/tables of specifications for licensure exams in consultation with academe, determine and prepare questions within the scope of the syllabus for examinations.
Section 12: Removal of Board Members
Board members may be removed for malpractice, incompetency, neglect of duty, dishonorable conduct, or unprofessional/unethical/immoral conduct.
Section 13: Accreditation of Schools and Training Laboratories
Schools accredited by the Department of Education, training laboratories accredited by the Department of Health or authorized agency upon recommendation of the Council of Medical Technology Education.
Presidential Decree No. 498: Accreditation
Schools: Department of Education upon Board recommendation; Training laboratories: PRC upon Board recommendation.
Presidential Decree No. 1534: Accreditation
Schools: Department of Education and Culture in conjunction with the Board; Training laboratories: DOH through the BRL in conjunction with the Board.
CMO 13 s. 2017
Private higher education institutions offering BS Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science must secure authority from CHED.
Administrative Order No. 11 s. 2007
Transferred responsibility of accrediting clinical laboratories for training from DOH to CHED.
CMO 6s 2008
Guidelines for accreditation of clinical laboratories involved in the training of MLS/MT.
Section 14: Inhibition Against Practice of Medical Technology
No person shall practice medical technology without a valid certificate of registration from the Board, except: duly registered physicians, medical technologists from other countries for consultation or as visiting professors, and medical technologists in the U.S. Armed Forces stationed in the Philippines for their members only.
Section 15: Examination
Licensure exams held annually in Manila, Cebu, and Davao. Board designates dates and locations. RA No. 8981 allows for multiple exams yearly, with at least one on weekdays.
Section 16: Qualification for Examination
Applicant must be in good health, of good moral character, and have completed a 4-year degree in BS Medical Technology or BS Public Health. Alternatively, those with 5 years of practice prior to June 21, 1969, qualify.
Republic Act No. 8981
Authorizes multiple licensure exams per year and at least one on weekdays.
Section 14: Inhibition Against Practice
No person may practice medical technology without a valid certificate of registration from the Board, except for physicians, foreign medical technologists in consultation, or U.S. Armed Forces medical techs.
Section 13: Accreditation of Schools and Training Laboratories
Schools accredited by the Department of Education with Board recommendation. Training laboratories accredited by PRC upon Board recommendation.
Section 12: Removal of Board Members
Board members can be removed by the President for malpractice, incompetency, neglect of duty, or unethical conduct.
Section 11: Functions and Duties of the Board
Duties include administering provisions of the Act, issuing and revoking certificates, enforcing ethics, and setting standards for medical technology practice.
Section 10: Compensation of Members of the Board
Refers to the compensation provided to Board members.
Section 9: Executive Officer of the Board
PRC Chairperson serves as the Executive Officer.
Section 8: Qualifications of Examiners
Examiners must be Filipino, of good moral character, qualified pathologists or registered medical technologists with at least 10 years of practice.
Section 7: Medical Technology Board Composition
Board composed of a Chairman (Pathologist) and 2 RMT members appointed by the President.
Executive Order No. 496 s. 1991: Disqualifications
Disqualifies members from the Board if they’ve served 2 terms, hold national officer positions in professional organizations, or solicit nominations.
Republic Act No. 8981: PRC Modernization
Defines PRC powers, including recommending registration without exam and preparation of syllabi for licensure exams.
Degree Requirement
Must hold a degree in BS Medical Technology, BS Public Health, or BS Medical Laboratory Science.
Documentary Requirements
“Include: PSA-issued birth certificate, PSA-issued marriage certificate (for married female applicants), and Transcript of Records with a scanned picture and remarks “For Board Examination Purposes.”
“Additional Requirements for Repeaters”,”For applicants who have failed the exam 3 times: Certificate of completion of a 12-month refresher course OR Certificate of attendance in an accredited training laboratory signed by the Head
Section 17. MTLE Scope
The subjects and their respective weights for the Medical Technology Licensure Examination.
Clinical Chemistry, Microbiology & Parasitology, Hematology, Blood Banking & Serology
20% of the MTLE exam each
Clinical Microscopy (Urinalysis and Other Body Fluids), Histopathology Techniques, Cytotechnology, Laws and Ethics
10% of the MTLE exam each
APRIL 2023 PRBMT Resolution No. 12s 2023
New table of specifications for the MTLE applied starting August 2023.
Molecular Tests in Micropara & ISBB
3% of the MTLE exam focuses on molecular tests.
Histopathology Research
10% of the MTLE exam focuses on research.
Presidential Decree No. 498
The Board is responsible for preparing the exam schedule and submitting it to the PRC at least 30 days before the exam.
Changes in the Examination Scope
The Board may modify subjects and their weights with PRC approval and must publish changes at least 3 months before the exam.
Report of Rating
The Board must submit the results of all subjects, signed by the members of the Board, to the PRC within 10 days from the last day of examination, unless extended by the Commission for justifiable causes.
Rating in the Examination
A candidate must have a general average of at least 75%, with no rating below 50% in any major subjects, and must not have failed at least 60% of the subjects, based on their relative weights.
PRC Resolution 1130s 2018
No Certificate of Registration (COR) and Professional Identification Card (PIC) will be issued without proof of taking the professional oath.
Section 20. Oath Taking
Successful examinees must take a professional oath before the Board or an authorized person before entering the practice of medical technology.
Section 21. Issuance of Certificate of Registration
A COR shall not be issued to anyone under 21 years old. Registered medical technologists must display their COR at their place of work.
Presidential Decree No. 498 on COR Issuance
All CORs are signed by the Board members and the Commissioner of the PRC. The Board may issue a COR as a medical laboratory technician to anyone who meets certain criteria, including passing the civil service exam or having experience as a medical laboratory technician.
Board Resolution 11 s. 2011 on Medical Laboratory Technician Registration
Examinees with a general average of at least 70% but lower than 70% may apply for registration without examination as medical laboratory technicians.
Section 22. Fees
Refers to the prescribed fees for obtaining certificates and other related professional costs.
Refusal to Issue Certificate
The Board shall refuse to issue a certificate to any person convicted of criminal offenses involving moral turpitude, or anyone guilty of immoral, dishonorable conduct, unsound mind, or having incurable communicable diseases.
Administrative Investigation
An administrative investigation is conducted by at least 2 members of the Board with 1 legal officer. Suspension of COR/reprimand requires 2 votes (majority), while revocation of COR requires 3 votes (unanimous). The COR must be surrendered within 30 days, and failure to do so may result in perpetual disqualification from practicing medical technology.
Republic Act No. 8981 on Administrative Cases
The Board delegates the hearing or investigation of administrative cases unless the case strictly concerns the practice of the profession, in which case the hearing shall be presided over by at least 1 member of the Board, assisted by a Legal or Hearing Officer.
Section 25. Appeal
The revocation or suspension of a certificate can be appealed to the Civil Service Commissioner. The decision becomes final 30 days after promulgation unless appealed to the office of the President.
Republic Act No. 8981 on Appeals
The Board, through Legal Officers, conducts summary proceedings and renders summary judgment, which becomes final and executory 15 days from notice of judgment or decision, unless appealed to the PRC.
Section 26. Reinstatement, Reissue or Replacement of Certificate
Suspension of a COR shall not exceed 2 years and will be automatically lifted after the suspension period expires.
Section 27. Foreign Reciprocity (Special Temporary Permit)
No foreigner shall be admitted to examination, issued a certificate of registration, or entitled to the rights and privileges under this Act unless the country or state of which they are a citizen permits Filipino Medical Technologists to practice within its limits under the same conditions as the citizens of that country or state.
Section 28. Roster of Medical Technologists
The Secretary of the Board shall prepare an annual roster containing the name, address, and citizenship of each registered Medical Technologist, including the date of registration or certificate issuance. Delinquent professionals may be delisted (PRC Resolution 217s 1992).
Section 29. Penal Provisions
Penalties for violations include fine, imprisonment, or both, at the discretion of the court.
Section 30. Separability Clause
If any act, executive order, rule, regulation, or part of this Act is declared invalid by a court, the remainder of the Act shall remain in effect.
Section 31. Repealing Clause
All acts, executive orders, rules, and regulations inconsistent with this Act are repealed.
Section 32. Effectivity
This Act shall take effect 15 days following its publication, upon approval.
