UNIT 2 Flashcards
PAMET
- Philippine Association of Medical Technologists
- the only accredited professional organization for Medical Technologists in the Philippines
PAMET LOGO ELEMENTS
- CIRCLE
- TRIANGLE
- GREEN COLOR
- MICROSCOPE AND SNAKE
- 1964
CIRCLE
-represents to the continuous involvement where practice and education must always be integrated
TRIANGLE
-refers to the trilogy of love, respect, and integrity.
GREEN COLOR
-represents health.
MICROSCOPE AND SNAKE
-represent the science and profession of Medical
Technology.
1964 (PAMET)
-the year when the first PAMET election was held.
Crisanto G. Almario
- “Father of PAMET”
- Graduated from Manila College of Pharmacy (Manila Central University)
- Licensed pharmacist worked as a labtech at San Lazaro Hospital.
Birth of PAMET
-10:00 A.M. on September 15, 1963 at the Manila Public
Health Laboratory in Sta. Cruz, Manila
September 20, 1964
- First national convention and election of officers in Far Eastern University wherein Charlemagne Tamondong became the first president.
PAMET Core Values (CUPE)
- COMMITMENT
- UNITY
- PROFESSIONALISM
- EXCELLENCE
COMMITMENT
selflessness, dedication, initiativeness, creativity, and resourcefulness
UNITY
Linkages and support among other professional organizations advocating the achievement of a common goal
PROFESSIONALISM
Moral standards and responsibility
EXCELLENCE
high standards of practice
Charlemagne T.
Tamondong
-1963-1967
- “Emergence of the
Profession”
- Public acceptance and recognition of PAMET
Nardito D. Moraleta
- 1967-1970
- “Professional Recognition”
- Approval of R.A. 5527
- 1st Board of Examiners and First MT Board Exam
Felix E. Asprer
- 1970-1971, 1973-1977 - “Legislative Agenda” - Approval of PD 498 - PAMET was recognized by PRC
Bernardo T. Tabaosares
- 1971-1973
- “Celebration of the Practice”
- Amendments to the Teves Law
- Third week of September as the Philippine Medical Technology Week
Angelina R. Jose
- 1973 (Jan to Sep)
- ‘Career Advocacy”
- Upgrading of the Medical
Technology profession (back then, she pushed the professional code from number 20 to number 3)
Venerable C.V. Oca
- 1977-1982
- Educational Enhancement”
- abt education/seminars
Carmencita P. Acedera
- 1982-1992
- “Image Building”
- salary grade 13 to 22
- hazard pay 25%
Marilyn R. Atienza
- 1992-1996
- “Proactivism”
- Closer coordination between PAMET and PASMETH
- Approval of the PAMET
constitution and by-laws (1992)
