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What significant medical condition was described by Sushruta around 600 BC?
What significant medical condition was described by Sushruta around 600 BC?
Which ancient text is considered the oldest preserved Egyptian compilation of medical texts?
Which ancient text is considered the oldest preserved Egyptian compilation of medical texts?
What did Hippocrates contribute to medical understanding during 300 BC - 180 AD?
What did Hippocrates contribute to medical understanding during 300 BC - 180 AD?
What unusual attraction did Sushruta note about the urine of diabetic patients?
What unusual attraction did Sushruta note about the urine of diabetic patients?
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What symptom of diabetes was recorded in the Ebers Papyrus around 1500 BC?
What symptom of diabetes was recorded in the Ebers Papyrus around 1500 BC?
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Which of the following responsibilities should a clinical laboratory professional prioritize for accurate testing results?
Which of the following responsibilities should a clinical laboratory professional prioritize for accurate testing results?
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In which job opportunity would a medical technologist typically NOT be employed?
In which job opportunity would a medical technologist typically NOT be employed?
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Which field of specialty focuses specifically on diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs?
Which field of specialty focuses specifically on diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs?
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Which option does NOT represent a typical place of work for professionals in clinical laboratory science?
Which option does NOT represent a typical place of work for professionals in clinical laboratory science?
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What is a key role of laboratory professionals in health promotion programs?
What is a key role of laboratory professionals in health promotion programs?
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Who led the reorganization of the abandoned laboratory in October 1945?
Who led the reorganization of the abandoned laboratory in October 1945?
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What was the primary purpose of the training program offered by Dr. de Roda and his colleagues between 1947 and 1954?
What was the primary purpose of the training program offered by Dr. de Roda and his colleagues between 1947 and 1954?
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Which division of the US army was responsible for establishing the first clinical laboratory in the Philippines?
Which division of the US army was responsible for establishing the first clinical laboratory in the Philippines?
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When did the Manila Public Health Laboratory become non-operational?
When did the Manila Public Health Laboratory become non-operational?
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Which individual served as the Manila City Health Officer and supported Dr. de Roda in 1945?
Which individual served as the Manila City Health Officer and supported Dr. de Roda in 1945?
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Which of Robert Koch's postulates states that a pathogen must be present in all cases of a disease?
Which of Robert Koch's postulates states that a pathogen must be present in all cases of a disease?
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What significant contribution did Dr. William Welch make to medical education?
What significant contribution did Dr. William Welch make to medical education?
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The book titled 'Clinical Diagnosis: A Manual of Laboratory Methods' was authored by which individual?
The book titled 'Clinical Diagnosis: A Manual of Laboratory Methods' was authored by which individual?
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In what year did the Pennsylvania state legislature enact a law related to clinical laboratories?
In what year did the Pennsylvania state legislature enact a law related to clinical laboratories?
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Which university was the first to offer a medical technology degree program?
Which university was the first to offer a medical technology degree program?
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What was the primary focus of the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science when it was established?
What was the primary focus of the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science when it was established?
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Which divisions were included in clinical laboratory administrative units established in large hospitals in 1920?
Which divisions were included in clinical laboratory administrative units established in large hospitals in 1920?
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What was a significant development in the professional recognition of medical technologists during the 1950s?
What was a significant development in the professional recognition of medical technologists during the 1950s?
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What did John Kolmer publish in 1918 regarding laboratory technicians?
What did John Kolmer publish in 1918 regarding laboratory technicians?
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What was the role of the Bureau of Government Laboratories established in 1901?
What was the role of the Bureau of Government Laboratories established in 1901?
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Which significant change occurred in the Bureau of Government Laboratories in 1905?
Which significant change occurred in the Bureau of Government Laboratories in 1905?
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Which institution was established first as a clinical laboratory in the Philippines?
Which institution was established first as a clinical laboratory in the Philippines?
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What was the first director of the Bureau of Government Laboratories known for?
What was the first director of the Bureau of Government Laboratories known for?
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In what year was the Hospital Real established in Cebu?
In what year was the Hospital Real established in Cebu?
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Which of the following was NOT part of the Bureau of Government Laboratories' facilities?
Which of the following was NOT part of the Bureau of Government Laboratories' facilities?
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What role did the U.S. healthcare team play in relation to the First Clinical Laboratory?
What role did the U.S. healthcare team play in relation to the First Clinical Laboratory?
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What was one of the main functions of the Laboratory Municipal de Manila?
What was one of the main functions of the Laboratory Municipal de Manila?
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What medical technology was invented in the 1590s?
What medical technology was invented in the 1590s?
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Who is known as the 'Father of Microbiology' for improving the compound microscope in the 17th century?
Who is known as the 'Father of Microbiology' for improving the compound microscope in the 17th century?
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Which of the following statements accurately describes Richard Lower's contribution in the 18th century?
Which of the following statements accurately describes Richard Lower's contribution in the 18th century?
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What did Frederick Dekkers discover regarding proteins in urine?
What did Frederick Dekkers discover regarding proteins in urine?
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Louis Pasteur is best known for which significant achievement in the 19th century?
Louis Pasteur is best known for which significant achievement in the 19th century?
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What principle forms the basis of Koch's postulates?
What principle forms the basis of Koch's postulates?
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What technique is associated with John Snow in relation to public health in the 19th century?
What technique is associated with John Snow in relation to public health in the 19th century?
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Which historical figure is associated with the identification and classification of bacteria shapes?
Which historical figure is associated with the identification and classification of bacteria shapes?
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What was Isaac Judaeus known for in relation to uroscopy?
What was Isaac Judaeus known for in relation to uroscopy?
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Which of the following best describes hematuria as defined by Rufus of Ephesus?
Which of the following best describes hematuria as defined by Rufus of Ephesus?
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Study Notes
Prayer Before Class
- Holy Spirit, Divine Creator, is the true source of light and wisdom
- The prayer asks for brilliance to be poured upon the intellect
- The darkness of sin and ignorance should be dissipated
- A penetrating mind is needed to understand concepts with ease
- A strong memory and methodical approach are requested
- Lucidity to comprehend the material and abundant grace in expressing thoughts are requested for the work
- Success is desired as well as guidance through Jesus Christ, true God, true man, living and reigning with God and the Father through eternity.
Overview of the Medical Technology Profession
- Principles of Medical Technology Practice 1
- The study is about Medical Technology Profession
- The outline includes introduction, historical perspective, and medical technology education
Learning Outcome
- Discuss the practice of medical technology, with emphasis on the Philippine setting.
Formative Assessment Questions
- Question 1: Location of the first clinical laboratory in the Philippines
- a. Intramuros, Manila
- Correct answer
- Question 2: The first medical technologist in the Philippines to earn a Bachelor's degree?
- a. Dr. Alfredo Pio de Roda
- Correct answer
- Question 3: Founder of Medical Technology Education in the Philippines?
- b. Dr. William Welch
- Correct answer
- Question 4: Who wrote the book "Clinical Diagnosis: A Manual of Laboratory Methods"?
- a. James Campbell Todd
- Correct answer
- Question 5: Definition of Medical Technology based on principles.
- b. Ruth I. Heinemann
- Correct answer
Introduction
- Overview of the Medical Technology Profession
What is Medical Technology?
- Also known as Clinical Laboratory Science (Moraleta) or Medical Laboratory Science (CMO 13 s. 2017)
- A branch of medicine concerned with the performance of laboratory determinations and analyses used in the diagnosis, treatment of the disease and maintenance of health
Medical Technology Profession
- Described as an auxiliary branch of laboratory medicine
- Deals with various chemical, microscopic, bacteriologic, and other medical laboratory procedures to aid physicians
What does a Medical Technologist do?
- Engages in the work of medical technology under the supervision of a pathologist or licensed physician (DOH)
- Has passed the prescribed course and examination
Medical Technology Practice
- Designed to improve the detection, diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of diseases
- Has linkages with other disciplines for specific diagnostic and therapeutic purposes
- Its nature is contextual, interdisciplinary, and interdependent
R.A. 5527 - The Medical Technology Act of 1969
- Details the examination of human tissues, secretions, and bodily fluids using various laboratory techniques/procedures like blood banking, histotechnology, cytotechnology, and clinical research, as well as reagent preparation, quality control, and specimen collection/preservation
Roles and Responsibilities
- Perform clinical laboratory testing
- Perform special procedures
- Ensure accuracy and precision of results
- Be honest in practice
- Ensure timely delivery of results
- Demonstrate professionalism
- Uphold confidentiality
- Collaborate with other health care professionals
- Conduct research
- Involvement in health promotion programs
Job Opportunities
- Medical technologist in a clinical laboratory
- Histotechnologist/research scientist in an anatomical laboratory
- Academe
- Perfusionist
- Molecular scientist
- Diagnostic product specialist
- Public health practitioner
- Health care leader
- Molecular biology/epidemiology
- Veterinary laboratory science
- Forensic science
- Nuclear medicine/science
- Health facility administration and management
- Quality management
Field of Specialty
- Hematology
- Clinical chemistry
- Clinical microscopy
- Microbiology
- Blood bank and transfusion practices
- Immunology and serology
- Histopathology and anatomic pathology
Places of Work
- Private and Non-profit Organizations
- Hospitals
- Laboratories
- Biotechnology firms
- Blood banks
- Clinics
- Medical equipment manufacturers
- Colleges and universities
- Physician's offices
- Diagnostic testing companies
- Pharmaceutical companies
- Health maintenance organizations
- Research institutes
Historical Perspective
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- Ancient Egyptian Period:*
- Ebers Papyrus (1500 BC): Oldest preserved Egyptian medical texts containing first records of diseases such as intestinal infection
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- Classical Greek Period:*
- Sushruta (600 BC): Described diabetes, detailing large urine passage and the sweet urine attracting ants
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- Hellenistic Period:*
- Hippocrates (300 BC − 180 AD): Known as the "Father of Medicine", focusing on humors.
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- Roman Period:*
- Galen (300 BC): Developed ideas about diabetes and the relationship between bodily fluids, intake, and urine volume
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- Medieval Period:*
- Rufus of Ephesus (50 AD): Defined hematuria and identified kidney problems -Uroscopy (Medieval Period): Diagnosis through visually examining urine
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- Middle Ages:*
- Isaac Judaeus (900 AD), compiled medical rules of urine (Kidney problem diagnosis)
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- 16th and 17th Centuries:*
- Zacharias Janssen and Hans Janssen (1590s): Contributed to modern microscopic designs and analysis
- Anton van Leeuwenhoek (17th Century): improved compound microscope, observed and classified bacteria according to shape.
- Frederic Dekkers (17th Century): noted the protein precipitation in urine.
- Richard Lower (18th Century): researched blood transfusion from one animal to another.
- William Hewson (18th Century): discovered plasma as a separate constituent of blood
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- 19th Century:*
- John Snow (1854): Cholera outbreak
- Louis Pasteur (1857): success in producing immunity to rabies.
- Robert Koch (mid-1800s): Developed Koch's postulates to define the specificity of diseases.
- Ernst Von Bergmann (1886): Introduced steam sterilization in surgery
- Elie Mechnikov (1886): described phagocytes in fighting infections.
- Karl Landsteiner (1902): Distinguished blood groups through the development of the ABO blood group system.
- August von Wassermann (1906): Developed immunologic tests for syphilis,
- Howard Ricketts (1906): Discovered microorganisms (Rickettsiae) which lies between bacteria and viruses
- Hans Fischer (1929): Identified the structure of hemoglobin.
- John Snow (1854): Cholera outbreak
- - 20th Century:*
- James Westgard (1954) : Introduced the westgard rules for quality control
- Jonas Salk (1954): Developed poliomyelitis vaccine
- Baruch Samuel Blumberg (1973): Introduced hepatitis B vaccine
- Kary Mullis (1985): Developed the PCR (polymerase chain reaction)
- Andre Van Steirteghem (1992): Introduced Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI)
- James Thomson (1998): Derived the first human stem cell line
History of Medical Technology in the United States
- The evolution of medical technology labs in the United States from the mid-1800s.
- University of Michigan Hospitals
- The work of Dr. William Welch & development of medical programs in the United States. Other points are located in respective sections
History of Medical Technology in the Philippines
- Colonial period developments and origins of Manila hospitals
- 16th Century through 1960. Reorganization and establishment of facilities and their programs.
- 1901: Establishment of the Bureau of Government Laboratories, other points are located in respective sections
Prayer after Class
- Prayer for a mind to know God, a heart to seek Him, wisdom to uncover Him, for a life that will be pleasing to Him.
- Hope to embrace and be with God.
Formative Essay Assignment
- Goal setting after earning a Medical Technology degree
- Include the vital roles of a medical technologist and approaches to accomplish the goals.
- The length of the essay should be between 300-500 words.
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Test your knowledge on the significant contributions to medicine from ancient times, including insights from Sushruta, Hippocrates, and Egyptian medical texts. This quiz explores various conditions, roles within clinical laboratories, and key historical medical writings.