18 Questions
What is the minimum average required to pass the examination for applicants?
75%
What is a ground for the board to refuse issuing a certificate of registration?
Being convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude
In which scenario will an applicant be given another examination if they do not qualify after three attempts?
After completing a 12-month postgraduate training
What type of conduct may prevent an individual from receiving a certificate of registration according to the text?
Dishonorable conduct
Under what circumstances will the board issue a COR without examination?
To those who have practiced medical technology for 3 years
What percentage of subjects must an applicant not fail in to be considered for further examinations?
At least 60%
What is required for all applicants for registration as medical technologists?
Undergoing a written examination annually in designated cities
What is one of the qualifications required for taking the examination?
Being in good health and good moral character
Which subject is covered with the highest relative weight in the examination?
Blood Banking and Serology
What are the criteria to pass the board examination?
$50 ext{%}$ correct answers overall
Where are the written examination notices published?
At least 30 days prior to the date of examination
What percentage of the written exam pertains to Microbiology?
$20 ext{%}$
How many members of the Board are required to conduct an administrative investigation according to SECTION 24?
2 members
What type of vote is needed for the suspension of an individual's COR?
Majority vote
Under SECTION 26, when can a suspended certificate be re-issued to the RMT concerned?
Upon written request without prejudice
According to SECTION 27, what must a country permit to allow foreigners to practice medical technology in the Philippines?
Equal rights for Filipino Medical Technologists
Who is responsible for preparing the annual roster for medical technologists according to SECTION 28?
The Secretary of the Board
What type of vote is required for the revocation of an individual's registration certificate?
Unanimous vote
Study Notes
Registration Requirements
- To qualify for registration, applicants must have an average of 75% or higher and no rating below 50% in any major subjects.
- Applicants must not have failed in at least 60% of subjects computed.
Certificate Issuance
- No certificate shall be issued to applicants below 21 years of age.
- Certificates shall be signed by all members of the Board and attested by its secretary.
- The Board may issue a Certificate of Registration (COR) without examination to certain individuals, such as those who have graduated from a recognized BSMT/BSPH program and have been practicing for 3 years.
Grounds for Refusal of Certificate
- The Board may refuse to issue a certificate to individuals convicted of a criminal offense involving moral turpitude, or those guilty of immoral or dishonorable conduct, unsound mind, or incurable communicable disease.
Administrative Investigation
- Administrative investigations shall be conducted by at least 2 members of the Board with one legal officer sitting during the investigation.
- Suspension of a certificate requires a 2/3 majority vote and shall not exceed 2 years.
- Revocation of a certificate requires a unanimous vote.
Reissuance of Certificate
- The Board may reissue a revoked registration certificate upon application and for reasons deemed proper and sufficient.
Foreigners
- No foreigner shall be admitted to examination, or be given a certificate of registration, unless the country or state permits Filipino Medical Technologists to practice within its territorial limits on the same basis as its subjects or citizens.
Roster of Medical Technologists
- A roster for medical technologists shall be prepared annually by the Secretary of the Board.
- The roster shall contain the name, address, citizenship, date of registration or issuance of certificate, and other data.
Examination
- All applicants for registration as medical technologists shall be required to undergo a written examination, which shall be given by the Board annually in Metro Manila, Cebu, and Davao.
- Written notices of the examination shall be published at least 30 days prior to the date of examination.
Qualification for Examination
- To qualify for examination, applicants must be in good health and good moral character.
- Applicants must have completed a course of at least 4 years leading to the degrees of BSMT or BSPH conferred by a recognized school, university or college.
- Applicants who have graduated from other paramedical professions and have been actually performing medical technology for the last 5 years prior to the examination may also qualify.
Examination Subjects
- The examination shall cover the following subjects with their respective relative weights:
- Clinical Chemistry (20%)
- Microbiology (20%)
- Hematology (20%)
- Blood banking and serology (20%)
- Clinical Microscopy (10%)
- Histopathologic Techniques and Medical Technology Laws and Bioethics (10%)
Criteria to Pass the Board Examination
- To pass the board examination, applicants must meet the criteria set by the Board.
Test your knowledge on the certification criteria for medical technologists. Questions cover requirements such as maintaining an average of 75% or higher, avoiding ratings below 50% in major subjects, and meeting specific age and training criteria.
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