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What is the main focus of medical technology?
What is the main focus of medical technology?
- Performing laboratory analyses for diagnosis and treatment (correct)
- Coordinating healthcare services
- Performing surgeries to treat diseases
- Administering medication to patients
What is the primary focus of medical technology?
What is the primary focus of medical technology?
- Promoting health through education
- Conducting healthcare policy research
- Providing physical therapy services
- Application of diagnostic, preventive, and therapeutic medicine (correct)
Which of the following best describes 'biorisk management'?
Which of the following best describes 'biorisk management'?
- Strategies to identify and control biological risks (correct)
- The study of patient behavior in clinical settings
- Public relations in healthcare
- Financial management of healthcare resources
Which discipline is NOT a part of medical technology training?
Which discipline is NOT a part of medical technology training?
What significant role do professional organizations play in the medical technology field?
What significant role do professional organizations play in the medical technology field?
What was one of the significant contributions of Vivian Herrick to medical technology?
What was one of the significant contributions of Vivian Herrick to medical technology?
Which of the following represents the four humors identified by Hippocrates?
Which of the following represents the four humors identified by Hippocrates?
Which area is NOT among the key topics included in the finals of the outlined course?
Which area is NOT among the key topics included in the finals of the outlined course?
What ancient medical text contains various medical practices and diseases?
What ancient medical text contains various medical practices and diseases?
What is one objective of the medical technology course regarding history?
What is one objective of the medical technology course regarding history?
Who is primarily concerned with the performance of laboratory determinations and analyses in medical technology?
Who is primarily concerned with the performance of laboratory determinations and analyses in medical technology?
What is the role of medical technology in promoting health?
What is the role of medical technology in promoting health?
When was the PMT Act, which governs medical technology, approved?
When was the PMT Act, which governs medical technology, approved?
Which term refers to the branch of medicine focused on laboratory medicine?
Which term refers to the branch of medicine focused on laboratory medicine?
Which of the following is NOT a method used in medical laboratory procedures?
Which of the following is NOT a method used in medical laboratory procedures?
How is the history of medical technology in the Philippines positioned in this course?
How is the history of medical technology in the Philippines positioned in this course?
Who is considered the father of microbiology for classifying bacteria based on shape?
Who is considered the father of microbiology for classifying bacteria based on shape?
Which scientist recognized the role of microscopic pathology and contributed significantly to the field?
Which scientist recognized the role of microscopic pathology and contributed significantly to the field?
What significant public health advancement occurred in the 19th century?
What significant public health advancement occurred in the 19th century?
Which scientist is known for developing the yeast test for sugar in diabetic urine?
Which scientist is known for developing the yeast test for sugar in diabetic urine?
What was one of the key practices John Snow implemented to control the cholera outbreak in London?
What was one of the key practices John Snow implemented to control the cholera outbreak in London?
Who discovered that blood plasma could be separated from blood cells upon clotting?
Who discovered that blood plasma could be separated from blood cells upon clotting?
Which microscopist believed that the blood of plague patients contained 'worms'?
Which microscopist believed that the blood of plague patients contained 'worms'?
What significant experiment did Richard Lower conduct related to blood?
What significant experiment did Richard Lower conduct related to blood?
What was the significance of Koch's postulates in medical research?
What was the significance of Koch's postulates in medical research?
Who established the first clinical laboratory in the United States?
Who established the first clinical laboratory in the United States?
What innovation did Pasteur develop to prevent wine spoilage?
What innovation did Pasteur develop to prevent wine spoilage?
What was a significant outcome of World War I regarding clinical laboratories?
What was a significant outcome of World War I regarding clinical laboratories?
Which book, published in 1908, emphasized the need for laboratory technicians?
Which book, published in 1908, emphasized the need for laboratory technicians?
What role did Dr. William Osler play in clinical laboratories?
What role did Dr. William Osler play in clinical laboratories?
Which of the following diseases were laboratory tests introduced for during the mid-1800s?
Which of the following diseases were laboratory tests introduced for during the mid-1800s?
In what year was the ASCP founded?
In what year was the ASCP founded?
What was the primary purpose of the US healthcare team's presence in the Philippines in 1944?
What was the primary purpose of the US healthcare team's presence in the Philippines in 1944?
Which laboratory was established as a result of the efforts of the US Army in the Philippines?
Which laboratory was established as a result of the efforts of the US Army in the Philippines?
Who collaborated with Dr. Pio de Roda in offering a training program for laboratory workers in 1947?
Who collaborated with Dr. Pio de Roda in offering a training program for laboratory workers in 1947?
What was the duration of the training program for lab workers that began in 1954?
What was the duration of the training program for lab workers that began in 1954?
In which year did the staff of the 6th US Army leave the clinical laboratory facility?
In which year did the staff of the 6th US Army leave the clinical laboratory facility?
Which of the following courses was NOT part of the curriculum that Dr. Willa Hilgert Hedrick helped to establish?
Which of the following courses was NOT part of the curriculum that Dr. Willa Hilgert Hedrick helped to establish?
What key role did Dr. Pio de Roda play after the US Army staff left the laboratory?
What key role did Dr. Pio de Roda play after the US Army staff left the laboratory?
What significant contribution did Dr. Willa Hilgert Hedrick make to medical education in the Philippines?
What significant contribution did Dr. Willa Hilgert Hedrick make to medical education in the Philippines?
Study Notes
Course Overview
- Topics include the history, practice, and education in Medical Technology, with emphasis on global and Philippine contexts.
- Major sections cover Medical Technology principles, laboratory techniques, and professional organizations.
Key Objectives
- Understand global and national histories of medical technology.
- Identify key figures who contributed to the profession.
- Recognize historical milestones in the field.
Definition and Scope of Medical Technology
- Synonymous with clinical laboratory science or laboratory medicine.
- Involves diagnostic, preventive, and therapeutic applications in healthcare.
- Aims to aid in disease diagnosis and health management through laboratory analyses.
Historical Foundations
- Ebers Papyrus (1500 BC): The oldest Egyptian medical text detailing treatments for various conditions.
- Vivian Herrick traced medical technology beginnings to early identification of intestinal parasites.
- Hippocrates, recognized as the Father of Medicine, introduced diagnostic tools based on four body fluids.
Influential Figures in Early Medical Technology
- Anton van Leeuwenhoek: Father of Microbiology, discovered and classified microorganisms.
- Louis Pasteur: Developed pasteurization techniques and vaccines.
- Rudolf Virchow: Known as the Father of Microscopic Pathology; influenced modern pathology.
Development of Medical Technology in the U.S.
- Clinical laboratories began emerging in the late 19th century, exemplified by Dr. William H. Welch's contributions at Johns Hopkins University.
- The first hospital laboratory in Britain and the first clinical laboratory in the U.S. established at University of Michigan Hospital.
- Dr. William Osler opened the first clinical lab performing routine exams at Johns Hopkins Hospital.
Impact of World Events
- World War I increased demand for clinical laboratory technicians.
- Establishment of clinical laboratories in the Philippines during WWII due to U.S. military presence.
Establishment of Medical Technology Education in the Philippines
- Dr. Pio de Roda: Preserved the remains of the 26th Medical Laboratory and initiated training programs post-WWII.
- Dr. Willa Hilgert Hedrick: Founded the first Medical Technology school in the Philippines, establishing curricula and laboratories.
Advancements in Laboratory Practices
- Significant developments were made in urine analysis, blood transfusion, and disease diagnostics from the 17th to the 19th centuries.
- The introduction of quantitative urine tests and advancements in microbiological techniques shaped modern laboratory protocols.
Important Legislation
- RA 5527, also known as the PMT Act of 1969, was enacted to regulate Medical Technology practices in the Philippines.
Modern Context
- The course aims to instill a comprehensive understanding of the Medical Technology profession, its historical context, and its impact on healthcare practices today.
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Test your knowledge on the essential elements of the Medical Technology course, including its history, professional practices, and key terminologies. This quiz covers critical topics that are foundational for understanding the clinical laboratory environment and healthcare technology.
