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What does the term 'curriculum' mean?
Curriculum comes from the Latin word 'currere', which means to run.
According to John Dewey, what is curriculum?
Curriculum is the continuous reconstruction of experience moving from the child's present experience into organized bodies of truth.
What is the role of the Technical Committee for Medical Technology Education (TCMTE)?
A four-year Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology program consists solely of advanced professional courses.
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What is the equivalent of 1 unit of lecture per week according to CHED Memorandum Order No. 13?
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The fourth year of the Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology program is dedicated to ________ training.
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Which of the following is NOT listed as a general education course?
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What are general education courses designed to develop in students?
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What is one of the main aims of professional courses in the Medical Technology curriculum?
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Study Notes
Curriculum Definition and Components
- Originates from the Latin "currere," meaning to run; involves knowledge and skills students are expected to learn.
- Encompasses planned interaction between students, instructional content, materials, and evaluation processes to achieve learning objectives.
- Must be systematic, organized, explicitly state outcomes, consist of planned processes, and be designed for students.
Medical Technology Curriculum Oversight
- Commission on Higher Education (CHED) oversees higher education in the Philippines, established on May 18, 1994, through RA 7722.
- The Technical Committee for Medical Technology Education (TCMTE) sets standards and evaluates Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science programs.
BSMT/BSMLS Overview
- Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science is a four-year allied health program.
- First three years consist of general and professional courses; the fourth year is dedicated to internship training in CHED-accredited laboratories.
Course Structure
- CHED Memorandum Order No. 13 series of 2017 prescribes 1 unit of lecture as equivalent to 1 hour of class per week, and 1 unit of laboratory to 3 hours.
- Example: Bacteriology comprises 5 units with 3 hours lecture and 6 hours lab weekly, totaling 54 hours each for lecture and lab per semester.
Prerequisites for Advanced Courses
- Students must complete foundational courses before advancing; e.g., Clinical Bacteriology is required before taking Immunology and Serology.
General Education Courses
- Aim to develop essential knowledge, skills, values, and habits to enhance life success and societal contribution.
- Foster understanding of cultural diversity and respect for differing opinions.
- Courses include Understanding the Self, Philippine History, The Contemporary World, Mathematics in the Modern World, Purposive Communication, The Life and Works of Rizal, Science, Technology, and Society, Art Appreciation, and Ethics.
Professional Courses
- Focus on developing knowledge, technical competence, and professional attitudes necessary for practice.
- Encourage critical thinking, decision-making, interpersonal skills, collaboration, and teamwork.
- PMLS1 introduces basic concepts of the Medical Technology profession, highlighting biosafety and waste management.
- PMLS2 covers clinical laboratory assistance and involves pre-analytical phases and various assays.
Community and Public Health
- Studies foundations of community health, including human ecology, demography, and epidemiology.
- Emphasizes community interaction and engagement for student development.
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Description
This quiz covers the essential general education and professional courses included in the Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology program. It highlights the significance of these courses in shaping competent medical technologists. Test your knowledge on the various competencies required in the field of medical technology.
