Medical Technology Curriculum Overview
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Medical Technology Curriculum Overview

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Which laboratory test is primarily involved in assessing red blood cell abnormalities?

  • Chemical examination of stool specimens
  • Reticulocyte count (correct)
  • Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
  • Coagulation factor test

    • Which course includes the identification of abnormal white blood cells?

  • Clinical Microscopy
  • Clinical Chemistry 1
  • Hematology 1
  • Hematology 2 (correct)

    • What is included in the routine tests performed in clinical microscopy?

  • Coagulation factor test
  • Platelet count
  • Urinalysis (correct)
  • Preparation of blood smear

    • Which of the following procedures is NOT part of Hematology 1?

    <p>Examination of other body fluids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In clinical chemistry, which substances are primarily analyzed?

    <p>Waste materials and soluble substances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process is emphasized in determining the correlation of laboratory results to disease in clinical microscopy?

    <p>Formation and laboratory analyses of body fluids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which course emphasizes quality assurance and quality control?

    <p>Hematology 1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which course must be completed before taking Immunology and Serology?

    <p>Bacteriology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which test evaluates the body's ability to initiate the clotting process?

    <p>Coagulation factor test</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the aims of General Education Courses?

    <p>To develop fundamental knowledge and skills necessary for success in life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of the listed General Education Courses?

    <p>Laboratory Safety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which course focuses on the basic concepts of blood collection?

    <p>Principles of Medical Laboratory Science 2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What skill is NOT emphasized in the Professional Courses?

    <p>Personal finance management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which course is designed to introduce students to the Medical Laboratory Science profession?

    <p>Principles of Medical Laboratory Science 1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary goal of General Education Courses?

    <p>To cultivate a deeper acceptance of self and others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is included in the General Education Curriculum?

    <p>Ethics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which substances are primarily assessed in Clinical Chemistry 2?

    <p>Drugs and toxic substances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key focus area in the course on Molecular Biology and Diagnostics?

    <p>Nucleic acid and protein molecule interactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do students learn about in the seminar courses during their fourth year?

    <p>Current laboratory analyses in practice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following tests are performed in the laboratory component of Clinical Chemistry 1?

    <p>Glucose determination and lipid testing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is emphasized in Research 1 of the BSMT/MSMLS program?

    <p>Principles of research ethics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What laboratory tests are covered in Clinical Chemistry 2 related to enzyme analysis?

    <p>Dehydrogenase and hydrolases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which professional course do students conduct therapeutic drug monitoring?

    <p>Clinical Chemistry 2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary focus of the Molecular Biology course?

    <p>Gene regulation and protein synthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum number of hours an intern can render in clinical internship training within a year?

    <p>1,664 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a requirement before starting the clinical internship?

    <p>Completion of a unique project</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many hours are allocated for Clinical Chemistry during the internship?

    <p>300 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for administering the medical technologist licensure examination?

    <p>Professional Regulation Commission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the composition of the Professional Regulatory Board for Medical Technology?

    <p>A chairperson and two medical technologists</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which months is the Medical Technologist Licensure Examination conducted?

    <p>March and August</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the Medical Technologist Licensure Examination?

    <p>To identify graduates with the qualifications to perform tasks with minimum errors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following components is required in the physical and laboratory examinations before internship?

    <p>HBsAg screening</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which assessment is specifically conducted to evaluate what students already know before instruction begins?

    <p>Diagnostic assessment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of assessment is conducted at the end of an instructional period and often contributes to a final grade?

    <p>Summative assessment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT considered a tool for assessment?

    <p>Group projects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a rubric evaluate in student work?

    <p>The work based on specific criteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which assessment tool requires strong writing skills to articulate ideas clearly?

    <p>Reflection papers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of assessment occurs throughout the instructional process to inform teaching?

    <p>Formative assessment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which type of assessment do students present a topic to an audience, requiring preparation of both content and delivery?

    <p>Oral examinations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which job position is NOT typically associated with graduates of medical technology programs?

    <p>Nurse anesthetist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Medical Technology Curriculum

    • Before taking Immunology and Serology, students must complete Bacteriology.

    General Education Courses

    • General Education courses aim to develop fundamental knowledge, skills, values, and habits.
    • The goals of these courses contribute to students success in life, positive contributions to society, an understanding of diverse cultures, and a broader perspective on living with others.
    • General Education courses also develop respect for differing opinions, an understanding of personal weaknesses and how to improve them, and an appreciation for personal strengths.
    • New CMO general education courses:
      • Understanding the self
      • Readings in Philippine History
      • The Contemporary World
      • Mathematics in the Modern Word
      • Purposive Communication
      • The Life and Works of Rizal
      • Science, Technology, and Society
      • Art Appreciation
      • Ethics

    Professional Courses

    • Professional courses develop knowledge, technical competence, professional attitude, and values for the profession.
    • Professional courses develop:
      • Critical thinking skills
      • Decision-making skills
      • Interpersonal skills
      • Collaboration
      • Teamwork

    Professional Courses

    • Professional Course Examples:
      • Principles of Medical Laboratory Science 1: Covers introduction to Medical Laboratory Science, laboratory safety, and waste management.
      • Principles of Medical Laboratory Science 2: Covers concepts and principles of different clinical laboratory assays, and phlebotomy.
      • Hematology 1: Covers blood as a tissue, cell formation, metabolism, laboratory assays, correlation with pathologic conditions, and special hematology evaluation.
        • Procedures include: Complete blood count, hematocrit blood test, platelet count, blood smear preparation and staining, red cell morphology, erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), fragility test, erythrocyte count, reticulocyte count, instrumentation, osmotic fragility test, quality assurance and quality control, biosafety and waste management.
      • Hematology 2: Covers concepts and principles of hemostasis, and abnormalities involving red blood cells (RBC), white blood cells (WBC), and platelets.
        • Procedures include: Identification of abnormal RBC and WBC, special staining techniques, coagulation factor tests (e.g., APTT, PT, CTBT, Clot retraction time.)
      • Clinical Microscopy: Covers the study of urine and other body fluids.
        • Procedures include: Routine urinalysis (macroscopic, microscopic, chemical examination), special chemical examination of urine, examination of other body fluids (seminal fluid, gastric juice, CSF), pregnancy tests, and chemical examination of stool specimens.
      • Clinical Chemistry 1: Covers concepts and principles of physiologically active soluble substances and waste materials in body fluids, particularly blood.
        • Procedures include: Instrumentation, quality assurance and quality control, glucose determination, lipid testing, renal function tests (BUN, BUA, creatinine), protein testing, biosafety and waste management.
      • Clinical Chemistry 2: Focuses on physiologically active soluble substances and waste materials in body fluids, particularly blood. Covers studies of endocrine glands and hormones, their formation, laboratory analyses, and clinical correlation.
        • Procedures include: Bilirubin tests, clinical enzymology (transferase, dehydrogenase, hydrolases), electrolyte testing, hormone testing, and drug tests.
      • Seminar 1 and 2: Covers current laboratory analyses used in medical technology. Taken during the student's fourth year with internship training.
      • Molecular Biology and Diagnostics: Deals with nucleic acid and protein molecule interactions. Covers molecular mechanisms of DNA replication, repair, transcription, translation, protein synthesis, and gene regulation.

    Research Courses

    • Research 1: Introduces laboratory science research, with an emphasis on ethical principles applied in research.
    • Research 2: Covers the methodology of approved research, writing the research paper, and presenting the finished research in a formal format.

    Clinical Internship Training

    • Internship training is required during the student's fourth year. Students must have completed the first three years of academics and all institutional requirements. Requirements include:
      • Physical and laboratory examinations:
        • CBC
        • Urinalysis
        • Fecalysis
        • Chest X-ray and/or sputum microscopy
        • HBsAg screening
        • Anti-HBs
        • Drug testing
        • Proof of vaccination for Hepatitis B
    • Internship requires 32 hours per week, not exceeding 1,664 hours in one year.
    • Internship hours, are broken down by section:
      • Clinical Chemistry: 300 hours
      • Clinical Microscopy and Parasitology: 200 hours
      • Microbiology: 250 hours
      • Hematology: 300 hours
      • Blood Banking: 200 hours
      • Histopathologic techniques and Cytology: 100 hours
      • Laboratory Management: 40 hours
      • Phlebotomy: 54 hours
      • Total: 1,664 hours

    Licensure Examination

    • Medical Technologist Licensure Examination: Identifies graduates with sufficient basic qualifications and technical skills.
    • The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) administers the licensure examination.
    • The Professional Regulatory Board (PRB) for Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science is responsible for preparing and administering the written licensure examination. This board consists of a Chairperson, a duly licensed Pathologist, and two Registered Medical Technologists.
    • The exam is given twice a year, in March and August.

    Types of Assessment

    • Formative Assessment: Ongoing assessment by teachers to adjust instruction or by students to adjust their learning tactics.
    • Summative Assessment: Taken at the end of instruction, grading periods, or comprehensive examinations.
    • Diagnostic Assessment: Given prior to instruction to determine what students already know.

    Assessment Tools

    • Teacher-made written tests like quizzes, long exams, term exams, and comprehensive exams.
    • Reflection Papers require excellent writing skills.
    • Portfolios assess mastery skills through a collection of student work.
    • Performance tasks measure the attainment of psychomotor skills (e.g., practical exams, return demonstrations, move system).
    • Oral examinations and presentations require the student to discuss a topic to an audience.
    • Rubrics evaluate student work based on specific criteria.

    Job Opportunities for Graduates

    • Medical technologist/Clinical laboratory scientist in a hospital based or non-hospital-based clinical lab.
    • Histotechnologist in an anatomical laboratory
    • Research/Research Scientist
    • Member of the academe (Faculty, Clinical Instructor, Clinical Coordinator, Dean/Department Chair, Academic Coordinator)
    • Perfusionist

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    This quiz covers the essential components of the Medical Technology curriculum, focusing on Bacteriology, Immunology, and Serology prerequisites. Additionally, it discusses the objectives of General Education courses and their role in personal and societal development. Gain insights into the various subjects that shape the educational foundation of future professionals.

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