Philippine Medical Technology Act of 1969

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According to the Philippine Medical Technology Act, what is considered the practice of medical technology?

Performing surgical procedures

Conducting physical therapy sessions

Dispensing medication

Examining body fluids using laboratory procedures (correct)

Which of the following is not included in the practice of medical technology according to the Act?

Physical therapy treatments (correct)

Examination of body fluids by laboratory procedures

Microbiologic techniques

Blood banking procedures

What is one of the professional services considered to be in the practice of medical technology according to the Act?

Setting broken bones

Administering vaccines

Conducting blood banking procedures (correct)

Performing dental cleanings

In which areas does the practice of medical technology involve techniques according to the Act?

Parasitologic and microbiologic procedures Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the practice of medical technology according to the Act?

To aid physicians in diagnosing and treating diseases Signup and view all the answers

According to the Act, who is deemed to be in the practice of medical technology?

A person conducting laboratory procedures for diagnostic purposes Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a pathologist as defined in the given text?

To diagnose diseases based on gross and microscopic study of tissues and bodily secretions Signup and view all the answers

What is the main responsibility of a medical technologist according to the given text?

To engage in medical technology work under the supervision of a pathologist Signup and view all the answers

What are the duties of a medical laboratory technician as defined in the given text?

To assist medical technologists and qualified pathologists in the practice of medical technology Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of an Accredited Medical Technology Training Laboratory according to the given text?

To provide training and education in medical technology Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the Council of Medical Technology Education as per the given text?

To oversee the approval of Recognized Schools of Medical Technology Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Board as established in the given text?

To regulate and register medical laboratory technicians Signup and view all the answers

What are the exclusive responsibilities of a Medical Laboratory Technician as per the text?

Performance of histopathologic techniques and procedures Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for establishing standards for clinical laboratory quality control?

Council of Medical Technology Education Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what are the qualifications required for a person to be registered as a Medical Technologist?

Passing the prescribed course of training and examination Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of the practice of medical technology according to the Philippine Medical Technology Act?

Examining tissues, secretions, and excretions of the human body by various laboratory procedures and techniques Signup and view all the answers

Which professional service is considered to be part of the practice of medical technology according to the Act?

Conducting blood banking procedures Signup and view all the answers

What is the main responsibility of a person deemed to be in the practice of medical technology according to the Act?

Aiding physicians in the diagnosis, study, and treatment of diseases Signup and view all the answers

According to the Philippine Medical Technology Act, what is included in the definition of the practice of medical technology?

Conducting histopathologic and cytologic examinations Signup and view all the answers

What type of procedures are involved in the practice of medical technology according to the Act?

Bacteriologic, hematologic, and serologic laboratory procedures Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered part of the practice of medical technology according to the Act?

Carrying out physical therapy exercises Signup and view all the answers

What do medical laboratory technicians assist with in the practice of medical technology?

Histopathologic techniques and procedures Signup and view all the answers

What is the main responsibility of a pathologist as defined in the given text?

Interpretation of tissues and secretions of the human body Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a duty of a medical technologist as per the given text?

Engaging in the work of medical technology under supervision Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of an Accredited Medical Technology Training Laboratory according to the given text?

Training for medical technology students Signup and view all the answers

According to the Act, who is considered to be in the practice of medical technology?

A person who performs histopathologic techniques and procedures Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the exclusive responsibilities of a Medical Laboratory Technician as per the text?

Collection and preservation of specimens Signup and view all the answers

What are the duties of a pathologist as defined in the given text?

Gross and microscopic study and interpretation Signup and view all the answers

According to the Philippine Medical Technology Act, what are the qualifications required for a person to be registered as a Medical Technologist?

Passing prescribed course of training and examination Signup and view all the answers

What is considered one of the professional services in the practice of medical technology according to the Act?