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What is the title of Republic Act No. 5527?
What is the title of Republic Act No. 5527?
- Philippine Medical Technology Act of 1969 (correct)
- PD 1534
- RA 6132
- Medical Technologist Registration Act
How is the practice of medical technology defined in the Act?
How is the practice of medical technology defined in the Act?
- Administering medication to patients
- Performing laboratory procedures for diagnosis and treatment of diseases (correct)
- Providing healthcare services without compensation
- Conducting research on medical technology
Which of the following is considered part of the practice of medical technology according to the Act?
Which of the following is considered part of the practice of medical technology according to the Act?
- Hair transplant procedures
- Massage therapy techniques
- Teeth whitening procedures
- Blood banking procedures and techniques (correct)
What did Republic Act No. 5527 define as the practice of medical technology?
What did Republic Act No. 5527 define as the practice of medical technology?
According to Republic Act No. 5527, who is deemed to be in the practice of medical technology?
According to Republic Act No. 5527, who is deemed to be in the practice of medical technology?
What is the primary purpose of Republic Act No. 5527?
What is the primary purpose of Republic Act No. 5527?
Who is specially trained in the gross and microscopic study and interpretation of tissues, secretion and excretions of the human body?
Who is specially trained in the gross and microscopic study and interpretation of tissues, secretion and excretions of the human body?
What is the main responsibility of a Medical Technologist?
What is the main responsibility of a Medical Technologist?
Who is qualified to assist a medical technologist and/or qualified pathologist in the practice of medical technology?
Who is qualified to assist a medical technologist and/or qualified pathologist in the practice of medical technology?
What is the responsibility of an Accredited Medical Technology Training Laboratory?
What is the responsibility of an Accredited Medical Technology Training Laboratory?
Who undergoes a prescribed course of training and examination?
Who undergoes a prescribed course of training and examination?
Who is responsible for the preparations and standardization of reagents, standards, and stains exclusively for their laboratory?
Who is responsible for the preparations and standardization of reagents, standards, and stains exclusively for their laboratory?
Who is authorized by the Department of Health to supervise the work of a Medical Technologist in areas without a pathologist?
Who is authorized by the Department of Health to supervise the work of a Medical Technologist in areas without a pathologist?
Which entity offers a course in Medical Technology approved by the Department of Education?
Which entity offers a course in Medical Technology approved by the Department of Education?
Who is responsible for clinical research involving patients or human beings requiring the use of medical technology knowledge and procedures?
Who is responsible for clinical research involving patients or human beings requiring the use of medical technology knowledge and procedures?
Study Notes
Republic Act No. 5527
- The title of Republic Act No. 5527 is not specified in the text.
- The practice of medical technology is defined as the performance of laboratory test procedures and examinations, including the collection, processing, and analysis of biological specimens, and the reporting of results.
Practitioners of Medical Technology
- Medical Technologists are deemed to be in the practice of medical technology.
- A Medical Technologist is specially trained in the gross and microscopic study and interpretation of tissues, secretion, and excretions of the human body.
- The main responsibility of a Medical Technologist is to perform laboratory tests and examinations.
Assistants and Training
- A Medical Laboratory Assistant is qualified to assist a Medical Technologist and/or qualified pathologist in the practice of medical technology.
- An Accredited Medical Technology Training Laboratory is responsible for providing training to Medical Technologists and Assistants.
- Medical Technologists undergo a prescribed course of training and examination.
Laboratory Operations
- A Medical Technologist is responsible for the preparation and standardization of reagents, standards, and stains exclusively for their laboratory.
- In areas without a pathologist, a Medical Technologist authorized by the Department of Health is responsible for supervising the work of a Medical Technologist.
Education and Research
- Educational institutions offer a course in Medical Technology approved by the Department of Education.
- Medical Technologists are responsible for clinical research involving patients or human beings requiring the use of medical technology knowledge and procedures.
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Test your knowledge about Republic Act No. 5527 and its amendments regarding the registration and practice of medical technologists in the Philippines.
