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Who prepared a syllabus for training laboratory technicians in Manila?
Who prepared a syllabus for training laboratory technicians in Manila?
- Ara Marie Estilloso (correct)
- The Philippine Society of Pathologists
- The US Army
- Medical Technologists
In PD #498 as amended from RA#5527, how are Registered Medical Technologists (RMTs) classified?
In PD #498 as amended from RA#5527, how are Registered Medical Technologists (RMTs) classified?
- Senior Med Tech, Junior Med Tech, Lab Technician
- Chief Med Tech, Lab Manager, Intern Med Tech
- Chief Med Tech, Senior Med Tech, Med Tech (correct)
- Lead Med Tech, Assistant Med Tech, Trainee Med Tech
What is the requirement for a member of the Board in relation to a school of Medical Technology?
What is the requirement for a member of the Board in relation to a school of Medical Technology?
- Should be a current faculty member at a school of Med Tech
- Should have administrative experience in a school of Med Tech
- Cannot be a member of the faculty of a school of Med Tech for at least 5 years (correct)
- Must have been a faculty member at a school of Med Tech for at least 2 years
Who can practice medical technology?
Who can practice medical technology?
What is the role of the chairman of the Board according to the text?
What is the role of the chairman of the Board according to the text?
Who were the first two members of the Board as mentioned in the text?
Who were the first two members of the Board as mentioned in the text?
What is the main purpose of RA 5527 in relation to medical technology?
What is the main purpose of RA 5527 in relation to medical technology?
What procedures are explicitly mentioned as not inhibiting duly registered med lab technicians in RA 5527?
What procedures are explicitly mentioned as not inhibiting duly registered med lab technicians in RA 5527?
Who is the Chairman of the MT Board according to the composition detailed in the text?
Who is the Chairman of the MT Board according to the composition detailed in the text?
Which entity appoints the MT Board under PRC based on information from the text?
Which entity appoints the MT Board under PRC based on information from the text?
What is the role of a certified and registered Med Lab Technician as per the text?
What is the role of a certified and registered Med Lab Technician as per the text?
What is a key responsibility mentioned for Med Lab Technicians in clinical laboratories based on the text?
What is a key responsibility mentioned for Med Lab Technicians in clinical laboratories based on the text?
What was the significance of the Insurance Act in the development of clinical laboratories?
What was the significance of the Insurance Act in the development of clinical laboratories?
What impact did the establishment of the American Board of Pathology have on clinical laboratory growth?
What impact did the establishment of the American Board of Pathology have on clinical laboratory growth?
Which university was the first to offer a degree program in Medical Technology for Clinical and Laboratory Technicians?
Which university was the first to offer a degree program in Medical Technology for Clinical and Laboratory Technicians?
What was one consequence of the growth of clinical laboratories in terms of laboratory medicine sophistication?
What was one consequence of the growth of clinical laboratories in terms of laboratory medicine sophistication?
What was the role of Denver Society of Clinical Pathologists in the development of clinical laboratories?
What was the role of Denver Society of Clinical Pathologists in the development of clinical laboratories?
How did physicians adapt to the growth of clinical laboratories during this period?
How did physicians adapt to the growth of clinical laboratories during this period?
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Syllabus Preparation
Syllabus Preparation
Ara Marie Estilloso prepared the syllabus for lab technicians in Manila.
Registered Medical Technologists Classification
Registered Medical Technologists Classification
RMTs are classified as Chief Med Tech, Senior Med Tech, and Med Tech.
Board Member Requirement
Board Member Requirement
A Board member cannot be a faculty member of a Med Tech school for 5 years.
Medical Technology Practice
Medical Technology Practice
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Chairman of the Board Role
Chairman of the Board Role
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First Board Members
First Board Members
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Purpose of RA 5527
Purpose of RA 5527
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RA 5527 Exemptions
RA 5527 Exemptions
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MT Board Chairman
MT Board Chairman
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Appointment of MT Board
Appointment of MT Board
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Role of Registered Med Lab Technician
Role of Registered Med Lab Technician
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Key Responsibility of Med Lab Technicians
Key Responsibility of Med Lab Technicians
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Insurance Act Impact
Insurance Act Impact
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American Board of Pathology Influence
American Board of Pathology Influence
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First Medical Technology Degree Program
First Medical Technology Degree Program
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Laboratory Medicine Developments
Laboratory Medicine Developments
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Denver Society Role
Denver Society Role
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Physicians' Adaptation
Physicians' Adaptation
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Study Notes
Medical Technology Laws and Bioethics
- Medical Technologists must be knowledgeable about the laws, practices, and guidelines governing their profession.
RA 5527 and Its Amendments
- The Chairman of the Board is a pathologist elected by the Philippine Society of Pathologists.
- The Board consists of RMTs, and the member should not be a faculty member of a Med Tech school for at least 5 years.
Medical Technology Practice
- Registered Medical Technologists (RMTs) are classified as Chief Med Tech, Senior Med Tech, Med Tech according to qualifications and trainings.
- A registered physician can practice medical technology.
- RMTs can perform procedures and techniques such as:
- Clinical researches involving patients and human beings
- Preparation and standardization of reagents, stains
- Clinical lab quality control
- Collection and preservation of specimens
Council of Medical Technology (MTE) Composition
- The Council is composed of:
- Commissioner of PRC (Chairman)
- Chairman of the Board of MT (Vice Chairman)
- 2 members of the Board of MT
- Director of Private Education (formerly CHED)
- Director of BRL (of DOH)
- Deans/Heads of MT schools
History of Clinical Laboratory Science
- The Insurance Act (1922) led to a complete revolution in the development of lab science.
- In 1922, 3035 hospitals in the USA had clinical laboratories, creating a great demand for clinical laboratory technicians.
- The establishment of the Denver Society of Clinical Pathologists and the American Board of Pathology led to the development of more societies.
- The University of Minnesota was the first to offer a degree program in Medical Technology in 1923.
- Advances in laboratory medicine led to the use of automated equipment, quality control programs, and sophistication in laboratory medicine.
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Prepare for the Medical Technology Laws and Bioethics Chapter 2 quiz on RA 5527 and its amendments. Learn about the regulations governing medical technologists in the Philippines through this quiz.
