Medical Technology Laws: RA 5527 and Amendments
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Medical Technology Laws: RA 5527 and Amendments

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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Registered physicians only</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the chairman of the Board according to the text?

    <p>Elected pathologist by the Philippine Society of Pathologists</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were the first two members of the Board as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Medical Technologists</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of RA 5527 in relation to medical technology?

    <p>To ensure that med lab technicians are registered and certified to perform specific procedures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What procedures are explicitly mentioned as not inhibiting duly registered med lab technicians in RA 5527?

    <p>Histopathologic and cytotechnology procedures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the Chairman of the MT Board according to the composition detailed in the text?

    <p>Chairman of the Board of MT – pathologist.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which entity appoints the MT Board under PRC based on information from the text?

    <p>President of the Philippines.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of a certified and registered Med Lab Technician as per the text?

    <p>Assisting medical technologists or pathologists.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key responsibility mentioned for Med Lab Technicians in clinical laboratories based on the text?

    <p>Preparing and standardizing reagents and stains.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the Insurance Act in the development of clinical laboratories?

    <p>It mandated hospitals and institutions to have adequate labs and employ full-time lab technicians.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact did the establishment of the American Board of Pathology have on clinical laboratory growth?

    <p>It created a great demand for clinical laboratory technicians.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which university was the first to offer a degree program in Medical Technology for Clinical and Laboratory Technicians?

    <p>University of Minnesota</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one consequence of the growth of clinical laboratories in terms of laboratory medicine sophistication?

    <p>Development of new chemical tests and quality control programs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the role of Denver Society of Clinical Pathologists in the development of clinical laboratories?

    <p>Organized to promote advancements in laboratory medicine.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did physicians adapt to the growth of clinical laboratories during this period?

    <p>They taught their assistants to conduct some laboratory testing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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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