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PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS MELS 1033 - Principles of Medical Laboratory Science Practice 1 1 Prepared by: M.L.A. Casibang, RMT OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, y...

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS MELS 1033 - Principles of Medical Laboratory Science Practice 1 1 Prepared by: M.L.A. Casibang, RMT OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, you should be able to: Identify the professional organizations for Medical Technologists Be knowledgeable of benefits of joining a professional organization Recognize the history and profile of the accredited professional organization for Medical Technologists and the organization of schools of Medical Technology 2 PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS Assemblages of professionals within a particular specialization or professional field Purpose: Collaboration, Networking, and Professional Development/Advancement Members and officers should promote, educate, and represent Accredited Professional Organization (APO)/Accredited Integrated Professional Organization is a requirement for hiring, retention, and sometimes for renewal of professional licenses Professional society duly accredited by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) and respective Professional Regulatory Board (PRB) 3 OUTLINE I. Benefits of joining professional organizations II. Types of professional organization III. PAMET IV.PASMETH V. PHISMETS 4 I. BENEFITS OF JOINING PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS 5 BENEFITS OF JOINING PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS 1) PROFESSIONALISM Professionals must adhere to the set of rules/code of ethics prescribed by the professional society Advantage for employers since adherence to prescribed rules shapes the conduct of a professional 2) EDUCATION Organize continuing professional development (CPD) activities for their members through conventions, seminars, fora, workshops, and the like Most professional societies publish research journals which could serve as avenues for improving the body of knowledge in a certain field 3) PERKS Usually come in the form of discounts (exclusively to members) on registration fees for professional development activities of the organization 6 4) NETWORKING Gatherings and other activities conducted by professional organizations provide opportunities for building networks, can be potential avenues for creating long-term linkages and connections with other professionals 5) PROFILE Membership in a professional organization can build the career portfolio of a professional A professional society can also provide opportunities for speaking engagements, career specialization, publication in research journals, and even scholarship and training programs abroad. 6) RECOGNITION Recognize their outstanding members and leaders in the practice and special fields such as research, public service, and community engagements through awards Helps enhances one’s professional profile 7 II. TYPES OF PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS 8 TYPES OF PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS a) Accrediting Organizations b) Credentialing/Certifying Organizations c) Professional Society 9 a) Accrediting Organizations Accredit curricular programs in educational institutions An educational institution applying for accreditation will then be visited by a technical committee of experts from the accrediting agency to verify its compliance to the standards of quality education ❖ PAASCU – Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges, and Universities ❖ PACUCOA – Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation 10 b) Credentialing/Certifying Organizations Provide certification examinations for professionals Certified professionals are required to renew their licenses within a specific duration Credentialing professional organizations not common in the Philippines due to the presence of a government professional regulatory board (PRC) ❖ AMT – American Medical Technologists ❖ ASCP – American Society of Clinical Pathology ❖ ISCLT – International Society for Clinical Laboratory Technology ❖ NCA – National Certifying Agency for Medical Laboratory Personnel 11 c) Professional Society Organizations that contribute to the continued development of a specific group of professionals Membership in a national society follows membership in its local affiliate/chapter LOCAL ❖ PAMET – Philippine Association of Medical Technologists, Inc. ❖ PASMETH - Philippine Association of Schools of Medical technology and Public Health, Inc. ❖ BRAP – BioRisk Association of the Philippines ❖ PBCC – Philippine Blood Coordinating Council ❖ PCQACL – Philippine Council for Quality Assurance in Clinical Laboratories ❖ PSM – Philippine Society of Microbiologists ❖ PhBBA – Philippine Biosafety and Biosecurity Association ❖ PSP – Philippine Society of Pathologists ❖ PSH – Philippine Society for Histotechnology, Inc. INTERNATIONAL ❖ ASCP –American Society for Clinical Pathology ❖ AMT – American Medical Technologists ❖ AACLS – ASEAN Association for Clinical Laboratory Sciences ❖ AAMLS – Asia Association of Medical Laboratory Science ❖ AAMLT – ASEAN Association of Medical Laboratory Technologists ❖ ASCLS – American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science ❖ IAMLT – International Association of Medical Laboratory Technologists ❖ IFBLS – International Federation of Biomedical Laboratory Science 12 ❖ ISCLT – International Society for Clinical Laboratory Technologists PROFESSIONAL JOURNALS Publications containing scholarly studies on specific professional fields ▪ Philippine Journal of Medical Technology ▪ Asia-Pacific Journal of Medical Laboratory Science ▪ International Journal of Science and Clinical Laboratory ▪ Laboratory Medicine ▪ Medical Laboratory Observer ▪ Clinical Laboratory Science ▪ Advances for Medical Laboratory Professionals ▪ American Journal for Clinical Pathology ▪ LabMedicine 13 III. Philippine Association of Medical Technologists, Inc.) National professional, non-stock, non-profit organization September 15, 1963 - founding date, through the initiative of Crisanto G. Almario (“Father of PAMET”) 14 FIRST ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING September 15, 1963 at Public Health Laboratory, Quiricada St., Sta. Cruz Manila Total of 20 representatives – 11 from allied medical professions and 9 from five school offering medical technology (CEU, FEU, PUC, UP, UST) September 20, 1964 - 1st National Convention/Election of officers, Far Eastern University 1st PAMET President: Charlemagne T. Tamondong October 14, 1969 – Registration of PAMET at Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) o Nardito D. Moraleta as president – Registration No. 39570 June 22, 1973 – Presidential Decree No. 223 o Recognized PAMET as the only accredited professional organization of Registered Medical Technologists in the Philippines o Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) is created National body with 46 provincial chapters nationwide, and 4 worldwide o Singapore, Eastern Region Middle East, Western Region Middle East and USA *total of more than 13,000 members 15  PAMET LOCAL AFFILIATIONS (local professional associations) ❑ COPHA – Council of Professional Health Associations ❑ PFPA – Philippine Federation of Professional Associations ❑ CHAP – Council of Health Agencies of the Philippines ❑ PCQACL – Philippine Council for Quality Assurance in Clinical Laboratories ❑ AAHON – Alliance of All Health Organization PAMET INTERNATIONAL AFFILIATIONS ❑ AACLS – ASEAN Association for Clinical Laboratory Sciences ❑ AAMLS – sia Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists ❑ IFBLS – International Federation of Biomedical Laboratory Scientists ❑ APFCB – Asia-Pacific Federation of Clinical Biochemistry ❑ IFCC – International Federation in Clinical Chemistry 16 PAMET INSIGNIA ❖ Circle – continuous involvement where practice and education must always be integrated ❖ Triangle – trilogy of love, respect, and integrity ❖ Microscope and Snake – the science of Medical Technology profession ❖ Green – color of health ❖ 1963 – the year of establishment of the organization CORE VALUES ✓ Integrity – strict adherence to a moral code, reflected in transparent honesty, truthfulness, accuracy, accountability for one’s action, and complete harmony in what one thinks, says, and does ✓ Professionalism – positive traits and values, moral responsibility, social responsiveness, and behavioral outlook which makes one highly respectable and credible ✓ Commitment – unconditional, unwavering, and selfless dedication characterized by initiative, creativity, and resourcefulness to bring about quality health care and service to the public ✓ Excellence – high quality performance by advocating and adhering to international standards making services globally comparable and competent ✓ Unity – necessary linkage, support, involvement and sharing that will increase the success and advancement of every individual member and the association in general 17  Roster of PAMET Presidents NAME TERMS OF SERVICE CONTRIBUTION/S Charlemagne T. Tamondong † 1963-1967 Emergence of the Profession Nardito D. Moraleta 1967-1970 Professional Recognition Felix E. Asprer † 1970-1971 Legislative Agenda 1973-1977 Bernardo T. Tabaosares † 1971-1973 Celebration of the Profession Angelina R. Jose † 1973 Career Advocacy Venerable C.V. Oca † 1977-1981 Educational Enhancement Carmencita P. Acedera 1982-1991 Image Building Marilyn R. Atienza 1992-1996 Proactivism Norma N. Chang 1997-2000 International Leadership Agnes B. Madenilla 2001-2002 Organizational Dynamism 2005-2006 Shirley F. Cruzada 2003-2004 Interdisciplinary Networking Leila M. Florento 2007-2013 Global Perspectives Romeo Joseph J. Ignacio 2013-2015 Golden Celebration Ronaldo E. Puno 2015-2020 Empowerment Rommel F. Saceda 2021-2022 Engagement Luella A. Vertucio 2023-present Cohesive collaboration 18 PAMET Local Chapters o North Luzon (15) Aurora, Baguio-CAR, Bataan, Bulacan, Cagayan, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Isabela-Quirino, La Union, Nueva Ecija, Nueva Vizcaya-Ifugao, Olongapo-Zambales, Pampanga, Pangasinan, Tarlac o South Luzon (14) Albay, Batangas, Camarines Sur, Camarines Norte, Catanduanes, Cavite, Laguna, Masbate, Marinduque, Mindoro, Palawan, Quezon, Rizal, Sorsogon o Visayas (9) Aklan, Antique, Bohol, Capiz, Cebu, Eastern Visayas, Iloilo, Negros Occidental, Negros Oriental- Siquijor o Northern Mindanao (13) Agusan del Norte – Butuan City, Agusan del Sur, Bukidnon, Lanao del Norte-Iligan, Lanao del Sur - Marawi, Misamis Occidental, Misamis Oriental- Cagayan de Oro, Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur, Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur-Pagadian City, Zamboanga Sibugay o Southern Mindanao Region (6) Cotabato, Davao, Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur, North Cotabato, SOCCSKSARGEN o International Affiliates (4) Saudi Arabia – Eastern Region, Saudi Arabia –Western Region, Singapore, USA 19 IV. PASMETH (Philippine Association of Schools of Medical Technology and Public Health) National organization of recognized schools of medical technology and public health in the Philippines 20 HISTORY May 13, 1970 - Dr. Narciso Albarracin – Secretary of DepEd designated Dr. Serafin Juliano (FEU) & Dr. Gustavo U. Reyes (UST) to organize an association of deans/heads of schools of medical technology and public health June 22, 1970 - 1st organization meeting, University of Santo Tomas October 6, 1985 – organization was formally registered at SEC through the Committee on Legislation chaired by Mr. Cirilo S. Cajucom with the help of legal counsel Atty. Dexter Bihis The founding organization of the ASEAN Association of Schools of Medical Technology (AASMT) – Dean Bernard Ebuen, Dr. Jose Jurel Nuevo, and Dr. Anacleta Valdez 21  First member schools of PASMETH: o Centro Escolar University (CEU) o Far Eastern University (FEU) o University of Santo Tomas (UST) o Philippine Women’s University (PWU) o San Juan De Dios Educational Foundation, Inc. (SJDEFI) o Martinez Memorial Colleges (MMC) First set of PASMETH officers: o President: Dr. Gustavo Reyes (UST) o Vice-President: Dr. Serafin Juliano (FEU) o Secretary/Treasurer: Dr. Velia Trinidad (CEU) o Press Relations Officer: Dr. Faustino Sunico (SJDEFI) 22 PASMETH seal ❖ Circle – continuity of learning and the never-ending quest for excellence in the academic field ❖ Diamond – four objectives of the association: 1) To encourage a thorough study of the needs and problems of Medical Technology and Public Health education and to offer solutions to them 2) To work for the continuous development of Medical Technology and Public Health education in order that the profession will be of maximum service to the country 3) To take a united stand on matters which affect the interests of Medical Technology and Public Health education 4) to seek the advice, aid, and assistance from any government or private entity for the fulfilment of the association’s aims and purposes ❖ Microscope – field of Medical Technology and Public Health ❖ 1970 – founding year 23  Roster of PASMETH Presidents President Terms of Service Affiliation Dr. Gustavo U. Reyes 1970-1973 UST 1980-1981 Dr. Ibarra T. Panopio 1973-1974 Velez College Dr. Angelita G. Adeva 1974-1977 UST Dr. Elizabeth M. del Rio 1977-1980 Martinez Memorial Colleges 1982-1983 Dr. Claro D. Cabrera 1981-1982 FEU Dr. Norma V. Lerma 1983-1984 UST Dr. Vicencio T. Torres 1984-1985 Luzon Colleges Prof. Nardito D. Moraleta 1985-1988 FEU Dean Norma N. Chang 1988-1995 San Juan De Dios Educational Foundation, Inc. Prof. Rodolfo R. Rabor 1996-2000 UST Dr. Nini F. Lim 2000-2002 Philippine Women’s University Dr. Zenaida C. Cajucom 2002-2010 World Citi Colleges and Martinez Memorial Colleges Dir. Magdalena F. Natividad 2010-2012 FEU Dean Bernard U. Ebuen 2012-2023 Arellano University Dr. Jose Jurel Nuevo 2023-present Our Lady of Fatima University 24 IV. PHISMETS (Philippine Society of Medical Technology Students) National organization of all medical technology/MLS students under the supervision of PASMETH OBJECTIVE: Leadership training honing the leadership qualities of the students of member schools and promoting camaraderie among student-leaders 25 HISTORY Organized in 2002 during the leadership of Dr. Zenaida C. Cajucom November 25, 2006 – reorganization at FEU-NRMF, headed by Dir. Magdalena Natividad and Dean Bernard U. Ebuen February 24, 2009 - 1st Medical Technology Student Congress was held at Our Lady of Fatima University, Valenzuela City Since May 2014, a Council of Student Advisers (COSA) is designated yearly during the leadership training seminar to help facilitate and oversee the PHISMETS national organization and its local chapters May 13, 2010 - 1st PHISMETS leadership training seminar, ATI-CAR Benguet State University at La Trinidad, Benguet First PHISMETS advisers: o Prof. Marilyn Bala (College of the Holy Spirit) o Prof. Nova Aida C. Cajucom (FEU-NRMF) o Prof. Zennie B. Aceron (UST) 26 PHISMETH Seal ❖ 3 Circles – Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao ❖ Laurel – nature and the continuation of life every year ❖ Green Letters – color of health ❖ 5 Bubbles from a Test Tube – 5 objectives embodied in the constitution of the organization ❖ 15 Interconnected Molecules Outside a Test Tube – unity of 15 board schools exploring various possibilities and aiming towards the integral growth and holistic development of MLS students ❖ Microscope – medical laboratory science 27 References: Benitez, P. A., Dumaoal, O. S. R., Estrella, F. P., Mortel, F. A., & Nava, M. R. G. (2019). Principles of Medical Laboratory Science 1. Quezon City, Philippines: C & E Publishing. Page 143-159. Brief History of PAMET (2018). Retrieved from https://pametinc.ph/content/history.php The state of Medical Technology in the Philippines (2018). Retrieved from http://www.ascp.org/International/ 28