PMLS PAMET.pdf

EXPLORE As mentioned earlier, the Philippine Association of Medical Technologists (PAMET) is the only accredited professional organization for Medical Technologists in the Philippines. PAMET utilizes an official logo that dis...

EXPLORE As mentioned earlier, the Philippine Association of Medical Technologists (PAMET) is the only accredited professional organization for Medical Technologists in the Philippines. PAMET utilizes an official logo that distinguishes the association from any other professional organizations. The PAMET official logo has the following elements: i. Circle The circle represents to the continuous involvement where practice and education must always be integrated ii. Triangle The triangle refers to the trilogy of love, respect, and integrity. The trilogy should always be manifested by Filipino medical technologists in the performance of their work. iii. Green Color The green color represents health. iv. Microscope and Snake These represent the science and profession of Medical Technology. v. 1964 This was the year when the first PAMET election was held. EXPLAIN National Bodies Relevant to the Practice of Medical Technology 1. Philippine Association of Medical Technologists (PAMET) - The only accredited professional organization for Filipino Medical Technologists - Historical Notes: o Crisanto G. Almario  “Father of PAMET”  Graduated from Manila College of Pharmacy, now called the Manila Central University  Licensed pharmacist who worked as a laboratory technician at the San Lazaro Hospital where he felt the need to uplift the profession to a more dignified level & standardize the laboratory practice o Birth of PAMET: 10:00 A.M. on September 15, 1963 at the Manila Public Health Laboratory in Sta. Cruz, Manila Note: During the same period, Mrs. Belen Siasco-Jose planned to establish a similar organization but failed. Property of and for the exclusive use of SLU. Reproduction, storing in a retrieval system, distributing, uploading or posting online, or transmitting in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise of any part of this document, without the prior written permission of SLU, is strictly prohibited. 21  o First national convention and election of officers were held on September 20, 1964 in Far Eastern University wherein Charlemagne Tamondong became the first president. - PAMET Core Values: o Excellence: Adherence to high standards of practice o Professionalism: Moral standards and responsibility o Commitment: Commitment to selflessness, dedication, initiativeness, creativity, and resourcefulness o Unity: Linkages and support among other professional organizations advocating the achievement of a common goal - PAMET Presidents: Term President Legacy Highlights 1963-1967 Charlemagne T. “Emergence of the Public acceptance and Tamondong Profession” recognition of PAMET 1967-1970 Nardito D. Moraleta “Professional Approval of R.A. 5527 Recognition” **Currently, SB 2722 (Medical Technology Act of 2011) by Senator Edgardo Angara is being worked out as potential replacement SEC registration of PAMET 1st Board of Examiners and First MT Board Exam 1970-1971, Felix E. Asprer “Legislative Agenda” Approval of PD 498 (first 1973-1977 amendment to RA 5527 during martial law) PAMET was recognized by PRC as official accredited professional organization 1971-1973 Bernardo T. Tabaosares “Celebration of the Amendments to the Teves Law Practice” (salaries of medical professionals) Third week of September as the Philippine Medical Technology Week 1973 (Jan- Angelina R. Jose ‘Career Advocacy” Upgrading of the Medical Sep) Technology profession ( back then, she pushed the professional code from number 20 to number 3) Property of and for the exclusive use of SLU. Reproduction, storing in a retrieval system, distributing, uploading or posting online, or transmitting in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise of any part of this document, without the prior written permission of SLU, is strictly prohibited. 22  1977-1982 Venerable C.V. Oca “Educational Monthly seminars for the Enhancement” continuing professional education of medical technologists Monthly medical missions offering free laboratory services to the poor and less fortunate Monthly quiz contests participated in by different MT schools 1982-1992 Carmencita P. “Image Building” Awards to deserving chapters Acedera and members Standardization of salary grade 13 to 22 Hazard pay equivalent to 25% Aggressive and relevant CPE for competence sustenance with corresponding units Sportsfest and inter-collegiate quiz show in the Medical Technology Week celebration 1992-1996 Marilyn R. Atienza “Proactivism” Closer coordination between PAMET and PASMETH Approval of the PAMET constitution and by-laws (1992) 1997-2001 Norma N. Chang “International 1997 Code of Ethics of the Leadership” Medical Technology Profession Registration of the Philippine Journal of Medical Technology in the International Library of Congress with a corresponding ISSN number Philippine Council for Quality Assurance in Clinical Laboratories (PCQACL) Property of and for the exclusive use of SLU. Reproduction, storing in a retrieval system, distributing, uploading or posting online, or transmitting in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise of any part of this document, without the prior written permission of SLU, is strictly prohibited. 23  2001-2002; Agnes B Medenilla “Organizational Job fairs for newly registered MT 2005-2006 Dynamism” PAMET as recipient of the Most Outstanding Professional Organization by CHAp in 2001 “Alagang Safeguard, Alagang Nanay’ ad campaign with Procter & Gamble 2002-2005 Shirley I. Fabian “Interdisciplinary “Dagdag Karunungan, Cruzada Networking” Kinabukasan Thesis/ Dissertation Grant” Collaborative activities: PAMET website Research fund for PAMET members; Student research forum during the Medical Technology Week celebration 2006-2013 Leila M. Florento “Beyond Expectations” CPE for MT Collaboration with P&G: “Limang Hakbang Tungo sa Kalusugan” – a joint effort by PAMET and PNRC Research-related activities 2013-2015 Romeo Joseph J. “Golden Celebration” V.O.I.C.E.: Visibility, Oneness, Ignacio “Soar Higher through Integrity, Commitment, & V.O.I.C.E.” Excellence 2015- Ronaldo E. Puno “Empowerment” Empowering Medical Present Technologists towards Global Advancement 2. Philippine Association of Schools of Medical Technology and Public Health (PASMETH) - National organization of all registered schools of medical technology in the Philippines - Aim: Maintain the highest standards of medical technology/ public health education and to foster closer relations among these schools - Historical notes o May 13, 1970: Director Narciso Albarracin appointed Dr. Serafin J Juliano (FEU) and Dr. Gustavo U. Reyes to organize an association of deans/ heads of schools of MT and hygiene o June 22, 1970: First organizational meeting of PASMETH at UST o October 6, 1989: Registration with the SEC - Current PASMETH president: Dean Bernard Ebuen Property of and for the exclusive use of SLU. Reproduction, storing in a retrieval system, distributing, uploading or posting online, or transmitting in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise of any part of this document, without the prior written permission of SLU, is strictly prohibited. 24  - Accomplishments of PASMETH (Highlights): o Continuing professional education programs for MT faculty members o Standard curriculum for the B.S. Medical Technology program o Standard course syllabi for professional subjects in medical technology o Annual PASMETH-PAMET quiz show 3. Philippine Society of Medical Technology Students (PHISMETS) - Organized in 2002 during the term of Dean Zenaida Cajucom - First advisers: Prof. Marilyn Bala, Prof. Nova Aida Cajucom, Prof. Zennie B. Aceron - Reorganized on November 25, 2006 under the umbrella of the PASMETH - Primary aim: Establish camaraderie among students via activities centered on social and cultural developments, community outreach programs, and leadership training/ seminars INTERNATIONAL BODIES RELEVANT TO THE PRACTICE OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY 1. Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) - Formerly known as NCCLS (National Committee for Clinical Laboratory Standards) - A not-for-profit membership organization with the primary aim for fostering excellence in laboratory medicine - Develops CLINICAL LABORATORY TESTING STANDARDS & GUIDELINES based on input from and consensus among industry, government, and health care professionals. - Vision: Quality Practices for better health - Mission: Develop clinical and laboratory practices and promote their use worldwide - Common publications utilized by clinical laboratories in the performance of tests: o M100: Performance Standards for Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing o GP41: Collection of Diagnostic Venous Blood Specimens o GP48: Essential Elements of a Phlebotomy Training Program o QMS01: A Quality Management System Model for Laboratory Services 2. American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) - A professional association based in Chicago, Illinois encompassing pathologists and laboratory professionals; Advocates for the recognition of pathologists and medical laboratory personnel - ASCP Board of Certification o Provides global certification for generalist and specialist medical laboratory professionals Property of and for the exclusive use of SLU. Reproduction, storing in a retrieval system, distributing, uploading or posting online, or transmitting in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise of any part of this document, without the prior written permission of SLU, is strictly prohibited. 25