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PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION DR. WILSON R. DELOS REYES JR.  What is a Medical Technologist? 2  Medical Technologist - A person who engages in the work of medical technology under the supervision of a pathologist or licensed...

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION DR. WILSON R. DELOS REYES JR.  What is a Medical Technologist? 2  Medical Technologist - A person who engages in the work of medical technology under the supervision of a pathologist or licensed physician authorized by the Department of Health in places where there is no pathologist and who having passed the prescribed course (Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology/Bachelor of Science in Hygiene) of training and examination is registered under the provision of this RA5527  Medical Technologist/ 3 Laboratory Scientist Philippine Medical Technology Act of 1969 A person shall be called to be in the practice of medical technology within the meaning of this Act, who shall renders any of the following professional services for the purpose of aiding the physician in the diagnosis, study and treatment of diseases and in the promotion of health in general: Examination of tissues, secretions and excretions of the human body and body fluids by various electronic, chemical, microscopic, bacteriologic, hematologic, serologic, immunologic, nuclear, and other laboratory procedures and techniques either manual or automated; Blood banking procedures and techniques; Parasitologic, Mycologic and Microbiologic procedures and techniques; Histopathologic and Cytotechnology; Clinical research involving patients or human beings requiring the use of and/or application of medical technology knowledge and procedures; Continuation: 4 Preparations and standardization of reagents, standards, stains and others, provided such reagents, standards, stains and others are exclusively for the use of their laboratory; Clinical laboratory quality control; Collection and preservation of specimens A person who engages in the work of medical technology: - under the supervision of a pathologist or licensed physician authorized by the Department of Health in places where there is no pathologist and - who having passed the prescribed course (Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology/Bachelor of Science in Hygiene) of training - registered under the provision of this Act. 5 Medical Technologist  Medical detectives Identify microorganisms and analyze cells  Do blood tests Measure substance in blood and other fluids  Identify organisms causing infection and disease Operate complex apparatus, instrument and machines  Use standards and control to improve the reliability of laboratory results Work under pressure with speed and accuracy and precision They adhere to high ethical standards of performance  An individual certified and registered with PRC to run various tests under the supervision of a registered medical technologist or pathologist. May also log specimens in the laboratory and prepare samples for testing  PASMETH The Philippine Association of Schools of Medical Technology and Public Health, Inc. Philippine Association of Schools of Medical Technology and Public Health, Inc.  The national  Formed in 1970 by representatives of organization of all schools of Medical registered schools of Technology in the medical technology in Philippines, in the hopes the Philippines. of maintaining the highest standards of MT/PH education and to foster closer relations among theschools.  Goals and Objectives of the Organization: ❑ To encourage a thorough study of the needs and problems of MT education and to offer solution for them;  To work for the enhancement and continuous development of Medical Technology education in order that the profession will be of maximum service to the country;  To take a united stand in matters which affect the interests of Medical Technology education and;  To seek advice, aid and assistance from any government or private entity for the fulfillment of the Association’s aims and purposes. PASMETH LOGO Circle – represents the continuity of learning and the never-ending quest for excellence in the field of academe. Diamond – represents the four objectives of the association. Microscope – represents the field of Medical Technology and Public Health History of PASMETH First organizational Established/Organized: meeting was held at UST May 13, 1970 on June 22, 1970. Narciso Albarracin appointed Pres.: Dr. Gustavo Reyes Dr. Serafin Juliano (FEU) and V.P: Dr. Serafin Juliano Dr. Gustavo Reyes (UST) to organize an association of Sec/Treas: Dr. Velia Trinidad Deans/Heads of schools of PRO: Dr. Faustino Sunico MT and hygiene. History of PASMETH…  First annual meeting o For SY 1972-73, the elected was held at UST on officers were: May 7, 1971. o Pres: Dr. Gustavo Reyes  First set of officers o VP: Dr. Claro Cabrera was re-elected for a o Sec/Treas: Dr. Elvira Silva second term on April o PRO: Dr. Faustino Sunico 30, 1972.  Others who served as PASMETH presidents: Dr. Ibarra Panopio (1973-1974) Dr. Vicencio T. Torres (1984-1985) Prof. Nardito Moraleta (1985-1988) Dr. Angelita G. Adeva (1974-1977) Dean Norma N. Chang (1988-1995) Dr. Elizabeth M. del Rio (1977-1980) Prof. Rodolfo R. Rabor (1996-2000) Dr. Gustavo Reyes (1980-1981) Dean Nini F. Lim (2000-2002) Dr. Claro D. Cabrera (1981-1982) Dean Zenaida C. Cajucom (2002-2010) Dr. Elizabeth M. del Rio (1982-1983) Dean Magdalena Natividad (2010-2012) Dr. Norma V. Lerma (1983-1984) Bernard U. Ebuen (2012-present) PASMETH…  It was formally registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 6, 1985 thru the Committee on Legislation chaired by Mr. Cirilo S. Cajucom with the help of a legal counsel, Atty. Dexter Bihis. Philippine Association of Medical Technologists P A M E T The Philippine Association of Medical Technologists  National organization of all registered Medical Technologist in the Philippines.  Mr. Crisanto Almario “Father of PAMET” 🞑 Organized PAMET on September 15, 1963 at the Manila Public Health Laboratory in Sta. Cruz, Manila.  Pioneers of PAMET Mr. Crisanto Almario Ms. Bienvenida Cruz Mrs. Virginia Cabuen Mrs. Cecilia Cabailo Ms. Josefina Acayan Ms. Remedios Manansala Ms. Josefina Tombo Ms. Antonia Geraldez Ms. Clarita Centeno Mrs. Felisa de Leon Pioneers of PAMET…  Ms. Florentina Catanghal  Ms. Corazon Diaz (UST)  Ms. Cecilia Roque (UP)  Mr. Bernardo Tabaosares (FEU)  Mr. Jesse Umali (PUC)  Mr. Santos Sanchez (FEU)  Mr. Romulo Tabo (PUC)  Mr. Isabelo Samonte (CEU)  Ms. Juanita Sarmiento (UST)  Mr. Rodolfo Villaroman (CEU) September 20, 1964 – first National convention of PAMET held at the conference hall of the Far Eastern University Hospital at Morayta St., Manila. It was incorporated and registered at the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 14, 1969 with Reg. No. 39570, during the presidency of Mr. Nardito D. Moraleta. On June 21, 1969, R.A. 5527 also known as the Philippine Medical Technology Act was enacted into law. On June 22, 1973, P.D.223 was approved creating the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC). PAMET was officially recognized as the only Accredited Professional Organization (APO) of registered Medical Technologists in the Philippines. PAMET is a national body with forty-six (46) chapters nationwide totalling to more than twelve thousand (12,000) members. PAMET is affiliated with other local professional associations namely Council Of Professional Health Associations (COPHA), Philippine Federation of Professional Associations (PFPA), Council of Health Agencies (CHAP), Philippine Council for Quality Assurance in Clinical Laboratories (PCQACL) and Alliance of Allied Health Organizations of the Nation (AAHON). Internationally, PAMET is affiliated with ASEAN Association of Clinical Laboratory Sciences (AACLS), Asian Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists (AAMLS), International Federation of Biomedical Laboratory Scientists (IFBLS) and Asia-Pacific Federation of Clinical Biochemistry (APFCB), International Federation in Clinical Chemistry (IFCC), and with link with PAMET USA and PAMET Singapore. The PAMET Insignia  The PAMET Insignia The CIRCLE symbolizes the continuous involvement where practice and education must always be integrated The TRIANGLEis the trilogy of LOVE,Respect and Integrity The letters are Green, the color of health The Microscope and Snake symbolize the science of Medical Technology profession The year 1964 was the year of first PAMET election.  The PAMET Presidents  CHARLEMAGNE T. TAMONDONG (1963-1967) 🞑 President for 3 consecutive terms 🞑 Approval of House Bill No. 7682 (Med Tech Bill) on May 10, 1965 The PAMET Presidents…  NARDITO D. MORALETA (1967-1970) 🞑 Father of the profession 🞑 Approval of RA5527 🞑 organized the 1st PAMET chapters outside Manila (Cebu 1969), (Baguio 1970) 🞑 Registration of PAMET with the IAMLT on May 28, 1970. 🞑 publication of the PAMET NEWS 🞑 Organized the council of MT Education in 1969 in compliance with RA 5527.  The PAMET Presidents…  FELIX E. ASPRER (1970-1971) (1973-1976) 🞑 The only president who served the association for 5 years. 🞑 Worked for the approval of PD498 on June 28, 1974. 🞑 Accreditation of PAMET as a bonafide organization for Medical Technologists with the PRC on May 24, 1975. 🞑 Organized more PAMET The PAMET Presidents…  BERNARDO T. TABAOSARES (1971-1973) 🞑 Proclaimed the 3rd week of September as the Philippine Medical Technology week. 🞑 Amendment of Teves Law. 🞑 organization of PAMET chapter in Davao City The PAMET Presidents…  ANGELINA R. JOSE (1973) 🞑 Shortest time of office (8 mos.) 🞑 Worked for the upgrading of Medical Technology profession by raising the professional number from 20 to 3. 🞑 approval of professional tax for Registered Medical Technologists (RMT) by Bureau of Internal revenue The PAMET Presidents…  VENERABLE C.V. OCA 🞑 Monthly seminars for the Continuing Professional Education of Medical Technologists. 🞑 Monthly medical missions which offer free lab services to the less fortunate Filipinos 🞑 Quiz show 🞑 classification of PAMET membership into different categories  The PAMET Presidents…  CARMENCITA P. ACEDERA 🞑 Intensified civic development of PAMET thru medical missions. 🞑 Active participation and involvement of the whole PAMET members in all of its activities. 🞑 Improvement of the financial status of the organization. 🞑 Affiliation with Japan International Medical Technology Foundation (JIMTEF) for the  The PAMET Presidents…  CARMENCITA P. ACEDERA 🞑 Partnership with Procter and Gamble and PASMETH for awarding scholarship to undergraduate medical technology students 🞑 Inclusion of hazard pay equivalent to at least 25% of the monthly basic salary of medical technologists in government practice 🞑 Organization of ASEAN Association of Medical Technologists (AAMLT) in 1985 🞑 socio-medical activities for public health and public safety by conducting community outreach publication of the LABNEWS, the official The PAMET Presidents…  CARMENCITA P. ACEDERA… 🞑 Placement programs for medical technology graduates in clinical laboratories, in medical companies, in school and in drug companies. 🞑 Proposal of new staffing pattern for MedTechs, salary scheme, hazard pay, change in the position of the board of Medical Technology. The PAMET Presidents…  MARILYN R. ATIENZA 🞑 Institutionalization of the Professional Development Program 🞑 Approval of the PAMET Constitution and By Laws in 1992 🞑 Community service programs. 🞑 Organization of Asian Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists (AAMLS) with medical technologists from ASEAN nations 🞑 Publication of the official journal and membership of PAMET to the AAMLS. 🞑 Inclusion of MedTechs to hazard pay.  The PAMET Presidents…  NORMA N. CHANG 🞑 Revision of Medical Technologist Code of Ethics on May 7, 1997. 🞑 Accident and sickness assistance to bonafide members of the association through the Bayanihan Plan 🞑 Registration of The Philippine Journal of Medical Technology The PAMET Presidents…  NORMA N. CHANG 🞑 Publication of the PAMET Link, the official newsletter of the association. 🞑 Organization of PAMET Chapters in Ilocos Norte, Davao del Sur, Aklan, Bukidnon and Rizal Province 🞑 Scholarship of deserving Medical Technology students sponsored by Safeguard. The PAMET Presidents…  AGNES B. MEDENILLA 🞑 Amendments of RA5527 🞑 House Bill 4742 (Board of MedTech) 🞑 Job Fair activity for the newly registered medical technologists. 🞑 Approval of the 2002 PAMETConstitution and By Laws.  The PAMET Presidents…  SHIRLEY F. CRUZADA 🞑 MOA between DOH-NRL for Drug Testing Training Workshop 🞑 Graduate scholarship project for bonafide PAMET members. 🞑 Formation of Committee on Free Standing Laboratories The PAMET Presidents…  LEILA M. FLORENTO 🞑 “beyond expectations” 🞑 2007-2013 The PAMET Presidents…  ROMEO JOSEPH IGNACIO (2013 - 2014) 🞑 “Soar Higher through V.O.I.C.E." Visibility, Oneness, Integrity, Commitment and Excellence  The PAMET Presidents…  RONALDO E. PUNO (2014 - 2020) 🞑 "PAMET Beyond 50: Redefining the Profession, Reshaping the Future” One PAMET 2016-2020 From UST Advocacy: empowerment  The PAMET Presidents…  ROMMEL F. SACEDA (2021 - 2022) 🞑 "STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP IN THE CLINICAL LABORATORY DURINGPANDEMIC” We Are PAMET From FEU Chief Medical Technologist – St. Luke’s Medical Center Quezon City Molecular scientist (former manager  The PAMET Presidents…  LUELLA A. VERTUCIO  (2023 - Present) 🞑 "Strengthening Collaboration and Transparency Through Laboratory Leadership” Cohesive Collaboration CEU Former Chief MedTech at De Los Santos Medical Center Currently Chief MedTech at Providence Hospital Inc. CURRENT PAMET OFFICERS