RTE002_IntroRad_P2_FuentesRichard (1st).pdf

RTE002: Introduction to Radiologic Technology BSRTE1-A7 | 1ST YEAR – 1ST SEMESTER (P2) History of Radiologic Technology in the o He became the officer of the 2nd school of Philippines Radiologic Technology (The Marian College...

RTE002: Introduction to Radiologic Technology BSRTE1-A7 | 1ST YEAR – 1ST SEMESTER (P2) History of Radiologic Technology in the o He became the officer of the 2nd school of Philippines Radiologic Technology (The Marian College which later on renamed as Emilio Aguinaldo Practice of Radiologic Technology was pioneered by College) the “The Magnificent Seven”. The founding forebears came from Philippine 1. Dr. Paterno Chikiamco General Hospital, V. Luna Gen. Hospital, 2. Dr. Ramon Paterno Children’s and Maternity Hospital, North General 3. Dr. Paulino J. Garcia Hospital, San Lazaro Hospital, GSIS Medical 4. Dr. Daniel Ledesma Sr. Clinic and National Chest Center of the DOH 5. Dr. Carlos Marquez which are all government hospitals. 6. Dr. Hilario Zialcita 7. Dr. Carlos Vergel de Dios Philippine Society of Medical Radiologic Technologists (PHISMERT) Pioneer X-ray Technicians In 1969, Mr. Palomo, affiliated the association with 1. Dr. Felipe Somera of the UP-PGH the International Society of Radiographers and 2. Dr. Cirilo Rodriguez of UST Hospital Radiologic Technology (ISRRT), through the *Both are dentist by profession sponsorship of the Philippine Radiological Society X-ray technicians were the radiologists themselves (now PCR) and the Japanese Association of Radiologic Technologists (JART). Radiologists later on trained other “office boys”, which includes drivers, mechanics, nurses, The PHISMERT was accepted as its 33rd member. MedTech’s to double as x-ray technicians. The Bill of Radiologic Technology Pioneer educators of Philippine Radiology Atty. Oscar C. Romero- He drafted the bill 1. Norberto A. Palomo regulating the practice of Radiologic Technology in 2. Dr. Jose T. Gaffud June 28, 1964. 3. Engr. Luciano N. Niguidula Congressman Jovito Salonga authored it in 4. Oscar C. Romeo congress. However, the bill failed to pass due to non- 5. Serafin P. Ocampo existence of a formal school offering such course. 6. Elsa Aguila 7. Dr. Roberto Reodica Family Clinic First X-ray Equipment The Family Clinic was the first school in x-ray technology. It was established in 1969 by Dr. Jose The first x-ray equipment is owned by the Singian Gaffud, Engr. Luciano Niguidula and Mr. Norberto Clinic Palomo. Later, San Juan de Dios Hospital and the Philippine 1972 – 1973 (before PART) General Hospital acquired their own. In the years 1972 to 1973, this was a troubled year, Philippine Society of X-ray Technicians as personal intramural afflicted their leaders. (PSXT) Two other organizations emerged: Formed in May 1954 and its president was M/Sgt. Gilberto V. Palomique from the V. Luna Hospital. 1. Philippine Society of Radiologic Technicians (PSRT), a radiologist sponsored After 3 years, the PSXT became inactive. organization. Gilberto V. Palomique 2. Philippine Institute of Radiologic Technologists (PIRT), headed by Mr. o Headed the association from 1954 to 1957 Almario Lutap. DO NOT REDISTRIBUTE !! Transes by: Richard Fuentes 1 RTE002: Introduction to Radiologic Technology BSRTE1-A7 | 1ST YEAR – 1ST SEMESTER (P2) Dr. Reynaldo Gregorio, president of PCR, June 26 and 27, 1993- The first Professional persuaded the leaders to unite. Board Exams was held. November 22, 1993- The first oath taking Later on, 1974, the three organizations PCR, PSRT, rites of professional radiologic and x-ray and PIRT fused and called the Philippine technologists to the PRC. Association of Radiologic Technologists. The Philippine Society of Government Philippine Association of Radiologic Radiologic Technologists (PSGRT) Technologists (PART) PSGRT was formed in 1992, initiated by Gregorio PART was established on 1974 headed by Mr. Gallardo, Dolores Pambid, and Venancio Gilbert Palomique from 1974 to 1975. Villanueva. o Conducted regular seminars and Ms. Dolores Pambid- came from Philippine General conventions Hospital and was the first president of PSGRT. o School offering the course have also multiplied to care to increased enrollment. PSGRT was working for the creation of the position titles of Radiologic Technologists since it has no Later on, Mr. Jose Cervantes of the Philippine Heart appropriate position title for them in the Salary Center (PHC) was elected as president. Standardization Law. 1974 Radiologic Technologists were given the same titles The Ministry of Health thru Radiation Health Service similar to engineering maintenance groups. and the Civil Service Commission administered the October 1992, the DBM approved the first licensure examinations for x-ray position title of Radiologic Technologist technicians and technologists. November 1992, the 1st Annual Congress of 1988 PSGRT was held at Teachers Camp, Baguio City. DECS sub-committee was created to upgrade the ART curriculum Philippine Federation of Professional Radiologic Technologists (PFPRT) Dr. Gaffud, who was instrumental in the creation of the BSRT curriculum, headed the committee PFPRT was formed un December 1994. Its (DECS). president is Gregorio Gallardo of the UP-Health Service. R.A. 7431 PFPRT- believed that it can politically unite all RT’s R.A. 7431 is an act regulating the practice of and XRT’s without necessarily compromising their Radiologic Technology. It was approved in April freedom to effect progress in there are of work. 22,1992 by Pres. Corazon Aquino The PFPRT has 7 conglomeration After it was approved, the following events associations namely: happened: 1. PSGRT 2. Society of Privately Employed Radiologic The first Board of Examiners was created, Technologists (SPERT) composed of: 3. Philippine Society of RT Professors 1. Mr. Fortunato Gabon Jr. – Chairman (PSRTP) 2. Dr. Jose T. Gaffud 4. League of Chief Radiologic 3. Ms. Editha Mora Technologists 4. Mr. Dexter Rodelas 5. Ultrasonographers League of the 5. Ms. Eulinia Valdezco Philippines 6. League of RT’s in CT-MRI and Nuclear Note: Gaffud, Mora, Rodelas, and Valdezco are Imaging members only. 7. League of RT’s in Radiotherapy DO NOT REDISTRIBUTE !! Transes by: Richard Fuentes 2