Medical Technology Prayer 1st version of Code of Ethics was created August 6, 1968 under

God, who by calling us to the vocation of a medical Nardito D. Moraleta

technologists, has placed upon us the obligation of being a
constant help in the scientific care of the sick, grant us by thy Current version of Code of Ethics was created March 7, 1997
divine light a deep insight into the serious responsibilities of under Norma N. Chang
our task.

By thy divine wisdom awaken in us a growing zeal and Beloved PAMET (PAMET Hymn)
determination to increase our knowledge of how to search for From various lands, races and places
the underlying causes of sickness and disease; how to recognize
the evidence of physical changes; how to make important With grateful hearts we raise our voices
chemical analyses, and other valuable test so helpful in caring
This day to our beloved PAMET
for the sick.
From whence unity and love cometh
By thy divine love permit us in this way to share with those who
directly care for the sick, that thus we may be of constantly We join together in brotherhood
working through the eternal physician, Christ our Lord, Amen.
To live up to thine ideals we should

Code of Ethics of Medical Technology In fields advancement and learning

As I enter into the practice of Medical Technology, I shall accept Thy noble goals maybe our bearing
the responsibilities inherent to being a professional; I shall
uphold the law and shall not engage in illegal work nor Loyal and true we’ll be to thee
cooperate with anyone so engaged;
Beloved PAMET this we say,
I shall avoid associating or being identified with any For service to God and humanity,
enterprise of questionable character;
With joy we sing for thee ‘til eternity
I shall work and act in a strict spirit of fairness to employer,
clients, contractors, employees and in a spirit of personal
helpfulness and fraternity toward other members of the
profession; Lyrics: Hector Gentapanan Gayares Jr.

I shall use only honorable means of competition for Music: Francis Jerota Pefanco
professional employment or services and shall refrain from
unfairly injuring, directly or indirectly, the professional
reputation, projects or business of a fellow medical
technologist; I shall accept employment from more than one PAMET: Philippine Association of Medical Technologists
employer only when there in no conflict of interest;
Year when PAMET was accredited by PRC: July 15, 1975
I shall perform professional work in a manner that merits full
confidence and trust carried out with absolute reliability, June 22, 1973, PD 223 was approved creating the
accuracy, fairness and honesty; I shall review the professional Professional Regulation Commission (PRC).
work of other medical technologists, when requested, fairly and PAMET was officially recognized as the only Accredited
in confidence whether they are subordinates or employees, Organization (APO) of registered Medical Technologists in the
authors of proposals for grants or contracts, authors of Philippines.
technical papers or other publications or involved in litigation;
PASMETH: Philippine Association of Schools of Medical
I shall advance the profession by exchanging general Technology and Hygiene
information and experience with fellow medical technologists
and other professionals and by contributing to the work of PHISMETS: Philippine Society of Medical Technology Students
professional organizations;
Time and place of 1st PASMETH meeting:
I shall restrict my praises, criticisms, views and opinions within June 22, 1970 at UST
constructive limits and shall not use the knowledge I know for
selfish ends; I shall treat any information I acquired about 1st PASMETH President: Gustavo Reyes (faculty of UST)
individuals in the course of my work as strictly confidential, and Current PASMETH President: Dr. Bernard Ebuen
may be divulged only to authorized persons or entities or with
consent of the individual when necessary; PAMET INSIGNA:
Green: Health
I shall report any infractions of these principles of professional Triangle: Trilogy of Love, Respect, and Integrity
conduct to the authorities responsible of enforcement of Circle: Continuous involvement
applicable laws or regulations, or to the Ethics Committee of the Microscope and snake: Science
Philippine Association of Medical Technologists as may be
appropriate.
To these principles, I hereby subscribe and pledge to conduct
myself at all times in a manner befitting the dignity of my
profession.
 RA 5527 1/2/1992
Philippine Medical Technology Act of 1969 Organ Donation Act 1991
Section 1 Title N act promoting voluntary blood donation,
Section 2 Definition of Terms RA 7719 providing for an adequate supply of safe
Council of Medical Technology Education, Its blood, regulating blood banks, and providing
Section 3 5/5/1994 penalties for violation thereof
Composition
Compensation and Traveling Expenses of National Blood Services Act of 1994
Section 4 An act promulgating a comprehensive policy
Council Members
Functions of the Council of Medical
RA 9288 and a national system for ensuring newborn
Section 5 screening
Technology Education
Section 6 Minimum Required Course 4/7/2004
Newborn Screening Act of 2004
Section 7 Board of Examiners for Medical Technology
An act promulgating policies and prescribing
Section 8 Qualifications of Examiners
measures for the prevention and control of
Section 9 Executive Officer of the Board
hiv/aids in the philippines, instituting a
Compensation of Members of the Board of nationwide hiv/aids program, establishing a
Section 10 RA 8504
Examiners for Medical Technology comprehensive hiv/aids monitoring system,
Section 11 Functions and Duties of the Board strengthening the philippine national aids
Section 12 Removal of Board Members 2/13/1998 council, and for other purposes
Accreditation of Schools of Medical
Section 13
Technology and of Training Laboratories Philippine AIDS Prevention and Control Act
Inhibition Against the Practice of Medical of 1998
Section 14
Technology An Act Strengthening the Philippine
Section 15 Examination Comprehensive Policy on Human
Section 16 Qualification of Examination Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired
Section 17 Scope of Coverage & Examination Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
Section 18 Report of Rating Prevention, Treatment, Care, and Support,
Section 19 Ratings in the Examination RA 11166 and, Reconstituting the Philippine National
Section 20 Oath taking Aids Council (PNAC), Repealing for the
Section 21 Issuance of Certificate of Registration 12/18/2018 Purpose Republic Act No. 8504, Otherwise
Section 22 Fees Known as The "Philippine Aids Prevention
Section 23 Refusal to Issue Certificate and Control Act of 1998", and Appropriating
Administrative Investigation-Revocation or Funds Therefor
Section 24
Suspension of Certificates
Section 25 Appeal Philippine HIV and AIDS Policy Act
Reinstatement, Reissue or Replacement of RA 6425
Section 26 The dangerous drugs act of 1972
Certificates
Section 27 Foreign Reciprocity 4/4/1972
Section 28 Roster of Medical Technologists An act instituting the comprehensive
Section 29 Penal Provisions dangerous drugs act of 2002, repealing
Section 30 Separability Clause republic act no. 6425, otherwise known as the
RA 9165
Section 31 Repealing Clause dangerous drugs act of 1972, as amended,
Section 32 Effectivity providing funds therefor, and for other
6/7/2002 purposes
Approved: June 21, 1969 by Ferdinand Marcos
Amendments in RA 5527 Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002
PD 498 An act instituting a national health insurance
 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 11, 13, 16, 17, 21, 29 program for all Filipinos and establishing the
PD 1534 RA 7875
Philippine health insurance corporation for
 3, 8, 13 the purpose
RA 6138 2/14/1995
 6, 21, 22 National Health Insurance Act of 1995
An act amending republic act no. 7875,
An Act Regulating the Operation and otherwise known as the "national health
RA 10606
Maintenance of Clinical Laboratories and insurance act of 1995″, as amended, and for
RA 4688 other purposes
Requiring the Registration of the Same with
the Department of Health, Providing Penalty
6/19/2013
6/18/1966 for the Violation Thereof, and for Other National Health Insurance Act of 2013
Purposes RA 7305
An act instituting universal health care for all The magna carta of public health workers
RA 11223 filipinos, prescribing reforms in the health 3/26/1992
care system, and appropriating funds therefor An act declaring the existence of a national
2/20/2019 emergency arising from the coronavirus
Universal Health Care Act RA 11469
disease 2019 (covid-19) situation and a
An act authorizing the legacy or donation of national policy in connection therewith, and
RA 7170 4/24/2020
all or part of a human body after death for authorizing the president of the republic of
specified purposes the Philippines for a limited period and
 subject to restrictions, to exercise powers Year of Election: 1964
necessary and proper to carry out the
declared national policy and for other » Founder of Medtech training: Mrs. Willa Hilgert-Hedrick
purposes Prudencia Sta. Ana

Bayanihan to Heal As One Act » Goals of AIDSWATCH

To determine and monitor progression of HIV in the Philippines

CMO No.14 s2006 » Chain of Custody (COC): refers to the procedures to

Policies, Standards and Guideline for MT educations
CMO No. 6 series of 2008
Guidelines for accreditation of clinical laboratories involved in
the training of medical laboratory science/technology interns
account for each specimen by tracking its handling and
storage from point of collection to final disposal
» 45 units: # of CPD units required for medtech every 3
years

» Newborn screening should be performed 1-3 days from

Area of Primary Lab accdg to AO 59 s. 2001
complete delivery
10 sq.m
» Most common inborn error of metabolism that was added
to the newborn screening program in PH through DOH
Area of Secondary Lab accdg to AO 59 s. 2001
Memorandum No. 2012-0154: MAPLE SYRUP URINE
20 sq.m
DISEASE
Area of Tertiary Lab accdg to AO 59 s. 2001
» Persons who may supervise operation of water analysis
60 sq.m
laboratory:
1. Licensed Sanitary Engineer
2. If not available:
REVIEWER EXTRA NOTES/HISTORY a. Clinical Patho
» Professional Development (CPD) b. Licensed Chemist
Inoculation of advanced knowledge, skills, and ethical values c. Licensed Medtech
in a post-licensure specialization or in an inter- or d. Licensed Pharmacist
multidisciplinary field of study  Must have at least 3 years experience in a water
- Article 1, Section 3 of RA 10912 analysis lab

» Philippine Qualification Framework
 Refers to the quality assured national system for the
development, recognition and award of qualification of
defined levels, based on the standards of knowledge, skills,
and values
 Describes the levels of educational qualifications and
sets the standards for the development, recognition and
award of qualification outcomes
- Section 4 of RA 10968
» First Clinical Laboratory in PH: Manila Public Health
Laboratory at 208 Quiricada St. Sta Cruz, Manila
» Date when Manila Public Health was endorsed to National
DOH: JUNE 1945
» All that are mandatory for drug testing:
1. Candidate for public office
2. Applicants for driver's license
3. Applicants for firearm's license
4. Military
5. Police
6. Law enforcers
» The first Board was composed of:
a. Dr. Arturo D. Tolentino, Jr. as Chairman
b. Mr. Felix E. Asprer and
c. Ms. Azucena S. J. Vizconde as Members.
The Board administered the first examination for Medical
Technology in September 1970, where only twenty-five
percent of the examinees passed

» Formally Organized the Manila Public Health Laboratory

- Dr. Alfredo Pio de Roda
- Dr. Mariano Icasiano - City Health Officer

» Date when Dr. Pio de Roda and Dr. Mariano Icasiano re-
opened the Manila Public Health Lab: October 1, 1945

» Year of the start of the 6-month laboratory training: 1954

» First School Offering Medical Technology:

Philippine Union College (PUC), now, Adventist University of
the Philippines

» 1st Graduate of PUC: Dr. Jesse Umali, 1954

» 1st PAMET Convention Date: Sept. 20, 1964

Venue of the convention: FEU