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MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY LAWS AND BIOETHICS

MLS 214

Department of Medical Laboratory Science

SCHOOL OF NATURAL SCIENCES

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 MODULE 1 – INTRODUCTION & THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION
This module will walk us through the Philippine Medical Technology Act of 1969 (RA
5527), which will serve as the backbone of all our discussions for the first two terms of this
course. As a college student, it is just right to know the government agency responsible for
all the concerns of higher educational institutions. This module will allow us to learn the
composition, powers, and functions of the Commission on Higher Education.

MODULE OBJECTIVES
At the end of this module, you are expected to be able to:

1. discuss the importance of the study of the different laws governing the education,
registration, and practice of medical technology/ medical laboratory science (MT/MLS)
in the Philippines;
2. define medical technologist/ medical laboratory scientist, pathologist, and practice of
medical technology;
3. state the composition and functions of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED).

UNIT 1: INTRODUCTION TO MT/MLS LAWS

ENGAGE 3 RELATED WORDS

As a student of BSMLS, what are the three first terms that come into your mind when
you hear the terms pathologist and medical technologist/ medical laboratory scientist?

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 EXPLORE INTRODUCTION TO MT/MLS LAWS
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Mt Act of 196g yn
NPA 32 sections

Overview of Republic Act No. 5527

Republic Act (R.A.) No. 5527, known as the Philippine Medical Technology Act of 1969,
was approved on June 21, 1969. This is an act requiring the registration of medical
technologists, defining their practices, and for other purposes related to the profession. This
act was amended by R.A. 6132 (approved on August 31, 1970), Presidential Decree (P.D.)
498 (approved on June 28, 1974), and P.D. 1534 (approved on June 11, 1978). This law is
composed of 32 sections that contain the following:

Title (Section 1)
' Definition of Terms (Section 2)
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Medical Technology Education (Section 3-6)
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Accreditation of Schools of Medical Technology and of Training Laboratories
(Section 13)
Medical Technology Profession
Medical Technology Board (Section 7-12)
Medical Technology Board Examination (Section 15-19)
Certification of Medical Technologists (Section 14, 20-28)
Penal provisions (Section 29)
Separability Clause (Section 30)
Repealing Clause (Section3 1)
Effectivity (Section 32)

We are to discuss the specific contents of the different sections of R.A. 5527 together
with other pertinent laws in chronological order, as presented above.

Definition of Terms (Section 2 of RA 5527)

For this section, we are to understand the definition of pathologists, medical
technologists/ medical laboratory scientists, medical laboratory technicians, and the
practice of medical technology.
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Pathologist, according to Section 2 or RA 5527, is a duly registered physician who is

specially trained in methods of laboratory medicine, or the gross and microscopic study and
interpretation of tissues, secretion, and excretions of the human body and its functions to
diagnose disease, follow its course, determine the effectivity of treatment, ascertain the
cause of death and advance medicine through research. CMO 6 s. 2008 simplified the
definition as a duly registered physician who is specially trained in clinical and/or anatomic
pathology certified by the Philippine Board of Pathology.
Medical Technologist/ medical laboratory scientist is 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

↳ it no physician is available :
Physician authorized
by DOH

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 having passed the prescribed course (Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology/Bachelor
PRC
ten registration
of
of Science in Hygiene) of training and examination. CHED Memorandum Order 6 s. 2008
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defines medical technologists/ medical laboratory scientist as a person certified by the
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With these, therefore, we can deduce that medical technologist/ medical laboratory
scientist is a person who graduated the prescribed course, passed the medical technology
board examination, registered by the PRC, and engaged in the practice of medical
technology under the supervision of a pathologist. The prescribed courses include Bachelor
of Medical Technology, Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science, Bachelor of Science in
Medical Laboratory Science, and Bachelor of Public Health. At present, medical technology
practice is under the supervision of pathologist such that the statement in R.A. 5527 that
states, licensed physician authorized by the Department of Health in places where there is
no pathologist is no longer applicable.
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Medical laboratory technician is a person certified and registered with the Board as
qualified to assist a medical technologist and/or qualified pathologist in the practice of
medical technology. The qualifications of medical laboratory technician will be discussed in
Module 2.
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Practice of Medical Technology. Section 2 of R.A. 5527 clearly states that a person
shall be deemed to be in the practice of medical technology when a fee, salary, or other
compensation or reward is paid or given, directly or indirectly, through 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. These practices include:
1. 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;
2. blood banking procedures and techniques;
3. parasitologic, mycologic and microbiologic procedures and techniques;
4. histopathologic and cytotechnology; provided that nothing in this paragraph shall
inhibit a duly registered medical laboratory technician from performing
histopathology techniques and procedures;
5. clinical research involving patients or human beings requiring the use of and/or
application of medical technology knowledge and procedures;
6. preparations and standardization of reagents, standards, stains, and others, provided
such reagents, standards, stains, and others are exclusively for the use of their
laboratory; m not for commercial use
7. clinical laboratory quality control;
8. collection and preservation of specimens;

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 Any person, who has passed the corresponding Board examination for the practice
of a profession already regulated by existing law, shall not be subject to the provisions of the
last four numbers (5-8) if the performance of such acts or services is merely incidental to his
profession. Cena biologist cannot practice
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EXPLAIN

g. Watch video lecture for this module and unit.

ELABORATE

Attend scheduled synchronous meeting.

UNIT 2: THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION

ENGAGE PERSONAL OPINION

In your opinion, how does the State uphold the declaration of policy stated in Section 2 of
R.A. 7722? education accessible shall be
all academic
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freedom

The State shall protect, foster, and promote the right of all citizens to affordable quality
education at all levels and shall take appropriate steps to ensure that education shall
be accessible to all. The State shall likewise ensure and protect academic freedom
and shall promote its exercise and observance for the continuing intellectual growth,
the advancement of learning and research, the development of responsible and
effective leadership, the education of high-level and middle-level professionals, and
the enrichment of our historical and cultural heritage.

State-supported institutions of higher learning shall gear their programs to national,

regional, or local development plans. Finally, all institutions of higher learning shall
exemplify through their physical and natural surroundings the dignity and beauty of,

my
as well as their pride in, the intellectual and scholarly life.

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 EXPLORE
pretreated the CHED

R.A. 7722 is an act creating the Commission on

Higher Education (CHED), appropriating funds CHED Vision and Mission
therefore and for other purposes. This act was
approved on May 18, 1994, and shall be known as the VISION: Philippine higher
Higher Education Act of 1994 (Section 1, R.A. 7722). education system that is equitable
nonindependent to DECS 1 administrative
connected to PRES
only ) and producing locally responsive,
control

CHED is independent and separate from the

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innovative, and globally

Department of Education, Culture, and Sports (DECS), competitive graduates and lifelong
and is £ attached to the Office of the President for learners.
administrative purposes only. Its coverage shall be both
public and private institutions of higher education as MISSION: To promote equitable
well as degree-granting programs in all post-secondary access and ensure quality and
relevance of higher education
educational institutions, public and private (Section 3,
institutions and their programs.
R.A. 7722). CHED joins the Department of Education
(DepEd) and the Technical Education and Skills
Development Authority (TESDA) that comprises the trifocalization of education.
Trifocalization aims to give proper attention to basic, training and vocational, and higher
education.
CHEDTDEPEDTTESDA • TRIFOCAIIZATION Of EDUCATION

CHED Mandate

Given the national government’s commitment to transformational leadership that puts education as the
central strategy for investing in the Filipino people, reducing poverty, and building national
competitiveness and pursuant to Republic Act 7722, CHED shall:
A. Promote relevant and quality higher education (i.e. higher education institutions and programs are
at par with international standards and graduates and professionals are highly competent and
recognized in the international arena);
B. Ensure that quality higher education is accessible to all who seek it particularly those who may not
be able to afford it;
C. Guarantee and protect academic freedom for continuing intellectual growth, advancement of
learning and research, development of responsible and effective leadership, education of high level
professionals, and enrichment of historical and cultural heritages; and
D. Commit to moral ascendancy that eradicates corrupt practices, institutionalizes transparency and
accountability and encourages participatory governance in the Commission and the sub-sector.

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1 CHAIRMAN / ERM : 4 Years

↳ 5 Full TIME Members
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↳ appointed by president
↳ cannot take other jobs

The commission is composed of five (5) full-time members with 4 years term. The
President of the Philippines appoints a Chairman of the Commission and four (4)
commissioners. The qualifications are as follows:
1. holders of earned doctorate(s),
2. actively engaged in higher education for at least ten (10) years,

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 3. must not have been candidates for elective positions in the elections immediately
preceding their appointment
4. academicians known for their high degree of professionalism and integrity who have
distinguished themselves as authorities in their chosen fields of learning. The members
of the commission shall belong to different academic specialization.

In no case shall any and all of the Commissioners appoint representatives to act on
their behalf (Section 4, R.A. 7722).

At present, the commission is composed of the following:

➢ Chairperson: J. Prospero E. De Vera III, DPA
➢ Commissioners: Lilian A. De Las Llagas, MScTM, Ph.D., LLB
Ronald L. Adamat, Ph.D.
Perfecto A. Alibin, Ed.D.
Aldrin A. Darilag, PhD, RMT, RN

The powers and function of the commission are enumerated in Section 8 of R.A. 7722.
1. Formulate and recommend development plans, policies, priorities, and programs on
higher education;
2. Formulate and recommend development plans, policies, priorities, and programs on
research;
3. Recommend to the executive and legislative branches priorities and grants on higher
education and research;
4. Set minimum standards for programs and institutions of higher learning
recommended by panels of experts in the field and subject to public hearing, and
enforced the same;
5. Monitor and evaluate the performance of programs and institutions of higher learning
for appropriate incentives as well as the imposition of sanctions such as, but not
limited to, diminution or withdrawal of subsidy, recommendation on the downgrading
or withdrawal of accreditation, program termination or school course;
6. Identify, support and develop potential centers of excellence in program areas
needed for the development of world-class scholarship, nation building and national
development;
7. Recommend to the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) the budgets of
public institutions of higher learning as well as general guidelines for the use of their
income;
8. Rationalize programs and institutions of higher learning and set standards, policies
and guidelines for the creation of new ones as well as the conversion or elevation of
schools to institutions of higher learning, subject to budgetary limitations and the
number of institutions of higher learning in the province or region where creation,
conversion or elevation is sought to be made;
9. Develop criteria for allocating additional resources such as research and program
development grants, scholarships, and the other similar programs: Provided, that
these shall not detract from the fiscal autonomy already enjoyed by colleges and
universities;

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 10. Direct or redirect purposive research by institutions of higher learning to meet the
needs of agro-industrialization and development;
11. Devise and implement resource development schemes;
12. Administer the Higher Education Development Fund, as described in Section 10 of
R.A. 7722, which will promote the purposes of higher education;
13. Review the charters of institutions of higher learning and state universities and
colleges including the chairmanship and membership of their governing bodies and
recommend appropriate measures as basis for necessary action;
14. Promulgate such rules and regulations and exercise such other powers and functions
as may be necessary to carry out effectively the purpose and objectives of R.A. 7722;
and
to help the COMMISSION :
15. Perform such other functions as may be necessary for its effective operations and for
TECHNICAL PANELS the continued enhancement, growth and development of higher education.
( for every course )
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3 members

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senior
① chairperson V1 yr
In order for the commission to set appropriate minimum standards for different
specialists
② technical committee
members on a yrs

programs, the commission reconstitute and/or organize technical panels for different
disciplines/program areas. The technical panels assist the commission in setting standards
and in program and institution monitoring and evaluation. The technical panels shall be
composed of senior specialists or academicians to be appointed by the Commission
(Section 12, R.A. 7722). As prescribed by CMO 2011-05, each technical panel is composed
of a chairperson (1-year term) and technical committee members (2 years term).
( 1 chairperson 11 year term )
technical committee members 12 years term )

R.A. 5527 Sections 3 to 5, mentioned the Council of Medical Technology Education.

This Council is now known as the Technical Panel in Medical Technology Education (TPMTE).
The provision of R.A. 5527Section 3 on the composition is no longer applicable in compliance
with the guidelines of CHED. The composition of TPMTE at present are:
▪ Chairman: Dr. Ma. Freda Z. Hapan
▪ Members: Dr. Jose Jurel Nuevo
Dean Bernard U. Ebuen, the president of the Philippine Association of
Schools of Medical Technology and Hygiene (PASMETH)
Mr. Rommel Saceda, the president of the Philippine Association of
Medical Technologists, Inc. (PAMET)
Ms. Marian M. Tantingco, a representative from the Board of Medical
Technology/ Professional Regulation Commission

R.A. 5527 Section 5 enumerated the functions of the TPMTE with minor revisions in
compliance with CHED. The functions are as follows:

1. To recommend the minimum required curriculum for the course of medical

technology. yr student ratio -

2. To determine and prescribe the number of students that will be allowed to take the
medical technology course in each school, taking into account the student-instructor
ratio and the availability of facilities for instruction.
3. To recommend closure of medical technology schools which are found to be
substandard.

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Tn annual report

4. To require all medical technology schools to submit an annual report, including the
total number of students and instructors, list of facilities available for instruction, a list
of their recent graduates and new administrations, on or before the month of June.
5. To inspect, when necessary, the different medical technology schools in the country
in order to determine whether a high standard of education is maintained in said
institutions.
6. To promulgate, and prescribe, and enforce necessary rules and regulations for the
proper implementation of the foregoing functions.

In the performance of the powers and functions of CHED, academic freedom of

universities and colleges is guaranteed. However, all school under the supervision of CHED
shall abide concerning the:
1. minimum unit requirements for specific academic programs
2. general education distribution requirements as may be determined by CHED
3. specific professional subjects as may be stipulated by the various licensing entities
(Section 13, R.A. 7722)

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EXPLAIN

Watch video lecture for this module.

ELABORATE

Attend scheduled synchronous meeting for OBL students.

EVALUATE UNITS 1 AND 2 SUMMATIVE ASSESSEMENT

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