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LESSON 1: HISTORY ➢ Defines it as “an auxiliary branch of

OF MEDTECH LAWS S laboratory medicine which deals
Definition of Medical Technology s with the examination by various
➢ Medical technologists proposed chemical, microscopic, bacteriologic
definitions for the word medical and other medical procedures”.
technology.
➢ This is a technique which will aid the
Heinemann s physician in the diagnosis, study and
➢ Defined it as “application of treatment of disease and in the
principles of natural, physical, and promotion of health in general.
biological sciences to the
performance of laboratory History of Medical Technology s
procedures which aid in the ➢ The evolution of Medical
diagnosis and treatment of diseases”. Technology can be traced to the
understanding of the concept of
Anne Fagelson (1961) s diseases and infections during
➢ Defined it as “the branch of medicine ancient times.
concerned with the performance of
laboratory determinations and Year 460 B.C. s
analyses used in analyses used in the ➢ HIPPOCRATES
diagnosis and treatment of diseases
and maintenance of health”. ○ A Greek, physician

➢ These laboratory determinations and ○ Known as the “Father of

analyses are performed in the clinical Medicine”.
laboratory by the medical
technologist. ➢ Formulated the famous Hippocratic
Oath, this is the code of ethics for
➢ Hence, a medical technologist must practicing physicians.
have acquired adequate scientific
knowledge, attitude skills in the ➢ He described the four “humors” or
performance of various test body fluids in man.
procedures.
○ Namely, the- blood, phlegm,
Philippine Medical Technology Act yellow bile (apdo), black
of 1969 s bile (feces or any other
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○ These four humors or body ➢ Believes that medical technology

fluids are felt to be the source began from the MEDIEVAL
of a person’s disposition and PERIOD (1096-1438) as supported
disease in ancient times. by the fact that urinalysis was a fad.

➢ He determined the correlation ➢ Early Hindu Doctors made the

between anatomical and chemical “SCIENTIFIC OBSERVATION” that
laboratory findings and the causes of the urine of certain individuals
diseases. attract ants, and that such urine has a
sweetish taste.
➢ He adopted the triad of regime in
treating diseases and infection with ➢ QUACKS, calling themselves
the use of drugs, surgery and doctors reaped fortunes from
bloodletting. diagnosing diseases by the
appearance of the urine.
Vivian Herrick s
➢ Medical technologist Anne Fagelson s
➢ Prefers to date medical technology
➢ Traces the beginning of medical from the 14th Century when a
technology back to 1500 BC when prominent Italian physician at the
intestinal parasites such as Taenia University of Bologna employed
and Ascaris were mentioned in early one.
writing.
➢ ALESSANDRA GILIANI
Ebers Papyrus s
➢ A book for treatment of diseases ○ Perform tasks now under the
contains description of the three domain of medical
stages of hookworm infection. technology.

➢ This identification of intestinal ○ Unfortunately, this young

parasites is done today in the lady died from a laboratory
Parasitology section in the clinical acquired infection.
laboratory.
Anton Van Leeuwenhoek (1632-1723)s
Ruth Williams s ➢ Invented and improved the
➢ Medical technologist compound microscope.

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➢ The first to describe red blood cells,
to see protozoa, and to classify
bacteria according to shape.
➢ Invention of the microscope led to
the rapid progress of microbiology
and pathology.
Marcello Malphigi (1628-1694) s
➢ Described as “the GREATEST OF
THE EARLY MICROSCOPISTS”.
➢ His work on embryology and
anatomy definitely marked him as
“the FOUNDER OF
PATHOLOGY”.
➢ Concurrently, the rapid advancement
of chemistry laid the groundwork for
the development of our modern
clinical chemistry.
➢ The new science became popular in
Germany, Japan, Greece, Turkey,
England and the United States.
➢ But, it was developed to a high level
in the U.S because of its financial
capability, manpower and interest.
Establishment of Laboratories S
First Chemical Laboratory s
➢ It is related to medicine

Rudolph Virchow s ➢ First established at the

➢ One of the youngest medical UNIVERSITY
specialists. ➢ OF MICHIGAN by DR.
DOUGLAS.
➢ Founded the ARCHIVES OF Dr. William H. Welch, 1878 s
PATHOLOGY in Berlin in 1847.
➢ Established another laboratory as the
Hermann Fehling s Bellevue Hospital Medical College.
➢ Performed the first quantitative test
for urine in 1848. ➢ He gave the first laboratory course in
pathology offered in an American
Middle of 15th Century s Medical School.
➢ Aniline Dyes were used in staining
microorganisms. Dr. William H. Welch, 1885 s
➢ Became the first professor of
➢ Bacterial staining and microscopic pathology at JOHN HOPKINS
study on bacteria were made UNIVERSITY.
possible.

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First Clinical Laboratory s ➢ About 1915, the state legislature of

➢ It opened in 1896 at the John
Hopkins Hospital by Dr. William
Osler.
➢ In this laboratory, routine
examinations were carried out,
special attention being given to the
search for malarial parasites in
blood.
Pennsylvania enacted a law requiring
all hospitals and institutions to have
adequate laboratories and to employ
a full time technician.
World War 1 s
➢ It was an impact factor in the growth
of clinical laboratories and produced
a great demand for technicians.

➢ A clinical laboratory was also ➢ The demand for technicians in

opened at the University of
Pennsylvania in 1896 (WILLIAM
PEPPER LABORATORY).
Dr. James C. Todd, 1908 s
➢ Wrote the book “A Manual of
Clinical Diagnosis”.
➢ It was re-titled “Clinical Diagnosis
by Laboratory Methods” in the 6th
edition by Dr. Todd and Dr. Arthur
Sanford.
➢ This book became the standard
reference for laboratories.
1919 Census s of the intensity of color produced.
➢ 100 technicians, all male were
employed in the UNITED STATES.
➢ This increased to 3500 in 1920.
clinical laboratories continued, so
practicing physicians with
knowledge on laboratory works
began to teach their assistants to do
some of the tests for them.
World War 2 s
➢ Marked effects in laboratory
medicine.
➢ The use of blood increased and the
“closed system” of blood collection
was widely used.
➢ Instrumentation advanced and these
instruments paved the measurement
➢ Automated equipment appeared and
quality control programs became
common.

➢ In 1922, 3035 hospitals had ➢ The first portion to develop was

CLINICAL LABORATORIES. pathology which was followed in
order by clinical microscopy

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(urinalysis) with a later addition of History of Medical Technology in

some studies of blood cells, the Philippines S
physiological chemistry and ➢ At the end of WWII Medical
bacteriology. Technology was introduced in the
Philippines by the 26th Medical
University of Minnesota s Infantry of the 6th US Army.
➢ One of the first schools for training
laboratory workers was established First Clinical Laboratory in the
here. Philippines s
➢ The US Army established it at
➢ A course bulletin titled: “COURSES QUIRACADA ST., STA. CRUZ,
IN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY MANILA where the (MANILA
FOR CLINICAL AND PUBLIC HEALTH LABORATORY)
LABORATORY TECHNICIANS” is presently located.
was issued in 1922.
➢ The laboratory offered training
➢ They were the FIRST to offer a programs to high school graduates as
DEGREE LEVEL PROGRAM in early as FEBRUARY, 1944.
1923.
1943 s
1931 s ➢ The US Army left the clinical
➢ DENVER SOCIETY OF CLINICAL laboratory in June and endorsed it to
PATHOLOGISTS were organized. the National Department of
Health.
1936 s
➢ AMERICAN BOARD OF ➢ The department rendered the
PATHOLOGY was established. laboratory non-functional for some
time.

Dr. Pio De Roda s

➢ One of the staff of the Clinical
Laboratory.

➢ ORGANIZED MANILA PUBLIC

HEALTH LABORATORY from
the remnants of the deserted
laboratory.

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➢ OCTOBER 1, 1945 PHILIPPINES) and MANILA

○ With Dr. Mariano Icasiano
as his assistant and who was
then the MANILA CITY
HEALTH OFFICER.
SANITARIUM.
➢ After 2 years, PUC produced its first
graduate, Dr. Jesse Umali, now a
successful OB-Gynecologist.

1947 s School Year 1957-1958 s

➢ Training of high school graduates to ➢ DR. ANTONIO GABRIEL and
work as medical technicians. DR. GUSTAVO REYES

➢ By Dr. Pio De Roda and Dr. ○ From the FACULTY OF

Prudencia Sta. Ana. PHARMACY

➢ No definite period of training was ○ In UNIVERSITY OF STO.

set and no certificates were given to TOMAS
the trainees.
➢ Offered medical technology as an
1954 s elective subject to 4th and 5th year
➢ A 6 month laboratory training B.S. Pharmacy students.
with a certificate was given to the
trainees upon completion. Rev., Fr. Lorenzo Rodriquez s
➢ Because of the popularity of medical
➢ Dr. Sta. Ana prepared the syllabus technology among pharmacy
for the training program. students, he decided to offer it as a
course.
Medical Technology Education
In the Philippines S June 17, 1957 s
➢ The training program offered by Dr. ➢ Temporary permit was issued by
Pio De Roda did not last long. the Department of Education, for the
1st to 3rd year students.
➢ The FIRST B.S. Degree course in
Medical Technology was offered by June 1960 s
the PHILIPPINE UNION ➢ The permit for the internship
COLLEGE (now ADVENTIST program was issued.
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June 14, 1961 s LESSON 2: THE PHILIPPINES

➢ Full recognition of the 4 year B.S. ASSOCIATION OF MEDICAL
Medical Technology course was TECHNOLOGISTS, INC. S
given. PAMET s

Additional s ➢ PHILIPPINE ASSOCIATION OF

➢ Today, according to the records of MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST
the Department of Education,
Culture and Sports and ○ National organization of
Commission on Higher Education, registered Medical
there are approximately 47 colleges Technologists in the
and universities offering the course. Philippines and is accredited
by the PRC as the
➢ The University of the Philippines Professional organization of
offers a similar course but the degree medical technologists.
of being conferred in B.S. Public
Health. Symbolism of Logo s

➢ Many schools followed to offer B.S.

Medical Technology course.

Post Graduate Studies s

➢ Offered to B.S. Medical Technology
graduates.

Offering MS in Medical Technology s

➢ UST Graduate School
➢ Philippine Women’s University
➢ Manila Central University

MS in Public Health (One Year, Non ➢ CIRCLE

Thesis Degree)
➢ University of the Philippines
s
○ Symbolizes the continuous
involvement where practice
and education must always be
integrated.

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➢ TRIANGLE STORY TIME:

○ Is the trilogy of Love, ➢ A year after, he was connected with

Respect and Integrity. the San Lazaro Hospital in Sta. Cruz,
when he performed laboratory works
➢ GREEN COLOR which would now be considered that
of a medical technologist.
○ Color of health
➢ It was at that point he noticed the
➢ MICROSCOPE AND SNAKE very degraded classifications of
workers performing this particular
○ Symbolizes the science of the job.
medical technology
profession. ➢ It was also right there that he felt the
need to standardize the profession, to
➢ YEAR 1964 elevate its category into a more
dignified one.
○ It was the year of the first
PAMET election. ➢ Although the years that followed had
shown him abundant blessings in
History of PAMET s rank, salaries and benefits, these did
not make him change and forget his
➢ MR. CRISANTO GOMEZ noble intentions for the upliftment of
ALMARIO the profession.

○ Associated the PAMET ➢ Instead, his belief became firmer

○ Pharmacy graduate at Manila now that he had gained the respect of
College of Pharmacy (now in his associates and superiors through
the Manila Central excellence in the field; he had more
University) strength and power now to persuade
○ But worked as a laboratory them to change their profession.
technician at the San Lazaro
Hospital and other ➢ So that the future workers in this
laboratories and hospitals field of science would not only be
after he passed the National rewarded with reasonable salaries
Board Examinations for and attractive benefits, but would
Pharmacists. also be elevated in their professional

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classifications in level with other
well respected professions in the
country.
➢ Until one time he found the means,
the way, and the chance to start the
reforms when the people working in
the different laboratories
(particularly in Manila) noticed the
infairness that they have been
subjected to as laboratory workers,
and became uneasy.
➢ This was further supported by the
new graduates of the different
medical technology schools which
have been added to the group with
similar sentiments and were in
sympathy for reforms.
➢ Without wasting time, he
immediately grabbed the opportunity
and moved the national organization
for the medical technology workers.
➢ He started sending mimeographed
notices to the different laboratories,
hospital, and schools of medical
technology that a meeting to
organize an association for medical
laboratory workers will be held on
SEPTEMBER 15, 1963 at the
Public Health Laboratory at 208
QUIRICADA ST., STA. CRUZ,
MANILA.
September 15, 1963, 10:00 A.M s
➢ At the Public Health Laboratory the
Philippines Association of Medical
Technologists was born.
Medical Laboratory
Workers who attended the first meeting
and considered to be the pioneers of the
PAMET were: s
➢ Mr. Crisanto Almario
➢ Mrs. Virginia Cabuenos
➢ Ms. Josefina Acayan
➢ Ms. Josefina Tombo
➢ Ms. Clarita Centeno
➢ Ms. Bienvenida Cruz
➢ Mrs. Cecilia Cabailo
➢ Ms. Remedios Manansala
➢ Ms. Antonia Geraldez
➢ Mrs. Felisa de Leon
➢ Miss Florentina Ctanghal
● All of the allied profession:
➢ Ms. Cecilia Roque of UP
➢ Mr. Jesse Umali and Mr. Romulo
Tabo of P.U.C
➢ Ms. Juanita Sarmiento and Ms.
Corazon Diaz of U.S.T
➢ Mr. Bernardo Tabaosares and Mr.
Santos Sanchez of F.E.U
➢ Mr. Isabelo Samonte and Mr.
Rodolfo Villaroman of C.E.U
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➢ Several committee meetings were
held in F.E.U.
➢ Public Health Laboratory, the
residence of Mr. Almario and other
places convenient to the group in
order to prepare things for a national
convention.
➢ However, while Mr. Almario was
busy in the preparation for a national
convention; he has heard of another
group of medical laboratory workers
trying to organize a similar
organization.
➢ This was led by Mr. Belen
Siasco-Jose, another Pharmacy
graduate, and had been in the United
States as a laboratory technician.
➢ She was forming an organization of a
national in category but whose
membership were only for laboratory
workers who had been in the U.S.
and were qualified for the American
Society for Clinical Pathologists
(ASCP).
➢ Nevertheless, through the help of Dr.
Generoso Basa, Head of Department
of Pathology of the University of
Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine
and Surgery, and a certain nun from
the College of the Holy Spirit, Mrs.
Jose and her group joined the
Philippines Association of Medical
Technologists instead of organizing
another one.
➢ The first National Convention was
held at the conference hall of the Far
Eastern University Hospital at
Nicanor Reyes St. (formerly
Morayta), Manila on September 20,
1964.
FOUNDER OF PAMET S
➢ “FATHER OF PAMET”
➢ After passing the Philippine
Licensure Examination for
Pharmacists, he was connected with
the San Lazaro Hospital as a
laboratory technician.
➢ However, during World War II he
worked in the U.S. Army Laboratory
in Hawaii.
➢ When WWII is over, he came back
to the Philippines to work as a
Laboratory Technician at Marian
Hospital Located at Isaac Peral St.
(now United Nation Avenue).
➢ He retired as a highly respected
Laboratory Veteran.
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PAMET PRESIDENTS S Mr. Nardito D. Moraleta s

Mr. Charlemagne T. Tamondong
1964-1967
“EMERGENCE OF PROFESSION”
➢ Re-elected president of the PAMET
twice.
➢ He was therefore the President of the
organization for three consecutive
terms from 1964-1967.
➢ He worked for the public and
recognition of PAMET for Public
acceptance and for its good social
standing.
➢ But the climax of his performance as
President was on:
○ May 10, 1965,
s 1967-1970
“PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION”
➢ 2ND PRESIDENT OF THE
PAMET
➢ SENATE BILL NO. 996
○ He worked for the passage of
this at the Philippines Senate
and signed into law by the
President of the Philippines.
○ June 21, 1969
■ Ferdinand E. Marcos
signed the Republic
Act. No 005527 or the
Medical Technology
Act of 1969.

■ when he succeeded in ■ Making Medical

working for the bill Technology a
(House Bill No 7682) profession and the
for the Medical Medical
Technologists in the Technologists
country through the professionals.
help of then
Congressman Jose ○ October 14, 1969
Moreno and
Congresswoman ■ Registration of the
Magnolia Antonio. PAMET with the
Securities and
➢ The Bill was approved by the Lower Exchange
House (House of Representatives) Commission under
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(Registration No. ➢ R.A. 5527

39570).
○ Establishment of the Council
○ May 28, 1970 of Medical Technology
Education.
■ Registration of the
PAMET and its ○ The First Medical
membership to the Technology Board
International Examination was conducted.
Association of
Medical ➢ August 6, 19168
Technologists
(IAMLT in Europe). ○ Prepared the Medical
Technology Code of Ethics
➢ Organization of PAMET Chapters in which was adopted by the
Cebu and Baguio. PAMET, and the Publication
of the first official newspaper
➢ Amendments of the PAMET of the Association the
Constitution and By-Laws were in “PAMET News”.
1986

○ Approved at 1969 National Mr. Felix E. Asprer s

Convention of the PAMET at 1970-1971, 1973-1977
UST. “LEGISLATIVE AGENDA”

➢ 1970 ➢ 3RD PRESIDENT

○ Standardization of the ➢ The only president (as of this

Medical Technology writing) had served the association
Curriculum in all Schools of for 5 years.
Medical Technology in the
Philippines through the ➢ 1969-1970
Medical Technology Council.
○ He was first elected as
Vice-President of the
PAMET.

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➢ 1976-present ■ Pangasinan
■ Zambales
○ Appointed as a member of ■ Zamboanga
the Medical Technology ➢
Board of Examiners and was
connected with the
Department of Tourism.
TIMELINE OF PAMET PRESIDENTS
➢ June 28, 1974
NAME YEAR IN CONTRIBU
○ He worked for the approval TERMS OF TION
of Presidential Decree No. SERVICE
498 which was signed by 1.
President Ferdinand E.
Marcos. 2.

3.
○ This is an amendment to
Republic Act Number 4.
005527.
5.
➢ May 24, 1975 6.

○ He also had the Philippine 7.

Association of Medical 8.
Technologist integrated
(accredited as a bonafide 9.
professional Organization for
10.
Medical Technologists) with
the Professional Regulation 11.
Commission.
12.
➢ CHAPTERS OF PAMET 13.

○ This was organized during

his term, such as:

■ The La Union

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LESSON 3: SUMMARIZATION
Department of
OF R.A 5527 OR THE PHILIPPINE Education and
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY ACT OF Culture shall
1969 S approve schools of
Amendments of R.A 5527 s Medical
Technology in
accordance with the
An Act to Amend provisions of this
Certain Sections of Act, as amended, in
Republic Act conjunction with
Number Five the Board of
Thousand Five Medical
R.A 6138 Hundred Technology.
Twenty-Seven,
Known as the
Philippine Medical Section 1: Title s
Technology Act of
1969. ➢ “Philippine Medical Technology Act
of 1969”
Examination of
tissues, secretions
and excretions of ➢ An Ac Requiring the Registration of
the human body Medical Technologists, defining their
and body fluids by practice, and other purposes.
various electronic,
chemical, ➢ Approved on: June 21, 1969
P.D 498 microscopic,
bacteriologic,
➢ Signed by: Former President
hematologic,
immunologic, Ferdinand E. Marcos (August 14,
nuclear, and other 1969)
laboratory
procedures and Section 2: Definition of Terms s
techniques either
manual or ➢ MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY- A
automated. person shall be deemed to be in the
practice of medical technology within
P.D 1534 Accreditation of
Schools of Medical the meaning of this Act, who shall for a
Technology and of fee, salary or other compensation or
Training reward paid or given directly or
Laboratories. The indirectly through another.

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➢ PATHOLOGISTS- - 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 in order to diagnose disease,
follow its course, determine the
effectivity of treatment, ascertain cause
of death and advance medicine by
means of research.
➢ 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 Act.
➢ MEDICAL TECHNICIAN- - 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 as
defined in this Act.
➢ ACCREDITED MEDICAL
TECHNOLOGY TRAINING
LABORATORY- A clinical laboratory,
office, agency, clinic, hospital or
sanitarium duly approved by the
Department of Health2 or its authorized
agency.
➢ RECOGNIZED SCHOOL OF
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY- Any
school, college, or university which
offers a course in Medical Technology
approved by the Department of
Education in accordance with the
requirements under this Act, upon
recommendation of the council of
medical technology education.
➢ COUNCIL- The council of medical
technology education established under
this Act.
➢ BOARD- The Board of Examiners for
Medical Technology established under
this Act.
Section 3: Council of Medical Technology
➢ Chairman: Secretary of Education
or Director of Private Education.
➢ Vice- Chairman: Director of Bureau
of Research and Laboratories of the
DOH.
➢ MEMBERS:
➢ (1) Chairman
➢ (2) Members of the Board of
Medical Technology
➢ A representative of the deans or
heads of the Private school or
Medical Technology and Public
Health
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➢ Dean of the Institute of Health of UP
➢ President of PAMET
➢ President of Philippine Society of
Pathologist (PSP)
Section 4: Compensation and
Traveling Expenses of Council Members s
➢ The chairman and members of the
Council shall be entitled to 25 pesos
per diem for every meeting attended.
(shall not exceed 2-month)
➢ Officials receiving regular salaries
from the Government shall not
receive per diem.
➢ Chairman and members shall be
entitled to travel expenses in
connection to duties and
responsibilities.
Section 5: Functions of the Council
of Medical Technology Education s the operating funds of the council. (5
➢ To recommend minimum required
curriculum.
➢ To determine and prescribe the
number of students, account for the
student-instructor ratio, and the
availability of facilities for
instruction (40:1).
➢ To approve medical technology
school meeting the requirements and
recommended closure to those who
were found to be substandard.
➢ To acquire all medical technology
schools to submit an annual report,
including the total number of
students and instructors, a list of
facilities available for instruction,
and a list of their recent graduates,
and new admissions, on or before the
month of June.
➢ To inspect and determine whether a
high standard of education is
maintained.
➢ To certify for admission into
undergraduate internship students
who have satisfactorily completed 3
years of the medical technology
course or its equivalent and to collect
from said students the amount of 5
peso each which money accrues to
pesos each student for accrue of the
Council)
➢ Formulate and recommend approval
of refresher course for applicants
who shall have failed the board
examination for the third time. (12
months refresher course in CEU)
➢ Formulate and recommend approval
of refresher course for applicants
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who shall have failed the board Microbiology, and

examination for the third time. (12 Parasitology, Histopathologic
months refresher course in CEU) techniques, and
Cyto-technology).
➢ To promulgate and prescribe rules
and regulations of the foregoing Section 7: Board of Examiners of
functions. Medical Technology s

Section 6: Minimum Required Course s The Board of Medical Technology is

composed of:
➢ At least 4 years Medical Technology
Course ➢ Pathologist appointed by the
President of the Philippines.
➢ 12-month satisfactory Internship
➢ (2) two members who are registered
➢ Include the following subjects: medical technologists appointed by
the President of the Philippines.
○ English
○ Biochemistry ➢ The chairman shall serve for three
○ Spanish years, one member for two years,
○ Gross Anatomy and the third member for one year.
○ Social Science
○ Histology ➢ No member shall be allowed more
○ General Zoology than (1) one reappointment.
○ Physiology
○ Botany ➢ The president of the Philippines shall
○ Clinical Parasitology fill the vacancy that may occur, but
○ Mathematics the appointee shall serve only the
○ General Pathology unexpired term of the incapacitated
○ College Physics member.
○ Microbiology
○ General Chemistry Section 8: Qualifications of Examinerss
○ Biostatistics
○ Qualitative Chemistry To be a member of the Board of Examiners
(including Hematology, he/she:
Serology, Blood Banking,
Clinical Microscopy, applied ➢ Is a Filipino citizen.

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➢ Is of good moral character is
a qualified Pathologist, or
duly registered medical
technologist with a degree in
BSMT/ BSH.
➢ Has been in the practice of
laboratory medicine or
medical technology for at
least (10) ten years before his
appointment.
➢ Is not a member of the
faculty of any medical
technology school or have
any pecuniary interest, direct
or indirect, in such
institution.
Section 9: Executive Officer of the Board
➢ The Commissioner of Civil Service
shall be the Executive Officer of the
Board and shall conduct the
examinations given by it.
➢ The Secretary of the Board
Examiners appointed in accordance
with Section ten of Act Numbered
Four Thousand Seven (4, 007), as
amended, shall also be the Secretary
of the Board.
➢ He shall keep a register of all
persons to whom certificates of
registration have been granted.
Section 10: Compensation of
Members of the Board of Examiners for
Medical Technology s
Each member of the Board shall receive as
of Registration without examination:
➢ P10.00 for each applicant examined.
➢ P5.00 for each applicant granted a
Certificate of Registration without
examination.
Section 11: Functions and Duties
of the Board s
➢ Administer the provisions of this act.
➢ Administer oaths in connection with
the administration of this act.
➢ Issues, suspend, and revoke
certificates of registration.
➢ Look into conditions affecting the
practice of medical technology in the
Philippines and, whenever necessary,
adopt such measures as may be
deemed proper for the maintenance
of good ethics and standards in the
practice of medical technology.
➢ Investigation of such violations of
this Act or the rules and regulations;
issued subpoena and subpoena duces
tecum.
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➢ Draft such rules and regulations as
may be necessary to carry out the
provision of this Act.
Section 12: Removal of the Board s
➢ Any member of the Board may be
removed by the President of the
Philippines for the Following
reasons:
○ Neglect of duty
○ Incompetency
○ Malpractice or unprofessional
○ Unethical
○ Immoral or dishonorable
conduct
○ Opportunity to defend
himself
○ The President shall have the
power to suspend and appoint
a temporary member of the
place
Section 13: Accreditation of
Schools of Medical Technology and of
Training Laboratories s
➢ The Department of Education shall
approve schools of medical
technology in accordance with the
provisions of this Act.
➢ The Department of Health or its
authorized agency shall upon
recommendation of the Council of
Medical Technology Education
approve laboratories for
accreditation as training laboratories
for Medical Technology students or
postgraduate trainees.
➢ Required field for accreditation:
○ 1. Bacteriology
○ 2 . Serology
○ 3. Parasitology
○ 4. Hematology
○ 5.Biochemistry Scope of
activities of said laboratory
offers sufficient training in
laboratory procedures.
Section 14: Inhibition Against the
practice of Medical Technology s
No person shall practice or offer to practice
medical technology without previously
obtaining a valid certificate of registration
from the Board registration shall not be
required for the following:
➢ a) Duly registered physicians
➢ Medical technologists from other
countries call in consultation or visit
or exchange professors to colleges or
universities: provided, that they are
only practicing the said function.
➢ Medical Technologist in the service
of the United States Armed Forces
stationed in the Philippines rendering
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services as such for members of the
said forces only.
Section 15: Examination s the last five years before enactment
Written examination shall be given by the
Board in the Following Location:
➢ Greater Manila Area
➢ Cebu
➢ Davao
➢ Examination is given during the
month of August and September
➢ Written notices of such examination
shall be published in at least (3) three
newspaper of national circulation by
the Secretary of the Board at least
(30) days prior to the date of
examination.
Section 16: Qualification of
Examination s Fluids).....................……………10%
Every applicant for examination under this
Act, shall before the date thereof, furnish the
Board satisfactory proof that he or she:
➢ a) Is in good health and is of good
moral character.
➢ Has completed a course of at least
(4) four years leading to the degrees
of BSMT/ BSH.
➢ Persons having graduated from other
paramedical professions who are
performing medical technology for
of this Act provided they meet the
minimum requirements exceeding
(1) one-year undergraduate
internship or practical training.
Section 17: Scope of Examination s
The examination questions shall cover the
following subjects with their respective
relative weights:
➢ Clinical Chemistry……………..20%
➢ Microbiology & Parasitology….20%
➢ Hematology……………………20%
➢ Blood Banking…………………20%
➢ Clinical Microscopy (Analysis of
Urine and Body
➢ Histopathologic Techniques,
Cytotechnology, Medical
Technology Laws, Related Laws and
its implementing rules, and the code
of ethics………………………...10%
Section 18: Reporting of Rating s
➢ Within 120 days after the completion
of the examination, report the result
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thereof to the Commissioner of Civil before the board or before any

Service, who shall submit the result person authorized to administer oaths
to the President of the Philippines for prior to entering upon the practice of
approval. medical technology in the
Philippines.
Section 19: Rating in the Examination s
Section 21: Issuance of Certificate
➢ In order to pass the examination,, a of Registration s
candidate must obtain a general
average of at least (75) seventy-five ➢ Every applicant who has
percent in the written test, with no satisfactorily passed the required
rating below fifty percent in any examination for medical technologist
major subjects. shall be issued to any successful
applicant who has attained the age of
➢ Provided that the candidate has not twenty-one (21) years old.
failed in at least sixty percent of the
subjects computed according to their ➢ All certificates must be signed by the
relative weights. members of the board and attested by
its Secretary.
➢ Failing the board exam for three
times = 12 months refresher course ➢ The certificates must be displayed in
in an accredited medical technology the workplace of the Medical
school or 12-month postgraduate Technologist.
training in an accredited laboratory.
Section 22: Fees s
➢ University offering Refresher Course
➢ The Board shall charge each
1. Centro Escolar University - applicant for examination and
Professional and Continuing registration the sum of fifty (50)
Education pesos.

2. Trinity University of Asia ➢ Twenty-five (25) pesos for each

certificate of registration issued
Section 20: Oath Taking s without prior examination.

➢ All successful examinees shall be

required to take a professional oath

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➢ Ten pesos (10) for issuance of a new
certificate to replace a certificate
lost, destroyed, or mutilated..
➢ The Board shall charge the sum of
all such fees shall be paid to the
disturbing officer of the Civil
Service Commission who shall pay
from the receipts thereof, all
authorized expenses of the Board
including the compensation of each
member.
Section 23: Refusal to Issue Certificate s
The board shall refuse to issue a certificate
of registration to any person with the
following reasons:
➢ Convicted by the court of competent
jurisdiction of any guilty of immoral
or dishonorable conduct.
➢ Incurable communicable diseases
➢ Unsound mind
Section 24: Administrative Investigations
➢ Revocation or suspension of
Certificates shall be conducted under
administrative investigation by at
least two members of the Board and
one legal officer during the said
investigation.
➢ Revocation- a unanimous vote of all
the three members.
➢ Reprimand or Suspension- majority
vote of the board (but not exceeding
two years of suspension)
➢ If revocation or suspension is
imposed by the Board, the medical
technologist is required to surrender
his license and certification of
registration within 30 days after the
decision becomes final.
➢ The suspension shall run from the
date of such surrender.
Section 25: Appeal s
➢ The revocation or suspension of a
certificate made by the Board shall
be subject to appeal to the Civil
Service Commissioner whose
decision shall become final thirty
(30) days after its promulgation
unless the respondent within the
same period has appealed to the
office of the President of the
Philippines.
Section 26: Reinstatement, Reissue
or Replacement of Certificates s
➢ The Board may, upon application
and for reason deemed proper and
sufficient, reissue any revoked
registration certificate.
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➢ The suspension of a certificate of
registration shall be automatically
lifted upon the expiration of the
period of suspension and said
certificate shall be re-issued to the
medical technologist concerned upon
request.
Section 27: Foreign Reciprocity s ○ Of not less than two thousand
➢ No foreign shall be admitted to the
examination, be given a certificate of
registration, or be entitled to any
rights and privileges under this Act
unless the country or state in which
he is a subject or citizen permits
Filipino Medical Technologists to
practice within its territorial limits on
the same as the subject citizen of
said country or state.
Section 28: Roster of Medical
Technologist s
➢ A Roster of Medical Technologists
shall be prepared annually by the
Secretary of the Board.
➢ The roster shall contain the name,
address, and citizenship of each
registered Medical Technologist,
date of registration or issuance of the
certificate, and other data which in
the opinion of the Board are
pertinent.
Section 29: Penal Provisions s
➢ Without prejudice to the provision of
the Medical Act of 1959 as amended,
pertaining to illegal practice of
Medicine, the following shall be
punished by a fine:
(2,000) pesos nor,
○ More than five thousand (5,
000) pesos or,
○ Imprisonment for not less
than six (6) months nor,
○ More than two (2) years, or
both, in the discretion of the
court.
Section 30: Separability Clause s
➢ If any provision of this Act or the
application of the such provision to
any person or circumstance is
declared invalid by a court of
competent jurisdiction, the remainder
of this Act or the application of such
provision to other persons or
circumstances shall not be affected
by such declaration.
➢ In case any one or more of the
provisions contained shall be invalid,
illegal, or unenforceable, the validity,
legality, and enforceability of the
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remaining provisions shall not in any

way be affected or impaired thereby.

Section 31: Repealing Clause s

➢ All Acts, executive orders, rules and

regulations, or parts thereof
inconsistent with the provisions of
this Act as hereby repealed:
Provided, However, That nothing in
this Act shall be construed as
repealing or amending any portion of
the:

➢ Medical Act of 1959 (R.A. 2382, as

amended by R.A. 4224),

➢ The Clinical Laboratory Act of 1966

(R.A. 4688), and the,

➢ Blood Banking Law of 1956 (R.A.

1517).

Section 32: Effectivity s

➢ This Act shall take effect upon its

approval.

➢ Approved June 21, 1969.

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