PERKS
→ Are assemblages of professionals within a
particular specialization or professional field that
come together for the purpose of collaboration,
networking, and professional development or
advancement.
→ These organizations also provide opportunities for
professional growth and continuing education by
offering workshops, trainings and seminars, and
by publishing research journals.
→ Interested individuals must pay membership fees
and monthly or yearly dues to avail the benefits
and services that professional organizations offer
to their members.
ACCREDITED PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION /
ACCREDITED INTEGRATED PROFESSIONAL
ORGANIZATION
▪ In the Philippines, membership to an accredited
professional organization (APO) or accredited
integrated professional organization (AIPO) is a
requirement for hiring, retention, and sometimes
for the renewal of professional licenses.
▪ An APO or AIPO is a professional society duly
accredited by PRC and the respective Professional
Regulatory Board.
BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL
ORGANIZATION
 According to Ryan Tracey there is top six benefits of
being a member of an organization.
PROFESSIONALISM
→ adherence to the set of rules or code of ethics
prescribed by the professional society. Although
this is the least in terms of value among the
benefits, this is an advantage for employers since
adherence to prescribed rules shapes the conduct
of a professional.
EDUCATION
→ professional organizations organize continuing
professional development (CPD) activities for their
members through conventions, seminars, fora,
workshops, and other activities of similar nature.
Also, most professional societies publish research
journals which could serve as avenues for
improving the body of knowledge in a certain field.
→ come in the form of monetary discounts on
registration fees for professional development
activities of the organization. These discounts are
offered exclusively to members of the
organization.
NETWORKING
→ Activities conducted by professional
organizations provide opportunities for building
networks in the field. Gatherings and other
activities can be potential avenues for creating
long-term linkages and connections with other
professionals in the field.
PROFILE
→ Membership in a professional organization can
also build the career portfolio of a professional. A
professional society can also provide
opportunities for speaking engagements, career
specialization, publication in research journals,
and even scholarship and training programs
abroad.
RECOGNITION
→ professional organizations recognize their
outstanding members and leaders in the practice
and special fields such as research, public service,
and community engagements through awards.
This helps enhance one’s professional profile.
TYPES OF PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION
ACCREDITING ORGANIZATIONS
→ accredit curricular programs in educational
institutions.an educational institution applying for
accreditation will then be visited by a technical
committee of experts from the accrediting agency
to verify its compliance to the standards of quality
education. Membership in this type of
organization is limited and is usually institutional.
→ examples of local accrediting organizations for
medical technology schools:
PAASCU Philippine Accrediting Association of
Schools, Colleges and Universities
PACUCOA Philippine Association of Colleges and
Universities Commission on
Accreditation
CREDENTIALING/ CERTIFYING ORGANIZATION ISCLT International Society for Clinical
Laboratory Technologist.
→ provide certification examinations for
professional. Certified professionals are required PROFESSIONALJOURNALS
to renew certification examinations for
→ Are publications containing a scholarly studies on
professionals. Certified professionals are required
to renew their licenses within a specified duration. specific professional fields.
→ Sponsored by professional organizations, these
In the Philippines, credentialing professional
journals publish articles and reviews of books and
organizations are not common due to the
presence of a government professional regulatory past articles and serve as a forum for new articles
→ some of the available professional journals for
body, the Professional Regulation Commission
(PRC). laboratory professionals are:
1. Philippines Journal of Medical
→ examples of international credentialing/certifying
Technology
agencies for medical technologists:
2. Asia-Pacific Journal of Medical
AMT American Medical Technologist
Laboratory Science
ASCP American Society of Clinical Pathology
3. International Journal of Science and
ISCLT International Society for Clinical
Clinical Laboratory
Laboratory Technology
4. Laboratory Medicine
NCA National Certifying Agency for Medical
5. Medical Laboratory Observer
Laboratory Personnel
6. Clinical Laboratory Science
7. Advances for Medical Laboratory
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES Professionals
8. American Journal for Clinical Pathology
→ organizations that contribute to the continued
9. LabMedicine
development of a specific group of professionals.
LOCAL PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES FOR MT
PAMET Philippine Association of Medical
Technologist
PASMETH Philippine Association of Schools of
Medical Technology and Public Health → Birth of PAMET: 10:00 A.M. on September 15,
BRAP BioRisk Association of the Philippines 1963 at the Manila Public Health Laboratory in
PBCC Philippine Blood Coordinating Council
Sta. Cruz, Manila
→ CRISANTO G. ALMARIO
PCQACL Philippine Council for Quality Assurance
o Father of PAMET”
in Clinical Laboratories
o Graduated from Manila College of
PSM Philippine Society of Microbiologist
Pharmacy, now called the Manila Central
PhBBA Philippine Biosafety and Biosecurity
University
Association
o Licensed pharmacist who worked as a
laboratory technician at the San Lazaro
INTERNATIONAL PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES FOR MT
Hospital where he felt the need to uplift
ASCP American Society for Clinical Pathology
the profession to a more dignified level &
AMT American Medical Technologist
standardize the laboratory practice.
AACLS ASEAN Association for Clinical → First national convention and election of officers
Laboratory Sciences were held on September 20, 1964 in Far Eastern
AAMLS Asia Association of Medical Laboratory University wherein CHARLEMAGNE
Science TAMONDONG became the first president.
AAMLT ASEAN Association of Medical → October 14, 1969- Presidency of Nardito Moraleta
Technologist that PAMET was incorporated and registered at
ASCLS American Society for Clinical Laboratory the Securities and Exchange Commission with
Science Registration No. 395270
IAMLT International Association of Medical → The only accredited professional organization of
Laboratory Technologist Registered Medical Technologists in the
IFBLS International Federation of Biomedical Philippines when presidential decree no. 223 was
Laboratory Science approved on June 22, 1973 creating PRC.
 → National Body with 46 provincial chapters Filipino medical technologists in the performance of their
nationwide and four international chapters - work.
Singapore, Eastern Region Middle East, Western
Region Middle East and USA. GREEN COLOR

The green color represents health.

FIRST ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING

→ held on September 15, 1963 at the Public Healty MICROSCOPE AND SNAKE
Laboratory in Sta. Cruz, Manila.
→ 20 representatives attended: These represent the science and profession of Medical
o 11 from allied medical professions Technology.
o 9 from five schools offering medical
technology 1964

LIST OF ATTENDEES This was the year when the first PAMET election was
held.

PAMET CORE VALUES

INTEGRITY

Strict adherence to a moral code, reflected in transparent

honesty, truthfulness, accuracy, accountable of one’s
actions and complete harmony in what one thinks, says,
and does.

PROFESSIONALISM

Refers to the positive traits and values, moral

PAMET INSIGNIA responsibility, social responsiveness and behavioral
outlook which makes one highly respectable and credible.

COMMITMENT

Is the unconditional, unwavering and selfless dedication

that one builds-in into the practice of the profession
characterized by initiative, creativity, and resourcefulness
to bring about quality health care and service to the public.

EXCELLENCE

Is the high quality performance by advocating and

The PAMET official logo has the following elements:
adhering to international standards making services
globally comparable competence.
CIRCLE

The circle represents to the continuous involvement where UNITY

practice and education must always be integrated.
Is the necessary linkage, support, involvement and sharing
that will increase the success and advancement of every
TRIANGLE
individual member and the association in general.
The triangle refers to the trilogy of love, respect, and
integrity. The trilogy should always be manifested by
 PAMET VISSION official
accredited
PAMET shall be the constant prime mover in advancing professional
the Medical Laboratory Science profession for the organization
continuous growth and development of its members. 1971- BERNARDO “Celebration Amendment
1973 T. of the s to the
PAMET MISSION TABAOSARE Practice” Teves Law
S (salaries of
To realize its vision, PAMET shall be an association that
medical
will uphold professional core values; develop and sustain
professional
comprehensive programs to enhance competencies of the
s)
Medical Laboratory Science professionals; collaborate
with the different stakeholders of health and make its
Third week
services important to the beneficiaries of its services.
of
September
ROSTER OF PAMET PRESIDENTS as the
TERM Philippine
PRESIDENT LEGACY HIGHLIGHTS
Medical
1963- CHARLEMAG “Emergence Public
Technology
1967 NE T. of the acceptance
Week
TAMONDON Profession” and
1973 ANGELINA “Career Upgrading of
G recognition
(Jan- R. JOSE Advocacy” the Medical
of PAMET
Sep) Technology
1967 - NARDITO D. “Professional Approval of
profession
1970 MORALETA Recognition R.A. 5527
(back
**Currently,
then, she
SB 2722
pushed the
(Medical
professional
Technology
code from
Act of 2011)
number 20
by Senator
to number 3)
Edgardo
1977- VENERABLE “Educational Monthly
Angara is
1982 C.V. OCA Enhancement seminars for
being worked
” the
out as
continuing
potential
professional
replacement
education of
medical
SEC
technologist
registration
s
of PAMET
1st Board of
Monthly
Examiners
medical
and First MT
missions
Board Exam
offering
1970- FELIX E. “Legislative Approval of
free
1971, ASPRER Agenda” PD 498 (first
laboratory
1973- amendment
services to
1977 to RA 5527
the
during
poor and
martial law)
less
fortunate
PAMET was
recognized
by PRC as
 Monthly quiz Profession
contests
participated Registration
in by of the
different MT Philippine
schools Journal of
1982- CARMENCIT “Image Awards to Medical
1992 A P. Building” deserving Technology
ACEDERA chapters in
and the
members International
Library of
Standardizati Congress
on of salary with a
grade correspondin
13 to 22 g
ISSN number
Hazard pay
equivalent to Philippine
25% Council for
Quality
Aggressive Assurance in
and relevant Clinical
CPE for Laboratories
competence (PCQACL)
sustenance 2001- AGNES B. “Organization Job fairs for
with 2002; MEDENILLA al newly
correspondin 2005- Dynamism” registered
g units 2006 MT

Sportsfest PAMET as
and inter- recipient of
collegiate the Most
quiz show in Outstanding
the Medical Professional
Technology Organization
Week by CHAp in
celebration 2001
1992- MARILYN R. “Proactivism” Closer
1996 ATIENZA coordination “Alagang
between Safeguard,
PAMET and Alagang
PASMETH Nanay’ ad
campaign
Approval of with
the PAMET Procter &
constitution Gamble
and by-laws 2002- SHIRLEY I. “Interdisciplin “Dagdag
(1992) 2005 FABIAN ary Karunungan,
1997- NORMA N. “International 1997 Code CRUZADA Networking” Kinabukasan
2001 CHANG Leadership” of Ethics of Thesis/
the Dissertation
Medical Grant”
Technology Collaborative
 activities: PAMET OFFICERS (2024)
PAMET
website PRESIDENT LUELLA A. VERTUCIO
Research VICE PRESIDENT GAMALIEL A.
fund for FULGUERAS
PAMET SECRETARY MARK RAYMUND G.
members; NAVA
Student TREASURER EVANGELINE R.
research CASTILLO
forum AUDITOR MARITES D. GO
during the PRESS RELATIONS ARJAY V. ABICHUELA
Medical OFFICER
Technology TRUSTEES REXY C. ALVAREZ
Week LITO G. ATIENZA
celebration LOUIE BERLIN C. CADAO
2006- LEILA M. “Beyond CPE for MT MA. FRIEDA Z. HAPAN
2013 FLORENTO Expectations” SANITA A. VISTAL
Collaboration
with P&G: PAMET NORTHERN LUZON OFFICERS
“Limang
Hakbang REGIONAL DIRECTOR EDISON D. RAMOS
Tungo sa ILOCOS SUR CHAPTER FERDINAND V. CABILAN
Kalusugan” – PRESIDENT
a joint effort
by PAMET PAMET HYM
and PNRC
From various lands, races and places
Research- With grateful hearts we raise our voices
related This day to our beloved PAMET
activities From whence unity and love cometh
2013- ROMEO “Golden V.O.I.C.E.:
2015 JOSEPH J. Celebration” Visibility, We join together in brotherhood
IGNACIO “Soar Higher Oneness, To live up to thine ideals we should
through Integrity, In fields of advancement and learning
V.O.I.C.E.” Commitment Thy noble goals maybe our bearing
,&
Excellence Loyal and true we’ll be to thee
2015- RONALDO E. “Empowerme Empowering Beloved PAMET this we say,
2020 PUNO nt” Medical For service to god and humanity,
Technologist With joy we sing for thee ‘till eternity.
s towards
Global PHILIPPINE ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS OF
Advancemen MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY AND PUBLIC HEALTH
t (PASMETH)
2021- ROMMEL F. “Engagement International
2022 SACEDA ” recognition → National organization of all registered schools of
2022- LUELLA A. “Cohesive 6 point medical technology in the Philippines.
PRESE VERTUCIO collaboration” Agenda → May 13, 1970 - Director Narciso Albarracin
NT appointed Dr. Serafin J Juliano (FEU) and Dr.
Gustavo U. Reyes to organize an association of
deans/ heads of schools of MT and hygiene.
→ June 22, 1970 - First organizational meeting of
PASMETH at UST
→ October 6, 1989 - Registration with the SEC
 AIM OF PASMETH
Maintain the highest standards of medical technology/
public health education and to foster closer relations
among these schools
Accomplishments of PASMETH (Highlights)
 Continuing professional education programs for
MT faculty members
 Standard curriculum for the B.S. Medical
Technology program
 Standard course syllabi for professional subjects
in medical technology
 Annual PASMETH-PAMET quiz show
PASMETH INSIGNIA
CIRCLE
Represents the continuity of learning and the never-
ending quest for excellence in the academic field
DIAMOND
The four corners represent the four objectives of the
Association: to encourage a through study of the
needs and problems of Medical Technology and
Public Health education and to offer solutions to
them to work for the continuous development of
Medical Technology and Public Health education in
order that the profession will be of maximum service
to the country to take a united stand on matters that
affect the interests of Medical Technology and Public
Health education to seek the advice, aid, and
assistance from any government or private entity for
the fulfillment of the association’s aims and purpose.
MICROSCOPE
Represents the field of Medical Technology and
Public Health
1970
The year the Association was founded.
PASMETH VISSION
The PASMETH shall be the primary motivator in
“Upholding the Highest Attributes of Medical Laboratory
Science Education”
PASMETH MISSION
To realize it’s vision, the PASMETH shall proactively lead a
World Class Medical Laboratory Science Education with a
creative environment that emphasizes the three H in
education chain, the Head, Hand and Heart or the
cognitive, psychomotor and affective domains through
collaboration with the different stakeholders within and
outside the country.
PASMETH CORE VALUES
PROFESSIONALISM
Refers to the behavior of the people within the
organization, demonstrating the highest standards of
ethicality and responsibility, initiative and accountability
and appropriate demeanor.
ACCOUNTABILITY
Refers to the steadfast and noble obligation or the
willingness to always accept the duties and to account for
one’s actions.
STEWARDSHIP
This embodies careful and responsible management of
the association for its existence lifetime.
MOTIVATION
This manifests the constant effort for the realization of its
goals through the internal and external factors that
stimulate the desire and energy of the people within.
EXCELLENCE
This means measures the setting of standards beyond
expectations; implies the level of commitment that will
weaken when the inevitable obstacles come, or challenges
arise.
 TEAMWORK PRIMARY AIM

This signifies the combined actions of it’s officers and Establish camaraderie among students via activities
members to achieve geniality and efficiency. centered on social and cultural developments, community
outreach programs, and leadership training/ seminars.

HARMONY
PHISMETH INSIGNIA
This is an unceasing endeavor to build and rebuild
harmonious relationship with all its constituents for the
outcomes.

FIRST PASMETH OFFICERS

President Dr. Gustavo Reyes (UST)

Vice President Dr. Serafin Juliano (FEU)
Secretary/Treasures Dr. Velia Trinidad (CEU)
Press Relation Officer Dr. Faustino Sunico
(SJDEFI) 3 CRICLES

PASMETH PRESIDENT ROSTER Symbolize the continuous active involvement of Luzon,

Visayas and Mindanao in the national transforming venue
Dr. Gustavo U. Reyes (1970-1973) of medical laboratory science students.
Dr. Ibarra Panopino (1973-1974)
Dr. Angelita Adeva (1974-1977) LAUREL
Dr. Elizabeth del Rio (1977-1980)
Dr. Gustavo Reyes - Dr. (1980 - 1981) symbolizes nature and the continuation of life every year
Claro Cabrera
Dr. Elizabeth del Rio (1982-1983) GREEN LETTERS
Dr. Claro D. Cabrera (1981-1982)
represent the color of health
Dr. Norma Lerma (1983-1984)
Dr. Vivincio Torres (1984-1985)
5 BUBBLES FROM A TEST TUBE
Prof. Nardito Moraleta (1985-1988)
Dean Norma Chang (1988-1995)
represent the 5 objectives embodied in the constitution of
Prof. Rodolfo Rabor (1996- 2000)
the organization
Dr. Nini Festin Lim (2000-2002)
Dean Zenaida Cajucom (2002-2010)
15 INTERCONNECTED MOLECULES OUTSIDE A
Dir. Magdalena F. (2010-2012)
TEST TUBE
Natividad
Dean Bernard U. Ebuen (2012-Present)
signify the unity of the 15 board schools exploring various
possibilities and aiming towards the integral growth and
PHILIPPINE SOCIETY OF MEDICAL holistic development of medical laboratory science
TECHNOLOGY STUDENTS students
(PHISMETS)
→ national organization of all medical technology MICROSCOPE
students under the supervision of PASMETH.
→ Organized in 2002 during the term of Dean represents medical laboratory science
Zenaida Cajucom
→ First advisers: Prof. Marilyn Bala, Prof. Nova Aida
Cajucom, Prof. Zennie B. Aceron
→ Reorganized on November 25, 2006.

GOALS
to elevate the practice of medical technology and
safeguard the welfare of their members.
CLINICAL AND LABORATORY STANDARDS
INSTITUTE (CLSI)
→ Formerly known as NCCLS (National Committee
for Clinical Laboratory
Standards)
→ A not-for-profit membership organization with the
primary aim for fostering excellence in laboratory
medicine
→ Develops CLINICAL LABORATORY TESTING
STANDARDS & GUIDELINES based on input from
and consensus among industry, government, and
health care professionals.
→ Vision: Quality Practices for better health
Mission: Develop clinical and laboratory practices
and promote their use worldwide
→ Common publications utilized by clinical
laboratories in the performance of
tests:
o M100: Performance Standards for
Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing
o GP41: Collection of Diagnostic Venous
Blood Specimens
o GP48: Essential Elements of a
Phlebotomy Training Program
o QMS01: A Quality Management System
Model for Laboratory Services
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR CLINICAL PATHOLOGY
(ASCP)
→ A professional association based in Chicago,
Illinois encompassing pathologists and
laboratory professionals; Advocates for the
recognition of pathologists and medical
laboratory personnel
→ ASCP Board of Certification
o Provides global certification for
generalist and specialist medical
laboratory professionals
o Certification: International Medical
Laboratory Scientist/ MLS (ASCPi)
o The designation ‘CM’ as a superscript is
required after certification initials to
indicate that you have successfully
maintained your certification
o Title after successful maintenance of
certification: MLS(ASCPi)CM
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND
TECHNOLOGY (NIST)
→ One of the oldest physical science laboratories;
Currently under the US Department of Commerce
→ Promotes innovation and industrial
competitiveness by advancing measurement
science, standards, and technology
→ Contributions/roles in clinical laboratory testing:
o Specifying Class A tolerances for
laboratory glass wares such as
serological pipettes, beakers, biurets,
graduated cylinders, etc.
▪ All laboratory utensils should be
Class A whenever possible to
maximize accuracy and
precision
▪ All NIST-certified Class A glass
wares (such as Class A pipets)
do not need to be recalibrated by
the clinical laboratory
o Production of standards used for
calibration of laboratory instruments.
▪ E.g. NIST Class S Weights
that are used for calibrating
analytical balances
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BLOOD BANKS
(AABB)
→ Global leader in standards development,
accreditation and implementation of quality
systems IN TRANSFUSION MEDICINE AND
CELLULAR THERAPIES
→ Has the primary vision of making transfusion
medicine and cellular therapies safe, available,
and effective worldwide.
CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND
PREVENTION (CDC)
→ A public health institute under the US Department
of Health and Human Services which has the
primary aim of protecting the public from health,
safety, and security threats
→ Provides the standard guidance for biosafety and
biosecurity practices in laboratories across the
US (and has been widely adopted by many
countries)
 → Provides standards that help laboratories o Uses teams of practicing professionals
manage the presence of biohazards qualified through a CAP training which will
o Co-authors the manual Biosafety in perform on-site inspections every two
Microbiological and Biomedical years using CAP ACCREDITATION
Laboratories (now in its 5th Edition) in CHECKLISTS
partnership with the National Institutes o CAP ACCREDITATION CHECKLISTS
of Health. ▪ All Common Checklist (COM):
Contains a core set of
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR requirements that apply to all
areas performing laboratory
STANDARDIZATION (ISO)
tests and procedures
→ An independent, non-governmental international ▪ Discipline-specific checklist:
organization with a membership of 164 national Designed for a specific working
standard bodies area in the laboratory.
→ Develops and provides common standards
between nations in food safety, agriculture, and
healthcare
→ Standards applicable in the clinical laboratory
setting:
o ISO 9001 “Quality Management Systems-
Requirements”
o ISO 15189 “Medical Laboratories-
Requirements for Quality and
Competence”
▪ It provides standards for
technical competence that are
unique to medical laboratories
▪ It also provides quality
management system similar to
that of ISO 9001 but within the
context of the medical laboratory
setting.

THE JOINT COMMISSION

→ Formerly JCAHO (Joint Commission on

Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations) and
previous to that, the Joint Commission on
Accreditation of Hospitals (JCAH)
→ Independent, not-for-profit organization that
certifies health care organizations and programs
across the US

COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGIST (CAP)

→ Member-based physician organization composed

exclusively of pathologists certified by the
American Board of Pathology
→ Offers accreditation services to help laboratories
earn accreditation under ISO 15189 Medical
Laboratories
→ Laboratory Accreditation Program: Peer-based
inspection model