Lalaine Rose R.

Nuñez, RMT,DTA,MPH
Lalaine Rose R. Nuñez, RMT,DTA,MPH
 What is a Medical Technologist?

A health care professional who plays a

key role in the modern laboratory –
performs various clinical, laboratory
procedures that helps the physicians to
diagnose, monitor, and treat a certain
human condition.
○ A healthcare professional who
performs diagnostic analytic tests on
body fluids such as blood, urine,
sputum, stool, cerebrospinal fluid
(CSF), peritoneal fluid, pericardial
fluid, and synovial fluid, as well as
other specimens.
 By Heimann:
● Application of principles
● Performance of laboratory procedures
● Diagnosis and treatment of disease
 By Anne Fagelson:

● Performance of Laboratory determinations

and analyses
● Diagnosis and treatment of disease
● Maintenance of health
 According to
“The Philippine Medical Technology Act of 1969”
(RA 5527)

Approved June 21, 1969

by Ferdinand Marcos
> has 32 sections
*Section 2  definition of terms
Medical Technology
- An auxiliary branch of laboratory medicine
which deals with the examinations by various chemical,
microscopic, bacteriologic and other medical laboratory
procedures or technique.

Pathologist
- A duly registered physician who is specially
trained in methods of medicine, or the gross
examination of tissues, and function of human body to
diagnose certain disease.
Medical technologist
-A person who engages in the work of medical
technology under the supervision of a pathologist, and a
graduate of bachelor in medical technology who passed
the board exam. Also regarded as the living clinical eye.

Medical Technician
-A person who is a graduate of bachelor of
medtech but failed to passed the board exam
 Personal qualities of a medtech

A. Good eyesight
B. Caring attitude

C. Normal color vision

 History of Medical Technology
Medical Technlogy in its Earliest Onset
460 BC- Greek physician Hippocrates the father of scientific
medicine, adopt the triad of regimen, in treating diseases and
infections with the use of drugs, surgery, and bloodletting.
1550 BC- Vivian Herrick shown the incidence of intestinal parasitic
infection caused by Ascaris lumbricoides and Taena species.
- Ebers Papyrus- a book that describes the treatment
of diseases and the three stages hookworm infection.
- Anenzoa- a Arabian physician, proved that scabies
are caused by parasites.
During the medieval period (1098-1438)-
urinalysis became a fashion of practice. All these
information were mentioned in the book of Ruth
Williams entitled ‘’An Introduction to the
Profession of Medical Technology.

14th century-Anna Fagelson strongly confirmed

the beginnings of medtech when she correlated
that the cause of death by Alexander Gilani, a
laboratory worker in the university of bologna,
was due to laboratory-acquired infection.
17th century- Anton Van Leuwenhoek
invented the first functional crude
microscope. First scientist to observe and
describe the appearance of red blood cell.

Marcelo Malphigi - Father of pathology and

histology.
Medical Technology in the 18th Century
1821-1902- Rudolf Virchow was recognized as the ‘’father of
microscopic pathology’’ also the first scientist to emphasized the study
of manifestation of diseases and infections

1850 - dept. of Pathology was established

Dr. Calvin Ellis - was the first to utilize the microscope in examining
specimen at the Massachusetts General Hospital.

Dr. William Occam - used lab findings as preliminary evidence in

diagnosing and evaluating disease
APOTHECARIES ACT of 1815-
initiated by Baron Karl von Humbeldt. It was
formulated for the regulation of the practice of
apothecaries throughout England and Wales. It is
the beginning of regulation of the medical
profession in UK.

Herman Fehling - performed first quantitative

test for urine sugar.
 History of Med. Tech in the United States

The first chemical laboratory related to medicine was

established at the University of Michigan by Dr. Douglas. He
pioneered laboratory instruction in this well-equipped
laboratory.

1878 - Dr. William H. Welch established another laboratory

at the Bellevue Hospital Medical College. He gave the first
laboratory course in Pathology ever offered in an American
Medical School.
1885- Dr. W. Welch became the first professor of pathology at the John
Hopkins University
Dr. Simon Flexner the first pathologist of the John Hopkins Hospital

Department of Pathology
1896 - Dr. William Osler – first clinical laboratory opened at the John

Hopkins Hospital- routine examination were carried out, special attention

being given to the search for malarial parasites in blood.
1896- Another clinical laboratory was also opened at the University of

Pennsylvania (William Pepper Laboratory).

Burdon Sunderson- obtain significant results in his works in medicine,

he initiated the use of laboratory animals for experimentation as part of

his lab examination.
1896- first clinical laboratory was opened at John Hopkins Hospital.
1908 - Dr. James C. Todd wrote the book “A Manual
of Clinical Diagnosis”. It was retitled “Clinical Diagnosis
by Laboratory Methods” in its 6th edition by Dr. Todd and
Dr. Arthur Sanford. This book became the standard
reference for laboratories.

 1919 census, 100 technicians, all male employed in

the United States. This increased to 3,500 in 1920. In
1922, 3,035 hospitals had clinical laboratories.
1915, the state legislature of Pennsylvania enacted a law
requiring all hospitals and institutions to have an
adequate laboratory and to employ a full time laboratory
technician.

1922, University of Minnesota- one of the first school

to trained laboratory workers. A course bulletin was
titled “ Courses in Medical Technology for Clinical and
Laboratory Technicians.
1923, University of Minnesota first to offer
a degree level program.
1940 United States required a 2 year

collegiate education and a twelve-month

actual training in the laboratory for the
preparation of its practice.
1950, Standard curriculum was formalized in

preparation for a Bachelor of Science degree.

 History of Medical Technology in the
Philippines
End of World War II (1939-1945)-Medical Technology
practice was introduced in the Philippines by the 26th
Medical Infantry of the 6th US Army

The US Army established the first Clinical

laboratory at Quiricada St., Sta. Cruz, Manila where
the Manila Public Health Laboratory (a division of the
Manila Health Department ) is presently located.
February 1944 - laboratory (MPHL) offered
training program to high school graduates.
June,1945 - US Army left the Clinical Laboratory

and endorsed it to the National Department of

Health. The Department rendered the laboratory
non-functional for sometime.
October 1, 1945, Dr. Alfredo Pio de Roda-

organized the Medical laboratory and was given

the name Public Health Laboratory. He was
assisted by Dr. Mariano Icasiano who was then
the Manila City Health officer.
1947- training of Medical technicians started under
Dr. Pio de Roda and Dr. Prudencia C. Sta. Ana.
Trainees were mostly highschool and paramedical
graduates. (No definite period of training was set
and no certificates were given to trainees.
1954, a six-month laboratory training with

certificates upon completion was given to the

trainees. Dr. Sta. Ana prepared the syllabus for the
training program.
Dr. Tirso Briones joined the two doctors in the

training program at the public health laboratory.

 Medical Technology Education in the
Philippines
Philippine Union College and Manila Sanitarium
offered the first B.S. degree course in Medical
Technology.
1956, Dr. Jesse Umali- first graduate of B.S. MedTech

from PUC; now OB-Gynecologist in the USA. He is also

the owner of the Omega Laboratory at Vito Cruz, Manila.
Mrs. William Herrick- started to offer the medical

technology course.
5 years curriculum was first offer to PUC and manila

sanitarium.
 1957, Dr. Antonio Gabriel and Dr.
Gustavo U. Reyes (UST Faculty of
Pharmacy) offered Medical Technology
as an elective subject to 4th and 5th year
B.S. Pharmacy students.
 Rev. Fr. Lorenzo Rodriguez decided to
offer Med.Tech. as a course at UST.
 June 17, 1957, issuance of temporary
permit to first to third year students
(Dep.Ed.)
June 1960, issuance of permit for the
internship program.
June 14, 1961 - Full recognition of the 4-

year B.S. Medical Technology course.

1960, Mrs. Purificacion Sunico-Suaco

pioneered B.S. Medical Technology course

at the Centro Escolar University. Their first
graduates was in 1962.
1961, Dr. Horacio A. Ylagan and Dr. Serafin
J. Juliano , started offering B.S. MedTech at
FEU under the College of Medicine. Their first
graduates was in 1963.
U.P. Manila offers similar course but the
degree being conferred is B.S. Public Health
Our Lady of Fatima University- offer the
course Medical technology in the year 2000.
 Postgraduate studies for B.S. Medical Technology
Among the schools that offered the course were the
following:
- UST Graduate School
- Philippine Women’s University
- Manila Central University
- Our Lady of Fatima University
- Trinity University of Asia
- U.P. Manila offered 1 year, non-thesis degree in
Masters in Public Health
THE PROFESSIONAL
ORGANIZATIONS
PASMETH
THE PHILIPPINE ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS OF
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY AND PUBLIC HEALTH,
INC.
Philippine Association of Schools of Medical Technology and Public
Health, Inc.

● The national organization of all registered ● Formed in 1970 in the hopes of

schools of medical technology in the maintaining the highest standards of
Philippines. MT/PH education and to foster closer
relations among these schools.
 Goals and Objectives of the Organization:

○ To encourage a thorough study of the needs and

problems of MT education and to offer solution for them;
● To work for the enhancement and continuous
development of Medical Technology education in order
that the profession will be of maximum service to the
country;
● To take a united stand in matters which affect the
interests of Medical Technology education and;
● To seek advice, aid and assistance from any government
or private entity for the fulfillment of the Association’s
aims and purposes.
History of PASMETH
 Established/Organized:  First organizational
 May 13, 1970
 Narciso Albarracin
appointed Dr. Serafin
Juliano and Dr. Gustavo
Reyes to organize an
association of Deans/Heads
of schools of MT and
hygiene.
meeting was held at UST
on June 22, 1970.
 Pres.: Dr. Gustavo
Reyes
 V.P: Dr. Serafin
Juliano
 Sec/Treas: Dr. Velia
Trinidad
 PRO: Dr. Faustino
Sunico
 History of PASMETH

● First annual meeting was held at UST on May 7, 1971.

● First set of officers was re-elected for a second term on April
30, 1972.

o For SY 1972-73, the elected officers were:

o Pres: Dr. Gustavo Reyes
o VP: Dr. Claro Cabrera
o Sec/Treas: Dr. Elvira Silva
o PRO: Dr. Faustino Sunico
 Others who served as
PASMETH presidents:
• Dr. Ibarra Panopio (1973-1974)
• Dr. Angelita G. Adeva (1974-1977)
• Dr. Elizabeth M. del Rio (1977-1980)
• Dr. Gustavo Reyes (1980-1981)
• Dr. Claro D. Cabrera (1981-1982)
• Dr. Elizabeth M. del Rio (1982-1983)
• Dr. Norma V. Lerma (1983-1984)
• Dr. Vicencio T. Torres (1984-1985)
• Prof. Nardito Moraleta (1985-1988)
• Dean Norma N. Chang (1988-1995)
• Prof. Rodolfo R. Rabor (1996-2000)
• Dean Nini F. Lim (2000-2002)
• Dean Zenaida C. Cajucom (2002-2010)
• Dean Magdalena Natividad (2010-2023)
• Dean Juriel Nuevo- Current president
 ● It was formally registered with the
Securities and Exchange Commission

PASMETH…
on October 6, 1985 thru the
Committee on Legislation chaired by
Mr. Cirilo S. Cajucom with the help of
a legal counsel, Atty. Dexter Bihis.
Philippine Association of
Medical Technologists
● NationalThe Philippine Association
organization of all of Medical
registered Medical Technologist in
Technologists
the Philippines.
● Mr. Crisanto Almario “Father
of PAMET”
○ Organized PAMET on September
15, 1963 at the Manila Public
Health Laboratory in Sta. Cruz,
Manila.
 September 20, 1964 – first National
convention of PAMET held at the conference hall
of the Far Eastern University Hospital at Morayta
St., Manila.

It was incorporated and registered at the Securities and

Exchange Commission on October 14, 1969 with
Reg. No. 39570, during the presidency of Mr. Nardito
D. Moraleta.
On June 21, 1969, R.A. 5527 also known as the
Philippine Medical Technology Act was enacted into
law.

On June 22, 1973, P.D.223 was approved creating

the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC).
PAMET was officially recognized as the only
Accredited Professional Organization (APO) of
registered Medical Technologists in the Philippines.
PAMET is a national body with forty-six (46) chapters
nationwide totalling to more than twelve thousand (12,000)
members.

PAMET is affiliated with other local professional

associations namely Council Of Professional Health
Associations (COPHA), Philippine Federation of
Professional Associations (PFPA), Council of Health
Agencies (CHAP), Philippine Council for Quality
Assurance in Clinical Laboratories (PCQACL) and Alliance
of Allied Health Organizations of the Nation (AAHON).
Internationally, PAMET is affiliated with ASEAN
Association of Clinical Laboratory Sciences
(AACLS), Asian Association of Medical Laboratory
Scientists (AAMLS), International Federation of
Biomedical Laboratory Scientists (IFBLS) and Asia-
Pacific Federation of Clinical Biochemistry
(APFCB), International Federation in Clinical
Chemistry (IFCC), and with link with PAMET USA
and PAMET Singapore.
• The CIRCLE symbolizes the continuous involvement

where practice and education must always be integrated

• The TRIANGLE is the trilogy of LOVE, Respect and

Integrity

• The letters are Green, the color of health

• The Microscope and Snake symbolize the science of

Medical Technology profession

• The year 1964 was the year of first PAMET election.

 PAMET
PRESIDENTS…
 PAMET PRESIDENTS:
TERM PRESIDENT ADVOCACY

1963 – 1967 CHARLEMAGNE T. EMERGENCE OF THE

TAMONDONG PROFESSION
1967 – 1970 NARDITO T. MORALETA PROFESSIONAL
RECOGNITION
1970 – 1971 FELIX E. ASPER LEGISLATIVE AGENDA

1971 – 1973 BERNADO T. TABAOSARES CELEBRATION OF THE

PROFESSION
1973 ANGELINA R. JOSE CAREER ADVOCACY

1977 – 1981 VENERABLE OCA EDUCATIONAL

ENHANCEMENT
1982 – 1991 CARMENCITA P. ACEDERA IMAGE BUILDING
 TERM PRESIDENT ADVOCACY
1992 – 1996 MARILYN R. ATIENZA PROACTIVISM
1997 – 2000 NORMA N. CHANG INTERNATIONAL
LEADERSHIP
2001 – 2002 AGNES B. MEDENILLA ORGANIZATIONAL
DYNAMISM
2003 – 2004 SHIRLEY F. CRUZADA INTERDISCIPLINARY
NETWORKING
2005 – 2006 AGNES B. MEDENILLA ORGANIZATIONAL
DYNAMISM
2007 – 2013 LEILA M. FLORENTO GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE
2013 – 2015 ROMEO JOSEPH J. IGNACIO GOLDEN CELEBRATION

2015 – 2020 RONALDO E. PUNO EMPOWERMENT

2020 - 2023 ROMMEL F. SACEDA
2023 - PRESENT LUELLA A. VERTUCIO CURRENT PRESIDENT