R.

A 5527- An act requiring the registration of

Medical Technologists , defining their
practice, and for other purposes.
SECTION 1
Title
this Act may also be cited as the Philippine Medical
Technology Act of 1969
SECTION 2
Definition of Terms
A. Medical Technology- An auxiliary branch of laboratory
medicine which deals with the examination by various
chemical, microscopic, bacteriologic and other medical
laboratory procedures.
B. Pathologist- A duly registered physician who is
specially trained in methods of laboratory medicine, of
the gross and microscopic study and interpretation of
tissues, secretions and excretions of the human body
and its functions in order to diagnose disease, follows its
course, determine the effectivity of treatment, ascertain
cause of death and advance medicine by means of
research.
A. 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 a
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.
B. Medical Technician- A person who not being a graduate of
Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology/Bachelor of
Science in Hygiene, but having passed the corresponding civil
service examination, performs the work of medical
technology under the supervision of a registered medical
technologist and/or qualified pathologist.
C. Accredited Medical Technology Training Laboratory- A
clinical laboratory, office, agency duly approved by the DOH

A. 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.
B. Council- The council of medical technology
education established under this Act.

C. Board- The Board of Examiners for Medical
Technology established under this Act.

SECTION 3
Council of Medical Technology Education, Its
Composition.- established a Council of Medical
Technology Education, referred to as Council,
a) Director of Higher Education as Chairman
b) Chairman of the Professional Regulation Commission as
Vice-Chairman
c) Director of the Bureau of Research and Laboratories of
the Department of Health , four(4) Chairman and two
(2) members of the Board of Medical Technology,
d) Representative of the Deans of Schools of Medical
Technology and Public Health, and the Presidents of
the Philippine Society of Pathologists
e) Philippine Association of Medical Technologists, as
members.
SECTION 4
Compensation and Traveling Expenses of Council
Members
A. Chairman (P50.00)

B. Members-(P25.00)
SECTION 5
Functions of the Council of Medical
Technology Education
A. To recommend
B. To determine and prescribe
C. To approve
D. To require
E. To inspect
F. To certify
G. Formulate and recommend
H. To promulgate and prescribe and enforce
SECTION 6
Minimum Required Course
Medical technology course shall be at least four years, including
a 12-month satisfactory internship in accredited laboratories
Subjects
a) English Biochemistry
b) Spanish Gross Anatomy
c) Social Science Histology
d) General Zoology Physiology
e) Botany Clinical Parasitology
f) Mathematics General Pathology
g) College Physics Microbiology
h) General Chemistry Biostatistics
i) Qualitative Chemistry Clinical Laboratory
j) Quantitative Chemistry Methods
SECTION 7
Medical Technology Board
The Board- composed of 1 Chairman and 2
members who are registered Medical
Technologists who shall be appointed by the
President of the Republic of the Philippines upon
recommendation of the Professional
Regulation Commission
Hold office for 3 years, and continue to serve until the
expiration of their terms.
SECTION 8
Qualifications of Examiners
a. Filipino Citizen
b. Good Moral Character
c. Qualified Pathologist/duly registered medical
technologist of the Philippines with the degree
of Bachelor of Science in Medical
Technology/Bachelor of Science in
Hygiene/Public Health
d. Ten years practice of laboratory medicine or
medtech
e. Not a faculty member of any Medical Technology
school for atleast 2 years

SECTION 9
Executive Officer of the Board
SECTION 10
Compensation of Members of the Board of
Examiners for Medical Technology
Each member of the Board shall receive as sum of ten
pesos for each applicant examined and five pesos
for each applicant granted a certificate of
registration without examination.
SECTION 11
Functions and Duties of the Board
a. Administer the provisions of this Act
b. Administer oaths in connection with the administration
of this Act
c. Issue, suspend and revoke
d. Look into conditions
e. Investigate such violations of this Act
f. Draft such rules and regulations as may be necessary to
carry out the provisions of this Act
g. To determine the adequacy of the technical staff of all
clinical laboratories and blood banks before they could
be licensed with the Department of Health in accordance
with R.A. No. 4655 and 1517
h. To prescribe
i. To classify and prescribe

SECTION 12
Removal of Board Members
a. Neglect of duty
b. Incompetency
c. Malpractice or unprofessional
d. Unethical
e. Immoral or dishonorable conduct
SECTION 13
Accreditation of Schools of Medical Technology
and of Training Laboratories

a) possess qualified personnel
b) properly equipped to carry out laboratory
procedures
c) scope of activities of said laboratories offer sufficient
training in said laboratory procedures.

SECTION 14
Inhibition Against the Practice of Medical
Technology
No person shall practice or offer to practice medical
technology as defined in this Act without having
previously obtained a valid certificate of registration
from the Board.

SECTION 15
EXAMINATION
medical technologist shall be required to undergo
written examination which shall be given by the Board
annually in the greater Manila area, Cebu, and Davao
during the month of August or September on such
days and places as the Board may designate.
Written notices of such examination shall be
published in at least three newspapers of national
circulation by the Secretary of the Board of least thirty
days prior to the date of examination.
SECTION 16
Qualification for Examination

a. Is in good health and is of good moral character

b. Has completed a course of at least four (4) years
leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science in
Medical Technology or Bachelor of Science in Public
Health conferred by a recognized school, college or
university