RA 8981 and date of approval`
PRC Modernization Act of 2000
December 5, 2000
Requirements for Medtech Licensure Exam
- 1 original and 1 xerox copy of transcript of records with special order and date of graduation
- Scanned pictures (with remarks for board examination only)
- 1 original and 1 xerox copy of NSO / PSA-issued Birth certificate in NSO security paper
- 4 passport size colored pictures in white background with name tag
- Examination fee Php 900
in order to pass the board exam, you have to have a……..
- General average of at least 75%
- No rating below 50% in major subjects
- Not failed in at least 60% of the subjects computed according to the relative weight
what if you didn’t pass the Board exam for 3 times
take a 12-month refresher course and finish all the requirements
statement of policy of RA 8971
- Professional’s important role in nation building
- Reservoir of competent professionals
- Honest and credible licensure examinations
- Foster professional growth and advancement
enforces the laws and policies with respect tot the regulation and licensing of various professions and occupations
executive
investigates motu proprio or upon the filing of a verified complaint
Quasi-Judicial
Formulates rules and policies on professional regulattion
Quasi-legislative
how to become a medtech?
graduate BSMT/BSMLS –> take and pass the MTLE –> take the oath –> Register as medtech –> practice medtech profession –> gain CPD units –> renew PRC ID
all certificate of registration for being a medtech are signed by…
members of the Board and the Commissioner of the PRC
where shall be required to display the certificate of registration
in his office or work area
a medlab technician will be given a COR if he passed the civil examination—> true or false
true
a medlab technician will be given COR if he did not pass the MTLE but passed at least 60% of it–> true or false
false, it must be 70%
Foreigners can be admitted to examination or be given COR if the country or state does not permit Filipino Medtech to practice—> true or false
false, the country or state must permit Filipino medtech to practice
roster means
list
to be given a COR he/she must be 20 years old –> true or false
false, 21 years
what is included in the roster
- Name
- Address
- Citizenship of each RMT
- Date or registration or issuance of a certificate
- Other data which in the opinion of the Board are pertinent
the revised guidelines and procedures in the filing of applications for Licensure examinations
PRC Resolution 2002-76
filling of application through email is allowed–> true or false
false, filling of applications must be done personally
qualification for persons who can teach subjects for licensure examination
- Holders of valid certificates of registration / professional licenses and professional ID
- Valid certificate of competency for the profession issued by the commission
- Shall reflect a certification under oath by thee registrar that all the subjects for licensure examinations were taught by persons who are qualified
scope of the MTLE for MAJOR SUBJECTS
MAJOR SUBJECTS • Clinical chemistry • Microbiology and parasitology • Hematology • Blood banking and serology
scope of the MTLE for MINOR SUBJECTS
MINOR SUBJECTS
• Clinical microscopy
• Histopathologic techniques and cytotechnology
• MT laws and other related laws
any person who manipulates or rigs licensure examination may be penalized by PhP60,000 –> true or false
false, it must be Php 50,0000
any person who manipulates or rigs licensure examination may be punished by imprisonment for 6 years –> true or false
true
