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Laws that amended RA 5526

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RA 6138
PD 498
PD 1534

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Section 1

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Title: Philippine Medical Technology Act of 1969

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Practice of Medical Technology

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  1. examination of tissues, secretions, and excretions of the human body and body fluids by various laboratory procedures and techniques
  2. Blood banking
  3. Parasitologic, mycologic and microbiologic
  4. Histopathologic and Cytotechnologic
  5. Clinical reasearch
  6. Preparation and standardization of reagents, standards, stains, and others
  7. Clinical laboratory quality control
  8. Collection and preservation of specimens
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physician that is highly trained in methods of laboratory medicine

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Pathologist

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engages in the work of medical technology under the supervision of a pathologist or physician

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Medical Technology

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certified and registered w/ the Board as qualified to assist a medical technologist and/or qualified pathologist

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Medical Laboratory Technician

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clinical laboratory, office, agency, clinic, hospital or sanitarium duly approved by the DOH

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Accredited Medical Technology Training Laboratory

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school, college, or university which offers a course in Medical Technology approved by the Department of Education and Culture (CHED)

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Recognized School of Medical Technology

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Chairman of the Council of Medical Technology Education

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Director of Higher Education

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Vice-Chairman of the Council of Medical Technology Education

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Chairman of PRC

Director of the Bureau of Research and Laboratories of the DOH (BHFS)

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Members of the Council

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2 members of the Board of MEDTECH
representative of the Deans of Schools of Medical Technology and Public Health
Presidents of the Philippine Society of Pathologists and Philippine Association of Medical Technologist

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Compensation of Chairman for every meeting actually attended

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P50.00

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Compensation of Members for every meeting actually attended

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P25.00

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Functions of the Council of Medical Technology Education, and its Composition

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  • Recommend minimum required curriculum
  • Prescribe number of student to be allowed to take up the MedTech course in each school; student teacher ratio
  • approve and close medtech schools
  • require schools to submit report on or before June
  • inspect schools
  • certify admission in to an undergraduate internship
  • formulate and recommend approval of refresher course for applicants
  • prescribe rules and regulations
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Required years and college w/ internship

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4 yrs w/ 12 mos internship

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Medtech Board Chairman

*current

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Pathologist

*Marilyn A. Barza

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Medtech Boards Members

*current

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RMTs

  • Marian C. Tantingco
  • Marilyn A. Atienza
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Term for Board Members

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3 yrs or until successors shall have been appointed

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Qualification of Examiners

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Filipino
Good moral character
Pathologist/ RMT
10 yrs in practice
not a faculty of 2 years prior to appointment
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Compensation of Members of the Board of Examiners for Medical Technology

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P10 for each applicant examined

P5 for each granted a certificate of registration w/out examination

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Functions and Duties of the Board

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  • administer provisions
  • administer oaths
  • issue, suspend, and revoke certificates
  • look into conditions affecting the practice and take measures for maintenance of good ethic and standards
  • investigate violation of this Act
  • determine adequacy of the technical staff of all clinical laboratories
  • prescribe qualifications and training for special fields
  • classify and prescribe the qualification of technical staff of clinical laboratories
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appearance to the court only

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Subpoena

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appearance to the court with the presentation of documents and evidences

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Subpoena duces tecum

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Removal of Board Members

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neglect of duty
incompetence
malpractice or unprofessional
unethical
immoral or dishonorable conduct
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Accreditation of Schools of Medical Technology and of Training Laboratories
- recommendation by the Med Tech Board - approved by Department of Education - approval of laboratories by Bureau of Research and Laboratories
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Inhibition Against the Practice of Medical Technology | - not registered are prohibited except:
Duly registered physicians Foreigner called in for consultation United States Armed Forces in the Philippines
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Examination
``` Located in: - Greater Manila Area - Cebu - Davao Every August or September (2020- March and December) ```
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Section 24
Administrative Investigation - Revocation or Suspension of Certificates
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Section 17
Scope of examination
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The examination questions shall cover the following subjects: (with %)
Clinical Chemistry 20% Microbiology and Parasitology 20% Hematology 20% Blood Banking and Serology 20% Clinical Microscopy (Urinalysis and other body fluids) 10% Histopathologic techniques, cytotechnology, medical technology laws, related laws and its implementing rules and the Code of Ethics 10%
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The publication of change or amendment in the subjects for examination should be how many months?
3 months
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Section 18
Report of Rating
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How many days after examination should the board report the results?
120 days
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Who shall submit such result to the President of the Ph for approval?
Commissioner of Civil Service
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Section 19
Rating in the Examination
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Required General average in written test
75% with no rating below 50% in any major subjects
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How many times can a examiner retake after failing one board exam?
2 more
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After failing for one board exam, what should be done to be able to take the board exam again?
12 months Refresher course in accredited lab
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Section 20
Oath Taking
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Who should be the person to administer the oath?
Any person authorized
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Section 21
Issuance of Certificate of Registration
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What age is required to be given the COR?
21 yrs old
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Upon receiving the COR, what is required for the RMT to do?
Display his/her certificate in the workplace
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How much is the fee for the COR?
115 pesos
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Section 22
Fees
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How much is charged for examination and registration per applicant?
50 pesos for each COR without prior examination
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How much is charge for the issuance of new certificate to a lost certificate?
25 pesos
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All fees shall be paid to ________ officer of?
Disbursing officer of the Civil Service Commission
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Section 23
Refusal to issue certificate
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The board shall refuse to issue a certificate to?
Any person convicted by the court any criminal offense involving moral aptitude any person guilty of immoral or dishonorable conduct Unsound mind incurable communicable disease
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Section 24
Administrative Investigation
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Administrative investigation shall be conducted by?
at least 2 members of the Board and 1 legal officer
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No penalty of revocation shall be imposed unless there is a ______ vote of?
unanimous vote of all 3 members of the Board
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The Board may, by, ______ vote, impose the penalty or reprimand or suspension, however do not exceed ____ years?
Majority vote, do not exceed 2 years
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When the suspension or revocation is final, the technologist shall be required to?
Surrender his certificate of registration within 30 DAYS after the decision becomes final
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Section 25
Appeal
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The revocation or suspension of a certificate shall be subject to appeal to the?
Civil Service Commissioner
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Section 26
Reinstatement, Reissue, or Replacement of Certificate
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Section 27
Foreign Reciprocity
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No foreigner shall be admitted to examination unless?
unless the foreigner has Citizen permits
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Section 28
Roster of Medical Technologist
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Roster of Medical Technologist shall be prepared annually by?
Secretary of the board
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Roster of Medical Technologist shall contain
name, address, and citizenship
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Roster of Medical Technologist shall be _____ to public inspection
open
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Section 29
Penal provisions
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How much is the fine for penalty?
2k-5k
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How many months or years can be given as a penalty?
6 months to 2 years
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What are the misconducts that should be given a penalty?
Practice med tech w/o being resgistered Practice w/o necessary supervision of a qualified pathologist authorized by DOH med tech who knowingly make a fraudulent lab report refusal to display certificate any person using his/her certificate for another giving false evidence or fraudulent certificate impersonate any registrant of like or same name attempt to use a revoked or suspended certificate assume or advertise he/she is a med tech w/o holding a certificate any person or corporate body who allow anyone to employ as med tech knowing that he/she is not registered those who violate the rules and regulations of the board
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Section 30
Separability Clause
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Section 31
Repealing Clause
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Section 32
Effectivity
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When was the RA 5527 approved?
June 21, 1969
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Senate president when RA 5527 was approved
Gil Puyat
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Speaker of the house of representatives when RA 5527 was approved
Jose B. Laurel Jr,
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Secretary when RA 5527 was approved
Inocencio B. Pareja
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President of the Philippines when RA 5527 was approved
Ferdinand E. Marcos
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