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RA 5527 TITLE

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Philippine Medical Technology Act of 1969

Question 2

Amendments Republic Act 6138 - DATE & SECTIONS

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o August 31, 1970
o Sections: 16, 21, 22

Question 3

Amendments Presidential Decree 498- DATE & SECTIONS

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o June 28, 1974
o Sections: 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 11, 13,16, 17, 21, 28, 31

Question 4

Amendments Presidential Decree 1534 - DATE & SECTIONS

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o June 11, 1978
o Sections: 3, 8, 11, 13, 31

Question 5

Section 1

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Title
- Philippine Medical Technology Act of 1969

Question 6

A duly registered physician who is specially trained in methods of laboratory medicine

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Pathologist

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A person who engages in the work of medical technology under the supervision of a pathologist or licensed 
physician

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Medical Technologist

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A clinical laboratory, office, agency, clinic, hospital, or sanitarium duly approved by the Department of Health or its 
authorized agency

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Accredited Medical Technology Training Laboratory

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Any school, college, or university which offers a course in Medical Technology approved by the Department of 
Education

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Recognized School of Medical Technology

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The Council of Medical Technology Education established under this AcT

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Council

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The Board of Examiners for Medical Technology established under this Act

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Board

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Section 3.

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Council of Medical Technology Education, Its Composition

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Section 3.  
1) Chairman: 
2) Vice Chairman: 
3) Members

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1) Director of Higher Education
2) Chairman of PRC
3) a) Director of BRL of DOH
b) 2 members of the Board of Medical Technology
c) Representative of the Deans of Schools
d) Presidents of the Philippine Society

Question 14

Section 4.

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Compensation and Traveling Expenses of Council Members

Question 15

Section 4. Compensation and Traveling Expenses of Council Members
1. Chairman: 
2. Members:

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-PHP 50 per diem
- PHP 25 per diem

Question 16

Section 5.

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Functions of the Council of Medical Technology Education

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1) To recommend the minimum required curriculum for the course of medical technology.

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Section 5. Functions of the Council of Medical Technology Education

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To require all medical technology schools to submit an annual report, including the total number of students and 
instructors, list of facilities available for instruction, a list of their recent graduates and new admissions, on or before 
the?

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month of June.

Question 19

Formulate and recommend approval of refresher course for applicants who shall have failed the Board Examination 
for the third time.

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Section 5. Functions of the Council of Medical Technology Education

Question 20

Section 6.

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Minimum Required Course

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Medical technology course should be at least 4 years with a 12-month satisfactory internship in accredited laboratories

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Section 6. Minimum Required Course

Question 22

Section 7.

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Medical Technology Board

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Medical Technology Board must be composed of:
1) Chairman: 
2) Two members:

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- pathologist
-  registered medical technologists appointed by the President of the Republic of the Philippines and 
recommended by PRC

Question 24

Section 8.

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Qualifications of Examiners

Question 25

No person shall be appointed as member of the Board of Examiners for Medical Technology unless he or she is:

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1) A Filipino citizen
2) Is of good moral character
3) Is a qualified Pathologist, or a duly registered medical technologist of the Philippines

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No person shall be appointed as member of the Board of Examiners for Medical Technology unless he or she is:

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4) Has been in the practice of laboratory medicine or medical technology for at least 10 years prior to his appointment
5) Is not a member of the faculty of any medical technology school for at least 2 years prior to appointment or having

Question 27

Section 9.

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Executive Officer of the Board

Question 28

Section 10.

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Compensation of Members of the Board of Examiners for Medical Technology

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Section 10. Compensation of Members of the Board of Examiners for Medical Technology

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- PHP 10 for each applicant examined
- PHP 5 for each applicant granted a certificate of registration without examination

Question 30

Section 11.

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Functions and Duties of the Board

Question 31

Section 12.

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Removal of Board Members

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Section 13.

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Accreditation of Schools of Medical Technology and of Training Laboratories

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Section 14.

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Inhibition Against the Practice of Medical Technology

Question 34

Section 15.

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Examination

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Section 16.

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Qualification for Examination

Question 36

Any member of the Board may be removed by
the President of the Philippines for neglect of duty, incompetency, malpractice or unprofessional,
unethical, immoral or dishonorable conduct

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Section 12. Removal of Board Members

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- Department of Education and Culture: approve schools of MT
- Bureau of Health Facilities and Services through DOH: approve laboratories for accreditation

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Section 13. Accreditation of Schools of Medical Technology and of Training Laboratories

Question 38

approve schools of MT

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Department of Education and Culture

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approve laboratories for accreditation

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Bureau of Health Facilities and Services through DOH:

Question 40

Section 14. Inhibition Against the Practice of Medical Technology
- Registration shall not be required from the following:

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1) Duly registered physicians
2) Medical technologists from other countries called in for consultation or as visiting 
3) Medical technologists in the service of the United States Armed Forces stationed in the Philippines

Question 41

Section 15. Examination
- Examination areas

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1) Greater Manila area
2) Cebu
3) Davao

Question 42

Section 15. Examination - Examination date:

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1) August
2) September

Question 43

Section 16. Qualification for Examination
- Every applicant examination under this Act, shall, prior to the date thereof, furnish the Board satisfactory proof that he or
she:

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1) Is in good health and is of good moral character
2) Has completed a course of at least 4 years leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology
3) Having graduated from some other profession

Question 44

Section 17.

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Scope of Examination

Question 45

1) Clinical Chemistry

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20%

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2) Hematology

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– 20%

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3) Blood Banking and Serology

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– 20%

Question 48

4) Microbiology and Parasitology

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– 20%

Question 49

5) Clinical Microscopy (urinalysis and other body fluids) –

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– 10%

Question 50

Cytotechnology, Medical Technology Laws, Related Laws and its Implementing Rules, and the Code of Ethics

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– 10%

Question 51

The Board of Examiners for Medical Technology shall prepare the schedule of subjects for examination and submit it to the 
Commissioner of the Professional Regulation Commission for publication at least ? s before the date of examination

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30 days

Question 52

Change or amendment of the list of subjects or weights is subject to the approval of the Professional Regulation Commission 
and should be published  ?  prior to the date of examination

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3 months

Question 53

Section 18.

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Report of Rating

Question 54

Within 120 days after the date of completion of the examination, the Board of Examiners for Medical Technology should 
report results to the Commissioner of Civil Service who will submit the results to the President of the Philippines for approval

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Section 18. Report of Rating

Question 55

Section 19.

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Rating in the Examination

Question 56

- In order to pass the examination, a candidate must:

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1) Obtain a general average of at least 75% on the written test with no rating below 50% in any of the major subjects
2) Not failed in at least 60% of the subjects computed according to their relative weights

Question 57

Section 20.

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Oath Taking

Question 58

- Prior to entering the practice of medical technology, all successful examinees are required to take a professional oath before 
the Board or any person authorized to administer oaths

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Section 20. Oath Taking

Question 59

Section 21.

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Issuance of Certificate of Registration

Question 60

- Every applicant that passed the required examination for medical technologists shall be issued a certificate of registration
provided that the applicant has/is:

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1) Attained the age of 21 years
2) Paid the required application fee of PHP 115

Question 61

- Moreover, the certificate of registration must be:

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1) Signed by members of the Board and the Commissioner of the Professional Regulation Commission
2) Displayed in the place where they work

Question 62

- The Board shall also issue a certificate of registration as medical laboratory technician without examination provided that
applicant has/is:

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) Paid the required application fee of PHP 50
2) Passed the civil service examination for medical technician given on March 21, 1964
3) Finished a 2-year college course and at least 1 year of experience as medical laboratory technician

Question 63

Section 22.

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Fees

Question 64

Section 22. Fees

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1. PHP 50: for examination and registration
2. PHP 25: for each certificate of registration issued without prior examination
3. PHP 10: for issuance of a new certificate to replace certificate lost, destroyed, or mutilated

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