1.1. Overview in Medical Technology Part 2

Question 1

Medical Technology Profession

Answer 1

Application of diagnostic, preventive, and therapeutic medicine to monitor and improve the management of health conditions.

Question 2

Medical Technology Role in Sustaining Life

Answer 2

Plays a significant role in every industry:

• Healthcare delivery system
• Research
• Diagnosis
• Treatment
• Use of machineries/instruments
  (1) Biotechnology
  (2) Pharmaceuticals
  (3) Information technology

Question 3

Dr. William Welch (1878)

Answer 3

• Established laboratory at Bellevue Hospital Medical College
• Offered the first laboratory course in
  pathology after studying in German laboratories
• Recruited as professor at the John Hopkins University in Baltimore (1886)
• First dean of JHU School of Medicine.
• Appointed as head of Dept. of Pathology

Question 4

William Osler (1898)

Answer 4

• Canadian physician and professor
• First clinical laboratory was established
• Routine examinations were carried out
• Gave attention to malarial parasites in blood

Question 5

James C. Todd (1908)

Answer 5

• Wrote a book: Clinical Diagnosis: a Manual of Laboratory Methods
• Edited by John Bernard Henry and retitled as Clinical Diagnosis and Management by Laboratory Methods.

Question 6

Pennsylvania State Legislature (1915)

Answer 6

Passed a law requiring all hospitals to have/

be equipped with adequate laboratories

Question 7

The University of Minnesota (1923)

Answer 7

Offered Medical Technology as a degree program

Question 8

World War I

Answer 8

• Increased in manpower (demand for clinical laboratories and technicians)
• Physicians with knowledge in laboratory medicine began to teach their assistants to run tests for them
• Medical technologists were usually the right
  hand men of physicians

Question 9

World War II

Answer 9

• Use of closed system in blood collection
• Instrumentation advancements paved
  the way in measuring the concentration of
  analyte based on the intensity of light
  produced in a chemical reaction
• Start of automation (close system of blood collections)

Question 10

US bases in Leyte in 1944 (in PH)

Answer 10

There was a need for healthcare assistance for their wounded soldiers and civilians

Question 11

January 1945 (in PH)

Answer 11

• 26th Medical Laboratory of the 6th US Army established the 1st known clinical laboratory in the Philippines
• At Quiricada Street Santa Cruz, Manila (now a division Manila Public Health Department)

Question 12

February 1945 (in PH)

Answer 12

• Start of training of high school graduates to
  work as laboratory technicians
• Facilitated by the healthcare team of the
  26th Medical Laboratory

Question 13

June 1945 (in PH)

Answer 13

• 6th US Army left the laboratory and endorsed it to the National Department of Health
• Became non-functional

Question 14

September 1945

Answer 14

WWII has ended

Question 15

October 1945

Answer 15

• The 26th Medical Laboratory was reorganized by Dr. Pio de Roda
• He thought that residents of Manila could be better served by laboratory methods to solve their problems in relation to their health
• BECAUSE OF THIS, Dr . Pio de Roda went to see Dr. Mariano Icasiano (1st City Health Officer of Manila) where he presented his ideas and good intentions in preserving remnants of 26th
  Medical Laboratory and his plans in organizing new medical laboratory for Manileños

Question 16

October 1, 1945 (in PH)

Answer 16

Medical Laboratory, now known as Manila Public Health Laboratory was formally organized under leadership of Dr. Pio de Roda

Question 17

Dr. Prudencia Sta Ana (1947, in PH)

Answer 17

• Instructed by Dr. Pio de Roda to train medical technicians, highschool, and paramedical graduates for free for interested people
• Training was not well set, no specific or definite period of training, and no issued certificate of completion

Question 18

1954

Answer 18

• Dr. Pio de Roda instructed Dr. Sta Ana to prepare a syllabus of training for medical technicians
• 6 months of training period
• Certificate of Completion was given for successful trainees
• Joined by Dr. Tirso Briones

Question 19

Mrs. Willa Hilgert-Hedrick (in PH)

Answer 19

• Manila Sanitarium and Hospital in Pasay City (Manila Adventist Medical Center) and Philippine Union College in Baesa, Caloocan City (Adventist University of the Philippines) now in Silang Cavite, started to offer Medical
  Technology course through the pioneering efforts of Willa Hilgert Hedrick
• 1st 4-yr BSMT Course
• Founder of Medical Technology Education in Philippines
• American medical practitioner and missionary of Seventh Day Adventist Church in Philippines

Question 20

Dr. Jesse Umali (1956, in PH)

Answer 20

• 1st Graduate of PUC (Philippine Union College)
• OB-GYNE
• Owner of Megalab in Vito Cruz, Manila

Question 21

Philippine Union College of Baesa (1954)

Answer 21

• First to offer B.S Medical Technology

Question 22

Dr. Jesse Umali (Philippine Union College of Baesa 1954)

Answer 22

First graduate after two years

Question 23

University of Santo Tomas (UST, 1957-1958)

Answer 23

• Dr. Antonio Gabriel and Dr. Gustavo Reyes (Faculty of Pharmacy)
• Offered MT as an elective subject to 4th and 5th year pharmacy students
• Internship permit for MT program was issued to UST (June 1960)
• Recognition of 4-year B.S MT in UST (June 14, 1961)

Question 24

Rev. Fr. Lorenzo Rodriguez, O.P (University of Santo Tomas (UST, 1957-1958)

Answer 24

• Offered MT as a separate course from
  Pharmacy
• Due to its popularity, it was decided to be offered as a course

Question 25

Centro Escolar University (1960)

Answer 25

- First Batch graduated in 1962 - MRS. PURIFICACION SUNICO-SUACO made a feasibility study for the offering of the BSMT course, it was duly approved by the university president Carmen de Luna

Question 26

Far Eastern University (1962)

Answer 26

- Dr. Horacio Ylagan and Dr. Serafin Juliano - Applied for the offering of B.S Medical Technology Course - First batch graduated in 1963

Question 27

University of the Philippines

Answer 27

Offers the same course but the degree is conferred to as B.S Public Health

Question 28

Professional Organizations

Answer 28

PASMETH - Philippine Association of Schools of Medical Technology and Public Health, Inc. PAMET - Philippine Association of Medical Technologists

Question 29

Ched Memorandum Order (CMO) no.14 s. 2006

Answer 29

Policies, standards, and guidelines (PSG) for | medical technology education

Question 30

Ched Memorandum Order (CMO) no. 6 s. 2008

Answer 30

Guidelines for the Accreditation of Clinical | Laboratories Involved in the Training of MLS/MT Interns

Question 31

Ched Memorandum Order (CMO) no. 46 s. 2012

Answer 31

Policy Standards to enhance Quality Assurance in Philippine higher education through and OUTCOMES-BASED and TYPOLOGY BASED QA

Question 32

Ched Memorandum Order (CMO) no. 13 s. 2017

Answer 32

Policies, standards, and guidelines for the bachelor of science in MT/MLS Programs

Question 33

Ched Memorandum Order (CMO) no. 14 s. 2006

Answer 33

Objectives of MT Education - Develop knowledge, attitudes, and skills in the performance of clinical lab procedures needed to help the physician in the proper diagnosis, treatment program, and prevention of diseases - Develop skills in critical and analytical thinking - Develop leadership skills - Uphold moral and ethical values

Question 34

Ched Memorandum Order (CMO) no. 13 s. 2017

Answer 34

- Policies, standards, and, guidelines for the bachelor of science in MT/MLS Programs - Signed May 8, 2017 by CHED Chairman Patricia B. Licuanan - Based on the guidelines of CMO NO. 46 S. 2012

Question 35

Ched Memorandum Order (CMO) no. 13 s. 2017 Section 5, 5.1 Degree Name

Answer 35

BS MT/ Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology

Question 36

Ched Memorandum Order (CMO) no. 13 s. 2017 Section 5, 5.2 Nature of field of study

Answer 36

- 4-yr program with general education and professional courses - 4th-year level is the internship program of ONE YEAR

Question 37

Ched Memorandum Order (CMO) no. 13 s. 2017 Section 5, 5.3 Program Goals

Answer 37

For the MLS/MT graduates to: - Develop knowledge skills professional attitudes and values - Acquire critical thinking skills - Engage in research and community-related activities - Participate in activities related to promoting the profession and actively engage in life-long learning undertakings - Develop collaborative and leadership qualities

Question 38

Republic Act No. 5527

Answer 38

Act Requiring the Registration of Medical Technologists, Defining Their Practice, and for other purposes

Question 39

Medical Technology Graduates Employment Opportunities

Answer 39

- Medical Technologist (generalist/specialist, expert in microbiology - Phlebotomist - Medical Doctor - Clinical laboratory supervisor (handling people, procedures, and policies to maintain the laboratory and its quality assurance - Chief Medical Technologist - Laboratory owner - Medical sales and public relations representative - Educational representatives (company/health program) - Researcher (industrial/medical) - Teacher/Instructor (secondary/tertiary levels) - Employment Abroad

Question 40

Traits to Become a Successful Medical Technologist

Answer 40

- Physical stamina - Good eyesight - Normal color vision - Manual dexterity - Good intellect - Aptitude for Biological Sciences - Caring attitude - Communication skills - Ability to relate with fellow workers - Observant - Motivated - Perform precise manipulation and calculations - Good organizational skills

Question 41

Special Characteristics Needed by a Medical Technologist

Answer 41

- Service-oriented - Patience - Honesty - Accuracy - Skills - Dedication - Emotional maturity - X-Factor