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Lesson 2: Republic Act No. 5527: Philippine Medical Technology Act of 1969 Flashcards

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THe Republic Act No. 5527 may also be cited as what name?

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Philippine Medical Technology Act of 1969

As stated under Section 1: TITLE

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What is the Section 2 of R.A. 5527 all about?

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Section 2: Definition of Terms

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A duly registered physician who is specially trained in methods of laboratory medicine, or the gross and microscopic study and interpretation of tissues, secretions, and excretions of the human body.

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Pathologist

He or she must be a diplomate of fellow in Philippine Society of Pathologist in Clinical Pathology and Anatommic Pathology

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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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What was the former name of BS Public Health that was offered in UP Manila and UP Visayas?

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BS Hygiene

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A person who is certified and registered with the Board as qualified to assist a medical technologist and/or qualified pathologist in the practice of medical technology as defined in this Act.

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Medical Laboratory Technicians

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This is 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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This is 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 the recommendation of the council of medical technology education.

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Recognized School of Medical Technology

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This is the council of the medical technology eductaion established under this Act.

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Council

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They are the Board of Examiners of Medical Technology established under this Act.

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Board

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What is the 3rd section in the R.A. 5527?

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Section 3: Council of Medical Technology Education, It’s Composition

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What is the Council of Medical Technology Education composed of?

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  1. The Director of Higher Education as Chairman
  2. The Chairman of the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) as Vice Chairman
  3. Director of the Bureau of Research and Laboratories of the Department of Health, Chairman and two (2) members of the Board of Medical Technology, a representative of the Deans of Schools of Medical Technology and Publich Health, and the Presidents of the Philippines Society of Pathologists and the Philippine Association of Medical Technologists as members.
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What is the 4th section in the R.A. 5527?

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Section 4: Compensation and Travelling Expenses of Coucil Members

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For every meeting actually attended, the Chairman shall be entitled to ____ pesos per diem.

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Fifty pesos (P50.00)

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For every meeting actually attended, the members shall be entitled to ____ pesos each, regardless of whether or not the receive regular salaries from the government.

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Twenty-five pesos (P25.00)

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What is the 5th section under R.A. 5527?

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Section 5: Functions of the Council of Medical Technology

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True or False

The Council of Med Tech Education should take into account the student-instructor ratio and the availability of facilities for instruction.

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True

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True or False

Medical Teachnology schools are required to subit an annual report on or before the month of June.

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True

Includes the total number of students and instructors, list of facilities available for instruction, a list of their recent graduates and new admissionos.

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The Council of Med Tech Education formulates and recommends the approval of ____ for applicants who shall have failed the Board Examination for the third time.

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A refresher course

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What is the 6th section under R.A. 5527?

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Section 6: Minimum Required Course

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What subjects should be included in the medical technology course?

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  • English
  • Spanish
  • Social Science
  • General Zoology
  • Botany
  • Mathematics
  • Biochemistry
  • Gross Anatomy
  • Histology
  • Physiology
  • College Physics
  • General Chemistry
  • Qualitative and Quantitative Chemistry
  • Microbiology
  • Biostatistics
  • Clinical Parasitology
  • Hematology
  • Serology
  • Blood Banking
  • General Pathology
  • Clinical Microscopy
  • Applied Microbiology
  • Parasitology
  • Histopathologic Techniques
  • Cytotechnology
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Medical Technology course should be taken for how long?

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4 years

Icluding a 12-month satisfactory internship in accedited laboratories.

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What is the 7th section under the R.A. 5527?

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Sectio 7: Medical Technology Board

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The Medical Technology Board is under what Commission?

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The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)

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The Med Tech Board is composed of?
1. A **Chairman** who is a **pathologist** 2. **Two (2) members** who are **registered medical technologists** who shall be appointed by the President of the Republic of the Philippines upon recommendation of the PRC.
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What is the 8th section under R.A. 5527?
Section 8: Qualification of Examiners
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What are the requiremnets for an individual to be appointed as a member of the Board of Examiners for Medical Technology?
1. Is must be a Filipino citizen 2. Is must be of good moral character 3. Is a qualifed pathologist or duly registered MedTech 4. Has been in practice of laboratory medicine or medical technology for at least ten (10) years prior to his appointment.
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What is the 9th section under R.A. 5527?
Section 9: Executive Officer of the Board
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What is the 10th section under R.A. 5527?
Section 10: Compensation of the Members of the Medical Technology Board Examiner
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# True or False Each member of the Board shall receive a sum of twenty pesos (P20.00) for each applicant examined and fifteen pesos (P15.00) for each applicant granted a certificate of registration without examination.
Fasle They shall only be given ten pesos (P10.00) and five pesos (P5.00), respectively.
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What is the 11th section under R.A. 5527?
Section 11: Functions and Duties of the Board
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Whom should issue, suspend, and revoke certificates of registration for the practice of medical technology and medical laboratory technicians? A. The Council B. The Board C. The President of the Philippines D. NOTA
B. The Board
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What is the 12th section of the R.A. 5527?
Section 12: Removal of Members
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Who may remove any members of the Board?
The President of the Philippines
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By what reasons may a Board member be removed from their position?
* Neglect to duty * Incompetency * Malpractice or unprofessional, unethical, immoral, or dishonorable conduct after having been given opportunity to defend themselves in proper and administrative investigation.
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What is the 13th section under R.A. 5527?
Section 13: Accreditation of Schools of Medical Technology and of Training Laboratories
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Who approves schools of Medical Technology in accordance with the provisions of this act upon the recommendation of the Medical Technology Board?
The Department of Education and Culture
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Which Department shall approve laboratories for accreditation as training laboratories for MedTech students or post-graduate trainees?
Department of Health through the Bureau of Research and Laboratories ## Footnote Of course, in conjunction with the Board Of MedTech
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What is the 14th section under R.A. 5527?
Section 14: Inhibition Against the Practice of Medical Technology
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What is the 15th section under R.A. 5527?
Section 15: Examination
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# True or False All applicants for registration of medical technologists shall be required to undergo written examination which shall be given by the Board annually
True
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Where are the Board examinations held?
In the greater Manila area, Cebu, and Davao
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When is the annual MedTech Board Examination held?
During the month of August or September
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What is the 16th section under R.A. 5527?
Section 16: Qualification of Examiner
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Which of the following qualifies a person to take the Medical Technologist Licensure Examination under RA 5527? A. A person with good moral character who completed a 2-year medical technology course. B. A person with a BS in Medical Technology from a recognized school and is in good health. C. A foreigner teaching medical technology in the Philippines. D. A registered nurse who wants to switch careers but has no experience in medical technology.
B. A person with BS in mEdical Technology from a recognized school and is in good health.
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What is the 17th section under R.A. 5527?
Section 17: Scope of Examination
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What are the following subjects that the examination questions should cover?
* Clinical Chemistry (20%) * Microbiology & Parasitology (20%) * Hematology (20%) * Blood Banking and Serology (20%) * Clinical Microscopy (10%) * Histopathologic techniques, Cytotechnology, MedTech Laws, Related Laws and Its Implementing Rules, and the Code of Ethics (10%)
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What is the 18th section under R.A. 5527?
Section 18: Reporting of Rating
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How long does the Board have to report the results of the Medical Technology Board Examination to the Commissioner of Civil Service?
One hunderd and twenty (120) days after the exam
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What is the 19th section under R.A. 5527?
Section 19: Rating the Examination
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What is the average percantage in the written test should a candidate obtain in order to pass the Board Exam?
At least seventy-five percent (75%) ## Footnote With no rating below fifty percent in any of the major subjects.
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What must a person do before retaking the Medical Technology Board Examination after failing three times?
Take a 12-month refresher course
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What is the 20th section under R.A. 5527?
Section 20: Oath Taking
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# True or False All successful examiness are not required to take a professional oath before the Board.
False ## Footnote They ARE required to take a professional oath.
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What is the 21st section under the R.A. 5527?
Section 21: Issuance of the Certificate of Registration
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Successful applicants should be of what age before they're given a certificate of registration?
twenty-one (21) years of age
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Who should sign the certificates of registrations?
Members of the Boards and by the Commissioner of the PRC
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What is the 22nd section under the R.A. 5527?
Section 22: Fees
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How much should each applicant be charge for the examination and registration?
Fifty pesos (P50.00)
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How much should an applicat be charged for getting a certificate without the exam?
Twenty-five pesos (P25.00)
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How much should an applicant be charged for the issuance of a new certificate to replace the one they lost, destroyed, or mutilated?
Ten pesos (P10.00)
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What is the 23rd section under the R.A. 5527?
Section 23: Refusal to Issue a Certificate
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The Board shall refuse to issue a certificate of registration to any person who is?
* Convicted by the court of competent jurisdiction of any criminal offense. * Any person guity of immoral or dishonorable conduct. * Has an incurable communicable disease.
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What is the 24th section under the R.A. 5527?
Section 24: Administrative Investigation - Revocation or Suspension of License
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What is the 25th section under the R.A. 5527?
Section 25: Appeal
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What is the 26th section under the R.A. 5527?
Section 26: Reinstatement, Reissue, or Replacement of Certificate
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What is the 27th section under the Philippine Medical Technology Act of 1969?
Section 27: Foreign Reciprocity
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Under RA 5527, when can a foreigner be allowed to take the Medical Technologist licensure exam or be given a certificate of registration in the Philippines? A. When the foreigner has a medical technology degree regardless of their country’s policies. B. When the foreigner’s country allows Filipino medical technologists to practice there under the same conditions. C. When the foreigner has lived in the Philippines for at least five years. D. When the foreigner has completed a refresher course in a Philippine accredited lab.
B. When the foreigner's country allows Filipino medical technologists to practice there under the same conditions.
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What is the 28th section under the Philippine Medical Technology Act of 1969?
Section 28: Roster of Medical Technologist
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# True or False The roster of Medical Technology shall be prepared annually by the Chairman of the Board.
False It should be prepared annually by the **Secretary of the Board**
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What is the 29th section under the R.A. 5527?
Section 29: Penal Revision
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What is the 30th section under the R.A. 5527?
Section 30: Separability Clauses
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What is the 31st section under the R.A. 5527?
Section 31: Repealing Clause
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What is the 32nd section under the R.A. 5527?
Section 32: Effectivity
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When was the Philippine Medical Technology Act approved?
On June 21, 1969
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How many sections does the Republic Act No.. 5527 - Philippine Medical Technology Act of 1969 have?
32 sections in total

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