Medical Technology Education

Question 1

A four -year program consisting of general education subjects and professional subjects. The students attend classroom courses for 3 years and clinical rotation for 1 year.

Answer 1

Medical Technology

Question 2

Study of foundations of community health. It emphasizes the promotion of community, public and environmental health through immersion of students with the people of the community,

Answer 2

Community and Public Health

Question 3

About laws and administrative orders and legal documents related to the practice of MT in the Philippines.

Answer 3

MTLBE

Question 4

Discusses techniques in the histopathology section of the laboratory for the preparation of tissue samples collected like Tissue processing, Cutting of tissues, Staining, Mounting, and Lab Safety

Answer 4

Histopathologic Techniques with Cytology

Question 5

Introduction to MLS, Lab Safety, and Waste Management.

Answer 5

PMTP1

Question 6

Study of concepts and principles of hereditary and inheritance. Also discusses the abnormalities and genetic disorders.

Answer 6

Cytogenetics

Question 7

Clinical Laboratory Assistance and Phlebotomy. (pre, analytical, post analytical)

Answer 7

PMTP2

Question 8

Study of fundamentals of cell, tissues and organs with emphasis on microscopic structures , characteristics, differences and functions.

Answer 8

Human Histology

Question 9

Preparation of culture media, Collection of specimen, Preparation of bacteria smear, Inoculation of samples, Characterization of colonies, Biochemical testing, and Antimicrobial Susceptibility testing

Answer 9

Clinical Bacteriology

Question 10

Planning, organizing, staffing directing and controlling in a clinical
laboratory setting.

Answer 10

Laboratory management

Question 11

Deals with the study of fungi and viruses.

Answer 11

Mycology and Virology

Question 12

Microscopic identification of parasites that are pathogenic to man. (e.g. Nematodes, Trematodes, Cestodes, Protozoa, etc.)

Answer 12

Clinical Parasitology

Question 13

Encompasses the concepts and principles of physiologically active soluble substances and waste materials present in the body fluids, particularly in blood. Note: CC2 also covers the study of endocrine gland and hormone.

Answer 13

Clinical chemistry 1 & 2

Question 14

Tackles the concept of inheritance , characterization and laboratory identification of red cell antigens and their corresponding antibodies. (e.g. ABO and Rh typing , Blood donation process).

Answer 14

Immunohematology and Blood Banking

Question 15

Study of concepts of blood as a tissue. Study of procedures and tests perform for laboratory such as CBC, Platelet count, Blood smearing and many others.

Answer 15

Hematology 1 and 2

Question 16

taken during 4th year in the program together with the internship.

Answer 16

Seminar 1 and 2

Question 17

deals with nucleic acid and protein molecule interaction within the cell. It also deals with the application of different molecular techniques as tools in the diagnosis of diseases.

Answer 17

Molecular Biology and Diagnostics

Question 18

focuses on urine and other body fluids (excluding blood). - routine urinalysis (macroscopic, microscopic, and chemical examination)

Answer 18

Clinical microscopy

Question 19

Clinical Internship Training

1. taken during 4th year
2. Will undergo first with different medical examinations
3. Proof of vaccination for Hepatitis A

True or False

Answer 19

False (Hepatitis B)

Question 20

The total hours for an internship is 1,664 hours. True or False

Answer 20

True

Question 21

MT/MLS student is allowed to graduate even if he or she didn’t complete all the academic and internship requirements. True or False

Answer 21

False (it should be completed)

Question 22

5 consecutive tardiness = 1 unexcused absence. True or False

Answer 22

False (3 consecutive tardiness)

Question 23

Accumulated 60mins late = 1 day make. True or False

Answer 23

True

Question 24

Habitual tardiness = repeat internship. True or False

Answer 24

False (conference with clinical instructor, parents/ guardian or suspension)

Question 25

Every excused absence is equal to 1 day make up. While every unexcused absence is equal to 2 days make up. True or False

Answer 25

True

Question 26

Repeat internship if the amount of absences exceed over 20%. True or False

Answer 26

True

Question 27

Awards, bonus, points given because of extracurricular activities or exemplary works.

Answer 27

Merits

Question 28

Violations, faults, mistakes .

Answer 28

Demerits

Question 29

Task to administer licensure examinations to different professionals.

Answer 29

Professional Regulation Commission or PRC

Question 30

Task to prepare and administer the written licensure examination for qualified graduate to take the examination. They are composed of 1 Chairperson (pathologist) , 2 Members (MedTech).

Answer 30

Professional Regulatory Board for Medtech

Question 31

To pass the examination, a student must have a GWA of 80%, have no rating below 50% in any major subjects and pass at least 60% of the course. True or False

Answer 31

False (75%)

Question 32

If the examinee failed to pass the examination 5 times, he / she needs to enroll in a refresher course before taking again the exam. True or False

Answer 32

False (3 times)

Question 33

If the examinee garnered average of 70-74% , he/ she may apply for certification as Medical laboratory technician. True or False

Answer 33

True

Question 34

All successful examinees shall be required to take a professional oath before the Board or before any person authorized to administer oaths prior to entering upon the practice of medical technology in the Philippines. True or False

Answer 34

True