MT11 LESSON 4: PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS IN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY

Question 1

Assemblages of professionals within a particular specialization or professional field that come together for the purpose of collaboration, networking, and professional development or advancement.

Answer 1

Professional Organizations

Question 2

Purpose of professional organizations (Name 4)

Answer 2

1. Promote the particular field
2. Educate the public on relevant issues of the industry
3. Represent the interest of the industry locally in government units, legislative bodies, and international societies
4. Professional growth and continuing education

Question 3

Benefits of membership in Professional Organizations

Answer 3

1. Professionalism
2. Education
3. Perks
4. Networking
5. Profile
6. Recognition

Question 4

3 types of Professional Organizations

Answer 4

1. Accrediting organizations
2. Credentialing/ Certifying Organizations
3. Professional Societies

Question 5

Organizations that accredit curricular programs in education institutions

Answer 5

Accrediting Organizations

Question 6

2 Organizations under Accrediting Organizations

Answer 6

CHED and FAAP

Question 7

CHED stands for?

Answer 7

Commission on Higher Education

Question 8

FAAP stands for?

Answer 8

Federation of Accrediting Agencies of the Philippines

Question 9

3 Agencies under FAAP

Answer 9

1. PAACU
2. PACUCUOA
3. ACSCU-AAI

Question 10

PAASCU stands for?

Answer 10

Philippine Accrediting Association of School, Colleges, and Universities

Question 11

PACUCOA stands for?

Answer 11

Philippines Association of Colleges and Universities’ Commission on Accreditation

Question 12

ACSCU-AAI stands for?

Answer 12

Association of Christian Schools, Colleges, and Universities

Question 13

Provide certification examination for professionals (Medical technologists and other laboratory professionals)

Answer 13

Credentialing/Certifying Organizations

Question 14

Types of Credentialing Organizations (2)

Answer 14

Local credentialing agency and International credentialing agency

Question 15

Local credentialing agency

Answer 15

PRC

Question 16

PRC stands for?

Answer 16

Professional Regulation Commission

Question 17

International credentialing agencies (4)

Answer 17

AMT, ASCP, ISCLT, NCA

Question 18

AMT stands for?

Answer 18

American Medical Technologists

Question 19

ASCP stands for?

Answer 19

American Society of Clinical Pathology

Question 20

ISCLT stands for?

Answer 20

International Society for Clinical Laboratory Technology

Question 21

NCA stands for?

Answer 21

National Certifying Agency for Medical Laboratory Personnel

Question 22

Professional organizations that contribute to the continued professional development of a specific group of professionals

Answer 22

Professional Societies

Question 23

Local Professional Societies in the Philippines (10)

Answer 23

PSHBT, PSM, PSP, AIDS Society of the Philippines, PAMET, PASMETH, BRAP, PBCC, PCQACL, PhBBA

Question 24

PSHBT stands for?

Answer 24

Philippine Society of Hematology and Blood Transfusion

Question 25

PSM stands for?

Answer 25

Philippine Society of Microbiologist

Question 26

PSP stands for?

Answer 26

Philippine Society of Pathologist

Question 27

AIDS Society of the Philippines

Answer 27

Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome/Late stage of HIV

Question 28

PAMET stands for?

Answer 28

Philippine Association of Medical Technologists, Inc.

Question 29

PASMETH stands for?

Answer 29

Philippine Association of Schools of Medical Technology and Public Health Inc.

Question 30

BRAP stands for?

Answer 30

BioRisk Association of the Philippines

Question 31

PBCC stands for?

Answer 31

Philippine Blood Coordinating Council

Question 32

PCQACL stands for?

Answer 32

Philippine Council for Quality Assurance in Clinical Laboratories

Question 33

PhBBA stands for?

Answer 33

Philippine Biosafety and Biosecurity Association

Question 34

Foreign Professional Societies (7)

Answer 34

AMT, ASCP, AACLS, AAMLS, AAMLT, IFBLS, ISCLT

Question 35

AACLS stands for?

Answer 35

ASEAN Association for Clinical Laboratory Sciences

Question 36

AAMLS stands for?

Answer 36

Asia Association of Medical Laboratory Technologists

Question 37

IFBLS stands for?

Answer 37

International Federation of Biomedical Laboratory Science

Question 38

ISCLT stands for?

Answer 38

International Society for Clinical Laboratory Technologists

Question 39

PASMETH

Answer 39

The Philippine Association of Medical Technologists

Question 40

A national organization of all registered and recognized schools of Medical Technology in the Philippines

Answer 40

PASMETH

Question 41

When was PASMETH founded?

Answer 41

May 13, 1970

Question 42

Organizers of PASMETH and appointed by whom?

Answer 42

Dr. Serafin J. Juliano and Dr. Gusiavo U. Reyes Appointed by: Dr. Narciso Albarracin

Question 43

1st organizational meeting and election of the first set of officers at UST.

Answer 43

June 22, 1970

Question 44

Where was the 1st organizational meeting and election of the first set of officers of PASMETH held?

Answer 44

University of Santo Tomas

Question 45

When is the first annual meeting at UST held?

Answer 45

May 7, 1971

Question 46

The 1st officers of PASMETH were reelected for the second term on?

Answer 46

April 30, 1972

Question 47

PASMETH officers 1972-1973?

Answer 47

Pres: Dr. Gustavo Reyes Vice Pres: Dr. Carlo Cabrera Secretary/Treasurer: Dr. Elvira Silva Press Relations Officer: Dr. Faustino Sunico

Question 48

PASMETH was formally registered to SEC through the Committe Legislation on what date?

Answer 48

October 6, 1985

Question 49

SEC stands for?

Answer 49

Securities and Exchange Commission

Question 50

Formally registered to SEC through the Committee on Legislation chaired by __.

Answer 50

Mr. Cirilo S.Cajucom

Question 51

PASMETH registered to SEC was chaired by Cajucom with the help of who? (legal counsel)

Answer 51

Atty. Dexter Bihis

Question 52

4 objectives of PASMETH

Answer 52

1. To encourage a thorough study of the needs and problems of MT 2. To work for the continuous development of MT 3. To take a united stand in matters which affect the interest of MT 4. To seek the advice, aid, and assistance from any government or private entity

Question 53

On the PASMETH seal, the __ represents the continuity of learning and the never-ending quest for excellence in the field of academe.

Answer 53

Circle

Question 54

Represents the 4 objectives of the association (PASMETH)

Answer 54

Diamond

Question 55

Represents the field of MT & PH (PASMETH)

Answer 55

Microscope

Question 56

The year PASMETH was formed

Answer 56

1970

Question 57

PASMETH National Officers from 2021-2022

Answer 57

Pres: Bernard Ebuen VP: Jose Junel Nuevo Secretary: Ferdinand Mortel Treasurer: Nini Lim Auditor: Petrona Benitez PRO: Celia Roslin

Question 58

PHISMETS (under PASMETH) stands for?

Answer 58

Philippine Society of Medical Technology Students

Question 59

When was PHISMETH organized?

Answer 59

2022

Question 60

Who organized PHISMETS?

Answer 60

Dr. Zenaida Cajucom

Question 61

PHISMETS was reorganized at FEU-NRMF on what date?

Answer 61

November 25, 2006

Question 62

PHISMETS was reorganized by __ & __.

Answer 62

Dr. Magdalena Navidad & Prof. Bernard Ebuen

Question 63

When was PHISMETS first student congress?

Answer 63

February 4, 2009

Question 64

3 Circles represent? (PHISMETS seal)

Answer 64

Luzon, Visayas, & Mindanao

Question 65

It represents nature and continuation of life (PHISMETS seal)

Answer 65

Laurel

Question 66

Represents the colours of life (PHISMETS seal)

Answer 66

Green letters

Question 67

The 5 objectives embodied in the constitution (PHISMETS seal)

Answer 67

5 bubbles

Question 68

Represents the unity of 15 board schools exploring various possibilities and aiming towards the integral growth and holistic development of MLS students (PHISMETS seal)

Answer 68

15 interconnected molecules

Question 69

Signifies MLS (PHISMETS seal)

Answer 69

Microscope

Question 70

PAMET stands for?

Answer 70

The Philippine Association of Medical Technologists

Question 71

A national organization of all registered medical technologists/medical laboratory scientists in the Philippines and is a non-stock, non-profit organization.

Answer 71

PAMET

Question 72

5 Core values of PAMET

Answer 72

Integrity, Professionalism, Commitment, Excellence, Unity

Question 73

Represents the continuous involvement where practice and education must always be integrated (PAMET insignia)

Answer 73

Circle

Question 74

Represents the trilogy of love, respect, and integrity. (PAMET insignia)

Answer 74

Triangle

Question 75

The letters are colored __, the color of what? (PAMET insignia)

Answer 75

Green; Health

Question 76

Symbolizes the science of MT (PAMET insignia)

Answer 76

Microscope and Snake

Question 77

The year of the first PAMET election.

Answer 77

1964

Question 78

PAMET was organized on what date?

Answer 78

September 15, 1963

Question 79

PAMET was organized by?

Answer 79

Mr. Crisanto Gomez Almario

Question 80

Who is the Father of PAMET?

Answer 80

Mr. Crisanto Gomez Almario

Question 81

Where was PAMET located?

Answer 81

Manila Public Health Laboratory

Question 82

Aim of PAMET

Answer 82

Give professional dignity

Question 83

Considered as the pioneers of PAMET

Answer 83

Medical laboratory workers who attended the first PAMET meeting

Question 84

The PAMET first national convention and election of officers was on?

Answer 84

September 20, 1964

Question 85

Where was the first national convention and election of officers of PAMET held?

Answer 85

FEU

Question 86

Date PAMET was formally recognized as the only accredited professional organization of RMTs in the Philippines (46 privincial chapters, 4 international chapters)

Answer 86

June 22, 1973

Question 87

Local Professional Associations affiliated with PAMET

Answer 87

COPHA, PFPA, CHAP, PCQACL, AAHON, [PASMTPH (?)]