RA 5527

Question 1

Long title

Answer 1

“An Act Requiring the Registration of Medical Technologist, Defining Their
Practice, and for Other Purposes”

Question 2

Short title

Answer 2

Philippine Medical Technology Act of 1969

Question 3

Approving President

Answer 3

Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr.

Question 4

Date of Approval

Answer 4

June 21, 1969

Question 5

Number of sections

Answer 5

32

Question 6

RA 6138

Answer 6

(August 31,1970)

Question 7

PD 498

Answer 7

(June 28, 1974)

Question 8

PD 1534

Answer 8

(June 11, 1978)

Question 9

TRUE OR FALSE

Molecular Diagnostics is exclusive to MT

Answer 9

FALSE

Question 10

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

who will approve?

Answer 10

CHED (by virtue of RA 7722) and the Board of Medical Technology

Question 11

The Board of MT is appointed by

Answer 11

President of the Philippines on 3-year terms

Question 12

Qualifications of Examiners are:

Answer 12

A Filipino Citizen
Good Moral Character
Qualified Pathologist or RMT with degree in MT or PH
10 years Lab Experience
Not a Faculty Member for the last 2 years nor has pecuniary interest in learning institutions

Question 13

Executive Officer was replaced by ___ virtue of ____

Answer 13

PRC Commissioner
by virtue of RA 8981

Question 14

CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF MT

Answer 14

CHAIR: Dr. Marilyn A. Cabal-Barza
MEMBERS
Dr. Leila Lany M. Florento
Dr. Grace J. Dela Calzada.

Question 15

The Board of MT has the administrative power to

Answer 15

Administer provisions of RA 5527
Administer oaths

Question 16

Board of MT administrative powers added by PD 498 and repelaled further by PD 1534

Answer 16

1. determine the adequacy of the technical staff of all clinical laboratories and blood banks before they could be licensed by DOH
2. Prescribe qualifications and trainings to special fields and supervise their specialty examinations.
3. Classify and Prescribe qualifications & training of staffs

Question 17

TRUE OR FALSE

The Board of MT has Absolute legislative and Judicial powers

Answer 17

FALSE their power is Quasi-legislative and Quasi-Judicial

Question 18

The Board of MT has the following Quasi-Legislative Powers

Answer 18

Monitoring & Maintenance of good ethics and standards in Medical Technology Practice
Draft rules and regulations to carry out RA 5527 (approved by Pres.)

Question 19

The Board of MT has the following Quasi-Judicial Powers

Answer 19

Issue, suspend, and Revoke CORs
Investigate violations and issue subpoena and subpoena duces tecum

Question 20

Expanded powers of the Board of MT provided by RA 8981

Answer 20

Regulate the practice of the profession
Prepare, adopt, and issue the syllabi or TOS of the subjects for examination
One Member to preside hearing assisted by a Legal Officer
Suspend, revoke, or reissue COR or License

Question 21

Expanded powers of the Board of MT provided by RA 10912

Answer 21

Undertake overall implementation of CPD program.

Question 22

TRUE OR FALSE

Foreign Reciprocity is provided to an MT if the requirements of the foreign country is different to the Philippines

Answer 22

FALSE

Question 23

EXAMINATION FEE

Answer 23

900 PHP

Question 24

INTERNSHIP FEE

Answer 24

500 PHP

Question 25

Conduct of Examination under Section 15 was replaced by ___

Answer 25

RA 8981

Question 26

What is given upon failure of the MTLE 3 times?

Answer 26

12 months refresher or postgraduate training

Question 27

Report of rating is within how many days by virtue of RA 8981?

Answer 27

10 days, and signed by board members

Question 28

MANDATORY REQUIREMENT prior to entering the practice of Medical Technology

Answer 28

Oath taking

Question 29

TRUE OR FALSE Oath of Professional for Medical Technologists is administered by a member of the MT Board or any authorized person

Answer 29

TRUE

Question 30

Issuance of COA is given at what age?

Answer 30

21 yrs old

Question 31

TRUE OR FALSE The COA must be displayed at the workplace

Answer 31

TRUE

Question 32

The COA is signed by

Answer 32

Board Members and PRC Commissioner

Question 33

Refusal to Issue a certificate is justifiable when

Answer 33

Convicted or found guilty by the Court of Competent Jurisdiction Applicant has Unsound mind Applicant has Communicable disease

Question 34

Refusal to issue a certificate by the board must be accompanied with a

Answer 34

WRITTEN EXPLANATION ADRESSED TO THE INDIVIDUAL WHOSE COR HAS BEEN REFUSED TO BE ISSUED.

Question 35

Perpetual Cessation (requires unanimous vote of Board)

Answer 35

REVOCATION

Question 36

Inhibition for a Definite Period of Time

Answer 36

SUSPENSION

Question 37

Individual must surrender COR within how many days?

Answer 37

30

Question 38

Failure to surrender the COR will result in

Answer 38

Perpetual Disqualification and the decision is final after 30 days

Question 39

Grounds in RA 5527

Answer 39

Unprofessional conduct Malpractice Incompetency Serious ignorance or gross negligence Anything listed under Section 29 (Penal Provisions) Other Grounds Violation of Code of Ethics Violation of PRC or MTB Issuances CPD Fraud

Question 40

Hierarchy of Appeals by virtue of RA 8981

Answer 40

PRC ---> Court of Appeals (Petition for review) ---> Supreme Court (Appeal by Certiorari) each must be within 15 days after each possible dismissal

Question 41

Appeal prior to amendment of RA 8981

Answer 41

within 30 days, Office of the president

Question 42

restoring forfeited privileges

Answer 42

Reinstatement

Question 43

releasing forfeited COR

Answer 43

Reissuance

Question 44

for lost CORs; requires Affidavit of Loss

Answer 44

Replacement

Question 45

Registry of all RMTs in the Philippines, prepared annually by the secretary of the board

Answer 45

Roster of Medical Technologists

Question 46

Violation of Section 29 (penal provisions) results in the following penalties

Answer 46

1. Fine of 2000 php to 5000 php 2. Imprisonment of 6 months to 24 months

Question 47

List of Mala prohibita (wrong acts) = Criminal Liabilities

Answer 47

1. Practicing as Medtech without being duly registered 2. Practicing the profession without supervision of a qualified pathologist or physician 3. Making fraudulent Reports 4. Failure to display COR at workplace 5. Using another person’s COR 6. False evidence of COR 7. Impersonating another RMT 8. Using the title RMT without holding a valid COR 9. Violating Rules and Regulations of MTB

Question 48

* Deficiency of perception or lack of foresight * Failure to use due diligence

Answer 48

NEGLIGENCE

Question 49

If Injury is brought about by an action that is not ordinarily expected from a professional then no further explanation is needed to determine presence of _____

Answer 49

NEGLIGENCE

Question 50

Elements to establish Prima Facie Case of Negligence

Answer 50

1. Existence of a legal duty 2. Breach of the legal duty 3. Injury 4. Causation of breach and injury suffered