RA 5527 and its Amendments

Question 1

How many amendments are there in RA 5527?

Answer 1

3

Question 2

The _________ was implemented on August 31, 1970.

Answer 2

RA 6138

Question 3

When was RA 6138 implemented?

Answer 3

August 31, 1970

Question 4

How many amendments were made in RA 6138?

Answer 4

3

Question 5

Which sections in RA 5527 were amended in RA 6138?

Answer 5

16, 21, and 22

Question 6

The _______ was implemented on June 28, 1974.

Answer 6

PD 498

Question 7

When was PD 498 implemented?

Answer 7

June 28, 1974

Question 8

How many amendments were made in PD 498?

Answer 8

12

Question 9

Which sections were amended in PD 498?

Answer 9

2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 11, 13, 16, 17, 21, 29, and 31

Question 10

The _______ was implemented on June 11, 1978.

Answer 10

PD 1534

Question 11

When was PD 1534 implemented?

Answer 11

June 11, 1978

Question 12

Which sections were amended in PD 1534?

Answer 12

3, 8, 11, 13, and 31

Question 13

Briefly explain the amendment made in Section 16 of RA 5527 in RA 6138.

Answer 13

• Graduated BSMT/BSH
• Graduated from other paramedical professions and has been performing medical technology for the last 5 years prior.

In RA 6138, the 12 months internship requirement was omitted.

Question 14

Briefly explain the amendment made in Section 21 of RA 5527 in RA 6138.

Answer 14

• Graduated BSMT/BSH and has been practicing MT for at least 3 years prior to the filing of the application (changed: at the time of the passage of RA 5527)
• Graduated from other paramedical professions and is civil service eligible, and has been practicing MT for at least 5 years prior to the filing of application (changed: prior to the enactment of RA 5527)

Question 15

Briefly explain the amendment made in Section 22 of RA 5527 in RA 6138.

Answer 15

No changes, emphasized 10 PHP for registration.

Question 16

Briefly explain the amendment made in Section 2 of RA 5527 in PD 498.

Answer 16

• Medical Technology to Medical Technology Practice
• Medical Technician to Medical Laboratory Technician.

Question 17

RA 5527
Chairman: Secretary of Education or Director of Private Education

PD 498
Chairman:

Answer 17

Commissioner of the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)

Question 18

RA 5527
Vice-Chairman: Director of Bureau of Research and Laboratories of DOH

PD 498
Vice-Chairman:

Answer 18

Chairman of the Board of Medical Technology

Question 19

Enumerate the members of the Council according to PD 498 Section 3

Answer 19

• 2 members of the Board
• Director of Private Education
• Director of Bureau of Research and Laboratories
• Representative of the deans and heads of MT schools.

Question 20

Briefly explain the amendment made in Section 4 of RA 5527 in PD 498.

Answer 20

Chairman: 50 PHP
Members: 25 PHP
- Regardless if they receive regular salaries or not.

Question 21

Briefly explain the amendment made in Section 7 of RA 5527 in PD 498.

Answer 21

• MT Board under PRC
• PRC recommendation, President approval
• 3 years of term

Question 22

Briefly explain the amendment made in Section 8 of RA 5527 in PD 498.

Answer 22

• Omitted requirements 1, 2, and 4
• Duly RMT
• Is not affiliated with any MT school for at least 2 years prior to appointment.

Question 23

Briefly explain the amendment made in Section 11 of RA 5527 in PD 498.

Answer 23

• Subsection c amended (added medical laboratory technician)
• Added subsections g, h, and i

Question 24

Briefly explain the amendment made in Section 13 of RA 5527 in PD 498.

Answer 24

• Department of Education and Culture approve schools
• PRC approve laboratories
• Recommendation from the MT Board

Question 25

Briefly explain the amendment made in Section 16 of RA 5527 in PD 498.

Answer 25

Bachelor of Science in Public Health

Question 26

Briefly explain the amendment made in Section 17 of RA 5527 in PD 498.

Answer 26

- Submission of the subjects and schedule of examination to the Commissioner of PRC 30 days before the examination. - Publication of changes or amendments at least 3 months prior to the examination.