R.A. 5527

• What is the title of Republic Act No. 5527?

  Philippine Medical Technology Act of 1969
• When was Republic Act No. 5527 approved?

  June 21, 1969
• Who was the president during the approval of R.A. 5527?

  Ferdinand Edralin Marcos
• How many sections are there in R.A. 5527?

  32
• What does medical technology involve?

  Examination by various laboratory procedures
• Who is a pathologist?

  A registered physician trained in laboratory methods
• What is the role of a medical technologist?

  Engages in medical technology under supervision
• What is another name for a medical technologist?

  Medlab scientist
• What is required to become a medical technician?

  Pass civil service examination
• What defines an accredited medical technology training laboratory?

  Approved by the Department of Health
• What is a recognized school of medical technology?

  Approved by the Department of Education
• How many members are in the Council of Medical Technology Education?

  9 members
• What is the role of the Council of Medical Technology Education?

  Recommend minimum required curriculum
• What is the compensation for council members per meeting?

  25 pesos
• What is the maximum number of meetings authorized per month for council members?

  Two meetings
• What must medical technology schools submit annually?

  Total number of students and instructors
• What is the minimum duration of the medical technology course?

  At least 4 years
• What is the role of the Board of Examiners for Medical Technology?

  Oversee licensure examinations for medical technologists
• Who is the chairman of the Board of Examiners for Medical Technology?

  A pathologist from PSP
• What is the term length for members of the Board of Examiners?

  3 years
• What is required for a member of the Board of Examiners?

  Must be a Filipino citizen with good moral character
• What is the compensation for each applicant examined by board members?

  10 pesos
• What is the relative weight of Clinical Chemistry in the examination?

  20%
• What is the passing criterion for the licensure examination?

  Must have a GWA of 75% or higher
• What happens if an applicant fails the examination three times?

  Must complete a refresher course
• What is required for successful examinees before practicing medical technology?

  Take a professional oath
• What is issued to applicants who pass the examination?

  Certificate of Registration as Medical Technologist
• What is the minimum age to receive a Certificate of Registration?

  Twenty-one (21) years
• Who signs the Certificate of Registration?

  Members of the Board and PRC Chairman
• What are the functions of the Council of Medical Technology?

  • Recommend minimum required curriculum
  • Determine number of students allowed
  • Approve medical technology schools
  • Require annual reports from schools
  • Inspect schools for education standards
  • Certify students for internships
  • Formulate refresher courses for exam failures
  • Enforce necessary rules and regulations
• What subjects are included in the medical technology course?

  • English
  • General Pathology
  • Gross Anatomy
  • College Physics
  • Biochemistry
  • Microbiology
  • Social Science
  • General Chemistry
  • Spanish
  • Statistics
  • Histology
  • Clinical Laboratory Methods
  • General Zoology
  • Qualitative Chemistry
  • Physiology
  • Botany
  • Clinical Parasitology
  • Mathematics
  • Quantitative Chemistry
• What are the criteria to pass the licensure examination?

  • GWA of 75% or higher
  • No rating below 50% in major subjects
  • Must not fail any subjects
• What options are available for refresher courses?

  • 1 year in an academic institution
  • 1 year hospital externship
• What is the process for reporting examination results?

  • Board reports results within 120 days
  • PRC releases results within 3 working days
• What is required for successful examinees before practicing medical technology in the Philippines?

  They must take a professional oath
• How long is the refresher course in medical technology?

  1 year
• Which institution offers a refresher course in medical technology?

  Centro Escolar University (CEU)
• What is the age requirement for issuing a Certificate of Registration as a Medical Technologist?

  At least twenty-one (21) years old
• Who signs the Certificate of Registration for Medical Technologists?

  Members of the Board and PRC Chairman
• What must a registered medical technologist do with their certificate of registration?

  Display it in their workplace