RA5527

• What is the primary purpose of R.A. 5527?

  To ensure competent and licensed medical technologists
• Why is it important to have licensed medical technologists?

  To protect public health from unlicensed practice
• What does R.A. 5527 prohibit?

  Certain acts and establishes penalties for violations
• What are the three parts of R.A. 5527?

  • Training
  • Practice
  • Examination
• What does the training part of R.A. 5527 include?

  Education and clinical laboratory training for students
• What does the practice part of R.A. 5527 pertain to?

  Actual practice of licensed professionals in laboratories
• What does the examination part of R.A. 5527 refer to?

  Licensure or board examination for medical technologists
• What is the title of R.A. 5527?

  Philippine Medical Technology Act of 1969
• When was R.A. 5527 approved?

  June 21, 1969
• Who signed R.A. 5527 into law?

  Former President Ferdinand E. Marcos
• How is medical technology defined in R.A. 5527?

  As an auxiliary branch of laboratory medicine
• Who is a pathologist?

  A registered physician trained in laboratory medicine
• What is the role of a pathologist in a laboratory?

  To oversee medical technologists and validate results
• What is a medical technologist?

  A person working under a pathologist's supervision
• What qualifications must a medical technologist have?

  Pass a prescribed course and examination
• What is a medical technician?

  A person performing medical technology work under supervision
• What is required for a medical technician to work?

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

  A laboratory approved by the DOH for training
• Who approves medical technology schools?

  The Department of Education
• What is the Council of Medical Technology Education?

  A council established under R.A. 5527
• What is the role of the Council of Medical Technology Education?

  To recommend minimum required curriculum and standards
• Who is the chairman of the Council of Medical Technology?

  Secretary of Education or Director of Private Education
• What is the per diem for council members?

  Twenty-five pesos per meeting attended
• What are the functions of the Council of Medical Technology Education?

  To approve schools and inspect education standards
• What is the minimum required course duration for medical technology?

  At least 4 years
• What subjects are included in the medical technology course?

  Includes English, Chemistry, and Microbiology
• Who composes the Board of Examiners for Medical Technology?

  A pathologist and two registered medical technologists
• What is the term length for board members?

  Chairman for three years, others for two and one year
• What are the qualifications for board examiners?

  Must be Filipino citizens and qualified pathologists
• What is the role of the Executive Officer of the Board?

  Conduct the examinations given by the Board
• What compensation do board members receive per applicant examined?

  P10.00 for each applicant examined
• What are the functions and duties of the Board?

  Administer the act and issue certificates of registration
• What reasons can lead to the removal of a board member?

  Neglect of duty or unethical conduct
• What is required for schools of medical technology to be accredited?

  Approval by the Department of Education
• What is the consequence of practicing medical technology without a valid certificate?

  It is prohibited by law
• Where are board examinations conducted?

  Greater Manila Area, Cebu, and Davao
• When are the board examinations typically held?

  During August or September
• What is required for applicants before the examination?

  Written notices published 30 days prior
• What is the purpose of the written examination?

  To assess qualifications for medical technologists
• What are the key functions of the Board of Examiners for Medical Technology?

  • Administer the provisions of R.A. 5527
  • Issue, suspend, and revoke certificates
  • Investigate violations of the act
  • Draft necessary rules and regulations