RA5527 (amendments)

• What is an amendment?

  A change or addition to a document
• Why are amendments important for laws and policies?

  They allow refinement over time instead of replacement
• What are the three amendments to R.A. 5527?

  1. R.A. 6138 (August 31, 1970)
  2. Presidential Decree 498 (June 28, 1974)
  3. Presidential Decree 1534 (June 11, 1978)
• What is R.A. 6138 known for?

  Amending certain sections of R.A. 5527
• What is the qualification for examination under R.A. 5527?

  Completed a four-year medical technology course
• How does R.A. 6138 differ in qualifications for examination compared to R.A. 5527?

  It allows qualification without internship for some
• What is the fee for examination and registration under R.A. 5527?

  Fifty pesos
• What does R.A. 6138 state about the fees for registration?

  It maintains the fifty pesos fee for registration
• What are the definitions of terms in R.A. 5527 and PD 498?

  • Medical Technology
  • Medical Technician
  • Practice of Medical Technology
  • Medical Laboratory Technician
• What constitutes the practice of medical technology?

  Rendering professional services for diagnosis and health
• What are the first four professional services exclusive to medical technologists?

  1. Examination of body fluids
  2. Blood banking procedures
  3. Parasitologic, mycologic, and microbiologic procedures
  4. Histopathologic and cytotechnology
• Who can perform the collection and preservation of specimens?

  Nurses and medical technologists
• What is the role of medical laboratory technicians?

  Assist medical technologists and pathologists
• Who are the members of the Council of Medical Technology Education under R.A. 5527?

  • Chairman: Secretary of Education
  • Vice-Chairman: Director of Bureau of Research and Laboratories
  • Members: Board members, Dean of UP Institute of Health, representatives from private schools and PAMET
• What is the per diem for council members under R.A. 5527?

  Twenty-five pesos per meeting attended
• What is the term length for members of the Medical Technology Board under R.A. 5527?

  Three years for the chairman
• What are the qualifications for examiners under R.A. 5527?

  Must be a Filipino citizen and qualified pathologist
• What are the functions and duties of the Board under R.A. 5527?

  • Issue, suspend, and revoke certificates
  • Determine adequacy of technical staff
  • Prescribe qualifications and training for medical technologists
• What is the role of the Department of Education in medical technology education?

  • Approve schools of medical technology
  • Approve laboratories for training accreditation
• What is the significance of the amendments to R.A. 5527?

  They update and refine medical technology laws
• What is the fee for replacing a lost certificate under R.A. 5527?

  Ten pesos
• What is the purpose of clinical laboratory quality control?

  To ensure machines provide accurate results
• What is the definition of medical technology according to R.A. 5527?

  Services aiding in diagnosis and health promotion
• How does R.A. 6138 change the qualifications for medical technology examination?

  It allows some to qualify without internship
• What is the primary purpose of the practice of medical technology?

  To aid physicians in diagnosis and treatment
• What is the significance of the definition of terms in R.A. 5527?

  Clarifies roles and responsibilities in medical technology
• What is the fee for a certificate of registration issued without examination under R.A. 5527?

  Twenty-five pesos
• What is the role of the Professional Regulation Commission in medical technology?

  Oversees the accreditation of schools and laboratories
• What is the date of enactment for R.A. 5527?

  1969
• What is the purpose of the Council of Medical Technology Education?

  To oversee medical technology education standards
• What is the role of the Department of Health in medical technology?

  Approves laboratories for training accreditation
• What is the significance of the qualifications for examiners?

  Ensures qualified individuals assess medical technology standards
• What is the fee for examination and registration under R.A. 6138?

  Fifty pesos
• How does the definition of medical technology impact practice?

  Defines the scope of services provided by professionals
• What is the primary function of the Medical Technology Board?

  To regulate the practice of medical technology
• What is the importance of the amendments to the Philippine Medical Technology Act?

  They ensure the law remains relevant and effective
• What is the role of the Board of Medical Technology?

  To issue and regulate certificates of registration
• What is the significance of the qualifications for medical technologists?

  Ensures competent professionals in the field
• What is the fee for replacing a lost certificate under R.A. 6138?

  Ten pesos
• How does the definition of medical laboratory technician differ from medical technologist?

  Technicians assist technologists in their duties