PMTP 1 - Lesson 1

• The laboratory is the place where specimens are examined, tests performed, and results interpreted.
• In 1895, the University of Pennsylvania opened the William Pepper Laboratory to highlight the service role of clinical laboratories.
• In 1918, John Kolmer called for the development of a method that would certify medical technologists on a national scale.
• John Kolmer published “ The demand for and training of laboratory technicians ”.
• John Kolmer enacted the law that all institutions should have a fully equipped laboratory.
• In 1920, administrative units of clinical laboratories were directed by a chief physician.
• Clinical laboratories had 4-5 divisions: Clinical Pathology, Bacteriology, Microbiology, Serology and Radiology.
• In 1922, ASCP was founded.
• In 1950, professional recognition of medical technologists from the government of U.S was established.
• In 1565, the Spaniards established the first hospital, Hospital Real in Cebu.
• In 1578, San Lazaro Hospital was built by Franciscans.
• In 1596, Hospital de San Juan de Dios was founded.
• In 1641, Hospital de San Jose was founded in Cavite.
• In 1611, University of Santo Tomas was founded by Dominicans.
• In 1871, the first faculties of pharmacy and medicine were established in the Philippines.
• From 1876 to 1883, health services were provided throughout the country by the Board of Health and charity.
• In 1886, Boletin de Medicina de Manila was established.
• In 1887, Laboratorio Municipal de Manila was established.
• A laboratory unit of the US army provided laboratory examinations to aid the medical needs during the war.
• The laboratory was re-opened by Dr Pio de Roda and Dr Mariano Icasiano in 1945.
• In 1955, two more Medical Technologists graduated – Mr Avelino Oliva and Miss Adoracion Yutuc.
• PD 223 PRC (Professional Regulation Commission) was enacted in 1994.
• RA 8981 PRC modernization act was enacted in 2006.
• In 1947, Dr Pio de Roda, Dr Prudencia Sta Ana & Dr Tirso Briones started a 6-month laboratory training with certificates.
• In 2017, CHED Memo 13, s reverted the 6 months internship back to 1 year.
• The Philippine Association of Schools of Medical Technology and Public Health (PASMETH) was organized in 1970.
• Training of high school graduates to work as a laboratory technician started in 1945.
• In 1954, the Bureau of Private education approved a four-year course in BSMT.
• In 1893, Revista Farmaceutica de Filipina was established.
• The second Medical Technology school opened in 1957 (UST).
• In 2016, RA 10912 CPD Law was enacted.
• The 26th Medical Laboratory of the 6th US Army was established in the Philippines at 208 Quiricada Street in Sta Cruz, Manila and became the first clinical laboratory in the country.
• RA 7722 Higher Education Act was enacted in 1994.
• The Philippine Medical Technology Act was enacted into law in 1969 as RA 5527.
• In 1944, the relocation of the 3rd, 5th and 8th Medical Laboratories, the 19th Medical General Laboratory to the West Pacific Area occurred.
• The first Licensure exam was held in 1970.
• In 1942, the 3rd Medical laboratory was established in the South West Pacific Area.
• The first Oath Taking was held in 1971.
• World War II began in 1941 and resulted in massive casualties.
• In 1933, the Philippine health service was reverted to the Bureau of health.