PMTP - Professional Organizations

• Professional Organizations


  Assemblages of professionals within a professional field that come together for the purpose of collaboration, networking and professional development or advancement
• Accredited Professional Organization (APO) or Accredited Integrated Professional Organization (AIPO)


  Duly accredited by the Philippine Regulation Commission (PRC) and Professional Regulatory Board (PRB)
• Membership in APO/AIPO


  A requirement for hiring, retention and renewal of professional licenses
• Benefits of Membership in Professional Organizations

  • Professionalism
  • Continuing Education
  • Perks
  • Networking
  • Profile
  • Recognition
• Accrediting Organizations


  • Accredit curricular programs in educational institutions
  • Membership is mandatory and usually institutional
• Credentialing/Certifying Organizations


  • Provide certification examinations for professionals. In the Philippines, it is not common due to the presence of a PRC
• Professional Societies


  • Contribute to the continued development of a specific group of professionals
• Professional Journals


  Scholarly publications containing studies on specific professional fields. These journals publish articles and reviews of books and past articles and serve as a forum for new articles
• Examples of Professional Journals for Lab Professionals

  • Philippine Journal of Medical Technology
  • Asia-Pacific Journal of Science and Clinical Laboratory
  • Clinical Laboratory Science
  • Laboratory Medicine
  • Medical Laboratory Observer
  • Lab Medicine
• Philippine Association of Medical Technologists, Inc. (PAMET)

  A non-stock, national organization of Registered Medical Technologists (RMTs)

  
• PAMET was founded during the first organizational meeting through the initiative of Crisanto G. Almario, who is considered the "Father of PAMET"


  September 15, 1963
• PAMET organized its first national convention and election of officers in FEU-Manila


  September 20, 1964
• PAMET Insignia


  • Circle - symbolizes the continuous involvement where practice and education must always be integrated
  • Triangle - the trilogy of love, respect, and integrity
  • Microscope and Snake - symbolize the science of Medical Technology Profession
  • Green - the color of health
  • 1963 - the year of establishment
• PAMET Core Values


  • Integrity
  • Professionalism
  • Commitment
  • Excellence
  • Unity
• Roster of PAMET Presidents

  • Charlemagne T. Tamondong (1963-1967)
  • Felix E. Asprer (1970-1971, 1973-1977)
  • Bernardino T. Tabaosares (1971-1973)
  • Angelina R. Jose (1973)
  • Carmencita P. Acedera (1982-1991)
  • Norma N. Chang (1997-2000)
  • Agnes B. Mendenilla (2001-2002, 2005-2006)
  • Leila M. Florento (2007-2013)
  • Romeo Joseph J. Ignacio (2013-2015)
  • Ronaldo E. Puno (2015-2021)
  • Luella A. Vertucio, RMT (2023-Present)
• Philippine Association of Schools of Medical Technology and Public Health, Inc. (PASMETH)


  Only professional organization of schools for Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science

  
• PASMETH was organized through the initiative of Dr. Narciso Albarracin, Secretary of the Department of Education

  May 13, 1970
• PASMETH Seal


  • Circle - represents the continuity of learning and the never-ending quest for excellence in the academic field
  • Diamond - represents the four objectives of the association
  • Microscope - represents the field of Medical Technology and Public Health
  • 1970 - the year the association was founded
  • Dr. Gustavo Reyes - first president who was affiliated with University of Santo Tomas (1970-1973; 1980-1981)
  • Dean Bernard U. Ebuen - present president who is currently affiliated with Arellano University (2012-present)
• Philippine Society of Medical Technology Students (PHISMETS)


  National organization of all medical technology / medical laboratory science students under the supervision of PASMETH
• PHISMETS was first organized during the leadership of former PASMETH president, Dr. Zenaida C. Cajucom


  2002
• PHISMETS was reorganized at FEU-NRMFby Dir. Magdalena Natividad

  November 25, 2006
• The first Medical Technology Student Congress was held at Our Lady of Fatima University Valenzuela Campus


  February 24, 2009
• The first PHISMETS leadership seminar was held at ATI-CAR Benguet State University in La Trinidad, Benguet


  May 13, 2010
• PHISMETS Insignia


  • 3 circles - symbolize the continuous involvement of Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao
  • Laurel - symbolizes the nature and the continuation of life every year
  • Green - represents the color of health
  • 5 Bubbles from a Test Tube - represent the 5 objectives embodied in the constitution of the organization
  • 15 Interconnected Molecules Outside a Test Tube - signify the unity of the 15 board schools exploring various possibilities and aiming towards the integral growth and holistic development of medical laboratory science students
  • Microscope - represents medical laboratory science
• PHISMETS Board Schools


  • AUF
  • Calayan
  • CEU
  • FEU-NRMF
  • Good Samaritan Colleges NEcija
  • OLFU
  • MCU
  • TUA
  • UBaguio
  • University of La Salette
  • Perpetual Help
  • UST
  • World City Colleges
  • FEU Manila
  • Dr. Carlos Lanting Colleges
• Professional Organizations


  Assemblages of professionals within a professional field that come together for the purpose of collaboration, networking and professional development or advancement
• Professional Organizations


  • Provides opportunities for professional growth and continuing education
• Accredited Professional Organization (APO) or Accredited Integrated Professional Organization (AIPO)


  Duly accredited by Philippine Regulation Commission (PRC) and Professional Regulatory Board (PRB)
• Membership in Accredited Professional Organization

  Is a requirement for hiring, retention and renewal of professional licenses
• Benefits of Membership in Professional Organizations

  • Professionalism
  • Continuing Professional Development
  • Perks
  • Networking
  • Profile
  • Recognition
• Accrediting Organizations


  • Accredit curricular programs in educational institutions
  • Membership in this type is institutional
• Credentialing/Certifying Organizations


  • Provide certification examinations for professionals
• Professional Societies


  • Contribute to the continued development of a specific group of professionals
• Professional Journals


  Scholarly publications containing studies on specific professional fields
• Examples of Professional Journals for Lab Professionals

  • Philippine Journal of Medical Technology
  • Asia-Pacific Journal of Science and Clinical Laboratory
  • Clinical Laboratory Science
  • Laboratory Medicine
  • Medical Laboratory Observer
  • Lab Medicine
• Philippine Association of Medical Technologists, Inc. (PAMET)

  A non-stock, national organization of Registered Medical Technologists (RMTs)
• PAMET was founded during the first organizational meeting


  September 15, 1963
• Crisanto G. Almario


  Considered as the "Father of PAMET"
• PAMET organized its first national convention and election of officers


  September 20, 1964
• Charlemagne T. Tamondong


  PAMET's first president