Lesson 9 : Professional Organizations

• Professional Organization

  • assemblages of professionals
  • provides professional growth and continuing education
  • interested individual must pay membership fees and monthly or yearly dues to avail access, benefits, and services that professional organization offers to their members
• Accredited Professional Organization (APO) or Accredited Integrated Professional Organization (AIPO)

  • hiring, retention, and sometimes for renewal of professional license
  • it is duly credited by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) and the respective Professional Regulatory Board (PRB)
• Philippine Association of Medical Technologists, Inc (PAMET)

  • leading national organization for registered medical technologists in the Philippines
• Philippine Association of Schools of Medical Technology and Public Health, Inc. (PASMETH)

  • professional organization of schools for medical technology or medical laboratory science
• Top Six Benefits of Membership Organizations

  • Professionalism - must adhere to the set of rules or codes of ethics prescribed by the professional society
  • Education - organize continuing professional development (CPD) activities
  • Perks - usually come in the form of monetary discounts on registration fees for professional development activities but it discounts are exclusively to the members of organization
• Top Six Benefits of Membership Organizations

  • Networking - provide opportunities for building networks in the field as well as creating long-term linkages connections with other professionals in the field
  • Profile - they give you a chance to build your career portfolio of a professional
  • Recognition - provide recognition for outstanding members and leaders in the practice and special fields
• Types of Professional Organization

  Accrediting Organizations

  • accredit curricular programs in educational institutions
  • when applying for accreditation, it will be visited by a chemical committee of experts to verify its compliance to the standards of quality education
  • membership is limited and is usually institutional
• Examples of Accrediting Organizations

  • PAASCU - Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges, and Universities
  • PACUCOA - Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation
• Types of Professional Organization

  Credentialing or Certifying Organizations

  • they provide certification examinations for professionals
  • it is not common due to the presence of a government professional regulatory body, the PRC or Professional Regulation Commission
• Examples of Credentialing or Certifying Organizations

  • AMT - American Medical Technologists
  • ASCP - American Society of Clinical Pathology
  • ISCLT - International Society of Clinical Laboratory Technology
  • NCA - National Certifying Agency for Medical Laboratory Personnel
• Types of Professional Organization

  Professional Societies

  • contribute to the continued development of a specific group of professionals
  • membership in a national society follows membership in its local affiliate or chapter
• Examples of Local Professional Societies for Medical Technologists

  • PAMET - Philippine Association of Medical Technologists, Inc.
  • PASMETH - Philippine Association of Schools of Medical Technology and Public Health, Inc.
  • BRAP - BioRisk Association of the Philippines
  • PBCC - Philippine Blood Coordinating Council
  • PCQACL - Philippine Council for Quality Assurance in the Clinical Laboratories
  • PSM - Philippine Society of Microbiologists
  • PhBBA - Philippine Biosafety and Biosecurity Association
• Examples of International Professional Societies for Medical Technologists

  • ASCP - American Society for Clinical Pathology
  • AMT - American Medical Technologists
  • AACLS - ASEAN Association for Clinical Laboratory Sciences
  • AAMLS - Asia Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists
  • AAMLT - ASEAN Association of Medical Laboratory Technologists
  • ASCLS - American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science
  • IAMLT - International Association of Medical Laboratory Technologists
  • IFBLS - International Federation of Biomedical Laboratory Science
  • ISCLT - International Society for Clinical Laboratory Technologists
• Professional Journals

  • publications containing scholarly studies on specific professional fields
  • they are normally prepared by professionals in the field and are peer-reviewed by experts
• Philippine Association of Medical Technologists, Inc. (PAMET)

  • national professional organization of registered medical technologists in the Philippines
  • non - stock, non - profit organization
  • founded in September 15, 1963
  • initiative of Crisanto G. Almario, who is the “father of PAMET” at the Public Health Laboratory in Quiricada St., Sta. Cruz, Manila
• Philippine Association of Medical Technologists, Inc. (PAMET)

  • September 20, 1964, date of the first national convention and election of officers
  • the location is in the Far Eastern University
  • Charlemagne T. Tamondong, the first president of PAMET
• Philippine Association of Medical Technologists, Inc. (PAMET)

  • during the presidency of Nardito D. Moraleta that PAMET was incorporated and registered at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on October 14, 1969 with registration No. 39570
  • it was formally recognized as the accredited professional organization of registered medical technologists in the Philippines when Presidential Decree No. 223 was approved on June 22, 1973 creating the PRC or Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)
• The First Organizational Meeting of PAMET

  • it was held on September 15, 1963 at the Public Health Laboratory in Sta. Cruz, Manila
  • 20 representatives attended, 11 from applied medical professions and 9 from five schools offering medical technology
• The First Organizational Meeting of PAMET

  List of Attendees (Representatives from Medical Technology Schools)

  Centro Escolar University

  • Isabelo Samonte
  • Rodolfyo Villaroman

  Far Eastern University

  • Bernardo Tabaosares
  • Santos Sanchez

  Philippine Union College

  • Jesse Umali
  • Romulo Tabo

  UP Institute of Public Health

  • Cecilia Roque

  University of Sto. Tomas

  • Corazon Diaz
  • Juanita Sarmiento
• The First Organizational Meeting of PAMET

  List of Attendees (Representatives from Allied Medical Professions)

  • Crisanto Almario
  • Josefina Acayam
  • Cecilia Cabailo
  • Virginia Cabuenas
  • Florentina Catanghal
  • Clarita Centeno
  • Bienvenida Cruz
  • Felisa de Leon
  • Antonia Geraldez
  • Remedios Manansala
  • Josefina Tombo
• PAMET INSIGNIA (LOGO)

  • Circle - symbolizes 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
  • 1964 - the year the first PAMET board was elected
• PAMET INSIGNIA (CORE VALUES)

  • Integrity - strict adherence to a moral code
  • Professionalism - positive traits and values, moral responsibility, social responsiveness, and behavioral outlook which makes one highly respectable and credible
  • Commitment - unconditional, unwavering, and selfless dedication that one builds - in the practice the profession
  • Excellence - high quality performance by advocating and adhering to international standards
  • Unity - necessary linkage, support, involvement and sharing success with every individual member and the association in general
• Roster of PAMET Presidents

  Charlemagne T. Tamondong

  • 1963-1967
  • emergence of the profession

  Nardito D. Moraleta

  • 1967-1970
  • professional recognition

  Felix E. Asprer

  • 1970-1971, 1973-1977
  • legislative agenda

  Bernardo T. Tabaosares

  • 1971-1973
  • celebration of the profession

  Angeline R. Jose

  • 1973
  • career advocacy
• Roster of PAMET Presidents

  Venerable C. V. Oca

  • 1977-1981
  • educational enhancement

  Carmencita P. Acedera

  • 1982-1991
  • eucational enhancement

  Marilyn R. Atienza

  • 1992-1996
  • proactivism

  Norma N. Chang

  • 1997-2000
  • international leadership

  Agnes B. Medenilla

  • 2001-2002, 2005-2006
  • organizational dynamism

  Shirley F. Cruzada

  • 2003-2004
  • interdisciplinary networking

  Leila M. Florento

  • 2007-2013
  • global perspective

  Romeo Joseph J. Ignacio

  • 2013-2015
  • golden celebration

  Ronald E. Puno

  • 2015-Present
  • empowerment
• Philippine Association of Schools of Medical Technology and Public Health, Inc. (PASMETH)

  • organization of recognized schools of medical technology and public health in the Philippines
  • it was established in 1970
  • May 13, 1970, Dr. Narciso Albarracin, the Secretary of the Department of Education designated Dr. Serafin Juliano (FEU) and Dr. Gustavo U. Reyes (UST) to organize an association of deans/heads of schools of medical technology and public health
• Philippine Association of Schools of Medical

  Technology and Public Health, Inc. (PASMETH)

  • the first organizational meeting was held at UST on June 22, 1970
  • the first member of PASMETH were UST, FEU, CEU, San Juan De Dios, Educational Foundation, Inc. (SJDEFI), PWU, and Martinez Memorial College (MMC)
• Philippine Association of Schools of Medical

  Technology and Public Health, Inc. (PASMETH)

  The first set of officers were ;

  • President - Dr. Gustavo Reyes (UST)
  • Vice-President - Dr. Serafin Juliano (FEU)
  • Secretary/Treasurer - Dr. Velia Trinidad (CEU)
  • Press Relations Officer - Dr. Faustino Sunico (SJDEFI)
• Philippine Association of Schools of MedicalTechnology and Public Health, Inc. (PASMETH)

  • it was formally registered at SEC on October 6, 1985 through the Committee on Legislation chaired by Mr. Cilio S. Cajucom, with the help of legal counsel Atty. Dexter Bihis.
  • it was also a founding organization of the ASEAN Association of Schools of Medical Technology (AASMT) through the initiatives of Dean Bernard Ebuen, Dr, Jose Jurel Nuevo, and Dr. Anacleta Valdez
• PASMETH SEAL

  • Circle - continuity of learning and the never-ending quest for excellence in the academic field
  • Diamond four corners represent the four objectives of the association :

  To encourage, to work, to take a united stand, and to seek advice, aid, and assistance

  • Microscope - represents the field of Medical Technology and Public Health
  • 1970 - the year the association was founded
• Roster of PASMETH Presidents

  Dr. Gustavo U. Reyes

  • 1970-1973, 1980-1981
  • University of Santo Tomas

  Dr. Ibarra T. Panopio

  • 1973-1974
  • Velez College

  Dr. Angelita G. Adeva

  • 1974-1977
  • University of Santo Tomas

  Dr. Elizabeth M. del Rio

  • 1977-1980, 1982-1983
  • Martinez Memorial College

  Dr. Claro D. Cabrera

  • 1981-1982
  • Far Eastern Univesity

  Dr. Norma V. Lerma

  • 1983-1984
  • University of Santo Tomas

  Dr. Vicencio Torres

  • 1984-1985
  • Luzon Colleges

  Prof. Nardito D. Moraleta

  • 1985-1988
  • Far Eastern University
• Roster of PASMETH Presidents

  Dean Norma N. Chang

  • 1988-1995
  • San Juan De Dios Educational Foundation, Inc.

  Prof. Rodolfo Rabor

  • 1996-2000
  • University of Santo Tomas

  Dr. Nini F. Lim

  • 2000-2002
  • Philippine Women’s University

  Dr. Zenaida C. Cajucom

  • 2002-2010
  • World Citi Colleges and Martinez Memorial Colleges

  Dir. Magdalena F. Natividad

  • 2010-2012
  • Far Eastern University

  Dean Bernard U. Ebuen

  • 201—Present
  • Arellano University
• Philippine Society of Medical Technology Students

  (PHISMETS)

  • national organization of all medical technology/medical laboratory science students under the supervision of PASMETH
  • organized in 2002 during the leadership of former PASMETH president, Dr. Zenaida C. Cajucom
  • the first PHISMETH Advisers ; Marilyn Bala (CHS) , Prof. Nova Aida C. Cajucom (FEU – NRMF), and Prof. Zennie B. Aceron (UST)
  • it was reorganized on November 25, 2006 at FEU-NRMF headed by Dir. Magdalena Natividad, then Chair of the Committee on Student Development, and Dean Bernard Ebuen.
• Philippine Society of Medical Technology Students

  (PHISMETS)

  • February 24, 2009, held its first Medical Technology Student Congress at Our Lady Fatima University in Valenzuela City, attended by more than 500 medical technology students
  • they also conducts an annual Medical Technology Student Leadership Training and Strategic Planning usually during the month of May
  • The first PHISMETS Leadership Training Seminar was held at ATI – CAR Benguet State University in La Trinidad, Benguet on May 13, 2010.
  • Since May 2014, Council of Student Advisers (COSA) designated yearly leadership training
• PHISMETS The Seal

  • 3 Circle - symbolizes Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao
  • Laurel - symbolizes the nature and the continuation of life every year
  • Green Letters - represent the color of health
  • 5 Bubbles from a Test Tube - represents the 5 objectives embodies in the constitution of the organization
  • 15 Interconnected Molecules Outside a Test Tube - signify the unity of the 15 board schools
  • Microscope - represents the medical laboratory science
• Foreign Professional Societies

  • Foreign and local laboratory professional societies for medical technologists have the same goals – to elevate the practice of medical technology / medical laboratory science and safeguard the welfare of their members
• Foreign Professional Societies for Medical

  Technologists

  • Albania - Albanian Society for Clinical Biochemistry and Laboratory Medicine (AsoLaM)
  • Austria - Austrian Society for Laboratory Medicine And Clinical Chemistry (OGLMKC)
  • Brunei - Brunei Darussalam Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists (BAMLS)
  • Bulgaria - Bulgarian Society of Clinical Laboratory (BSCL)