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• Professional Organizations


  Also called Professional Associations, associations formed to further a particular profession, the interest of individuals engaged in that profession and the public interest
• Every profession has their own professional organization
• Professional Organizations


  • Main goal is to provide opportunities for professional growth & for continuing the never-ending learning of their members / co-leagues / co-professionals associations
  • Provides opportunities for professional growth and continuing education
  • Typically requires members & elected officers which has sub-committee
• Benefits of Membership in Professional Organization

  • Recognition
  • Profile
  • Perks
  • Professionalism
  • Education
  • Networking
• Recognition


  Professional organizations recognize their outstanding members and leaders in the practice and special fields such as research and public service
• Profile


  • Helps build the career portfolio of a professional
  • Professional association can provide its members with opportunities to build his/her resume as well. Established professionals may build their resume by obtaining a leadership position, like being on a board of directors committee, or articles published in the journal of the organization
• Perks


  • Priority registration
  • Free subscription on journals
  • Monetary discounts on registration fees for professional development activities of the organization
• Professionalism


  Professional associations often offer these courses free of cost or for a subsidized fee for their members and do the work to establish the acceptance of continuing education credits by the licensing board
• Education


  There are opportunities given by professional organizations which serve as avenue for improving the body of knowledge of a professional
• Networking


  Joining a professional association, you can deepen your existing business relationships and forge new contacts regularly
• Types of Professional Organization

  • Accrediting Organizations
  • Credentialing/ Certifying Organizations
  • Professional Societies
• Accrediting Organizations


  This type of organization accredit curricular programs in educational institutions. Membership in this type is limited and is usually institutional
• Accrediting Organizations


  • Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges, and Universities (PAASCU)
  • Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA)
• Credentialing/ Certifying Organizations


  These organizations provide certification examinations for professionals. In the Philippines, it is not common due to the presence of a PRC
• Credentialing/ Certifying Organizations


  • American Medical Technologists (AMT)
  • American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
  • International Society for Clinical Laboratory Technology (ISCLT)
  • National Certifying Agency for Medical Laboratory personnel (NCA)
• Credentialing/ Certifying Organizations


  • International
  • Local
• International Credentialing/ Certifying Organizations


  • ASCP
  • AMT
  • ASEAN Assocation for Clinical Lab Sciences
  • International Society for Clinical Lab technologist (ISCLT)
• Local Credentialing/ Certifying Organizations


  • PAMET
  • PASMETH
  • Biorisk Association of the Philippines (BRAP)
  • Philippine Blood Coordinating Council (PBCC)
  • Philippine Biosafety and Biosecurity Association (PhBBA)
• Professional Societies


  These type of organizations follow the federal and state guidelines to serve the public an maintain expectations of the industry
• Philippine Association of Medical Technologists, Inc (PAMET) is a non-stock, non profit national organization of Registered Medical technologists (RMT)

  
• PAMET is a national body with 46 provincial chapters nationwide and four international chapters – Singapore, Eastern Region Middle East, Western Region Middle East and USA
• PAMET was founded during the first organizational meeting through the initiative of Crisanto G. Almario who considered as the "Father of PAMET" at the Public Health Laboratory in Quiricada St., Sta. Cruz, Manila


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


  September 20, 1964
• Chalemagne T. Tamondong became PAMET's first president
• PAMET was incorporated and registered at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) with Registration No. 39570 during the presidency of Nardito D. Moraleta


  October 14, 1969
• PAMET is formally recognized as the only accredited professional organization of RMTs in the Philippines via PD No. 223 approved on June 22 1973
• PAMET Insignia

  • Circle symbolizes the continuous involvement where practice and education must always be integrated
  • Triangle represents the trilogy of love, respect and integrity
  • Microscope and Snake symbolize the science of Medical Technology Profession
  • Green is the color of health
  • 1964 is the year the first PAMET Board was elected

  
• PAMET Core Values


  • Integrity
  • Professionalism
  • Commitment
  • Excellence
  • Unity
• Integrity


  Strict adherence to a moral code, reflected in transparent honest, truthfulness, accuracy, accountability for one's actions, and complete harmony in what one things, says and does
• Professionalism


  Refers to the positive traits and values and behavioral outlook which makes one highly respectable and credible
• Commitment


  Unconditional, unwavering and selfless dedication that one builds
• Excellence


  High quality performance by advocating and adhering to international standards making services globally comparable and competent
• Unity


  Necessary linkage, support, involvement and sharing that will increase the success of every individual member and the association in general
• PAMET Presidents

  • Charlemagne T. Tamandong (1963 - 1967)
  • Nardito D. Moraleta (1967 – 1970)
  • Angelina R. Jose (1973)
  • Felix E. Asprer (1970 – 1971, 1973 – 1977)
  • Bernardino T Tabaosares (1971 – 1973)
  • Venerable C.V. Oca
  • Carmencium P. Acadera (1982 – 1991)
  • Marilyn R. Atienza (1992 – 1996)
  • Norma N. Chang (1997 – 2000)
  • Agnes B. Mendenilla (2001 – 2002, 2005 – 2006)
  • Shirley F. Cruzada (2003 – 2004)
  • Leila M. Florento (2007 – 2013)
  • Romeo Joseph J. Ignacio (2013 – 2015)
  • Ronaldo E. Puno (2015 – present)
• The Philippine Association of Schools of Medical Technology and Public Health, Inc. (PASMETH) is the only professional organization of schools for Medical Technology/ Medical Laboratory Science
• PASMETH's membership is also open to deans, teachers, and clinical instructors in CHED-accredited education institutions offering BSMT and BS MLS
• 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 is the year the association was founded

  
• Dr. Gustavo Reyes was the first PASMETH president who was affiliated with UST (1970 – 1973; 1980 – 1981)
• Dean Bernard U Ebuen is the current PASMETH president who is affiliated with Arellano University (2012 – present)
• PASMETH Objectives

  • To encourage a thorough study of the needs and problems of Medical Technology and Public Health education and to offer solutions to them
  • Work for continuous development of medical technology and Public Health education in order that the profession will be of maximum service to the country
  • Take a united stand on matters which affect the interests of Medical Technology and Public Health education
  • Seek the advice, aid and assistance from any government or private entity for the fulfillment of the association's aims & purpose