ProfessionalOrganizations - assemblages of professionals within a particular specialization or professional field that come together for the purpose of COLLABORATION, NETWORKING, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, ADVANCEMENT
BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP
Professionalism
Education
Perks
Networking
Profile
Recognition
Professionalism
Professionals must adhere to the set of rules of the code of ethics prescribed by the professional society
Professionalism
This shapes the conduct of a professional
Education
Professional organizations organize continuing professional development (CPD) activities for their members through conventions, seminars, for a, workshops, and other activities of similar nature
Education
Professional societies public research journals which could serve as avenues for improving the body of knowledge in a certain field
Perks
Usually comes in the form of monetary discounts on registration fees for professional development activities of the organization. These discounts are offered exclusively to members of the organization.
Networking
Activities conducted by professional organizations provide opportunities for building network in the field
Networking
Gatherings and other activities can be potential avenues for creating long-term linkages and connections with other professionals in the field
Profile
Membership in a professional organization can also build the career portfolio of a professional
Profile
A professional society can also provide job opportunities for speaking engagements, career specialization, publication in research journals, and even scholarship and training programs abroad
Recognition
Professional organizations recognize their outstanding members and leaders in the practice and special fields such as research, public service, and community engagements through awards. This helps enhance one's professional profile
TYPES OF PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Accrediting Organizations
Credentialing/certifying Organizations
Professional Societies
AccreditingOrganizations
Accredit curricular programs in educational institutions
Educational institutions applying for accreditation will then be visited by a technical committee of experts from the accrediting agency to verify its compliance to the standards of quality education
AccreditingOrganizations
Accredit curricular programs in educational institutions
Educational institutions applying for accreditation will then be visited by a technical committee of experts from the accrediting agency to verify its compliance to the standards of quality education
EXAMPLES OF ACCREDITING ORGANIZATIONS
PAASCU
PACUCOA
Credentialing/Certifying Organizations
They provide certification examinations for professionals
Professionals are required to renew their licenses within a specified duration
In the Philippines, credentialing professional regulatory body are uncommon because of the PRC
EXAMPLES OF CREDENTIALING/CERTIFYING ORGANIZATIONS
AMT
ASCP
ISCLT
NCA
ProfessionalSocieties
are organizations that contribute to the continued development of a specific group of professionals
membership in a national society follows membership in its local affiliate/chapter
EXAMPLES OF PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES (LOCAL)
PAMET
PASMETH
BRAP
PBCC
PCQACL
PSM
PhBBA
EXAMPLES OF PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES (INTERNATIONAL)
ASCP
AMT
AACLS
ProfessionalJournals
are publications containing scholarly studies on specific professional fields
sponsored by professional organizations
PAMET - The Philippine Association of Medical Technologists, Inc.
PAMET
is the national professional organization of Registered Medical Technologists in the Philippines
PAMET
Non-stock, non-profit organization
PAMET
Founded by Crisanto G. Almario, the "FATHER OF PAMET"
PAMET
Founded on September 15, 1963
PAMET
Founded at the PublicHealthLaboratory in QuiricadaSt.,Sta.Cruz, Manila
PAMET
It organized its first national convention and election of officers on September20,1964 at the Far Eastern University
CharlemagneT.Tamondong - the FIRST PAMET PRESIDENT
PAMET was registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on October14, 1969 and was accredited by the PRC as the professional organization of medical technologists on July15, 1975
PAMET Logo
Circle - symbolizes the continuous involvement where practice and education must always be integrated
PAMET Logo
Triangle - is the trilogy of Love, Respect, and Integrity
PAMET Logo
Letters - are Green, the color of health
PAMET Logo
Microscope and Snake - symbolize the science of Medical Techonology Profession
PAMET Logo
1964 - the first year of the first PAMET election
Mr. CrisantoG. Almario
The father of PAMET
Organized on September15,1963, at the ManilaPublicHealthLaboratory in Sta.Cruz, Manila
The first national convention was held at the conference hall of FEU Hospital on September 20, 1964