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• Professional organizations


  Assemblages of prices within a particular occupation or professional field that come together for the purpose of networking, and professional development or advocacy
• Professional organizations


  • Educate the public on issues relevant to the industry, and advocate for the interests of the members in various groups such as government and regulatory bodies
  • Provide opportunities for professional growth and continuing education by offering workshops, trainings and seminars, and by publishing research journals
• In the Philippines, membership to an accredited professional organisation (APO) or accredited integrated professional organization (AIPO) is a mandatory requirement, and required for the renewal of professional licenses
• Professional societies must be duly accredited by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) and the respective Professional Regulatory Board (PRB)
• Professional organizations for Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science professionals in the Philippines


  • Philippine Association of Medical Technologists, Inc. (PAMET)
  • Philippine Association of Schools of Medical Technology and Public Health, Inc. (PASMETH)
• Benefits of membership in professional organizations


  • Professionalism - adherence to a code of ethics
  • Education - continuing professional development activities
  • Perks - form of monetary discounts on registration fees for professional development activities of the organization
  • Networking - opportunities to build professional networks
  • Profile - can build the career portfolio of a professional
  • Recognition - recognize their outstanding members and leaders in the practice and special fields
• Accrediting organizations


  Accredit academic programs in educational institutions
• Local accrediting organizations for Medical Technology schools


  • PAASCU - Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges, and Universities
  • PACUCOA - Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation
• Credentialing/certifying organizations


  Provide certification examinations for professionals and require renewal of licenses within a specified duration
• Credentialing professional organizations are not common in the Philippines due to the presence of a government professional regulatory body, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)
• Professional journals


  Publications containing scholarly studies and research related to professional fields, published by professional organizations
• Publishing research in professional journals helps to validate an individual's work and contribute to the body of knowledge in the field
• Examples of professional journals for laboratory professionals


  • Philippine Journal of Medical Technology
  • Journal of Medical Laboratory Science
  • International Journal of Sciences and Laboratory Medicine
  • Laboratory Medicine
  • Medical Laboratory Observer
  • Clinical Laboratory Science
  • Asian Journal for Medical Laboratory Forum
• PAMET


  The Philippine Association of Medical Technologists, Inc. is the national professional organization of Registered Medical Technologists in the Philippines
• The first organizational meeting of PAMET was held

  1963
• PAMET was formally recognized as the only accredited professional organization of Registered Medical Technologists in the Philippines when Presidential Decree No. 223 was approved on June 22, 1973 creating the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)
• PAMET has 46 provincial chapters nationwide and four international chapters, totaling to more than 13,000 members
• PAMET is affiliated with other local and international professional organizations
• Crisanto G. Almario: 'The Father of PAMET'
• Core values of PAMET


  • Integrity
  • Professionalism
  • Excellence
• Professional organizations for medical technologists


  • AACLS (ASEAN Association for Clinical Laboratory Sciences)
  • AAMLS (Asia Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists)
  • IFBLS (International Federation of Biomedical Laboratory Scientists)
  • APFCB (Asia-Pacific Federation of Clinical Biochemistry)
  • IFCC (International Federation in Clinical Chemistry)
• First organizational meeting of PAMET held


  September 20, 1964
• Crisanto G. Aimario


  The Father of PAMET
• Representatives at the first PAMET organizational meeting


  • 11 from allied medical professions
  • 9 from 5 schools offering medical technology
• PAMET Insignia


  • Circle-symbolizes the continuous intent where practice and education must always be
  • Triangle-the values 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 Seal was created
• Integrity


  The strict adherence to a moral code, reflected in transparent honesty, truthfulness, accuracy, accountability for one's actions, and complete harmony in what one thinks, says, and does
• Professionalism


  The positive traits and values, moral responsibility, social responsiveness, and behavioral outlook which makes one highly respectable and credible
• Commitment


  The unconditional, unwavering, and selfless dedication that one builds-in into the practice of the profession characterized by initiative, creativity, and resourcefulness to bring about quality health care and service to the people
• Excellence


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


  The necessary linkage, support, involvement and sharing that will increase the successes and advancement of every individual member and the association in general
• PASMETH (Philippine Association of Schools of Medical Technology and Public Health, Inc.) is the national organization of recognized schools of medical technology and public health in the Philippines
• First member schools of PASMETH


  • University of Santo Tomas (UST)
  • Far Eastern University (FEU)
  • Centro Escolar University (CEU)
  • San Juan de Dios Educational Foundation, Inc. (SJDEFI)
  • Philippine Women's University (PWU)
  • Martinez Memorial Colleges (MMC)
• First set of PASMETH officers


  • President: Dr. Gustavo Reyes (UST)
  • Vice-President: Dr. Serafin Juliano (FEU)
  • Secretary/Treasurer: Dr. Velia Trinidad (CEU)
  • Press Relations Officer: Dr. Faustino Sunico (SJDEFI)
• PASMETH is the founding organization of the ASEAN Association of Schools of Medical Technology (AASMT)
• PASMETH Seal


  • Circle-represents the continuity of learning and the never-ending quest for excellence in the academic field
  • Diamond - the four corners represent the four objectives of the Association
  • Microscope-represents the field of Medical Technology and Public Health
  • 1970-the year the Association was founded
• PHISMETS (Philippine Society of Medical Technology Students) is the national organization of all medical technology/medical laboratory Science students under the supervision of PASMETH
• PHISMETS first organized


  2002
• First PHISMETS advisers


  • Prof. Marilyn Bala (CHS)
  • Prof. Nova Aida C. Cajucom (FEU-NRMF)
  • Prof. Zennie B. Aceron (UST)
• PHISMETS reorganized


  November 25, 2006
• PHISMETS held its first Medical Technology Student Congress


  February 24, 2009