1960
Medical Technology education in the Philippines began in ?
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
also termed as Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science (MLS)
BS in Medtech
Provides an undergraduate education to those preparing to enter the field of clinical laboratory science or medical
technology.
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BS in Medtech
Aims to develop a foundation in the fundamentals of medical laboratory science and to make it responsive to the demands for manpower in the paramedical service utilizing the highly innovative technologies
clinical laboratory testing
BS in Medtech consists of this which plays a crucial role in the detection, diagnosis, prognosis, prevention and treatment of diseases --- One must have a combination of education, clinical laboratory internship and specialized training
BS in Medtech
A four -year program consisting of general education subjects and professional subjects
SECTION 6. CURRICULUM (CMO. 14 series 2006)
Curriculum - Higher Education Institutions offering Medical Technology/ Medical Laboratory Science education may exercise flexibility in their curricular offering. However, medical technology/medical laboratory science subjects as prescribed in the sample program of study shall be implemented.
According to RA 5527
The medical technology course shall be at least four years, including a 12-month satisfactory internship in accredited laboratories, and shall include the following subjects:
4
The medical technology course shall be at least ? years, including a 12-month satisfactory internship in accredited laboratories, and shall include the following subjects:
12
The medical technology course shall be at least four years, including a ??-month satisfactory internship in accredited laboratories, and shall include the following subjects:
Accuracy of results
important features are emphasized during clinical experience/internship (a)
Speed of performance or mastery of procedural techniques.
important features are emphasized during clinical experience/internship (b)
177 units
total number of units in the old curriculum
192 units
total number of units in the new curriculum
84
total number of units of GE courses in the old curriculum
16
total number of units of core courses in the old curriculum
50
total number of units of professional courses in the old curriculum
3
total number of units of research in the old curriculum
6
total number of units of seminar in the old curriculum
12
total number of units of seminar in the new curriculum
18
total number of units of internship in the old curriculum
24
total number of units of internship in the new curriculum
Develop skills in critical and analytical thinking to advance knowledge in Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science and contribute to the challenges of the profession
the medical technology education aims to (2)
Develop leadership skills and to promote competence and excellence
the medical technology education aims to (3)
Uphold moral and ethical values in the service of society and in the practice of the profession.
the medical technology education aims to (4)
national licensure examination
A student graduate from the BS in Medical Technology course must pass _____________ to be a full-pledge Medical Technologist.
75%
A candidate must obtain a general average of _____ in the written test, with no rating lower than 50% in any of the major subjects
written test
A candidate must obtain a general average of 75% in the _____, with no rating lower than 50% in any of the major subjects
50%
A candidate must obtain a general average of 75% in the written test, with no rating lower than ____ in any of the major subjects
major subjects
A candidate must obtain a general average of 75% in the written test, with no rating lower than 50% in any of the _______.
laboratory technicians
Those who did NOT pass the licensure examination but with rating between 70% to 74% may be absorbed as _____ under the supervision of a registered medical technologist.
70% to 74%
Those who did NOT pass the licensure examination but with rating between ____ to _____ may be absorbed as laboratory technicians under the supervision of a registered medical technologist.
Manila, Cebu and Davao
all applicants for registration as medical technologists shall be required to undergo a written examination which shall be given by the Board annually in the greater areas of ? during the month of August or September on such days and places as the Board may designate.
august or september
all applicants for registration as medical technologists shall be required to undergo a written examination which shall be given by the Board annually in the greater areas of manila, cebu and davao during the month of ___ or ___on such days and places as the Board may designate.
3
Written notices of such examination shall be published in at least ____ newspapers of national circulation by the Secretary of the Board at least thirty days prior to the date of examination.
30 days
Written notices of such examination shall be published in at least three newspapers of national circulation by the Secretary of the Board at least _____ prior to the date of examination.
20%
the relative weight of the examination question shall cover clinical chemistry
20%
the relative weight of the examination question shall cover microbiology and parasitology
20%
the relative weight of the examination question shall cover clinical hematology
20%
the relative weight of the examination question shall cover Blood Banking and Serology
10%
the relative weight of the examination question shall cover Clinical Microscopy (Urinalysis and other body fluids)
10%
the relative weight of the examination question shall cover Histopathologic Technique
4
The Board shall prepare the schedule of subjects for examination and to submit the same to the Commissioner of Civil Service for publication at least ? months before the date of examination.
75
In order to pass the examination, a candidate must obtain a general average of at least _____ per cent in the written test, with no rating below fifty per cent in any of the major subjects:
50
In order to pass the examination, a candidate must obtain a general average of at least seventy-five per cent in the written test, with no rating below____ per cent in any of the major subjects:
12 months refresher course in an accredited medical technology school
No further examination will be given an applicant who has not qualified after three examinations, unless and until he shall have completed _____ or 12-month postgraduate training in an accredited laboratory:
12-month postgraduate training in an accredited laboratory
No further examination will be given an applicant who has not qualified after three examinations, unless and until he shall have completed 12 months refresher course in an accredited medical technology school or______