RA 5527

RA 5527

Republic Act that defines the qualifications for examination, functions of the Medical Technology Board, and penalties for violations.

Presidential Decree no. 498

Decree that amended sections 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 11, 13, 21, 29 of RA 5527.

P.D 1534

Presidential Decree that amended sections 3, 8, 11, 13 of RA 5527 with section 12 of PD no. 498.

Senate Bill 2722

Proposed bill aimed at regulating and modernizing the practice of Medical Technology in the Philippines, repealing certain Acts and Decrees.

House Bill 3502

Amendment proposed by Rep. Leopoldo N. Bataoil of the 2nd District of Pangasinan.

Senate Bill 2473

Bill proposed by Senator Teofisto Guingona III.

Republic Act

Legislation that governs the conduct and behavior of individuals or groups, upholding constitutional principles.

Presidential Decree

Legal proclamations regarding facts or actions in the professional practice of medical technology.

Executive Order

Contains directives from the President implementing or interpreting constitutional provisions or treaties.

Senate Bill

Proposed legislation subject to passage by the Senate and House of Representatives, and approval by the President.

Amendments

Changes made to provisions of a Republic Act to adapt to current professional practices and extend rights and privileges.

Council of Medical Technology Education

Body responsible for overseeing medical technology education, with specific composition and functions.

Medical Technology Board

Composed of a pathologist and RMT members, responsible for conducting board exams and upholding professional standards.

Subjects for the Board Exam

Includes Clinical Chemistry, Microbiology, Hematology, Blood Banking, Clinical Microscopy, Histopathologic Techniques, and Medical Technology Laws.

Passing Rate

Requires a general average of at least 75% with no rating below 50% in major subjects, and no failure in at least 60% of subjects.

Certificate of Registration

Issued to successful applicants meeting age requirements, signed by Board members and the Commissioner of the PRC.

Administrative Investigation

Summary fact-finding proceeding aiding the board in conducting inquiries and deciding cases within its jurisdiction.

Grounds for Administrative Investigation

Include unprofessional conduct, malpractice, incompetency, negligence, ethics violations, and fraud related to CPD.

Penalties in Administrative Investigation

May include reprimand, suspension of registration, or revocation of Certificate of Registration.

The Philippine Medical Technology Act of 1969

What is the title of RA 5527?

President Ferdinand Marcos

Who signed the RA 5527?

June 21, 1969

Date of approval of the RA 5527

20%

Percentage of clinical chemistry in the Medical Technology Board Exam

10%

Percentage of clinical microscopy in the Medical Technology Board Exam

Senate No. 2503

Philippine Medical Technology Act of 2023

Accredited Medical Technology Training Laboratory

Refers to a clinical laboratory duly licensed by the Department of Health and accredited as a training laboratory by the Commission on Higher Education

Accredited Professional Organization (APO)

refers to the national professional organization, whose membership is voluntary, and recognized and accredited by the Professional Regulation Commission

House Bill No. 1693

Philippine Medical Technology Act of 2018

House Bill no. 1693

Introduced by Hon. Luis Raymund "Lray" F. Villafuerte, Jr.

Senate Bill No. 2722

Introduced by Senator Edgardo J. Angara

Senate Bill No. 2722

Medical Technology Act of 2011

June 21, 1969

Date of approval of the RA 5527