Module 1: History of Medical Laboratory Science

Vocabulary-style flashcards covering the historical milestones, key figures, and governing laws of Medical Laboratory Science in the Philippines.

Medical Technology (RA 5527 Official Definition)

The application of principles of natural, physical, and biological sciences to the performance of laboratory procedures which aid in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of disease.

Clinical Decision Reliance

Approximately $70\%$ of all clinical decisions rely on laboratory data.

Dr. Prudencio Sta. Ana

Known as the "Father of Medical Technology" in the Philippines; established the first government-owned clinical laboratory at the Manila Health Department in $1945$.

Dr. Paz Clemente

Known as the "Mother of Philippine Medical Technology"; founded the first BS Medical Technology degree program at the University of Santo Tomas (UST) in $1958$.

RA 5527 (The Philippine Medical Technology Act of 1969)

Signed into law on June $21$, $1969$, it is the supreme law of the profession that established the Board of Medical Technology, defined scope of practice, and created the Code of Ethics.

Manila Public Health Laboratory

The first clinical laboratory in the Philippines, established in $1898$ by the US Army to treat soldiers and control disease outbreaks.

University of Santo Tomas (UST)

The first university to offer the BS Medical Technology program in $1958$, initially starting as a $2$-year Associate program.

Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)

The national government agency responsible for all regulated professions in the Philippines, containing the specialized Board of Medical Technology.

Board of Medical Technology

The body within the PRC that creates the Board Examination, issues/renews licenses (every $3$ years), and investigates disciplinary actions against RMTs.

PAMET (Philippine Association of Medical Technologists)

The professional organization founded in $1954$ that represents Medical Technologists in the Philippines.

PASMETH (Philippine Association of Schools of Medical Technology and Public Health)

Founded in $1970$, the national association of MLS schools that standardizes education nationwide.

RA 7719 (Blood Services Act of 1993)

An amendment that modernized blood banking in Philippine laboratories.

Associate Medical Technology program

The original $2$-year format of the Medical Technology curriculum at UST before it became a full $4$-year BS degree.

RA 6890

One of the laws that amended the original RA $5527$.

CPD Units

Requirements for the renewal of an RMT license every $3$ years through the PRC.