MT/MLS Laws and CHED Vocabulary Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards covering key terms from the MT/MLS laws, CHED governance, and related regulatory frameworks from the lecture notes.

Republic Act No. 5527 (Philippine Medical Technology Act of 1969)

An act requiring the registration of medical technologists and defining their practices; amended by RA 6132, PD 498, and PD 1534; comprises 32 sections.

Pathologist

A duly registered physician specially trained in laboratory medicine; interprets tissues and body fluids to diagnose disease; defined further by CMO 6 s.2008.

Medical Technologist / Medical Laboratory Scientist

Professional who conducts medical technology work under supervision of a pathologist or licensed physician; must complete the prescribed degree, pass the MT board exam, and be PRC-registered.

Medical Laboratory Technician

Person certified and registered to assist MT/MLS or pathologist in the practice of medical technology.

Practice of Medical Technology

Activities including tissue/blood analyses, microbiology, histopathology, blood banking, clinical research, quality control, and specimen handling.

Implementing Rules & Regulations (IRR)

Detailed guidelines explaining how a law will be applied and enforced.

Administrative Orders (AO)

Directives from government agencies to implement laws/policies (e.g., DOH AOs regulating clinical labs).

Presidential Decrees (PD)

Laws issued by the President, often during Martial Law or when Congress is not in session.

Presidential Decree 498

A PD that amended RA 5527 (part of the modernization of the MT law in 1974).

Presidential Decree 1534

A PD that amended RA 5527 (part of the MT law modernization in 1978).

Executive Orders (EO)

Presidential directives to manage government operations or policies (e.g., reorganizing the DOH).

Repealing Clause

Clause that cancels previous conflicting laws to give effect to a new law (included in RA 5527).

Department Circular (DOH Circular)

Official DOH notice communicating policies or guidelines (e.g., lab accreditation).

Memorandum Order (DOH Memorandum Order)

Directive clarifying or instructing government policies within DOH (e.g., lab safety).

Official Gazette

The Philippine government's official publication of laws, decrees, and official notices.

Lawphil

Online repository for Philippine laws and jurisprudence (lawphil.net).

Technical Panel in Medical Technology Education (TPMTE)

CHED panel for MT education; recommends minimum curriculum, determines student intake, inspects schools, requires annual reports, and enforces guidelines.

R.A. 7722 (Higher Education Act of 1994)

Act creating CHED; introduces trifocalization and outlines CHED’s powers and mandate.

CHED (Commission on Higher Education)

National agency coordinating and regulating higher education; independent but attached to the Office of the President; sets standards, quality, and equity in HEIs.

Trifocalization

Division of education governance among DepEd (basic), CHED (higher), and TESDA (technical-vocational).

CHED Vision

Vision: an equitable, quality, and globally competitive higher education system with lifelong learners.

CHED Mission

Mission: promote equitable access, quality and relevant higher education; protect academic freedom and develop leaders.

Powers and Functions of CHED (Section 8)

CHED duties include formulating plans, setting minimum standards, monitoring performance, sanctioning substandard programs, budgeting, promoting centers of excellence, and more.

Technical Panels for Disciplines (TPs)

CH ED panels that support curriculum standards and program evaluation for different fields (e.g., MT) by senior specialists.

Technical Panel in MT Education (TPMTE) Functions

MT-specific TPMTE functions: set minimum curriculum, determine student limits, recommend closures of substandard schools, require annual reports, inspect schools, issue rules.

SBN 2503 Philippine Medical Technology Act of 2023

Senate Bill proposing updates to RA 5527 and related laws to modernize medical technology governance.

PRC (Professional Regulation Commission)

Licensing body that certifies and registers professionals, including medical technologists, after board examinations.

Board Examination for Medical Technology

National licensure exam required to practice MT/MLS after completing the prescribed degree.