Medical Technology Laws and Bioethics, and Laboratory Management

RA 5527

Philippine Medical Technology Act of 1969

RA 5527

An Act requiring the registration of Medical Technologists, defining their practice, and other purposes

June 21, 1969

RA 5527 was approved on…

32 sections

Number of sections of RA 5527

President Ferdinand E. Marcos, Sr.

Signed and approved RA 5527

1. RA 6138

2. PD 498

3. PD 1534

Laws that amend RA 5527

August 31, 1970

RA 5527 was amended by RA 6138 on…

Sections 16, 21, and 23

Sections of RA 5527 amended by RA 6138

June 28, 1974

RA 5527 was amended by PD 498 on…

Sections 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 11, 13, 16, 17, 21, and 29

Sections of RA 5527 amended by PD 498

June 11, 1978

RA 5527 was amended by PD 1534 on…

Sections 3, 8, and 13

Sections of RA 5527 amended by PD 1534

Republic Act

Enacted both by the Senate and Congress

Presidential Decree

Laws issued directly by the Former President for Martial Law

Mr. Nardito Moraleta

Known as the “Father of Medical Technology in the Philippines”

Mr. Nardito Moraleta

President of PAMET when RA 5527 was approved

September 1970

When was the first MTLE and the Code of Ethics took place?

Crisanto Almario

Known as the “Father of PAMET”

Title

RA 5527: Section 1

Definition of Terms

RA 5527: Section 2

Medical Technologist

Person who engages in the work of medical technology under the supervision of a pathologist or a licensed physician authorized by the DOH

lower right

Signature of pathologist in lab results

lower left

Signature of medical technologist in lab results

Medical Laboratory Technician

Person, certified and registered, with the Board as qualified to assist a medical technologist and/or qualified pathologist in the practice of medical technology

70-74.99%

Board exam rating to be qualified as Medical Laboratory Technician

Pathologist

A duly registered physician who is specially trained in methods of laboratory medicine, or the gross and microscopic study and interpretation of tissues, secretion and excretions of the human body and its functions in order to diagnose disease, follow its course, determine the effectivity of treatment, ascertain cause of death and advance medicine by means of research

4-year residency program

To be a pathologist in the Philippines, one should complete a __________

2

1 RMT can handle how many MLTs?

Accredited Medical Technology Training Laboratory

A clinical laboratory, office, agency, clinic, hospital or sanitarium duly approved by DOH or its authorized agency

Recognized School of Medical Technology

Any school, college, or university which offers a course in Medical Technology approved by DepEd in accordance with the requirements under this Act, upon recommendation of the Council of Medical Technology Education

Department of Education

Approves MT schools from 1969 to 1994

Commission on Higher Education

Approved MT schools from 1994 to present

Council

Established under RA 5527 which is related tot he students and schools

Board

Established under RA 5527 which is related to the registered medical technologists

Council of Medical Technology Education, Its Composition

RA 5527: Section 3

Director of Higher Eduation

Chairman of the Council of MT Education

Chairman of PRC

Vice-Chairman of Council of MT Education

• Chairman and two members of the Board of Medical Technology

• Director of BRL of DOH

• Representative of the Deans of Schools of MT and PH

• President of PAMET and PSP

Members of the Council of MT Education

Philippine Association of Medical Technologists

PAMET

Philippine Association of Schools of Medical Technology and Public Health

PASMETH

Compensation and Traveling Expenses of Council Members

RA 5527: Section 4

RA 5527: 50 pesos per diem

Present: 900 pesos per diem

Compensation for Chairman of the Council for every meeting attended

RA 5527: 25 pesos per diem

Present: 450 pesos per diem

Compensation for the members of the Council for evert meeting attended

Functions of the Council of Medical Technology Education

RA 5527: Section 5

1:40

Faculty to Student ratio during MT Lecture class

1:20

Faculty to Student ratio during MT Laboratory class

1:25

Clinical Instructor to MT Intern ratio

June

Medical Technology schools must submit an annual report before the month of…

3 years

Term in office for the Board of Medical Technology

10 years

Required experience for the Board of Medical Technology

Minimum Required Course

RA 5527: Section 6

At least 4 years, including a 12-month satisfactory internship in an accredited laboratory

Minimum Required Course based on RA 5527

CMO No. 14, s. 2006

Policies, Standards, and Guidelines for Medical Technology (6 months internship)

CMO No. 13, s. 2017

Policies, Standards, and Guidelines for the Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology or Medical Laboratory Science Program (12 months internship)

300 hours

Required number of hours for Clinical Chemistry section

200 hours

Required number of hours for Clinical Microscopy and Parasitology section

250 hours

Required number of hours for Microbiology section

300 hours

Required number of hours for Hematology section

200 hours

Required number of hours for Blood Banking section

100 hours

Required number of hours for Histopathology, Techniques and Cytology section

220 hours

Required number of hours for Immunology and Serology section

40 hours

Required number of hours for Laboratory Management section

54 hours

Required number of hours for Phlebotomy section

1664 hours

Total number of required hours for the internship program

Medical Technology Board

RA 5527: Section 7

• Chairman: Pathologist

• Members: 2 RMTs

Composition of BMT

• Chairman: Dr. Marilyn A. Cabal-Barza

• Members: Dr. Leila Lany M. Florento and Ms. Maria Lourdes L. Gatbonton

Current members of BMT

President of the Philippines upon recommendation of PRC

Appoints the members of the BMT

Dr. Marilyn A. Cabal-Barza

A former Medical Officer VII and Pathologist of East Avenue Medical Center

Dr. Leila Lany M. Florento

An RMT with PhD and a former PAMET President

Ms. Maria Lourdes L. Gatbonton

The newest member of the board who assumed office on October 2, 2024. The Chief Medical Technologist of TMC-Ortigas.

Qualification of Examiners

RA 5527: Section 8

2 years

To be qualified as an examiner, one should not be a member of the faculty of any medical technology school for at least ______ prior to appointment

Executive Officer of the Board

RA 5527: Section 9

PRC Chairman

Appointed as the executive officer of the Board

Atty. Charito A. Zamora

Who is the current executive officer of the Board?

Compensation of Members of the Board of Examiners for Medical Technology

RA 5527: Section 10

10 pesos

Compensation of members of the Board for each applicant examined

5 pesos

Compensation of members of the Board for each applicant granted a COR without examination

Functions and Duties of the Board

RA 5527: Section 11

Administrative Power (Quasi-Executive)

• Execute and implement law

• Applying policies and enforcing orders

Administrative Power (Quasi-Executive)

• Administer the provisions of RA 5527

• Administer oath

• Determine adequacy of technical staffs of all clinical laboratories and blood banks

• Prescribe the qualification and training of MT as to special fields

• To classify and prescribe the qualification and training of the technical staff of clinical laboratories

Quasi-Legislative Power

• Draft rules and regulations to implement the law

• Rule-making power of the Board

Quasi-Legislative Power

• Look into conditions affecting the practice of medical technology in the Philippines

• Draft such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act

Quasi-Judicial Power

• Power to investigate, hear, and finally suspend or revoke

• Authority to hear and determine questions of fact

Quasi-Judicial Power

• Issue, suspend, and revoke certificates of registration for the practice of medical technology and medical laboratory technician

• Investigate violations of RA 5527 or of the rules and regulations issued thereunder as may come to the knowledge of the Board

• Issue subpoena and subpoena duces tecum to secure appearance of witnesses

Subpoena

A legal order requiring a person to testify in court

Subpoena duces tecum

Requires a person to produce documents, records, or other evidence in addition to testifying

Professional Regulation Commission

Administers the Board Licensure Examination

Board of Medical Technology

Prepares the questions for the Board Licensure Examination

Removal of Board Members

RA 5527: Section 12

• Neglect of duty

• Incompetency

• Malpractice

• Unprofessional, unethical, immoral or dishonorable conduct

Any member of the Board may be removed by the President of the Philippines for these reasons:

Accreditation of Schools of Medical Technology and of Training Laboratories

RA 5527: Section 13

Accreditation

The approval of an institution, part of an institution, or program, demonstrating that it meets all formal standards as defined by the accrediting body.

Department of Education (to Commission on Higher Education)

Medical Technology schools shall be approved by the…

Department of Health through BRL/BHFS (to HFSRB)

Medical Technology Training Laboratories shall be approved by the…

Health Facilities and Services Regulatory Bureau (HFSRB)

The new name of Bureau of Research Laboratories (BRL) and Bureau of Health Facilities and Services

CMO No. 6, s. 2008

Guidelines for the Accreditation of Clinical Laboratories involved in the Training of Medical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology Interns

Inhibition Against the Practice of Medical Technology

RA 5527: Section 14

• Duly registered physicians

• MT from other countries called in for consultation or as visiting or exchange professors to college or universities

• MT in the service of the US Armed Forces stationed in the Philippines rendering services as such for members of the said forces only

These persons are allowed to practice medical technology even without COR