MTLBE MODULE 1

INTRODUCTION & THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION

Republic Act (R.A.) No. 5527,

Also known as the Philippine Medical Technology Act of 1969

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

An act approved on June 21, 1969.

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

This is an act requiring the registration of medical technologists, defining their practices, and for other purposes related to the profession.

• R.A. 6132

• Presidential Decree (P.D.) 498

• P.D. 1534

Which acts amended the Republic Act (R.A.) No. 5527: Philippine Medical Technology Act of 1969?

August 31, 1970

When was R.A 6132 approved?

June 28, 1974

When was Presidential Decree (P.D.) 498 approved?

June 11, 1978

When was P.D. 1534 approved?

32 sections

How many sections does the Republic Act (R.A.) No. 5527: Philippine Medical Technology Act of 1969 contains?

Title

Republic Act (R.A.) No. 5527: Philippine Medical Technology Act of 1969 (Section 1)

Definition of Terms

Republic Act (R.A.) No. 5527: Philippine Medical Technology Act of 1969 (Section 2)

Medical Technology Education

Republic Act (R.A.) No. 5527: Philippine Medical Technology Act of 1969 (Section 3-6)

Accreditation of Schools of Medical Technology and of Training Laboratories

Republic Act (R.A.) No. 5527: Philippine Medical Technology Act of 1969 (Section 13)

Medical Technology Board

Republic Act (R.A.) No. 5527: Philippine Medical Technology Act of 1969 (Section 7-12)

Medical Technology Board Examination

Republic Act (R.A.) No. 5527: Philippine Medical Technology Act of 1969 (Section 5-19)

Certification of Medical Technologists

Republic Act (R.A.) No. 5527: Philippine Medical Technology Act of 1969 (Section 14, 20-28)

Penal provisions

Republic Act (R.A.) No. 5527: Philippine Medical Technology Act of 1969 (Section 29)

Separability Clause

Republic Act (R.A.) No. 5527: Philippine Medical Technology Act of 1969 (Section 30)

Repealing Clause

Republic Act (R.A.) No. 5527: Philippine Medical Technology Act of 1969 (Section 31)

Effectivity

Republic Act (R.A.) No. 5527: Philippine Medical Technology Act of 1969 (Section 32)

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 to diagnose disease, follow its course, determine the effectiveness of treatment, ascertain the cause of death and advance medicine through research.

CMO 6 s. 2008

What act simplified the definition of pathologists? “A duly registered physician specially trained in clinical and/or anatomic pathology certified by the Philippine Board of Pathology.”

Medical Technologist/ medical laboratory scientist

A person who engages in the work of medical technology under the supervision of a pathologist or licensed physician authorized by the Department of Health in places where there is no pathologist and who has passed the prescribed course (Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology/Bachelor of Science in Hygiene) of training and examination.

CHED Memorandum Order 6 s. 2008

Act that defines medical technologists/ medical laboratory scientist as a person certified by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) who engages in the work of Medical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology under the supervision of a Board-Certified Pathologist.

Medical laboratory technician

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

When a:

• Fee

• Salary

• Compensation is given

When shall a person be deemed to be in the practice of medical technology?

1. Examination of tissues, secretions etc.

2. Blood banking

3. Parasitologic, mycologic and microbiologic procedures

4. Histopathologic and cytotechnology

5. Clinical research

6. Preparations and standardization

7. Clinical laboratory quality control

8. Collection and preservation of specimens

Practices of Medical Technology.

R.A. 7722

This is an act creating the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), appropriating funds therefore and for other purposes.

May 18, 1994,

When was R.A. 7722: Higher Education Act of 1994 approved?

Higher Education Act of 1994

Title of R.A. 7722

CHED

It is independent and separate from the Department of Education, Culture, and Sports (DECS), and is attached to the Office of the President for administrative purposes only.

(Section 3, R.A. 7722)

(Section : Act) Its coverage shall be both public and private institutions of higher education as well as degree-granting programs in all post-secondary educational institutions, public and private.

1. Commission on Higher Education (CHED) (Higher Ed)

2. Department of Education (DepEd) (Basic Ed)

3. Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) (Training and Vocational)

Trifocalization of education

Vision

Philippine higher education system that is equitable and producing locally responsive, innovative, and globally competitive graduates and lifelong learners.

(CHED Mission/Vision)

Mission

To promote equitable access and ensure quality and relevance of higher education institutions and their programs.

(CHED Mission/Vision)

Section 4, R.A. 7722

(Section : Act) In no case shall any and all of the Commissioners appoint representatives to act on their behalf.

5 full-time members (Term: 4 years)

Composition of CHED

President of the Philippines

Who appoints the chairman of CHED?

1. Doctorate

2. Engaged in Higher Education for 10 years

3. Not have been candidates for elective positions immediately preceding their appointment

4. High Degree of Professionalism

5. Members: Different specialization

Qualifications of CHED members.

J. Prospero E. De Vera III, DPA

Module: CHED: Chairperson

1. Lilian A. De Las Llagas, MScTM, Ph.D., LLB

2. Ronald L. Adamat, Ph.D.

3. Perfecto A. Alibin, Ed.D.

4. Aldrin A. Darilag, PhD, RMT, RN

Module: CHED: Commissioners

Section 8 of R.A. 7722.

(Section : Act) Powers and function of the commission.

Technical Panels

They assist the commission in setting standards and in program and institution monitoring and evaluation.

Senior specialists or academicians to be appointed by the Commission.

CMO 2011-05

• Chairperson (Term: 1 year)

• Members (Term: 2 years)

Composition of Technical Panels (Section 12: R.A. 7722)

Section 3-5: RA 5527

(Section : Act) Mentioned the Council of Medical Technology Education. Technical Panel in Medical Technology Education (TPMTE)

• Chairman: Ma. Freda Z. Hapan

Members:

• Dr. Jose Jurel Nuevo

• Dean Bernard U. Ebuen (PASMETH President)

• Mr. Rommel Saceda (PAMET President)

• Ms. Marian M. Tantingco (Representative from Board of Med Tech)

Module: Composition of TPMTE at present

Dean Bernard U. Ebuen

President of the Philippine Association of Schools of Medical Technology and Hygiene (PASMETH)

Mr. Rommel Saceda

President of the Philippine Association of Medical Technologists, Inc. (PAMET)

Ms. Marian M. Tantingco

Representative from the Board of Medical Technology/ Professional Regulation Commission in TPMTE

On or before the month of June

When are all Med Tech schools required to submit the annual report?

1. Minimum unit requirements for specific academic programs

2. General education distribution requirements as may be determined by CHED

3. Specific professional subjects as may be stipulated by the various licensing entities (Section 13, R.A. 7722)

All school under the supervision of CHED shall abide by the…?

Constitution

A set of fundamental rules that determine how a country or state is run. More difficult for them to be amended than it is to pass ordinary pieces of legislation. This stifles the abuse of power of people in power from making laws that solely benefit themselves.

Laws

They are typically made to reflect the ideals and wishes of a country’s constitution.

Preamble

A passionate introductory statement sets out the constitution’s purpose.

Bas

Legislature, Executive, Judiciary

Three Branches of Government

Republic Act

An important piece of legislation that will serve as guide to carry out the principles of the Constitution. It is crafted and passed by the two Houses of Congress and approved by the President. It can only be repealed by a similar act of Congress.

Republic Act

What are laws in the Philippines called?

Philippine Constitution

It limits the power of Congress to enact Republic Acts.

Bill

General measures, which if passed upon, may become laws.

Legislative Proposals

Most ideas for new laws in the form of bills labeled as H.R. (House of Representatives) or S. (Senate), depending on where they are introduced.

EXECUTIVE ISSUANCES

Acts of the Chief Executive of the Philippines (the President), whether in the exercise of the executive power or broader powers conferred by emergency or at particular periods.

• Administrative Orders

• Presidential Decrees

• Executive Order

• Implementing Rules and Regulations

• Memoranda and Memorandum Circulars

• Amendments and Appeals

Kinds of executive issuances

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDERS

A legal document issued by an administrative agency such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) directing an individual, business, or other entity to take corrective action or refrain from an activity.

Presidential Decrees

An innovation made by President Ferdinand E. Marcos with the proclamation of Martial Law. They served to arrogate unto the Chief Executive the lawmaking powers of Congress.

President Corazon C. Aquino

In the Freedom Constitution of 1986, Which President recognized the validity of existing Presidential Decrees unless otherwise repealed.

Republic Act 6111:

Medical Care Act of 1969

EXECUTIVE ORDERS

Do not require any action by the Congress or state legislature to take effect, and the legislature cannot overturn it

IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS

They are promulgated to prescribe the procedures and guidelines for the implementation of specific executive issuances such as RAs and EOs.

Made by the Standing Committees which specialize in the consideration of particular subject areas.

MEMORANDUM

More exclusive in nature. They are made to remind somebody about something that warrants action. Typically made by the Executive Secretary

Executive Secretary

They possesses so much power since the holder of the office is the chief alter-ego of the President of the Philippines.

They can issue orders in the name of the President, can review and modify decisions of other cabinet secretaries on appeal.

MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR

Has a wider distribution to a wider audience or groups of people because it serves more like a general announcement. It is commonly issued for advertising purposes so that an agency, firm, or company can issue a formal public statement.

AMMENDMENT

It is a change or addition to the terms of a contract, law, government regulatory filing, or other documents.

REPEAL

It means to revoke or annul a law in effect.