Amendments of Republic Act 5527, Medical Technology Laws and Related Decrees

Vocabulary-style flashcards covering key terms, concepts, and statutory sections from the amendments and related decrees in the Medical Technology laws notes.

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

Original law regulating the practice of medical technology in the Philippines; established the MT Board under the PRC and defined licensure, examination, and registration.

Republic Act No. 6138

An act amending certain sections of RA 5527 (the Philippine Medical Technology Act of 1969).

Presidential Decree No. 498

Decree amending RA 5527 provisions, including examination qualifications, fees, and board administration.

Presidential Decree No. 1534

Decree amending RA 5527; includes accreditation of schools and training laboratories; approved in 1974.

Section 16: Qualification for Examination

Rules for sitting the MT licensure exam: health and good moral character; degrees (BSMT or BS in Hygiene); or qualifying paramedical graduates with MT practice (≥1 year internship/ training); foreigners’ eligibility is restricted; ASCPI acceptance noted.

Section 21: Issuance of Certificate of Registration (COR)

COR issued to eligible examinees; minimum age 21; COR signed by all Board members (not just the Secretary, as before).

Section 22: Fees

Fee schedule: 50 pesos (examination + registration); 25 pesos per certificate issued without prior examination; 10 pesos for replacement certificates; requires loss affidavit; CPD units required for renewal every 3 years; 1st renewal exempt from CPD.

Certificate of Registration (COR)

Official credential allowing the practice of medical technology; issued by the Board and signed by all board members.

MTLE (Medical Technologist Licensure Examination)

Licensure examination required to practice MT; some graduates may take ASCPI without MTLE.

ASCPI

ASCP International certification/examination; graduates may take ASCPI even without MTLE in certain circumstances.

RMT (Registered Medical Technologist)

Professional registration category for medically licensed MTs.

RMLT (Registered Medical Laboratory Technician)

Registration category for MT laboratory technicians.

CPD (Continuing Professional Development)

Units required for license renewal to maintain professional competence; renewal occurs every 3 years; first renewal exemption from CPD noted.

Council of Medical Technology Education (COMTE)

Governing body for MT education and training; composition includes PRC Commissioner as Chairman, Board members, and academic/health representatives.

COMTE Composition (Section 3)

Details of COMTE membership: Chairman (PRC Commissioner), Vice-Chairman (Chairman of the Board of Medical Technology), plus MT Board members and education/DOH representatives.

Section 7: Medical Technology Board

Board under the Professional Regulation Commission; holds 3-year terms; succession rules; governs MT practice and certification.

Section 8: Qualification of Examiners

Requirements for MT examiners: Filipino citizen; good moral character; qualified Pathologist/RMT; at least 10 years practicing; not a faculty member for at least 2 years prior to appointment.

Section 11: Functions and Duties of the Board

Board responsibilities include administering oaths, issuing CORs, investigating misconduct, drafting rules, and ensuring adequacy of technical staff in labs and blood banks.

Section 13: Accreditation of Schools of Medical Technology and of Training Laboratories

DOE approves schools; PRC approves training laboratories for MT students/postgraduate trainees; labs must have qualified personnel and proper equipment in key areas (e.g., bacteriology, serology, parasitology, hematology, biochemistry, blood banking).

Section 17: Scope of Examination

Defines the subjects and structure of the MT licensure exam; the Board prepares the schedule, subjects, and weights; PRC approval required for changes.

Section 21: Fees (RMT vs. RMLT)

Application fees: P115 for RMT; P50 for RMLT.

Section 29: Penal Provisions

Penalties for employing or recommending unregistered medical technologists or technicians to practice MT.

Repealing Clause (PD 498 Section 12)

All executive orders, decrees, rules and regulations inconsistent with this decree are repealed, amended, or modified; certain acts (e.g., Medical Act of 1959, Clinical Laboratory Act, Blood Banking Law) remain in effect.

Department of Education and Culture (DOEC)/DOH roles in MT

DOEC and DOH involvement in education standards and accreditation; referenced in the amendments for overseeing MT-related education and labs.

Blood Banking Law and other related acts (RA 1517, RA 4688, RA 2382/4224)

Legal framework referenced for alignment and non-repeal of core clinical laboratory and pathology acts alongside MT reforms.