Philippine Medical Technology Act of 1969 (RA 5527)

Vocabulary flashcards covering key terms from the Philippine Medical Technology Act of 1969 (RA 5527).

Practice of Medical Technology

The services rendered for diagnosis, study, treatment, or health promotion by MTs for a fee or reward, including lab testing, blood banking, parasitology, microbiology, histopathology (with specified exception for registered lab technicians), clinical research, reagent preparation, quality control, and specimen collection, performed under supervision as defined in the Act.

Pathologist

A duly registered physician specially trained in laboratory medicine to diagnose disease by studying tissues, secretions, excretions, and related functions.

Medical Technologist

A person who performs medical technology work under the supervision of a pathologist or licensed physician in areas without a pathologist, after completing a B.S. in Medical Technology or Hygiene and obtaining registration under this Act.

Medical Laboratory Technician

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

Accredited Medical Technology Training Laboratory

A clinical laboratory, office, agency, clinic, hospital, or sanitarium approved by the Department of Health or its authorized agency for MT training.

Recognized School of Medical Technology

Any school offering an MT course approved by the Department of Education on the council’s recommendation.

Council of Medical Technology Education

Council established to oversee MT education, chaired by the Director of Higher Education with the PRC Chairman as Vice-Chairman, plus DOH, Board representatives, Deans, and Presidents of MT-related associations.

Board of Examiners for Medical Technology

The PRC-created board responsible for MT examinations and certification, chaired by a pathologist with two MT members.

Minimum Required Course

MT education must be at least four years, including a 12-month internship, covering prescribed subjects.

Internship (in Medical Technology)

A 12-month practical training in accredited laboratories that is part of the MT degree requirement.

Subjects in MT Curriculum

Core subjects include English, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Hematology, Blood Banking, Serology, Clinical Microscopy, Histopathology, Cytotechnology, Physiology, Anatomy, Parasitology, and related areas, with update authority for changes.

Supervision of MT by Pathologist/Physician

MT work must be conducted under the supervision of a pathologist or licensed physician, except where no pathologist is available.

Examination (Board Examinations)

Written MT examinations conducted annually by the Board in Manila, Cebu, and Davao around August/September, with public notice prior to the date.

Qualifications for Examination

Applicants must be of good health and character, hold a 4-year MT or Public Health degree from a recognized institution, or have equivalent MT practice under certain historical provisions.

Scope of Examination

Examination coverage includes Clinical Chemistry, Microbiology & Parasitology, Hematology, Blood Banking & Serology, Clinical Microscopy, Histopathologic Techniques, Cytotechnology, MT Laws, Ethics, with subject weights.

Rating to Pass

To pass, a candidate must have at least 75% overall, with no less than 50% in any major subject; retakes or refresher requirements apply after failures.

Oath Taking

Successful examinees must take a professional oath before the Board or an authorized official prior to practicing MT.

Certificate of Registration

Certificate issued to those who pass the exam, typically requiring age 21+, signed by the Board and PRC; display required; exemptions possible under specified conditions.

Foreign Reciprocity

No foreigner may be examined or registered unless their country allows Filipino MTs to practice on the same terms.

Roster of Medical Technologists

Annual roster listing names, addresses, citizenship, and registration details, open to public inspection.

Penal Provisions

Penalties (fines, imprisonment, or both) for practicing MT without registration, practicing without supervision, fraudulent reports, misusing certificates, or violating MT rules.

Fees

Fees set by the Board for examination, registration, and replacement certificates, collected through the Civil Service system.