PMLS QUIZ: history of medical technology profession

heinemann

The application of principles of natural, physical and biological sciences to the performance of laboratory procedures which aids in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.

anne fagelson

the branch of medicine concerned with the performance of laboratory determinations and analyses used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease and the maintenance of health

Philippine Medical Technology Act of 1969 (R.A 5527)

An auxiliary branch of laboratory medicine which deals with the examination by various chemical, microscopic, bacteriologic, and other medical procedures, techniques which will aid the physician in the diagnosis, study of disease and in the promotion of health in general.

hippocrates

300 BC to 180 AD

hippocrates

Father of Medicine

hippocrates

hippocratic oath

blood, phlegm, yellow bile, black bile

four humors?

galen

Greek Physician and Philosopher, Assessment of disorder through measurement of Body fluids

hippocrates

Advocate testing of urine

hippocrates

Listening to the lungs

hippocrates

Observing appearance

galen

Described diabetes as “diarrhea of urine”

galen

Established the relationship between fluid intake and urine volume

Hindu Physician 600 BC

Polyuria in Diabetes was noted

Hindu Physician 600 BC

Sweet taste of diabetic urine

Vivian Herrick 1500 BC

Identified Taenia and Ascaris

George moritz ebers 1550 BC

Ebers papyrus

george moritz ebers 1550 BC

identified 3 stages of Hookworm infection and the disease cause to human

george moritz ebers 1550 BC

Oldest and most important medical papyri of Ancient Egypt

ruth williams

Urinalysis is a fad

ruth williams

Urine attract ants and has sweetish taste

anne fagelson 14th century

Prominent Italian physician at Univeristy of Bologna employed “Alessandra Giliani” as laboratory assistant

anton van leeuwenhoek

Invented and improved compound microscope

anton van leeuwenhoek

First to describe RBC, protozoa and classify bacteria according to shape

Marcelo Malphigi (1628-1694)

Greatest of early microscopist.

Marcelo Malphigi (1628-1694)

Father of Physiology and Embryology

marcelo malphigi (1628-1694)

Contribute to Embryology and Anatomy

rudolph virchow 1847

Father of Modern Pathology

rudolph virchow 1847

Founder of Archives of Pathology in Berlin

Herman Fehling (1848)

1st quantitative test for urine sugar

11th century

Medical practitioners were not allowed to conduct examination of the patient’s body

18th century

Mechanical techniques and cadaver were used to understand human body.

19th century

Physician began using machines for diagnosis and therapeutics.

John Hutchinson

Spirometer

Jules Herisson

Sphygmomanometer

stethoscope 1816

First diagnostic medical breakthrough invented by Rene Läennec; used to acquire information about the lungs and heartbeats

microscope 1840

Developed for medical purposes due to advances in lenses and lower costs;the first practical microscope was devised by Antonie van Leeuwenhoek

Ophthalmoscope 1850

First visual technology invented by Hermann von Helmholz

Laryngoscope 1855

Devised by Manuel Garcia using two mirrors to observe the throat and larynx

X-ray 1859

Invented by Wilhelm Roentgen when he discovered by accident that radiation could penetrate solid objects of low density; allowed physicians to view the inside of the body without surgery; used to diagnose pneumonia, pleurisy, and tuberculosis since World War II

Electrocardiograph 1903

Developed by William Einthoven to measure electrical changes during the beating of the heart

kenny method 1910

Served as the pioneering work for modern physical therapy: devised by Elizabeth Kenny in the treatment of polio (then called infantile) usina hot oacks and muscle manipulation; prompted the invention of a new stretcher (called Svivia Stretcher in 1927 intended ton transporting patients in shock

drinker respirator 1927

Invented by Philip Drinker to help patients with paralytic anterior poliomyelitis recover normal respiration with the assistance of artificial respirator

cardiac catheterization and angiography 1941

First operated by Forsmann in 1929; developed by Moniz, 1930 and 1940; discovered as safe method in humans seeing the heart, lung vessels, and valves possible through inserting a cannula in an arm vein and into the heart with an injection or radiopaque dye for X-ray visualization

1895

University of Pennsylvania’s William Pepper Laboratory of Clinical Medicine was opened

1918

John Kolmer

- Development of a method that would certify medical technologist

-Published: The Demand for and Training of Laboratory Technician

1920

Administrative units of clinical laboratories directed by chief physician 5 divisions: Clinical pathology, Bacteriology, Microbiology, Serology and Radiology

1922

American Society for Clinical Pathology was founded. Objective: cooperation between physicians and clinical pathologists as well as maintaining the status of clinical pathologists.

1950

medical technologist in the United States sought professional recognition form government

ust 1871

established the first faculties of pharmacy and medicine.

Laboratorio Municipal de Manila

Established by Spanish authorities in ???? for laboratory examinations of food, water and clinical samples

spanish military hospital 1898

converted to first reserve hospital

bureau of government laboratories

Established by US government, through Philippine commission.

bureau of government laboratories

Under Philippine Commission Act No. 156

Manila public health laboratory

First clinical laboratory in the Philippines was established by 26th Medical Infantry of 6th Division of the US army, Location: Quiricada St., Sta. Cruz, Manila

mplh feb 1944

laboratory offered training program to high school graduates.

mplh june 1945

US Army left the Clinical Laboratory and endorsed it to the National Department of Health.

mplh june 1945

The Department rendered the laboratory non-functional for sometime.

mplh oct 1, 1945

Dr. Alfredo Pio de Roda organized the Medical laboratory now known as Manila Public Health Laboratory.

dr. alfredo pio de roda

organized the Medical laboratory now known as Manila Public Health Laboratory.

Dr. Pio de Roda and Prudencia Sta. Ana

Conducted training program for aspiring laboratory workers.

Dr. Pio de Roda and Prudencia Sta. Ana

prepare a six-month formal syllabus for the training program with certificate for the trainees upon completion

1954

Bureau of Private Education approved a four- year course in Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology.

manila sanitarium and hospital

Opened first school of Medical Technology under Mrs. Willa Hedrick.

1954

Philippine Union College (PUC) in Baesa, Caloocan city (Now Adventist University of the Philippines) absorbed MSH School of Medical Technology.

1957-1958

UST Pharmacy Dept. faculty Dr. Antonio and Dr. Gustavo Reyes offered as elective subject to 4th and 5th year pharmacy students

june 1957

DepEd issued temporary permit for 1st to 3rd year in UST

june 1960

Internship permit program was issued to UST

june 1961

Medtech Fully recognized in UST

1962

CEU produced its 1st batch of BSMT graduates. Thru the effort of Mrs. Purificacion Sunico-Suaco and approved by CEU President Carmen de Luna.

july 5 1962

Bureau of Education approved the BSMT course in FEU thru the efforts of Dr. Horacio A. Ylagan and Dr. Serafin Juliano

up manila

Offers similar course but the degree being conferred is B.S. Public health