Republic Act No. 5527 - Medical Technology Act

Vocabulary flashcards covering key concepts and terms related to Republic Act No. 5527, focusing on the practice and education of medical technology.

Concept of Law

A set of rules or orders imposed on all members of the community, recognized, binding, and enforceable.

Republic Act No. 5527

The Philippine Medical Technology Act, approved on June 21, 1969, providing regulations for the practice of medical technology.

Pathologist

A duly registered physician specially trained in methods of laboratory medicine for diagnosing diseases.

Medical Technologist

A person engaged in medical technology work under the supervision of a pathologist, having passed required courses and examinations.

Medical Technician

A person who performs medical technology work under the supervision of a registered medical technologist but does not have a degree in medical technology.

Accredited Medical Technology Training Laboratory

A clinical laboratory or institution duly approved by the Department of Health for medical technology training.

Examination

A test administered by the Board of Examiners for Medical Technology to qualify candidates for registration.

Certificate of Registration (COR)

A document issued to successful candidates permitting them to practice medical technology.

Penal Provisions

Legal consequences for violating regulations set forth in the Medical Technology Act, including fines and imprisonment.

Council of Medical Technology Education

A body established to oversee the education and accreditation of medical technology programs.