PMLS - Professional Organization

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION

Assemblages of professional within a particular specialization or professional filed that come together for the purpose of collaboration.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION

achieve a specific outcome that will aid in the improvement and at the same time in contribution of each professional to the continuous advancement of our chosen profession

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION

promote camaraderie and at the same time networking and professional development or advancement

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION

Duly accredited by the PRC and PRB

PAMET

Philippine Association of Medical Technologists

PASMETH

Philippine Association of Schools of Medical Technology and Public Health

NETWORK
RECOGNITION
PROFILE
PERKS
PROFESSIONALISM
EDUCATION

BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS,

PROFESSIONALISM

Must adhere to the set of rules or CODE OF ETHICS prescribed by the professional society.

PROFESSIONALISM

Has least value among the benefits but advantage for employers due to prescribed rules that shapes the conduct of a professional

PROFESSIONALISM

To know what is appropriate to your profession

EDUCATION

Organize Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities for their members through conventions, seminars, fora, workshops, and other activities of similar nature

EDUCATION

Professional societies publish research journals that can be used for improving knowledge in a certain field

PERKS

Usually come in the form of monetary discounts on registration fees for professional development activities of the organization.

PERKS

Exclusively offered to the members of the organization.

NETWORKING

Provide opportunities for building networks in the field

NETWORKING

gatherings and other activities

NETWORKING

long-term linkages and connections; collaboration

PROFILE

membership in a professional organization can build career portfolio; upgrade credentials

PROFILE

provide opportunities for speaking engagements, career specializations, publication in research journals, scholarships and training programs abroad

RECOGNITION

recognition of outstanding members and leaders

RECOGNITION

enhance one’s professional profile

ACCREDITING ORGANIZATION

professional organization that accredit curricular programs in educational institutions.

Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools

PAASCU

Philippine Association of Colleges

PACUCOA

American Medical Technologists

AMT

American Society of Clinical Pathology

ASCP

International Society for Clinical Laboratory Technology

ISCLT

International Society for Clinical Laboratory Technology

NCA

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES

Organizations that contribute to the continued development of a specific group of professionals

PAMET

Philippine Association of Medical Technologists

PASMETH

Philippine Association of Schools of Medical Technology and Public Health

BRAP

BioRisk Association of the Philippines

PBCC

Philippine Blood Coordinating Council

PCQACL

Philippine Council for Quality Assurance in Clinical Laboratories

PSM

Philippine Society for Microbiologists

PhBBA

Philippine Biosafety and Biosecurity Association

American Society for Clinical Pathology

ASCP

American Medical Technologists

ASEAN Association for Clinical Laboratory Sciences

AACLS

Asia Association of Medical Laboratory Technologists

AAMLS

American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science

ASCS

International Association of Medical Laboratory Technologists

IAMLT

International Federation of Biomedical Laboratory Science

IFBLS

International Society for Clinical Laboratory Technologists

ISCLT

PROFESSIONAL JOURNALS

Are publications containing scholarly studies on specific professional fields.

PROFESSIONAL JOURNALS

Sponsored by professional organizations

PROFESSIONAL JOURNALS

Help in disseminating work to other practitioners in the field

PROFESSIONAL JOURNALS

Contribute to the credibility of an individual in a field of study

PAMET

Philippine Association of Medical Technologists, Inc

PAMET

the national organization of Registered Medical Technologists in the Philippines.

PAMET

Non-stock; non-profit organization

September 15 1963

PAMET was found

PAMET

Found by Crisanto G. Almario

Quiricada St. Sta. Cruz

Crisanto G. Almario, “Father of PAMET”, at the Public Health Laboratory in

September 20 1964

first national convention and election of officers at the Far Eastern University

October 14 1969

presidency of Nardito D. Moraleta that PAMET was incorporated and registered at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) with Registration No. 3957039

June 21 1969

RA 5527 (Philippine Medical Technology Act) become a law

June 22 1973

Approval of PD 223 creating PRC

PAMET

Has forty-six (46) provincial chapters nationwide

September 15 1963

First organizational meeting of PAMET

20 representatives attended; 11 from allied medical professionals and 9 from 5 schools offering MT

first organizational meeting has how many professionals and schools offering MT

Professional Organization

assemblages of professionals within a specialization that come together for purpose of collaboration, networking, and professional development or advancement,

Different Organizations

provide opportunities for professional growth and continuing education by offering workshops, trainings and seminars and publishing research journals.

accredited professional organization

APO

accredited integrated professional organizations

APIO

APO and AIPO

is a requirement for hiring, retention, and sometimes for renewal of professional licenses.

APO & AIPO meaning

Professional society duly accredited by the Professional Regulation Commission and Professional Regulatory Board.

Professional Regulation Commission

PRC

Professional Regulatory Board

PRB

PAMET & PASMETH

Leads the national organization for Registered Medical Technologies in the country and the only professional organization of schools for medtech.

PASMETH membership

Its membership is also open to deans, teachers, and clinical instructors in CHED-accredited educational institutions offering BSMT.

Philippine Association of Medical Technologists

PAMET

Philippine Association of Schools of Medical Technology and Public Health

PASMETH

Benefits of Membership Organizations

-professionalism
-education
-perks
-networking
-profile
-recognition

Professionalism

professionals must adhere to the set of rules or code of ethics prescribed by the professional society. Although this is the least in terms of value among benefits, this is an advantage for employers since adherence to prescribed rules shapes the conduct of a professional.

Education

organized by CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD) like conventions, seminars, fora, workshops, and other activities of similar nature. Publish journals to improve the field of Medical Technology.

Perks

usually comes in the form of monetary discounts on registration fees but only exclusive for members.

Networking

provide opportunities for building connections in the field. Gatherings and other activities can be a potential long-term linkages.

Profile

membership in a professional organization can also build the career portfolio of a professional.
-provides opportunities for SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
-publication in journals
-scholarship and training programs abroad.

Recognition

when professional organization recognizes the achievement of their members.

Professional Organization for medtech

-are classified based on their main functions
-can be multipurpose and could encompass all functions

Accrediting Organizations

-accredits curricular programs
-technical committee of experts will visit schools
-membership in this type of professional organization is limited and is usually institutional.

Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities

PAASCU

Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation

PACUCOA

Credentialing/Certifying Organizations

-PRC
-provide certification examinations for professionals
-responsible for the renewal of professional license.

International Credentialing Professional Organizations

-American Medical Technologists
-American Society of Clinical Pathology
-International Society for Clinical Laboratory Technology
-National Certifying Agency for Medical Laboratory Personnel.

AMT

American Medical Technologists

ASCP

American Society for Clinical Pathology

ISCLT

International Society for Clinical Laboratory Technology

NCA

National Certifying Agency for Medical Laboratory Personnel

Professional Societies Meaning

contribute to the continued development of a specific group of professionals. membership in national society follows membership in its local affiliate/chapter.

Professional Societies in the Philippines for MT

-Philippine Association of Medical Technologists, Inc.

-Philippine Association of Schools of Medical Technology and Public Health.

-BioRisk Association of the Philippines

-Philippine Blood Coordinating Council

-Philippine Council for Quality Assurance in Clinical Laboratories

-Philippine Society of Microbiologists

-Philippine Biosafety and Biosecurity Association

BRAP

BioRisk Association of the Philippines