RA 5527 PART 2

What is Section 7 of RA 5527?

Medical Technology Board/Board of Examiners

What is the composition of the Medical Technology Board/Board of Examiners?

• 1 Chairperson

• 2 Members

The Chairperson of the MT Board must be?

1 Pathologist

The Members of the MT Board must be?

2 Medical Technologists

The 2 Members of the MT Board is recommended by, and reappointed by?

recommended by the PRC and appointed by the President

How long is the Term of the Members of MT Board?

3 years (or until a duly qualified successor is appointed)

Nyarks is a Member of the MT Board and has served for 1 year and 2 months, unfortunately he was removed from his duty, his successor Ryan will serve for how long?

1 year and 10 months. (This is the remaining term balance that was left by Nyarks)

What is Section 8 of RA 5527?

Qualifications of Examiners

What are the Qualifications of Examiners?

⦁ Filipino citizen

⦁ Good moral character

⦁ Qualified pathologist/RMT with at least 10 years’ experience

⦁ Not a faculty of any institution for at least 2 years prior to appointment

What is Section 9 of RA 5527?

Executive Officer of the Board

Who is the Executive Officer of the Board?

PRC Chairperson

What is Section 10 of RA 5527?

Compensation of the Board

For every applicant examined by the Board, how much in PHP is being compensated?

Php 10 for every applicant examined

What is Section 11 of RA 5527?

Functions/Duties of the Board (Post-Graduate of the MT)

What is Section 12 of RA 5527?

Removal of Board Members

Who is in charge of removing Board Members?

President

Removal of Board Members can be due to?

⦁ neglect of duty

⦁ incompetence

⦁ malpractice

⦁ unprofessional, unethical, immoral, and dishonorable conduct

If a Board Member is under suspicion and is is being investigated, will a temporary Board Member replace him/her? (Y/N)

Yes.

What is Section 13 of RA 5527?

Accreditation of Schools of MT and of Training Labs

Who will recommend the Accreditation of Schools of MT and of Training Labs?

The Council

Under Section 13, this organization will approve School of MT.

CHED

Under Section 13, this organization will approve training labs.

BHFS (Bureau of Health Facilities and Services)

What is Section 14 of RA 5527?

Inhibition Against the Practice of MT

Can you Practice MT without a COR (Certificate of Registration)?

No COR, No Practice

Under Section 14, what are the Exceptions of the Inhibition Against the Practice of MT?

⦁ physicians

⦁ MT from other countries called in for consultation/teaching

⦁ MT in the USAF (United States Air Force)

What is Section 15 of RA 5527?

Examination

What are the Examination Months for MT?

August/September, February/March

Examination Date is published in 3 newspapers by the?

Board Secretary/ Secretary of the Board

The Examination Date for MT must be published at least how many days before the Examination?

at least 30 days before the examination