Philippine Medical Technology Act of 1969

A collection of vocabulary flashcards covering key terms and definitions related to the Philippine Medical Technology Act of 1969 and its provisions.

R.A. No. 5527

The official name for the Philippine Medical Technology Act of 1969, which regulates the practice of medical technology in the Philippines.

Pathologist

A registered physician specially trained in the methods of laboratory medicine, focusing on the study and interpretation of tissues, secretions, and excretions of the human body.

Medical Technologist

A person who engages in medical technology under the supervision of a pathologist or licensed physician.

Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)

A person certified and registered as qualified to assist a medical technologist and/or pathologist.

Accredited Medical Technology Training Laboratory

A clinical laboratory, office, agency, clinic, or hospital approved by the Department of Health for medical technology training.

Council of Medical Technology Education (CMTE)

The body that recommends curriculum standards and monitors compliance in the medical technology program.

Board of Examiners for Medical Technology

A governing body created to administer the licensure examinations and regulate the practice of medical technology.

Certification of Registration

A document issued to individuals who have passed the required examination and are allowed to practice medical technology.

Prohibited Acts under R.A. 5527

Practicing medical technology without registration, practicing without supervision, or issuing fraudulent laboratory reports.

Clinical Internship

Intensive practical and theoretical training in clinical laboratory sections required for medical technology students.