MEDTECH LAWS

MTAP (2)

1. RA 5527

2. RA 6138

3. PD 498

4. PD 1534

What are the 4 Philippine MedTech Act and Its Amendments?

32 SECTIONS

In RA 5527, how many amended sections it has?

JUNE 21, 1969

When does RA 5527 was approved?

• 16

• 21

• 22

In RA 6138, what are the 3 amended sections it has?

AUGUST 31, 1970

When does RA 6138 was approved?

1. RA 5527

2. RA 6138

What are the 2 MINOR Amendments of Philippine MedTech?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 7

• 8

• 11

• 13

• 16

• 17

• 21

• 29

In PD 498, what are the 11 amended sections it has?

JUNE 28, 1974

When does PD 498 was approved?

• 3

• 8

• 11

• 13

In PD 1534, what are the 4 amended sections it has?

JUNE 11, 1978

When does PD 1534 was approved?

• PD 498

• PD 1534

What are the 2 MAJOR Amendments of Philippine MedTech?

1973

When does Professional Registration Commission (PRC) was created?

1. PD 223

2. RA 8981

3. RA 7722

4. CMO 14 s. 2006

5. CMO 13 s. 2017

What are the 6 PRC and CHED LAWS?

PD 223

This law is the reason why a lot a laws are amended?

JUNE 22, 1973

When was PD 223 was approved?

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

In PD 223, it is created under Professional Regulation Commission under the?

DOLE

In PD 223, it is created under Professional Regulation Commission under the Office of the President but not until 2006 when it was transferred to?

PD 223

Changed the names of the various Boards by deleting the word "Examiners"

• COMMISSIONER

• 2 ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER

What are the Composition of Commission in PD 223?

PD 223

This law transferred the Boards from Civil Service Commission (CSC) to PRC

DEC 5, 2000

When does RA 8981 was approved?

PRC MODERNIZATION ACT OF 2000

What is the title of RA 8981?

RA 8981

Repealed PD 223 and all laws requiring completion of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) as a condition for the renewal of professional licenses

RA 8981

This law mandates to release also Ranking of Schools regarding results of Board Passer?

• CHAIRPERSON

• 2 COMMISSIONER

What are the Composition of Commission in RA 8981?

FULL COMPUTERIZATION

When PRC was modernized, they implemented ____ of all licensure examinations including the registration of professionals

EO 496 SERIES OF 1991

Recommend to the President of the Philippines the appointment of members of the various Professional Regulatory Boards from among those nominated pursuant/ under to _____?

RA 8981

Which law mandates provision of Person to Teach Subjects for Licensure Examination?

PERSON TO TEACH SUBJECTS FOR LICENSURE EXAMINATION

holders of valid COR and professional licenses of the profession and comply with other requirements of CHED

• HOLDER OF VALID COR

• HAS PRC LICENSE (RMT)

• GRADUATE OF EDUCATION

• 1 YR CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

To be a MedTech Teacher you must comply with these requirements?

MAY 18, 1994

When does RA 7722 was approved?

HIGHER EDUCATION ACT OR CHED LAW

What is the title of RA 7722?

• CHAIRPERSON

• 4 COMMISSIONERS

What are the Composition of Commission in RA 7722?

RA 7722

This law created the College of Higher Education (CHED)?

TECHNICAL PANELS

composed of senior specialists or academicians appointed by CHED to assist in setting standards and in program and institution monitoring and evaluation

SECTION 12

What is the most salient section of RA 7722?

SECTION 12

This section mandates provision of appointment of Technical Panels?

CMO 14 S. 2006 (OLD CURRICULUM)

Policies, Standards, and Guidelines (PSGs) for Medical Technology Education

CMO 13 S. 2017

Policies, Standards, and Guidelines (PSGs) for the Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science (BSMT/MLS) Program

CMO 13 S. 2017

Which law is issued because of the Reform of K-12?

1. RA 4688

2. AO 2021-0037

3. AO 2020-0014

4. RA 7719

5. AO 2008-0008

What are the 5 Regulatory Laws Affecting The Practice of Medical Technology?

JUNE 18, 1966

When does RA 4688 was approved?

CLINICAL LABORATORY ACT

What is the title of RA 4688?

RA 4688

Which law authorized the Secretary of Health to issue rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act?

IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATION (IRR)

RA 4688 mandate ___ from DOH as form of Administrative Order (AO)?

AO 2021-0037

New Rules and Regulations Governing the Regulation of Clinical Laboratories in the

Philippines

AO 2007-0027

Before AO 2021-0037 there was repealed ____ which was titled “Revised Rules and Regulations Governing the licensure and Regulation of Clinical Laboratories in the Philippines”

AO 2020-0014

Guidelines in Securing a License to Operate a COVID-19 Testing. Laboratory in the

Philippines (since there are a lot of Molecular Laboratory that do not contain guidelines)

MAY 5, 1994

When does RA 7719 was approved?

NATIONAL BLOOD SERVICE ACT

What is the title of RA 7719?

RA 7719

Repealed RA 1517 or the Blood Bank Act of 1956

AO 2008-0008

Rules and Regulations Governing the Regulation of Blood Service Facilities

RA 5527

An act requiring the Registration of Medical Technologists, defining their practice, and for other purposes?

PHILIPPINE MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY ACT

What is the title of RA 5527?

MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY

auxiliary branch of laboratory medicine which deals with the examination by various chemical, microscopic, bacteriologic, and other medical laboratory procedures or techniques

PD 498

This law states the Practice or Function and Roles of Medical Technology?

CMO 14 S. 2006

This law states the Specific professions, careers, occupations, or trades that MT/MLS graduates may go into?

CMO 13 S. 2017

This law states the Specific Professions/Careers/Occupations for Graduates?

PATHOLOGIST

duly registered physician who is specially trained in methods of laboratory medicine, of the gross and microscopic study and interpretation of tissues, secretions, and excretions of the human body and its functions to diagnose disease, follow its course, determine the effectivity of treatment, ascertain the cause of death, and advance medicine utilizing research.

MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST

a person who engages in the work of medical technology under the supervision of a pathologist who has passed a prescribed course (BS Medical Technology/BS Hygiene) of training and examination is registered under the provision of this Act.

MEDICAL TECHNICIAN

not a graduate of BS Medical Technology/BS Hygiene, but having passed the corresponding civil service examination, performs the work of medical technology under the supervision of a registered medical technologist and/or qualified pathologist

ACCREDITED MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY TRAINING LABORATORY

a clinical laboratory, office, agency, clinic, or hospital sanitarium duly approved by DOH or its authorized agency.

RECOGNIZED SCHOOL OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY

any school, college or university that offers a course in Medical Technology, approved by the DEPED following the requirements under this Act, upon recommendation of the council

TECHNICAL COMMITTEE / COUNCIL

the Council of Medical Technology Education established under this Act.

PROFESSIONAL REGULATORY BOARD

the Board of Examiners for Medical Technology established under this Act.

DEFINITION OF TERMS

What is the Section 2 of RA 5527?

COUNCILS OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION

What is the Section 3 of RA 5527?

• CHAIRMAN

• VICE-CHAIRMAN

• MEMBERS

Composition of Section 3 (RA 5527) are

CHAIRMAN

Secretary of Education or Director of Private Education

VICE-CHAIRMAN

Director of the Bureau of Research and Laboratories

MEMBERS

Chairman and two members of the Board of Medical Technology, President of PAMET

PRC COMMISSIONER

In PD 498 who is the Chairman?

CHAIRMAN FOR BOARD OF MEDTECH

In PD 498 who is the Vice-Chairman?

DIRECTOR OF HIGHER EDUCATION

In PD 1534 who is the Chairman?

PRC COMMISSIONER

In PD 1534 who is the Vice-Chairman?

COMPENSATION / TRAVEL EXPENSES

What is the Section 4 of RA 5527?

25 PESOS PER DIEM

In Section 4 (RA 5527) _______ for every meeting actually attended (not to exceed two in a month) except officials receiving regular salaries from the government.

FUNCTIONS OF THE COUNCIL

What is the Section 5 of RA 5527?

WARNING; 1 YEAR

In CMO 13 S. 2017; Effective AY 2018-2019, HEIs offering MT/MLS program whose average passing percentage of 30% must give ______ sanction and joint CHED-PRC monitoring visit in ___?

PROBATION; 6 MONTHS

In CMO 13 S. 2017; Effective AY 2018-2019, HEIs offering MT/MLS program whose average passing percentage of 21-29% must give ______ sanction and joint CHED-PRC monitoring visit in ___?

PHASE OUT

In CMO 13 S. 2017; Effective AY 2018-2019, HEIs offering MT/MLS programs whose average passing percentage of <20% must give ______ sanction and stop admission

MINIMUM REQUIRED COURSE

What is the Section 6 of RA 5527?

6 MONTHS 40 HOURS PER WEEK / 1080 HOURS IN 27 WEEKS

CMO 14 S. 2006 mandates that the minimum required course of a four-year program including an internship program for ________ during the second semester of the fourth year

1 YEAR 32 HOURS PER WEEK / 1664 HOURS IN 52 WEEKS

CMO 13 S. 2017 mandates that the minimum required course of a four-year program, including an internship program for ________ during the fourth year level

BOARD OF EXAMINERS

What is the Section 7 of RA 5527?

• CHAIRMAN - PATHO

• 2 MEMBERS OF RMT

Composition of Board of Examiners?

PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES

Composition of Board of Examiners are appointed by?

PSP OR PAMET

The composition of Board of Examiners are appointed by the Philippine President from a list submitted by?

3 YEARS OR REPLACEMENT IS DONE

How many term are Board of Examiners?

PRC

In PD 498; the Chairman and two members appointed by the President of the Philippines

upon recommendation of the?

EO 496 SERIES 1991

composed of 5 immediate past national presidents of Accredited Professional Organization with the most recent past president serving as Chairman. If no sufficient number of past presidents, incumbent members of the Board of Directors shall serve on the Committee.

MS. MARILYN A. CABAL-BARZA

Who is the current Chairman of PRBMT?

• MS. LEILA LANY M. FLORENTO

• MS. MA. LOURDES L. GATBONTON

Who is the 2 current Members of PRBMT?

QUALIFICATION OF EXAMINERS

What is the Section 8 of RA 5527?

• FILIPINO CITIZEN

• GOOD MORAL CHARACTER

• RMT W/ DEGREE OF BSMT

• NOT A FACULTY MEMBER

What are the Qualification of Examiners?

EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE BOARD

What is the Section 9 of RA 5527?

COMPENSATION

What is the Section 10 of RA 5527?

RA 8981

Which law mandates 2 salary grades lower than that of the PRC Commissioners, provided that the Chairman shall receive compensation of 2 steps higher than the members plus allowances and benefits?

FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES OF THE BOARD

What is the Section 11 of RA 5527?

REMOVAL OF BOARD MEMBERS

What is the Section 11 of RA 5527?