6-Medical-Technology-Medical-Laboratory-Science-Education
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Lyceum of the Philippines University - Batangas
College of Allied Medical Professions
Department of Medical Laboratory Science
Course Instructors: Mr. Mark Kerwin F. Sayas, Ms. Sharon Hazel Joyce Sebastian, Charlie P. Cruz, PhD
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Curriculum
"currere" - to run
Knowledge and skills expected to be learned by students
Means and materials to achieve outcomes
Systematic and organized
Explicitly states outcomes
Planned process of measurement, assessment, and evaluation to gauge student learning
Designed for students
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The Medical Technology Curriculum
Republic Act 7722 - The Higher Education Act of 1994
Tasked to organize and appoint members of the technical panel for each program
Technical Committee for Medical Technology Education (TCMTE)
Chairman: Assoc. Prof. Ma. Frieda Z. Hapan, PhD
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The Medical Technology Curriculum
Summary of Units
General Education Core Courses: 24 units
General Education Elective Courses: 9 units
General Education Mandated Course: 3 units
Physical Education Courses: 8 units
NSTP Courses: 6 units
Core Courses: 25 units
Professional Courses: 65 units
Research Courses: 5 units
Clinical Internship Courses: 28 units
MINIMUM REQUIRED COURSES: 173 units
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General Education Courses
Develop foundational knowledge, skills, values, and habits to succeed in life
Positively contribute to society
Understand diversity of cultures
Gain a bigger perspective and understanding of living with others
Respect differences in opinions
Realize and accept weaknesses and improve on them
Further hone strengths
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Professional Courses
Principles of Medical Laboratory Science Practice 1
Introduction to Medical Laboratory Science, Laboratory Safety and Waste Management
Emphasizes on the curriculum, practice of the profession, clinical laboratories, CPD, biosafety practices, and waste management
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Professional Courses
Principles of Medical Laboratory Science Practice 2
Clinical Laboratory Assistance and Phlebotomy
Basic concepts, principles, and application of standard procedures in blood collection, transport, and processing
Pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic variables that affect reliability of test results
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Professional Courses
Community and Public Health
Foundations of community health that include human ecology, demography, epidemiology
Promotion of community, public, and environmental health with immersion of students
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Professional Courses
Cytogenetics
Concepts and principles of heredity and inheritance which include genetic phenomena, sex determination, and genetic defects
Abnormalities and genetic disorders involving the chromosomes and nucleic acids
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Professional Courses
Human Histology
Cells, tissues, and organs with emphasis on microscopic structures, characteristics, differences, and functions
Laboratory component deals with microscopic identification and differentiation of cells
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Professional Courses
Histopathologic and Cytologic Techniques
Basic concepts and principles of disease processes, etiology, and the development of anatomic, microscopic changes brought about by the disease process
Techniques to prepare tissue samples collected via surgery, biopsy, autopsy for macroscopic and microscopic examinations
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Professional Courses
Clinical Bacteriology
Physiology and morphology of bacteria and their role in infection and immunity
Emphasis on the collection of specimen and the isolation and identification of bacteria
Antimicrobial susceptibility testing and development of resistance to antimicrobial substances
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Professional Courses
Clinical Parasitology
Animal parasites in humans and their medical significance in the country
Pathophysiology, epidemiology, life cycle, prevention and control, and identification of ova and adult worms and other forms on the submitted specimen
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Professional Courses
Immunology and Serology
Inheritance, characterization, and laboratory identification of red cell antigens and their corresponding antibodies
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Professional Courses
Blood Banking
Application in transfusion medicine and transfusion reactions work-up
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Professional Courses
Mycology and Virology
Fungi and viruses as agents of diseases with emphasis on epidemiology, laboratory identification and characterization, and prevention and control
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Professional Courses
Laboratory Management
Concepts of Lab management: planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling as applied in lab setting
Process of solving problems, QA, QC, preparation of policy and procedure manuals, etc.
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Professional Courses
Medical Technology Laws and Bioethics
Laws, AO, and other approved legal documents
Study of ethics, different bioethical principles, philosophical principles, virtues, and norms, Code of Ethics
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Professional Courses
Hematology 1
Formation, metabolism of cells, lab assays, correlation with pathological conditions, special hematology evaluation
QA and QC and bone marrow studies
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Professional Courses
Hematology 2
Hemostasis and abnormalities involving RBC, WBC, and platelets
Lab identification of blood abnormalities, quantitative measurement of coagulation factors, disease correlation
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Professional Courses
Clinical Microscopy (Analysis of Urine and Body Fluids)
Urine and other body fluids
Discussion of the formation, lab analyses, disease processes, and clinical correlation of lab results
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Professional Courses
Clinical Chemistry 1
Concepts and principles of physiologically active soluble substances and waste materials present in body fluids, particularly blood
Studies on formation, lab analyses, reference values, and clinical correlation with pathologic conditions
Instrumentation and automation, QA and QC
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Professional Courses at Lyceum of the Philippines University - Batangas, College of Allied Medical Professions, Department of Medical Laboratory Science
Clinical Chemistry 2
Covers endocrine glands and hormones
Includes laboratory analyses and clinical correlations
Covers therapeutic drugs and substances of abuse, as well as toxic substances
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Professional Courses at Lyceum of the Philippines University - Batangas, College of Allied Medical Professions, Department of Medical Laboratory Science
Seminars 1 and 2
Deals with current laboratory analyses used in the practice of medical technology
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Professional Courses at Lyceum of the Philippines University - Batangas, College of Allied Medical Professions, Department of Medical Laboratory Science
Molecular Biology and Diagnostics
Deals with the nucleic acid and protein molecule interaction within the cell
Promotes proper growth, cell division, and development
Covers molecular mechanisms of DNA replication, repair, transcription, translation, protein synthesis, and gene regulation
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Clinical Internship Training at Lyceum of the Philippines University - Batangas, College of Allied Medical Professions, Department of Medical Laboratory Science
Taken during the 4th year in the program
Required to undergo physical and laboratory examinations
Per section duty
Hours for each section:
Clinical Chemistry: 300 hours
Clinical Microscopy and Parasitology: 200 hours
Bacteriology: 250 hours
Hematology: 300 hours
Blood Banking: 200 hours
Histopathology: 100 hours
Immunology, Serology, Blood Bank: 220 hours
Laboratory Management: 54 hours
Phlebotomy: 40 hours
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Licensure Examination at Lyceum of the Philippines University - Batangas, College of Allied Medical Professions, Department of Medical Laboratory Science
Purpose: identify graduates who possess the basic qualifications and technical competencies to perform tasks with minimum errors
Professional Regulatory Board (PRB) prepares and administers the written exam
Exam given twice a year
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Board of Medical Technology at Lyceum of the Philippines University - Batangas, College of Allied Medical Professions, Department of Medical Laboratory Science
Chairman: Dr. Marilyn Barza
Members:
Leila Florento, RMT, PhD. (Former PAMET President)
VACANT
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Program Goals and Learning Outcomes at Lyceum of the Philippines University - Batangas, College of Allied Medical Professions, Department of Medical Laboratory Science
Must have a written document stating the program goals, vision, mission, objectives, and learning outcomes based on the institution's philosophy
Shared responsibilities and accountabilities in both students and teachers
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Program Outcomes at Lyceum of the Philippines University - Batangas, College of Allied Medical Professions, Department of Medical Laboratory Science
Demonstrate technical competence in the performance of clinical laboratory tests for diagnosis, treatment, and management of diseases
Demonstrate analytical and critical thinking skills in the workplace
Engage in the collection, analysis, and projection of health information to improve the healthcare management system
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Program Outcomes at Lyceum of the Philippines University - Batangas, College of Allied Medical Professions, Department of Medical Laboratory Science
Demonstrate interpersonal skills, leadership qualities, and ethical practice of the profession
Apply research skills in relevant areas of Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science practice
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Program Outcomes at Lyceum of the Philippines University - Batangas, College of Allied Medical Professions, Department of Medical Laboratory Science
Participate in community-oriented activities
Engage in lifelong learning activities
Demonstrate effective teaching and communication skills
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Types of Assessment at Lyceum of the Philippines University - Batangas, College of Allied Medical Professions, Department of Medical Laboratory Science
Formative assessment
Summative assessment
Diagnostic assessment
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Opportunities for MT/MLS Graduate at Lyceum of the Philippines University - Batangas, College of Allied Medical Professions, Department of Medical Laboratory Science
Possible career paths:
Medical technologist
Histotechnologist
Researcher
Member of the academe
Perfusionist
Molecular scientist
Diagnostic product specialist
Public health practitioner
Health care leader
Molecular biology
Public Health and Epidemiology
Veterinary Laboratory Science
Food and Industrial Microbiology
Veterinary Science
Forensic Science
Nuclear Medicine
Health Facility Administration and Management
Quality Management
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Question: What course do you want to add to the medical technology curriculum if given the opportunity? Why?
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Lyceum of the Philippines University - Batangas, College of Allied Medical Professions, Department of Medical Laboratory Science