professional organizations

Page 1: Topic Overview

A. Professional Organizations

  • Definition: Groups of individuals in a specific field who promote professional development, education, networking, and advocacy.

    • Assemblage of professionals within a particular specialization.

    • Provide workshops, training, seminars, and publish research journals.

    • Membership requires payment of fees/donations.

B. Benefits of Membership

  1. Professionalism: Must adhere to a code of ethics set by the organization, shaping professional conduct.

  2. Education: Engages in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and publishes research journals to enhance knowledge in the field.

  3. Perks: Monetary discounts for members on registration for activities.

  4. Networking: Events create opportunities for long-term professional connections.

  5. Profile: Assists in building a professional career portfolio.

  6. Recognition: Awards outstanding members/leadership, enhancing professional profile.

C. Types of Professional Organizations

  1. Accrediting Organizations:

    • Example: PAASCU/PACUCOA which accredit educational programs.

  2. Credentialing/Certifying Organizations:

    • Example: PRC (Professional Regulation Commission).

  3. Professional Societies:

    • Contribute to the development of specific groups, e.g., PAMET, PASMETH, ASCP.

Page 2: PASMETH and Objectives

B. PASMETH

  • Definition: Philippine Association of Schools of Medical Technology and Public Health, representing institutions in medical technology education.

  • Purpose: Promotes excellence in healthcare education, networking, research, and curriculum standards.

B1. Objectives

  • Encourage study and provide solutions for medical technology education needs.

  • Enhance medical technology education for maximum service to the country.

  • Unite on issues affecting medical technology education interests.

  • Seek advice and assistance from governmental and private entities.

B2. History of PASMETH

  • Formed in 1970, aiming for high standards in Medical Technology/Public Health Education.

  • Key Dates:

    • May 13, 1970: Appointment of leaders by Director Narciso Albarracin.

    • June 22, 1970: First organizational meeting at UST.

    • May 7, 1971: First annual meeting.

    • October 6, 1989: Registration with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Page 3: PHISMETS and PAMET

C. PHISMETS

  • Definition: Philippine Society of Medical Technology Students, focusing on future medical technologists.

  • Organized: 2002, aims for student camaraderie through activities.

  • Reorganization: Inactive until reformed on November 25, 2006.

  • Key Events: 1st Medical Technology Student Congress (Feb 24, 2009).

D. PAMET

  • Definition: Philippine Association of Medical Technologists aims for competency and professionalism.

  • Founded: September 15, 1963, by Mr. Crisanto Almario.

  • Key Events:

    • September 20, 1964: First convention and election of officers.

    • June 21, 1969: RA 5527 enacted.

    • Recognition: Officially recognized as the Accredited Professional Organization (APO) in 1973.

Page 4: Core Values and Affiliations of PAMET

D1. Core Values of PAMET

  1. Integrity: Adherence to moral codes.

  2. Professionalism: Traits that ensure respectability.

  3. Commitment: Selfless dedication to the profession.

  4. Excellence: High-quality performance.

  5. Unity: Working together as a professional body.

E. Laws Related to Medical Technology Practice

  1. RA 5527: Philippine Medical Technology Act (1969).

    • Defined medical technology practices, established a regulatory board.

  2. RA 4688: Clinical Laboratory Law (1966).

    • Regulates clinical laboratories.

  3. RA 1517: Blood Banking Law (1956).

    • Regulates blood banks.

Page 5: Continued Laws and Their Significance

E. Continued Laws

  1. RA 7719: National Blood Services Act (1994).

    • Promotes voluntary blood donation, reduces transmittable diseases.

  2. RA 8504: AIDS Prevention and Control Act (1998).

    • Controls HIV/AIDS infection rates, established national council.

  3. RA 9165: Dangerous Drugs Act (2002).

    • Addresses drug addiction issues, testing requirements.

  4. RA 9288: Newborn Screening Act (2004).

    • Mandates newborn screening implementation.

  5. RA 8981: PRC Modernization Act (2000).

    • Discusses PRC's regulatory role.

  6. RA 7170: Organ Donation Act (1991).

    • Provides regulations for organ donation practices.