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Heinemann - The application of the principles of natural, physical, and biological sciences
to the performance of laboratory procedures which aid in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases.
Fagelson - Branch of medicine concerned with the performance of laboratory determinations
and analyses used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease and the maintenance of health.
Walters - Health profession concerned with performing laboratory analyses in view of
obtaining information necessary in the diagnosis and treatment of disease as well as in the
maintenance of good health.
RA 5527 (Philippine Medical Technology Act of 1969) - An auxiliary branch of laboratory
medicine which deals with the examination of tissues, secretion and excretion of the human body
and body fluids by various electronic, chemical, microscopic and other medical laboratory
procedures or techniques either manual or automated which will aid the physician in the diagnosis
study and treatment of disease and in the promotion of health in general.
Facilities that perform chemical and microscopic examinations of various body fluids like blood
and tissues.
Found in a variety of settings: government and private hospitals or free standing (non-hospital)
laboratories such as those found in clinics, group practices, physician’s offices, veterinary offices,
government agencies and military institutions.
Small size hospitals: (<100 beds) perform only routine procedures and that more
complicated or infrequently requested tests may be sent to reference laboratories.
Medium size hospitals: (100-300 beds) contain laboratory that can perform all routine tests
including more complicated procedures
Large size hospitals: (>300 beds) can handle large volumes of work and perform complex tests.
Pathology - The practice of medicine which contributes to diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment
through knowledge gained by laboratory applications of the biologic, chemical or physical
sciences to man or material obtained from a man.
o Two areas of Pathology
❖ Anatomic – diagnosis or confirmation of diseases through autopsy
examination and cellular differentiation of autopsy and surgical tissues
❖ Clinical – specializes in chemical, microbiological, and hematologic procedures.
Pathologist
o Director of a clinical laboratory
o Licensed physician with a specialty in Pathology as certified by the Philippine Board of
Pathology
Medical Technologist
o Have a baccalaureate degree from a college or university recognized by Commission on
Higher Education (CHED);
o Has completed a specified clinical internship in a training laboratory accredited by the
Bureau of Health Facilities and Services (BHFS) of the Department of Health (DOH); and
o Passed the licensure examination administered by the Board of Medical Technology of
the Professional Regulation Commission.
o Medical detectives
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They work under pressure with speed, accuracy and precision. They adhere to high ethical
standards of performance.
Early Beginning of Medical Technology
▪ 460 B.C – Hippocrates
o Father of Medicine
o Formulated the Hippocratic Oath (the code of ethics for practicing physicians)
o Described four ‘humors’ or body fluids in man – blood, phlegm, yellow bile and the black
bile.
o These four humors were believed to be the source of diseases in ancient times
▪ 600 B.C – Polyuria of diabetes was noted in ancient times.
o Urinalysis is regarded as the oldest of laboratory procedures today.
o Visual examination of urine at bedside could diagnose illness.
o Hindu physician - recorded the sweet taste of diabetic urine
▪ 1500 B.C – Vivian Herrick
o Medical technologist who traces the beginning of medical technology when intestinal
parasites such as Taenia and Ascaris were first identified.
o Ebers Papyrus - a book for the treatment of diseases was published (three stages of
hookworm infection and diseases)
▪ 14th century – Anna Fagelson
o Medical technology started when a prominent Italian doctor, Mondino de’ Liuzzi,
employed Alessandra Giliani to perform different tasks in the laboratory,
unfortunately she died due to laboratory acquired infection.
▪ 1632 – Anton van Leeuwenhoek
o Invented the first functional microscope
o He was the first to describe red blood cells, to see protozoa, and to classify bacteria
according to shape.
o His invention led to the rapid progress of microbiology and pathology
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World War II – most widespread war that occurred from 1939-1945.
December 07, 1941 – the pearl harbor was invaded by Japan
1944 – US bases were built in Leyte (around 75 miles away from Manila Bay)
January 09, 1945 – 850 US Ships of the 6th US Army began around-about to LIingayen Gulf
attempting to mislead the Japanese.
❖ Finally, real medical facilities were made available to the Philippines which includes the
26th Medical Laboratory of the 6th US Army.
❖ Location: Quiricada, Sta. Cruz, Manila (Manila Public Health Laboratory)
Laboratory was formerly re-organized by: Dr. Pio de Roda and assisted by Dr. Mariano Icasiano
(Manila City Health Officer)
A training program for individuals aspiring to become laboratory workers was offered in 1947 by
Dr. Pio de Roda in collaboration with Dr. Prudencia Sta. Ana
❖ They prepare a formal syllabus of the training program.
❖ Dr. Briones joined the two
Trainees were mostly: high school graduates and paramedical graduates
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1954 – The first medical technology course was offered by Philippine Union College of Baesa,
Caloocan, Rizal (Now located in Silang, Cavite)
❖ First Graduate – Dr. Jesse Umali who is an OB-gynecologist and owner of Omega Lab,
Vito Cruz, Manila
Dr. Antonio Gabriel and Dr. Gustavo Reyes – The faculty of Pharmacy, UST offered MT as an
elective to 4th and 5th year B.S Pharmacy students.
Rev. Fr. Lorenzo Rodriguez - decided to offer it as a course.
June 1960 – the permit for the internship program was issued.
June 14, 1961 – full recognition of the 4-year MT course was given
Mrs. Purificacion Sunico-Suaco – at CEU, undertook feasibility study for the offering of the
BSMT course.
❖ The proposal was granted permission by the University President, Carmen de Luna.
❖ The first batch graduated in 1962
Dr. Horacio Ylagan and Dr. Serafin Juliano thru the authority of Dr. Lauro H. Panganiban
(Dean, IM) and Dr. Jesus B. Nolasco (Secretary, IM) – applied for the offering of the BSMT
course.
50 colleges and universities offering the course
National Organization
o 50 recognized schools of MT in the Philippines
o Formed in 1970 by some representatives of schools of MT/PH in the Philippines
May 13, 1970 - Director Narciso Albarracin appointed Dr. Serafin Juliano and Dr. Gustavo U.
Reyes to organize and association of Deans/Heads of Schools of Medical Technology and
Hygiene.
University of Santo Tomas on June 22, 1970 – first organizational meeting
President
Vice President
Secretary/Treasurer
Press Relation Officer
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Dr. Gustavo Reyes
Dr. Serafin Juliano
Dr. Velia Trinidad
Dr. Faustino Sunico
University of Santo Tomas on May 7, 1971 – first annual meeting
o April 30, 1972 – first set of officers were re-elected for a second term
President
Vice President
Secretary
Press Relation Officer
Dr. Gustavo Reyes
Dr. Claro Cabrers
Dr. Elvira Silva
Dr. Faustino Sunico
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Dr. Ibarra Panopio (1973-74)
Dr. Angelita G. Adeva (1974-75)
Dr. Elizabeth M. del Rio (1977-81)
Dr. Gustavo Reyes – Dr. Claro D. Cabrera (1981-82)
Dr. Elizabeth M. del Rio (1982-83)
Dr. Norma V. Lerma (1983-84)
Dr. Vivencio T. Torres (1984-85)
Prof. Nardito Moraleta (1985-88)
Dean Norma N. Chang (1988-95)
Prof. Rodolfo R. Rabor (1996-1999)
Dr. Nini Festin-Lim (1999-2002)
Dean Zenaida Cajucom (2002-2006)
October 06, 1989 – it was formally registered with Securities and Exchange Commission
o Thru the help of Atty. Dexter Bihis who acted as PASMETH Legal Counsel
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Continuing professional education program for medical technology faculty
Preparation of a standard curriculum for BSMT schools
Preparation of a standard course syllabi for professional subjects in MT
Scholarship grants for MT students
Community outreach projects
Recognition to graduates of BSMT Course (PASMETH Gold Medal for Excellence Award)
Accreditation as CPE Provider for MT
National organization of all registered medical technologists in the Philippines
It was organized by Mr. Crisanto Almario (recognized as the FATHER OF PAMET)
September 15, 1963 – an attempt to standardize and to give dignity to the profession
o At the Manila Public Health Laboratory in Sta. Cruz, Manila
Far Eastern University on September 20, 1964 – first National Convention of PAMET
1. Mr. Charlemagne Tamondong (1963-67)
2. Mr. Nardito Moraleta (1967-1970)
3. Mr. Felix Asprer (1970-71, 1973-1977)
4. Mr. Bernardo Tabaosares (1971-1973)
5. Miss Angelina Jose (Jan-Sept 1973)
6. Miss Venerable C.V, Oca (1977-Feb 1982)
7. Miss Carmencita P. Acedera (1982-1992)
8. Mrs. Marilyn Atienza (1992-1996)
9. Dean Norma N. Chang (1996-2000)
10. Ms. Agnes Medenilla (2000-2002)
11. Ms. Shirley Cruzada (2002-2006)
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Its recognition as profession
Approval of House Bill No. 7082 on May 10, 1967
Approval of RA 5527, otherwise known as Philippine Medical Technology Act of 1969
Organization of chapters outside Manila such as Cebu City Chapter in 1969 and Baguio City in
1970
5. Registration of PAMET with international Association of Medical Laboratory Technologists
(IAMLT) on May 28, 1970
6. Organization of the Council of Medical Technology in 1969 in compliance with RA 5527
7. Approval of PD 498 which is as amendment to RA 5527 on June 28, 1974
8. Accreditation of PAMET as bona fide professional organization for medical technologists with
the Professional Regulation Commission
9. Amendment of Teves Law (about salaries of medical professions)
10. Proclamation of the 3rd week of September as the Philippine Medical Technology Week
11. Upgrading of the Medical Technology profession by raising its professional code numbers from
20 to 3
12. Continuing professional education of Medical Technologists
13. Medical missions which offer free laboratory services to the poor and the less fortunate Filipinos
14. National Interschool Medical Technology Quiz Contest
15. Classification of PAMET members into different categories
16. Closer coordination with other professional organization in the health care delivery system
17. Scholarship program for medical technology student and faculty members
18. Wider affiliation with international association of clinical laboratory technologists
19. Acquisition of its official secretariat/headquarter four at Cityland 10 Tower 2 Condominium Unit
1720, 8817 Ayala North, Makati City
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