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History of Medical Technology Profession
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A health care professional who plays a key role in
the modern laboratory – performs various clinical,
laboratory procedures that help the physicians to
diagnose, monitor, and treat a certain human
condition.
A person who is a graduate of bachelor of
medtech but failed to pass the board exam.
A. Good eyesight
B. Caring attitude
C. Normal color vision
A healthcare professional who performs diagnostic
analytic tests on body fluids such as blood, urine,
sputum, stool, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), peritoneal
fluid, pericardial fluid, and synovial fluid, as well as
other specimens.
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Greek physician Hippocrates, the father of
scientific medicine, adopt the triad of
regimen, in treating diseases and infections
with the use of drugs, surgery, and
bloodletting.
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Vivian Herrick showed the incidence of
intestinal parasitic infection caused by
Ascaris lumbricoides and Taena species.
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a book that describes the treatment of
diseases and the three stages of hookworm
infection.
Approved June 21, 1969 by Ferdinand Marcos > has
32 sections *Section 2 → definition of terms
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an Arabian physician, proved that scabies
are caused by parasites.
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An auxiliary branch of laboratory medicine
which deals with the examinations by
various chemical, microscopic, bacteriologic
and other medical laboratory procedures or
techniques.
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urinalysis became a fashion of practice. All
this information was mentioned in the book
of
entitled ‘’An Introduction
to the Profession of Medical Technology.
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A duly registered physician who is specially
trained in methods of medicine, or the
gross examination of tissues, and function
of the human body to diagnose certain
diseases.
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strongly confirmed the
beginnings of medtech when she correlated
that the cause of death by
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a laboratory worker in the university of
bologna, was due to laboratory-acquired
infection.
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A person who engages in the work of
medical technology under the supervision of
a pathologist, and a graduate of bachelor in
medical technology who passed the board
exam. Also regarded as the living clinical
eye.
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invented the first
functional crude microscope. First scientist
to observe and describe the appearance of
red blood cells.
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Father of pathology and histology.
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Application of principles
Performance of laboratory procedures
Diagnosis and treatment of disease
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Performance of Laboratory determinations
and analyses
Diagnosis and treatment of disease
Maintenance of health
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was recognized as the
‘’Father of Microscopic Pathology’’ also the
first scientist to emphasize the study of
manifestation of diseases and infections.
Established the Dept. of Pathology and he was the
first to utilize the microscope in examining
specimens at the Massachusetts General Hospital.
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used lab findings as preliminary evidence in
diagnosing and evaluating disease
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initiated by
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was formulated for the regulation of the
practice of apothecaries throughout
England and Wales. It is the beginning of
regulation of the medical profession in the
UK.
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performed the first quantitative test for
urine sugar.
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The first chemical laboratory related to
medicine was established at the University
of Michigan by
. He pioneered
laboratory instruction in this well-equipped
laboratory.
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established another
laboratory at the Bellevue Hospital Medical
College. He gave the first laboratory course
in Pathology ever offered in an American
Medical School.
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became the first professor of
pathology at the John Hopkins University
Dr. Simon Flexner the first pathologist of
the John Hopkins Hospital Department of
Pathology.
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first clinical laboratory
opened at the John Hopkins Hospital the
routine examination were carried out,
special attention being given to the search
for malarial parasites in blood.
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Another clinical laboratory was also opened
at the
. Burdon Sundersonobtain significant results in his works in
medicine, he initiated the use of laboratory
animals for experimentation as part of his
lab examination.
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first clinical laboratory was opened at
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wrote the book
. It was
retitled “Clinical Diagnosis by Laboratory
Methods” in its 6th edition by Dr. Todd
and Dr. Arthur Sanford. This book became
the standard reference for laboratories.
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census, 100 technicians, all male employed
in the United States. This increased to
3,500 in 1920. In 1922, 3,035 hospitals had
clinical laboratories.
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The state legislature of Pennsylvania
enacted a law requiring all hospitals and
institutions to have an adequate laboratory
and to employ a full time laboratory
technician.
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- one of the
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course bulletin was titled “ Courses in
Medical Technology for Clinical and
Laboratory Technicians.
first to offer a
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degree level program.
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The United States required a 2 year
collegiate education and a twelve-month
actual training in the laboratory for the
preparation of its practice.
The standard curriculum was formalized in
preparation for a Bachelor of Science
degree.
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He joined the two doctors in the training
program at the public health laboratory.
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offered the first B.S. degree course in
Medical Technology.
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Dr. Jesse Umali- first graduate of B.S.
MedTech from PUC; now OB-Gynecologist
in the USA. He is also the owner of the
Omega Laboratory at Vito Cruz, Manila.
started to offer the medical technology
course.
A 5 years curriculum was first offer to
PUC and Manila sanitarium.
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Medical Technology practice was introduced
in the Philippines by the
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The US Army established the
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where the Manila Public Health
Laboratory (a division of the Manila Health
Department ) is presently located.
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laboratory (MPHL) offered training
programs to high school graduates.
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The US Army left the Clinical Laboratory
and endorsed it to the National Department
of Health. The Department rendered the
laboratory non-functional for some time.
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organized the
Medical laboratory and was given the name
Public Health Laboratory. He was assisted
by Dr. Mariano Icasiano who was then the
Manila City Health officer.
training of Medical technicians started
under
. Trainees were mostly
highschool and paramedical graduates. (No
definite period of training was set and no
certificates were given to trainees.
(UST Faculty of Pharmacy) offered
Medical Technology as an elective subject to
4th and 5th year B.S. Pharmacy students.
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He decided to offer Med.Tech. as a course at
UST.
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issuance of temporary permit to first to
third year students (Dep.Ed.)
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issuance of permit for the internship
program.
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Full recognition of the 4- year B.S. Medical
Technology course.
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pioneered
B.S. Medical Technology course at the
Centro Escolar University. Their first
graduates were in
a six-month laboratory training with
certificates upon completion was given to
the trainees.
for the training program.
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started offering B.S. MedTech at FEU under the
College of Medicine. Their first graduates was in
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offers a similar course but the degree
being conferred is B.S. Public Health
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The national organization of all registered
schools of medical technology in the
Philippines.
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Formed in 1970 in the hopes of maintaining
the highest standards of MT/PH education
and to foster closer relations among these
schools.
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To encourage a thorough study of the
needs and problems of MT education and
to offer solution for them;
To work for the enhancement and
continuous development of Medical
Technology education in order that the
profession will be of maximum service to
the country;
To take a united stand in matters which
affect the interests of Medical Technology
education and;
To seek advice, aid and assistance from any
government or private entity for the
fulfillment of the Association’s aims and
purposes.
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First organizational meeting was held at
UST on June 22, 1970.
○ Pres.: Dr. Gustavo Reyes
○ V.P: Dr. Serafin Juliano
○ Sec/Treas: Dr. Velia Trinidad
○ PRO: Dr. Faustino Sunico
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First annual meeting was held at UST on
May 7, 1971.
First set of officers was re-elected for a
second term on April 30, 1972.
offer the course Medical technology in the
year 2000.
Among the schools that offered the course were the
following:
● UST Graduate School
● Philippine Women’s University
● Manila Central University
● Our Lady of Fatima University
● Trinity University of Asia
● U.P. Manila offered 1 year, non-thesis
degree in Masters in Public Health
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History of PASMETH
● Established/Organized:
○ May 13, 1970
○ Narciso Albarracin appointed Dr.
Serafin Juliano and Dr. Gustavo
Reyes to organize an association of
Deans/Heads of schools of MT
and hygiene.
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1972-73, the elected officers were:
Pres: Dr. Gustavo Reyes
VP: Dr. Claro Cabrera
Sec/Treas: Dr. Elvira Silva
PRO: Dr. Faustino Sunico
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Dr. Ibarra Panopio (1973-1974)
Dr. Angelita G. Adeva (1974-1977)
Dr. Elizabeth M. del Rio (1977-1980)
Dr. Gustavo Reyes (1980-1981)
Dr. Claro D. Cabrera (1981-1982)
Dr. Elizabeth M. del Rio (1982-1983)
Dr. Norma V. Lerma (1983-1984)
Dr. Vicencio T. Torres (1984-1985)
Prof. Nardito Moraleta (1985-1988)
Dean Norma N. Chang (1988-1995)
Prof. Rodolfo R. Rabor (1996-2000)
Dean Nini F. Lim (2000-2002)
Dean Zenaida C. Cajucom (2002-2010)
Dean Magdalena Natividad (2010-2023)
Dean Juriel Nuevo- Current president
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PASMETH was formally registered with
the Securities and Exchange Commission
on October 6, 1985 thru the Committee on
Legislation chaired by Mr. Cirilo S.
Cajucom with the help of a legal counsel,
Atty. Dexter Bihis.
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, and with link with PAMET USA
and PAMET Singapore.
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National organization of all registered
Medical Technologists in the Philippines.
Mr. Crisanto Almario “Father of PAMET”
○ Organized PAMET on September 15,
1963 at the Manila Public Health
Laboratory in Sta. Cruz, Manila.
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first National convention of PAMET held at
the conference hall of the Far Eastern
University Hospital at Morayta St., Manila.
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It was incorporated and registered at the
Securities and Exchange Commission on
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The
symbolizes the continuous
involvement where practice and education
must always be integrated
The
is the trilogy of Love,
Respect and Integrity
The letters are
, the color of health
The
symbolize the
science of Medical Technology profession
The year
was the year of first
PAMET election.
during the presidency of Mr. Nardito D.
Moraleta.
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also known as the Philippine
Medical Technology Act was enacted into
law.
was approved creating the
Professional Regulation Commission (PRC).
PAMET was officially recognized as the
only
of registered Medical Technologists
in the Philippines.
PAMET is a national body with forty-six (46)
chapters nationwide totalling to more than twelve
thousand (12,000) members.
PAMET is affiliated with other local professional
associations namely Council Of Professional Health
Associations
, Philippine Federation of
Professional Associations
, Council of Health
Agencies
, Philippine Council for Quality
Assurance in Clinical Laboratories
and
Alliance of Allied Health Organizations of the
Nation
Internationally, PAMET is affiliated with ASEAN
Association of Clinical Laboratory Sciences
, Asian Association of Medical Laboratory
Scientists
, International Federation of
Biomedical Laboratory Scientists
and
AsiaPacific Federation of Clinical Biochemistry
, International Federation in Clinical
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1963-1967
Charlemagne T.
Tamondong
Emergence Of The
Profession
1967-1970
Nardito T. Moraleta
Professional Recognition
1970-1971
Felix E. Asper
Legislative Agenda
1971-1973
Bernado T.
Tabaosares
Celebration Of The
Profession
1973
Angelina R. Jose
Career Advocacy
1977-1981
Venerable Oca
Educational Enhancement
1982-1991
Carmencita P.
Acedera
Image Building
1992-1996
Marilyn R. Atienza
Proactivism
1997-2000
Norma N. Chang
International Leadership
2001-2002
Agnes B. Medenilla
Organizational Dynamism
2003-2004
Shirley F. Cruzada
Interdisciplinary
Networking
2005-2006
Agnes B. Medenilla
Organizational Dynamism
2007-2013
Leila M. Florento
Global Perspective
2013-2015
Romeo Joseph J.
Ignacio
Golden Celebration
2015-2020
Ronaldo E. Puno
Empowerment
2020-2023
Rommel F. Saceda
Present
Luella A. Vertucio
Current President
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