PAMET

THE LEGACY OF PAMET PRESIDENTS Charlemagne T. Tamondong (1963-1967) Nardito D. Moraleta (1967 1970 ) Felix. E. Asprer (1970-1971, 1973-1977) Bernardo T. Tabaosares (1971-1973) Angelina R. Jose (1973) Venerable C.V. Oca (1977-1981) Carmencita P. Acedera (1982-1991) Marilyn R. Atienza (1992-1996) Norma N. Chang (1997 2000) Agnes B. Medenilla (2001-2002, 2005-2006) Shirley F. Cruzada (2003-2004) Leila M. Florento (2007-present) PAMET THE PHILIPPINE ASSOCIATION OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGISTS , INC. (PAMET, INC), a non-stock, non-profit organization. It was originally organized on September 15, 1963 by Mr. Crisanto G. Almario at the Public Health Laboratory in Sta. Cruz, Manila. It had its first convention and election of officers on September 20, 1964 at the Far Eastern University wherein Mr. Charlemagne Tamondong became the first President. It was incorporated and registered at the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 14, 1969 with Reg. No. 39570, during the presidency of Mr. Nardito D. Moraleta. On June 21, 1969 R.A. 5527 also known as the Philippine Medical Technology Act was enacted into law. On June 22, 1973, P.D. 223 was approved creating the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC). PAMET was officially recognized as the only Accredited Professional Organization (APO) of registered Medical Technologists in the Philippines. PAMET is a national body with 47 provincial chapters nationwide totaling to more than thirteen thousand (13,000) members. PAMET is affiliated with other local professional associations namely Council of Professional Health Associations (COPHA), Philippine Federation of Professional Associations (PFPA), Council of Health Agencies (CHAP), Philippine Council for Quality Assurance in Clinical Laboratories (PCQACL) and Alliance of Allied Health Organizations of the Nation (AAHON). Internationally, PAMET is affiliated with ASEAN Association of Clinical Laboratory Sciences (AACLS), Asia Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists (AAMLS), International Federation of Biochemical Laboratory Scientists (IFBLS) , Asia Pacific Federation of Clinical Biochemistry (APFCB) and International Federation in Clinical Chemistry. THE PAMET INSIGNIA The CIRCLE symbolizes the continuous involvement where practice and education must always be integrated The TRIANGLE is the trilogy of LOVE, Respect and Integrity The letters are Green, the color of health The Microscope and Snake symbolize the science of Medical Technology profession The year 1964 was the year of first PAMET election. Emergence of the Profession Professional Recognition Legislative Agenda Celebration of the Practice Career Advocacy Educational Enhancement Image Building Proactivism International Leadership Organizational Dynamism Interdisciplinary Networking Beyond Expectations

PASMETH
PASMETH through the years.... PASMETH is the national organization of all recognized schools and colleges of Medical Technology and Public Health in the Philippines. Established in 1970, PASMETH has continually provided service to improve the quality of education in the country in the field of clinical laboratory science. PASMETH strives to: (Mission)

To encourage a thorough study of the needs and problems of Medical Technology education and to offer solutions 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; To seek advice, aid and assistance from any government or private entity for the fulfillment of the association's aims and purposes.

Our Purpose PASMETH is the national organization of all recognized schools of Medical Technology in the Philippines. It was formed in 1970 in the hopes of maintaining the highest standards of Medical Technology/Public Health education and to foster closer relations among these schools. Our Past On May 13, 1970, Director Narciso Albarracin appointed Dr. Serafin Juliano and Dr. Gustavo U. Reyes to organize an association of Deans/Heads of Schools of Medical Technology and Hygiene. The first organizational meeting was held at the University of Santo Tomas on June 22, 1970. The first sets of officers were: President Vice-President Secretary/Treasurer Press Relations Officer - Dr. Gustavo Reyes - Dr. Serafin Juliano - Dr. Velia Trinidad - Dr. Faustino Sunico

The first annual meeting was held at the University of Santo Tomas on May 17, 1971. The first set of officers was reelected for a second term on April 30, 1972. For the school year 1972-1973, the elected officers were: President Vice-President Secretary/Treasurer Press Relations Officer - Dr. Gustavo Reyes - Dr. Claro Cabrera - Dr. Elvira Silva - Dr. Dr. Faustino Sunico

Others who served as PASMETH presidents were: 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) Magdalena Natividad (2010 up to present) It 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.

Assignment 2
List down some problems and difficulties commonly encountered during internship. MT Interns The first problem they encounter is the adjustment from school-setting to real hospital-setting. Another is the exhaustion caused by going back to school from their duty (especially when they are assigned to night duties) even though they lack sleep, for the in-house review for the board exams or to attend seminars. Because of this, they are having a hard time to pass the revalida exams. In the internship, they also have to be in good terms and have to socialize well with the laboratory staff. They encounter some staffs or co-interns that are difficult to deal with. Clinical Instructors/ICs The clinical instructors are held responsible with the interns, so whenever the interns encounter problems, they also have to deal with these problems. They also have to give their time from school because they need to hold center visits in hospitals to look after their interns.
Head/Dean/Assistant Dean of MT Department

The Head of the Medical Technology Department will be one of those who will assign on where the students will conduct their internship. Along with the dean and the assistant dean, they will be also held responsible with the interns. Whenever an intern commits a major offense in his/her work (e.g. disciplinary issues, frequent tardiness or absences), the center where the intern is assigned will discuss it to the clinical instructors. After discussing the situation to the clinical instructor, the instructor will further discuss it with them. Then, they have to look after the interns and talk to their parents. Whatever the intern does is reflected on them, because it is the intern who represents the school.