PHILIPPINE MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
educational objectives can be assured by the alternative
Kathlyn Gatdula and Zariah Zamora
CHED MEMORANDUM ORDER NO.13 SERIES
OF 2017: POLICIES, STANDARDS AND
GUIDELINES FOR THE BACHELOR OF
SCIENCE IN MEDICAL
TECHNLOGY/LABORATORY SCIENCE
(BSMT/MLS) PROGRAM
Republic Act No. 7722, known as the Higher
Education Act of 1994, is a law that created the
Commission on Higher Education (CHED),
appropriating funds therefor and for other purposes.
ARTICLE I (INTRODUCTION)
Section 1. Rationale
ARTICLE II (AUTHORITY TO OPERATE)
Section 2. Government Recognition
All private higher education institutions (PHEIs)
intending to offer BS Medical Technology/Medical
Laboratory Science (BSMT/MLS) must first secure
proper authority from the Commission in accordance
with this PSG. All PHEIs with an existing BSMT/MLS
program are required to shift to an outcomes-base
approach based on this PSG. State universities and
colleges (SUCs) and local universities and colleges
(LUCs) should likewise strictly adhere to the
provisions of these policies and standards.
ARTICLE III (GENERAL PROVISIONS)
Section 3. Based on the curriculum and the mean of its
delivery. CHED determined the physical source
requirements for the library, laboratories, and other
facilities and the human resource requirements in terms
of administration and faculty. (Article IV)
Section 4. The HEIs are allowed to design curricula
suited to their own contexts and missions provided that
they can demonstrate that the same leads to the
attainment of the required minimum set of outcomes,
albeit by a different route. In the same vein, HEIs have
latitude in terms of curriculum delivery and in terms of
specification and deployment of human and physical
resources as long as they can show that the attainment
of the program outcomes and satisfaction of program
means they propose.
The HEIs can use the CHED Implementation
Handbook for Outcomes-Based Education (OBE) and
the Institutional Sustainability Assessment (ISA) as a
guide in making their submissions for Sections 17 to
22 of Article VII.
This PSG is based on the K-12 basic education system
and on the new GE program.
ARTICLE IV (PROGRAM SPECIFICATIONS)
Section 5. Program Description
5.1 Degree Name- The degree program described
herein shall be called “Bachelor of Science in
Medical Technology/Bachelor of Science in Medical
Laboratory Science”
5.2 Nature of the Field of Study- Bachelor of Science
in Medical Technology/Bachelor of Science in
Medical Laboratory Science (BSMT/BSMLS) is a
four-year program consisting of general education and
professional courses. The fourth year level is the
internship program of 1 year in a CHED-accredited
training laboratory with rotational duties in different
sections such as Clinical Chemistry, Hematology,
Microbiology, Immunohematology (Blood Banking),
Immunology and Serology, Urinalysis and other Body
Fluids (Clinical Microscopy),Parasitology,
Histopathologic or Cytologic Techniques, and other
emergent technologies.
5.3 Program Goals:
For the graduates:
5.3.1 Develop the knowledge, skills,
professional attitude, and values in the performance of
clinical laboratory procedures needed to help the
physician in the proper diagnosis, treatment, prognosis,
and prevention of diseases;
5.3.2 Acquire critical thinking skills in Medical
Technology/Medical Laboratory Science;
5.3.3 Engage in research and community-
related activities;
5.3.4 Participate in activities related to
promoting the profession and actively engage in life-
long learning undertakings; and
 5.3.5 develop collaborative and leadership
qualities
5.4 Specific Professions/Careers/Occupations for
Graduates
5.4.1 Licensed Medical Technologists or
Medical Laboratory Scientists
5.4.2 Diagnostic Molecular Scientists
5.4.3 Research Scientists
5.4.4 Educators
5.4.5 Diagnostic Product Specialists
5.4.6 Public Health Practitioners
5.4.7 Healthcare Leaders
5.5 Allied Medical Fields:
An MT/MLS graduate may practice in the
following fields:
5.5.1 Public Health/Epidemiology
5.5.2 Veterinary Laboratory Science
5.5.3 Molecular Biology/Biology
5.5.4 Nuclear Science
5.5.5 Forensic Science
5.5.6 Health Administration Management
5.5.7 Food and Industrial Microbiology
Section 6. Program Outcomes
The minimum standards for the BSMT/BSMLS
program are expressed in the following minimum sets
of learning outcomes.
6.1 Common to all programs in all types of schools
The graduates have the ability to:
a. Articulate and discuss the latest developments
in the specific field of practice;
b. Effectively communicate orally and in writing
using both English and
c. Filipino;
d. Work effectively and independently in a multi-
disciplinary and multi-cultural term;
e. Act in recognition of professional, social, and
ethical responsibility;
f. Preserve and promote “Filipino historical
cultural heritage” (based on RA 7722)
6.2 Common to Health Sciences
The graduates have the ability to:
a. Demonstrate clinical competence in specific
person;
b. Exhibit health professional & ethical practices;
c. Practice inter-professional collaboration;
d. Demonstrate effective communication skills;
e. Become a competent health educator;
f. Engage in life-long learning(personal/
continuing professional development);
g. Exercise sound leadership/ managerial/
systematic approach to health care;
h. Engage in research, development, and
utilization
i. Take active in role in social advocacies and
mobilization
6.3 Specific to Bachelor of Science in Medical
Technology/ Medical Laboratory Science
6.4 Common to a horizontal type as defined in
CMO No. 46 s.2012
Graduates of State Universities and Colleges must, in
addition have the competencies to support “national,
regional, and local development plans” (RA 7722). A
PHEI, at its option, may adopt mission-related program
outcomes that are not included in the minimum set.
A private higher education institution (PHEI), at its
option, may add mission-related program outcomes
that are not included in the minimum set.
Section 7. Performance Indicators
a. Demonstrate technical competence in the
performance of clinical laboratory tests in aid
of diagnosis, treatment, and management of
diseases regarding biosafety and waste
management;
b. Demonstrate analytical and critical thinking
skills in the workplace;
c. Engage in the collection, analysis and
projection of health information for improving
the health care management system;
d. Demonstrate inter-personal skills, leadership
qualities, and ethical practice of the profession;
e. Apply research skills in relevant areas of
Medical Technology/ Medical Laboratory
Science practice;
f. Participate in community-oriented activities;
g. Engage in life-long learning activities
h. Demonstrate effective teaching and
communication skills
ARTICLE V (Curriculum)
Section 8. HEIs offering Medical Technology/
Medical Laboratory Science education may exercise
flexibility in their curricular offering. However,
Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science
courses as prescribed in the sample program of study
shall be implemented.
Section 9. Minimum Curriculum
 At the end of the BS Medical
Technology/Medical Laboratory Science
program, the total number of exposure or
contract hours from first year to third year in
the laboratory is 1728 hours with a total of 32
units
 At the end of the BS Medical Technology/
Medical Laboratory Science Program, the total
number of exposure/contract hours in one year
(Internship) in the laboratory is 1664 hours.
 The intern should render 32 internship duty
hours per week completing a total of 1664
hours for the whole year which can be broken
down as follows:
Two 8-hour regular duty per week= 16 hours
One 16-hour duty per week = 16 hours
32 hours x 52 weeks/year= 1664 hours
OR four 8-hour duty per week= 32 hours/week x 52
weeks = 1664 hours
 The intern shall not be assigned on a 24-hour
duty.
 The intern shall be allowed one day off per
week and one more day for Medical
Technology Assessment Program and Seminar
in their respective HEI
 No MT/MLS student shall be allowed to
graduate unless he or she has completed all the
academic and internship requirements.
Section 10. Sample Curriculum Map
Section 11. Sample Means of Curriculum Delivery
Section 12. Sample Course Plan
ARTICLE VI (REQUIRED RESOURCES)
Section 13. Administration
13.1 The HEI offering BSMT/BSMLS program
shall be administered by a full-time dean/head with
the following qualifications:
1. A Filipino citizen
2. Must be of good moral character
3. Must be a registered Medical Technology in the
Philippines with updated PRC license
4. With graduate degree (Master’s degree in
Medical Technology, Public Health, Education
Administration, and other MT/MLS related
programs or Doctor of Medicine with Masters
in Medical Technology, Public Health,
Education Administration, Educational
Management, Administration and Leadership)
5. Has at least five (5) years of very satisfactory
teaching experience (MT/MLS) professional
courses
6. Has at least two (2) years of managerial/
supervisory competence and technical expertise
in school management
7. Must be an active member of good standing in
the following:
a. PRC-Accredited Professional Organization
for Medical Technologists
b. Association of Schools of Medical
Technology
8. Has no teaching assignment/administrative
function in other HEIs
13.2 The general functions and responsibilities of
the Dean/Head of Medical Technology
1. Administers general policies of the HEI
2. Exercises educational leadership among
Medical Technology faculty members, as
stated, in the Manual of Regulations for Private
Schools Eight Edition 1992, Art. VIII, Sec. 41
on the Qualifications and Functions of the Dean
Section 14. Faculty
14.1 A faculty member teaching licensure and non-
licensure MT/MLS courses shall have academic
preparation appropriate to his/her teaching
assessment
14.1.1 for those teaching non-licensure
MT/MLS Courses:
A faculty member who has appropriate
Master’s/Doctoral degree in related fields shall be
allowed to teach courses not included in the licensure Every college/university offering the MT/MLS
examination. Program shall have adequate library resources relevant
14.1.2 For those teaching courses included in to MT/MLS, sufficient in quantity, which shall serve
the licensure examination, the following qualifications the needs of the students and shall be in accordance
are required; with the college/university’s development and
 A registered Medical expansion plans. A well-developed MT/MLS library
Technologist with current and valid whether established separately or as a section in a
Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) general library shall be clearly defined as MT/MLS
license unless a special temporary permit to collection.
teach is issued by the PRC Section 16. Laboratory and Facilities
 Holder of a Master’s degree in 16.1 Lecture Classroom Requirements
Medical Technology, Public Health, and other 16.1.1 There shall be a maximum of 1:40
MT/MLS related fields faculty/student ratio
16.1.2 A classroom shall have an entrance and
 Must have at least one (1) year
exit door (swing-out type)
of clinical experience
14.1.3 A full time faculty member shall have a
regular teaching load regardless of lecture of
16.2 Laboratory Requirements
laboratory classes with no more than three (3)
16.2.1 There shall be a maximum of 1:20
preparations in any one semester.
faculty/students ratio
14.1.4 A faculty member shall have a full time
16.2.2 The institution shall provide fully-
status in only one (1) HEI.
equipped laboratory facilities for adequate instruction.
14.1.5 Must be an active member of good standing
16.2.3 A laboratory room shall have an
in following:
entrance and an exit door (swing-out type) and a
a. PRC-Accredited Professional Organization for
minimum floor space of one square meter of every 1-2
Medical Technologies
students and a locker for every 1-5 student. Rooms
b. Association of Schools of Medical Technology
shall be well-lightened and well-ventilated.
14.1.6 In case of vacancy in the teaching force of
16.2.4 Each laboratory room shall have:
the college during the school year, a substitute or
16.2.4.1 a continuous and adequate supply
replacement with similar or higher qualification shall
of water, gas, and electricity; and
be employed.
16.2.4.2 readily accessible safety and first
14.2 The conditions of employment shall be in
aid devices
accordance with the institutional policy.
16.2.5 The institution shall provide the
14.2.1 The probationary period shall be in
requirements for the following laboratories:
accordance with the Provision of the Labor Law Cod.
1. Chemistry (Inorganic and organic Chem. Analytical
14.2.2 Every college/university shall have Faculty
Chemistry & Biochemistry
Manual containing information and policies on all
2. Anatomy and Physiology
matters pertaining to faculty.
3. Clinical Chemistry
14.2.3 The faculty member shall actively pursue
4. Immunology and Serology
continuing professional development.
5. Blood Banking Immunohematology
14.2.4 The faculty member shall be actively
6. Hematology
involved in research activities.
7. Microbiology (Bacteriology, Mycology, Virology)
14.3 At least sixty percent (60%) of every
8. Clinical Microscopy
college/university faculty handling Professional
9. Parasitology
courses shall be in full-time status.
10. Histopathology
14.4 The required number of faculty members I
11. Toxicology
teaching force should be at least 2 full-time for every
12. Molecular Biology and Diagnostics
50 students.
16.2.6 The institution may combine the
laboratories such as:
Section 15. Library
16.2.6.1 Professional Laboratories
The library personnel, facilities, and holdings should
1. Clinical Chemistry, Hematology,
conform to existing CHED requirements for libraries
Blood Banking and Immuno-Serology
which are embodied in a separate CHED issuance.
2. Microbiology, Parasitology, Clinical
Microscopy, and Histopathology
 16.2.7 A stimulated Clinical laboratory is
highly recommended.
16.2.8 The institution shall provide appropriate
and safe waste disposal system.
ARTICLE VII (COMPLIANCE OF HEIs)
Section 17. The complete set of program outcomes,
including its proposal additional program outcomes
Section 18. The proposed curriculum and its
justification including a curriculum map
Section 19. Proposed performance indicators for each
outcome and proposed measurement system for the
level of attachment of each indicator
Section 20. Proposed outcomes-based learning plan
(syllabus) for each course
Section 21. Proposed system of program assessment
and evaluation.
Section 22. Proposed system of program Continuous
Quality Improvement (CQI)
For existing programs, the CHED shall conduct
regular monitoring and evaluation on the compliance
of HEIs to this PSG using an outcomes-based
assessment instrument.
ARTICLE VIII (TRANSITORY, REPEALING
and EFFECTIVITY PROVISINS)
Section 23. Transitory Provision
All private HEIs, state university and colleges (SUCs)
and local universities and colleges (LUCs) with
existing authorization to operate Bachelor of Science
program are hereby given a period of three (3) years
from the effectively thereof to fully comply with all the
requirements in this CMO. However, the prescribed
minimum curricular requirements in this CMO shall be
implemented starting Academic Year 2918-2019.
Section 24. Sanctions
Non-compliance with the provisions of this CMO,
after due process, shall cause the Commission to
impose sanctions. The sanction for Medical
Technology/ Medical Laboratory Science schools shall
be based on the 3 year consolidated Medical
Technology Licensure Examination intuitional
performance and the outcome of the monitoring visits
and shall adhere of the following guidelines.
Compliance of Medical Technology/ Medical
Laboratory Science schools shall be based on the
following areas:
A. Performance of their graduates in the Medical
Technology Licensure (MTLE) Examination
The institutional passing average or performance
of the graduates of Medical Technology/ Medical
Laboratory Science schools in the MTLE for the past
three (3) years shall be based on the data provided by
the Professional Regulatory Board of Medical
Technology.
B. Outcome/result of the Joint CHED-PRC
monitoring and evaluation activities of the
following areas:
1. Dean/Administration
2. Faculty
3. Curriculum and Instruction
4. Students (admission, Promotion, and Retention)
5. Laboratory and Physical facilities
6. Library and Learning facilities
7. Research and Publication
8. Clinical Internship Training Program
Section 25. Repealing Clause
This Order supersedes all previous issuance
concerning MT/MLS education which may be
inconsistent or contradiction with any of the provisions
hereof.
Section 26. Effectively Clause
This CMO shall take effect fifteen days after
publication on the official Gazette, or in a newspaper
of national circulation. This CMO shall be
implemented beginning Academic Year 2018-2019.
Quezon City, Philippines May 8, 2017
APPENDIX A (GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR
THE MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY INTERNSHIP
PROGRAM)
ARTICLE 1 (VISION)
The Medical Technology/ Medical Laboratory Science
Internship Training Program will be a global academic,
recognized not only I the Philippines, but throughout
the world. It will be standard by which school
measures their performance in terms of Medical
Technology/ Medical Laboratory Science Internship
Training of students. Its hallmark will be competence,
teamwork and initiative of the students and their ability
to respond to patient needs in a health care delivery
system.
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Medical Technology/ Medical
Laboratory Science Internship Training Program is to
provide quality training of Medical Technology/
Medical Laboratory Science students and help them
become humane and competent Medical Technology/
Medical Laboratory Science who are globally
competitive and committed to serve the health needs of
the global community.

ARTICLE II (DESCRIPTION)
The Medical Technology/ Medical Laboratory Science
Internship Training Program is in the fourth year level
of the Bachelor of Science in the Medical Technology/
Medical Laboratory Science Program. It is an intensive
practical and theoretical training in the different
section in the clinical laboratory namely, Clinical
Chemistry, Hematology, Immunohematology (Blood
Banking), Immunology, Serology, Microbiology,
Urinalysis and other Body fluids (Clinical
Microscopy), Parasitology, Histopathology/Cytology,
and other emergent technologies. It also emphasizes
the development of proper value system.
ARTICLE III (OBJECTIVES)
The program aims to:
1. enhance the knowledge, skills ,and attitudes needed
for a member of the health care delivery team who
with precision and accuracy performs the clinical
laboratory procedures needed to help the physician in
the proper diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of
diseases;
2. develop among students a well-rounded personality
with a healthy outlook and oriented towards intelligent,
ethical, and active participation in professional as well
as community welfare activities;
3. develop critical thinking skills that will enable them
to participate in research endeavors/activities and
respond to challenges of the profession;
4. develop humane and competent Medical
Technologists/Medical Laboratory Scientists who are
globally competitive and committed to seve the health
needs of patients in both local and international
communities.
ARTICLE IV (REQUIREMENTS)
1. Only those who completed all the course
requirements for the first three years shall be qualified
for internship.
2. Applicants shall undergo physical and laboratory
examinations which will include complete blood count
(CBC), urinalysis, fecalysis, drug tests
(metamphetamines and cannabinoids), HbsAg, anti
HBs and chest X-ray and /or sputum microscopy.
They are also required to present proof of vaccination
against hepatitis B. Any applicant found positive for
infectious diseases (like hepatitis, tuberculosis, etc.)
shall be temporarily suspended to undergo training
unless proof of adequate/complete treatment is
submitted.
3. Other requirements of colleges and universities prior
to internship shall be observed.
ARTICLE V (GENERAL RULES)
1. The school in coordination with the CHED
accredited training laboratory shall provide a training
program in line with the approved CHED updated
rules on Medical Technology Internship Program
(MTIP).
2. The school and the training center shall enter into a
Memorandum of Agreement.
3. The school shall assign interns only to accredited
training centers.
4. The school shall pay the required affiliation fee to
the training center.
5. As part of the CHED Memorandum on MT/MLS
internship, Colleges and universities shall conduct
seminars relevant to Medical Technology education.
6. The intern shall be required to render thirty two (32)
hours per week of internship duties not exceeding a
total of one thousand six hundred sixty-four (1,664)
hours in one year. The interns must render the
following number of hours in each discipline.
7. An affiliation fee of not more than six hundred pesos
(Php 600) per intern per month and no other fees shall
be collected unless a new policy/guideline shall be
issued by the commission .This fee is applicable to
both public and private training institutions.
The affiliation fee shall be disbursed by the HEI to the
accredited affiliate training laboratory. The affiliation
fee should be distributed as follows
7.1 hospital – 50%
7.2 laboratory staff involved in the training program
ARTICLE VI (DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES OF
A CLINICAL COORDINATOR)
1. There shall be one (1) clinical instructor/intern
coordinator/clinical coordinator who is
registered medical technologist for every 25
students/interns.
2. The clinical instructor /intern Coordinator
/clinical coordinator shall have the following
duties responsibilities.
2.1 acts as a liaison officer between the higher
education institution (HEI) and the CHED
accredited affiliating hospital based or free
standing clinical laboratory
2.2 coordinates with the training officer and or
the chief medical technologist in the
proper implementation of the internship
training programs both the HEI and the
CHED accredited training clinical
laboratory in terms of ;
2.2.1 progressive evaluation of interns
attendance, behavior, and
performance on an official visit at
least once a week;
 2.2.2 preparation and submission of
monthly report on matters related to
proper implementation of the
internship training program and ;
2.2.3 Participation in the review, revision
and updating of the internship
training program.
3. The clinical instructor/intern
Coordinator/Clinical Coordinator shall perform
other related functions as maybe assigned by
the Dean/Head of the HEI.
ARTICLE VII (DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES OF INTERNS)
Section 1. Conduct and Behavior
The Medical Technology /Medical Laboratory
Science Interns shall:
a. Behave in a professional and discipline manner
at all times
b. Treat the patients with compassion;
c. Avoid undue familiarity, intimacy, and
acceptance of gifts/fees in any form from
patients.
d. Treat the staff with utmost respect and
courtesy;
e. Treat the results with confidentiality
(certification or statement concerning
laboratory result shall be issued only with the
permission of the laboratory head/chief medical
technologist)
f. Work harmoniously with fellow interns and
other personnel of the institution and
g. Strictly adhered to the code of ethics of
Medical Technologists.
Section 2. Attendance and Punctuality
a. Duty
A.1. Punctuality in reporting for clinical
laboratory duty must be strictly observed. Each
intern must report on time in his/her respective
area/section of assignment. Intern must report
at least 15 minutes before the start of duty.
Interns who are found to be “Out of Post” (OP)
but within the laboratory premises will be given
2 hours of makeup duty as sanction by the
section head or the training officer while those
found ‘Out of Post “ (outside the hospital )
shall be given three(3) days of makeup duty as
sanction.
A.2 The intern shall render 32 clinical
laboratory duty hours per week completing a
total of 1,664 hours for the whole year.
A.3 The regular daily duty will be determined
by the training officer and approved by the
chief of the laboratory.
A.4 The intern shall be allowed one day off per
week and another day for medical Technology
assessment program and seminar in their
respective HEI. The intern shall not be assigned
on a 24 hours duty.
b. Tardiness
B.1 Tardiness is defined as failure to report for duty
at the scheduled start time or the official time required
in an institution or training center. An intern coming
late to duty will be given the following sanctions;
B.1.1. three (3) consecutive tardiness – one (1)
day unexcused absence
B.1.2. accumulated sixty (60) minutes one (1)
day make up
B.1.3. habitual tardiness – conference with
clinical instructor, parents or guardian and or
suspension of the intern.
c. Absences
C.1 Absences incurred during internship shall be
given the following sanctions.
C.1.1 for every excused absence one (1) day
make up
C.1.2 for every unexcused absence –two (2)
days make up
C.1.3 for accumulated absences exceeding
twenty percent (20%) of the total number of internship
hours;
a. per section : repeat section rotation
b. per hospital rotation : repeat internship
C.2 Excused Absences
The following are considered EXCUSED absences;
C.2.1 death of immediate members of the
family
C.2.2 absences due to ill health or other
emergency reasons are subject to evaluation and
approval by the training officer; absence due to
sickness with medical certificate as certified by the
university physician may be considered upon the
approval of the training officer.
C.2.3 inclement weather transportation strikes
and incidents involving national security and natural
calamities.
d. No makeup duty is required in case the school is
pulling out an intern written letter of pull out addressed
to the chief of the laboratory will be issued by the
academic institution. Notification should be given at
least 3 days prior to pull out.
e. Interns are not excused when they attend to follow
up requirements that were incurred in the previous
academic years.
f. The school discourage the practice of completion of
make ups absences in the form of project/cash/gifts or
the like. Interns are encouraged to report to the dean’s
office or training officer such activities.
g. The training laboratory shall allow the student to
have make up for their tardiness/absences/demerits at
least 2 months prior to end of rotation.
h. Leave of Absence
Interns intending to file a leave of absence due to
unavoidable circumstances or emergency reasons must
do so at least 3 days prior to the start of internship.
Letter should be approved by the dean.
Section 3: Grooming
a. All interns are required to be properly groomed
at all times.
b. All interns must wear the official school
uniform with laboratory gown when reporting
for duty or otherwise specified by the training
officer or head of the laboratory.
c. Closed shoes are required for both male and
female students. Colored shoes or stockings
(female), sandals and slippers are not allowed.
Rubber shoes are allowed when interns are on a
16 hours duty.
d. Proper hairstyle must be observed .Hair must
be trimmed and kept away from the face; long,
untidy and fancy hairstyles are strictly
prohibited. Male interns must have short hair
and dyeing of hair. E.g.
e. Beard, goatee and mustache are not allowed.
f. Fingernails must be cut short clean and without
bright nail polish.
g. The use of elaborate jewelry and dress
ornaments are strictly prohibited.
h. Heavy makeup, nose rings, lip rings, one sided
rings for males and other similar
embellishments are strictly prohibited.
i. All interns are expected to observe cleanliness
and neatness at all times.
Section 4: Breakages
After appropriate investigation with due process is
done, any intern proven negligent shall be responsible
in setting the full amount of the replacement or repair
of the damaged equipment/instrument only after
having eliminated the possibility that the damage has
been caused by wear and tear.
ARTICLE VIII (MERITS AND DEMERITS)
The affiliating centers together with the HEI’s affirm
the belief that proper observance of duties of interns
and /or exemplary performance to fulfill duties deserve
points of merit and that improper observance of such
deserve points of demerits and sanctions.
Section 1: Points of Merits
Merit marks are awarded to interns who
show exemplary performance to fulfill their duties
through acts of extraordinary diligence in doing
various laboratory tests. Merits may also be accorded
in case of extra-curricular activities that are not within
the context of their training, such as but not limited to,
sports fest, foundation day , Christmas party, grand
duty, medical mission, etc.
Section 2: Points of Demerits
Demerit marks are given to interns for violation of
the training rules and regulations. These are
categorized as:
2.1 Minor Offense
2.1.1 Disciplinary offenses. This refers to the
offenses committed by the interns in
relation to section 2 (attendance and
punctuality). Sanction are given in terms of
makeup duty/duties.
2.1.2 Academics offenses. This refers to the
offenses committed by the interns in the
pre-analytical, analytical and post analytical
phases of laboratory work. The sanctions
against offenses related of training shall not
be the form of demerits or make ups but
reflected in the performance evaluation.
The laboratory workload is the
responsibility of a registered medical
technologist. The students shall be trained
and supervised by the registered medical
technologists and under no circumstances
should the workload be turned over to the
interns (CMO No.06-2008). For any
technical offense or deficiency committed
by the intern under the active supervision of
a registered medical technologist / medical
laboratory scientist the former shall not be
held legally liable.
2.2 Major Offenses
The following are categorized as major
offenses and sanctions shall be determined by
the training center and the institution:
2.2.1 Dishonesty in any form (forgery,
falsification of documents, etc.)
2.2.2 alcohol intoxication
2.2.3 inflicting injuries
2.2.4 carrying deadly weapons
2.2.5 possession use of prohibited drugs
2.2.6 sexual harassment
2.2.7 vandalism
2.2.8 deliberate destruction of hospital property
 2.2.9 gambling
2.2.10 stealing
2.2.11 moral turpitude
ARTICLE IX (RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE
HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION (HEI)
AND THE ACCREDITED MEDICAL
TECHNOLOGY TRAINING
LABORATORIES)
Section 1. There shall be a memorandum of
agreement (MOA) between the HEI and the
accredited training laboratory.
Responsibilities of the HEI
The HEI shall:
1.1. Meet the following requirements before
applying for affiliation to any clinical
laboratory.
1.1.1. Permit/recognition from the CHED
1.1.2. Compliance with the provisions of R.A
5527, Medical technology Law
1.2 provide a clinical instructor to monitor
individual attendance, behavior, and
performance of the students in coordination
with the training laboratory.
1.3 ensure that the interns pay or replace
damages, breakages and losses incurred by the
interns on laboratory property, equipment, and
supplies.
1.4 ensure that the clinical instructors and
students observe and abide with the policies,
rules, and regulations of the hospitals and that
discipline is maintained all the times.
Section 2. Responsibilities of the Medical Technology
Training Laboratories
2.1 The training laboratory shall be a licensed tertiary
clinical laboratory and duly accredited by CHED for
Medical technology/Medical Laboratory Science
internship training program.
2.2 There shall be adequate number of registered
medical technologists for each of the sections of the
training laboratory.
2.3 The training Laboratory shall have adequate space
to accommodate both staff and interns (1 sq. meter per
intern.)
2.4 The training laboratory shall have sufficient
equipment and supplies based on the volume and types
of examinations and number of interns to be trained.
2.5 The training laboratory shall provide adequate
supervision in the daily activities of the interns.
2.5.1 The person responsible for the training program
shall be a registered medical technologist preferably a
Graduate Degree holder in medical technology
/Medical laboratory Science, Public Health, Education,
administration or other Med. Tech. related program.
2.5.2 The program shall provide for an objective
measure of evaluation of the baseline
knowledge, skills, and attitude.
2.5.3 The program shall include the following:
2.5.3.1 Objectives of the training
2.5.3.2 Principles, methods and procedures to be
taught
2.5.3.3 Right work attitude and ethical values
2.5.3.4 Required quota of tests to be performed to
develop accuracy and precision
2.5.3.5 Objective evaluation of performance in each
section
2.5.3.6 Disciplinary Guidelines
2.6 The training laboratory shall be responsible for the
orientation of interns on policies and
procedures of the laboratory.
2.7 The training laboratory shall inform the school,
thorough the clinical coordinator of violations
and misconduct committed by the interns.
Section 3. Joint Responsibilities of the HEI and the
Training Laboratory
The HEI and the training laboratory shall:
3.1 properly and effectively implement the
training program
3.2 Hold conference to evaluate the
implementation of the program and
institute changes.
3.3 Adhere to the terms and conditions
stipulated in the MOA/Contract of
affiliation
ARTICLE X (PERFORMANCE EVALUATION)
Section 1. To evaluate the performance of the interns,
the following shall be applied
1.1 Examination
1.1.1 Theoretical
1.1.2 Practical
1.2 Clinical Performance
1.2.1 Competency skills
1.2.2 Attitude and Behavior
1.2.3 Attendance and Punctuality
Section 2. No Intern shall be allowed to graduate
unless he or she has completed all the internship
requirements.
ARTICLE XI (SANCTIONS)
Section 1. Sanctions. Clinical Laboratories that have
been granted the Certificate of Accredited for Medical
Laboratory Science / Medical Technology Internship
Program found with non-compliance during the
renewal shall be given three (3) months to comply, any
internal or external reports of violation including
significant findings during routine inspection of
accredited training hospitals shall be properly
investigated for appropriate actions and sanctions
which may be up to non-renewal of the certificate of
accreditation.