Medical Technology Education

TOPICS:
I. Importance of Medical Technology Education
II. Subjects
III. Types of assessment and assessment tools
IV. Internship program
V. Board examination
VI. Competency skills of Medical Technologist
VII. Employment Opportunities

The Medical Technology Education aims to:

1. Develop the knowledge, attitudes and skills in the performance of clinical laboratory
procedures needed to help the physician in the proper diagnosis, treatment, prognosis and
prevention of diseases;

2. Develop skills in critical and analytical thinking to advance knowledge in Medical

Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science and contribute to the challenges of the profession;
3. The Medical Technology Education aims to:

4. Develop leadership skills and to promote competence and excellence and;

5. Uphold moral and ethical values in the service of society and in the practice of the
profession.

CURRICULUM - Comes from Latin word CURRERE which means to RUN.

A. According to the glossary of Educational Reforms, Curriculum refers to the knowledge and
skills students are expected to learn, which include the LEARNING STANDRARDS OR
LEARNING OBJECTIVES they are expected to meet. Different forms of assessments are use to
evaluate student learning.

B. Curriculum refers to the means and materials with which students interact for the purpose of
achieving identified educational outcomes.

C. Curriculum refers to the planned interaction of students with instructional content ,

materials, resources, and processes for evaluating the attainment of educational objectives.

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Curriculum
o Systematic and organized
o Explicitly states the outcomes of learners/ students have to achieve and learn through the
use of planned instructional process and other learning implements in a specific period.
o Consists of planned process of assessment of measurement, assessment and evaluation to
gauge student learning
o Is designed for students

Medical Technology curriculum

o CHED - established on May 18, 1994 through passage of RA 7722 the higher education
act of 1992.
- under the office of the president of the Philippines that covers institutions of higher
education both public and private.
- appoint members of technical panel for each discipline / program area.

o TCMTE - Technical committee for Medical Technology Education

- under CHED , composed of leading academicians and practitioners responsible for setting
standards among institutions who offers BSMT/BSMLS.

Medical Technology
A four -year program consisting of general education subjects and professional subjects.
The students attend classroom courses for 3 years and clinical rotation for 1 year.

General education courses

- This aim to develop foundational knowledge, skills, values, and habits necessary for
students.

 Understanding the self

 Reading in Philippine History
 The Contemporary World
 Mathematics in the Modern World
 Purposive Communication
 The Life and Works of Rizal
 Science, Technology, and Society
 Art Appreciation
 Ethics

Professional courses
- For learners to develop the knowledge, technical competence, professional attitude and
values necessary to practice and meet the demands of the profession.

1. PMTP1: Introduction to MLS, Lab Safety, and Waste Management.

2. PMTP2: Clinical Laboratory Assistance and Phlebotomy. (pre, analytical, post analytical)

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3. Community and Public Health – study of foundations of community health. It emphasizes the
promotion of community, public and environmental health through immersion of students
with the people of the community,

4. Cytogenetics – study of concepts and principles of hereditary and inheritance. Also discusses
the abnormalities and genetic disorders.

5. Human Histology – study of fundamentals of cell, tissues and organs with emphasis on
microscopic structures , characteristics, differences and functions.

6. Histopathologic Techniques with Cytology - Discusses techniques in histopathology section

of the laboratory for preparation of tissue samples collected.
o Tissue processing
o Cutting of tissues
o Staining
o Mounting
o Lab Safety

7. Clinical Bacteriology
o Preparation of culture media
o Collection of specimen
o Preparation of bacteria smear
o Inoculation of samples
o Characterization of colonies
o Biochemical testing
o Antimicrobial Susceptibility testing

8. Clinical Parasitology - Microscopic identification of parasites that are pathogenic to man.

(e.g. Nematodes, Trematodes, Cestodes, Protozoa, etc.)

9. Immunohematology and Blood Banking - tackles the concept of inheritance ,

characterization and laboratory identification of red cell antigens and their corresponding
antibodies. (e.g. ABO and Rh typing , Blood donation process).

10. Mycology and Virology – deals with the study of fungi and viruses.

11. Laboratory management- planning, organizing, staffing directing and controlling in a clinical
laboratory setting.

12. MTLBE – about laws and administrative orders and legal documents related to the practice
of MT in the Philippines.

13. Hematology 1 and 2– Study of concepts of blood as a tissue. Study of procedures and tests
perform for laboratory such as CBC, Platelet count, Blood smearing and many others.

14. Clinical microscopy – focuses on urine and other body fluids (excluding blood).
- routine urinalysis (macroscopic, microscopic and chemical examination)

15. Clinical chemistry 1 & 2 – encompasses the concepts and principles of physiologically active
soluble substances and waste materials present in the body fluids, particularly in blood.
Note: CC2 also covers the study of endocrine gland and hormone.

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 16. Seminar 1 and 2 – taken during 4th year in the program together with internship.

17. Molecular Biology and Diagnostics – deals with nucleic acid and protein molecule interaction
within the cell. It also deals with the application of different molecular techniques as tools in
the diagnosis of diseases.

Research courses

Research 1: Introduction to Laboratory Science Research

Research 2: Research Paper Writing and Presentation

Clinical Internship Training

1. taken during 4th year
2. Will under go first with different medical examinations
3. Proof of vaccination for Hepatitis B

Clinical Internship Training

Clinical Chemistry 300 hrs.
Clinical Microscopy & Parasitology 200 hrs.
Microbiology 250 hrs.
Hematology 300 hrs.
Blood Banking 200 hrs.
Histopathologic Technique & Cytology 100 hrs.
Immunology & Serology 220 hrs.
Laboratory Management 40 hrs.
Phlebotomy 54 hrs.
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Total = 1,664 hours

Intern duty hours

Two 8 hours regular duty per week = 16 hours

One 16 hours duty per week = 16 hours
32 hours x 52 weeks/ year = 1664 hours

Or four 8 hours duty per week = 32 hours/ week x 52 weeks = 1664 hours

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Intern duty hours

 The intern shall be allowed one day off per week and one more day for MT Assessment
Program and Seminar in their respective HEI. (Higher Education Institutions)

 No MT/MLS student shall be allowed to graduate unless he or she has completed all the
academic and internship requirements.

Interns TARDINESS

 3 consecutive tardiness = 1 unexcused absence

 Accumulated 60mins late = 1 day make up
 Habitual tardiness = conference with clinical instructor, parents/ guardian or suspension

Interns Absences

 Every excused absence = 1 day make up

 Every unexcused absence = 2 days make up
 If EXCEEDING 20% OF TOTAL INTERNSHIP HOURS = repeat rotation/ repeat internship

Interns MERITS AND DEMERITS

 Merits = awards, bonus, points given because of extracurricular activities or exemplary
works.
 Demerits = violations, faults, mistakes .

GROOMING

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Licensure examination

PRC – Professional Regulation Commission – task to administer

licensure examinations to different professionals.

PRB – Professional Regulatory Board for Medtech , under PRC is task to prepare and administer the
written licensure examination for qualified graduate to take the examination.
- Composed of: 1 Chairperson ( pathologist) , 2 Members ( MedTech)
- Held twice a year : March and August
- Manila, Cebu and Davao

Qualification for Examination

o Is in good health and is of good moral character;
o Has completed a course of at least four years leading to the degrees of Bachelor of Science
in Medical Technology or Bachelor of Science in Public Health conferred by a recognized
school, college or university in accordance.
Licensure examination

Clinical Chemistry 20%

Microbiology and Parasitology 20%
Hematology 20%
Blood Banking and Serology 20%
Clinical Microscopy 10%
Histopathologic Technique 10%
(MTLBE and Lab Man)
100 %

Licensure examination
Clinical Chemistry 20% 80 x .2 = 16
Microbiology and Parasitology 20% 80 x .2 = 16
Hematology 20% 83 x .2 = 16.6
Blood Banking and Serology 20% 90 x .2 = 18
Clinical Microscopy 10% 86 x .1 = 8.6
Histopathologic Technique 10% 83 x .1 = 8.3
(MTLBE and Lab Man)
100 % = 83.5

-To pass the exam:

- General weighted average of 75%
- have no rating below 50% in any major subjects
- pass in atleast 60% of the course

-If the examinee failed to pass the examination 3 times, he / she needs to enroll in a refresher
course before taking again the exam.

 If the examinee garnered average of 70-74% , he/ she may apply for certification as Medical
laboratory technician.

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Oath Taking.
— All successful examinees shall be required to take a professional oath before the Board or before
any person authorized to administer oaths prior to entering upon the practice of medical technology
in the Philippines.

Competency skills of Medical Technologist

1. Collect samples, prepare specimen for analysis, determine the acceptability of samples within
guidelines, perform the test according to standard methods/techniques;
2. Demonstrate skills in judgment and decision making to analyze quality control and recognize
implausible results and take appropriate actions to maintain accuracy and precision;
3. Perform accurately data gathering, processing and encoding into the computer system;
4. Observe the principles of data security or patient confidentiality, maintain ethical standards in
working with other laboratory and hospital personnel;
5. Competency skills of Medical Technologist
6. Possess good communication and human relation skills for effective and healthy interaction with
health care professionals;
7. Take responsibility for their own professional development or continuing education especially
computer education in the application and management of data and computerized laboratory
equipment; and,
8. Acquire basic management, supervision, administrative skills to contribute to the resolution of
conflicts pertaining to laboratory management, implementation of changes in response to
technology and laboratory procedures, development of safety management procedures and
improvement of standards of practice

Employment Opportunities for the graduate of the program

•Clinical Laboratory Practice:

Medical Technologists/Medical Laboratory Scientists in Hospital Laboratories, Clinics and
Sanitarium.
•Education:
Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientists can be employed as faculty in colleges
and universities offering Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science program to teach
professional subjects.
•Diagnostic Industry/Drug Companies
•Specialized Fields:
Medico-Legal Laboratory
Drug Testing Laboratory
HIV/AIDS Testing Laboratory
Research
Other Fields Employing the Knowledge and Skills of Medical
Technologists/Medical Laboratory Scientists

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