Title of the lesson: Professional Organizations

Date| Lecturer/Professor: November 2019 | Ma’am Maria Katrina B. Pilit, RMT

Transcriber/s: Julia Pauline P. Husmillo
creating long-term linkages and connections with other
OUTLINE professionals
 Professional Organizations
 Benefits of Membership in Professional Organizations 5. Profile
 Types of Professional Organizations  Membership in a professional organization can build
 Professional Journals the career portfolio of a professional
 PAMET  A professional society can also provide opportunities
 PASMETH for speaking engagements, career specialization,
 PHISMETS publication in research journals, and even scholarship
 Foreign Professional Societies and training programs abroad

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS 6. Recognition

 Recognize their outstanding members and leaders in
 Assemblages of professional within a particular the practice and special fields such as research, public
specialization or professional field service, and community engagements through awards,
 Purpose: Collaboration, Networking, and Professional  Helps enhances one’s professional profile
Development
 Members and officers should promote, educate, and TYPES OF PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
represent
 Accredited Professional Organization (APO)/Accredited 1. Accrediting Organizations
Integrated Professional Organization is a requirement for  Accredit curricular programs in educational institutions
hiring, retention, and sometimes for renewal of professional  An educational institution applying for accreditation will
license then be visited by a technical committee of experts from
 Accredited by the Professional Regulation the accrediting agency to verify its compliance to the
Commission (PRC) and respective Professional standards of quality education
Regulatory Board (PRB)
Abbreviation Accrediting Organizations
BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL PAASCU Philippine Accrediting Association
of Schools, Colleges, and
ORGANIZATIONS Universities
PACUCOA Philippine Association of Colleges
According to Ryan Tracey (Top 6 Benefits of Membership
and Universities Commission on
Organizations: Are They Still Relevant to eLearning), the benefits Accreditation
of membership in professional organizations are as follows: Table 3.1 Examples of Local Accrediting Organizations for Medical
Technology Schools
1. Professionalism
 Professionals must adhere to the set of rules/code of 2. Credentialing/Certifying Organizations
ethics prescribed by the professional society  Provide certification examinations for professionals
 Advantage for employers since adherence to  Certified professionals are required to renew their
prescribed rules shapes the conduct of a professional license within a specific duration
 Credentialing professional organizations not common
2. Education in the Philippines due to the presence of a government
 Organize continuing professional development (CPD) professional regulatory board (PRC)
activities for their members through conventions,
seminars, fora, workshops, and the like Abbreviation Credentialing/Certifying
 Most professional societies publish research journals Professional Organizations
AMT American Medical Technologists
which could serve as avenues for improving the body
ASCP American Society of Clinical
of knowledge in a certain field
Pathology
ISCLT International Society for Clinical
3. Perks Laboratory Technology
 Usually come in the form of discounts (exclusively to NCA National Certifying Agency for
members) on registration fees for professional Medical Laboratory Personnel
development activities of the organization Table 3.2. Examples of International Credentialing/Certifying Agencies for
Medical Technologists
4. Networking 3. Professional Societies
 Gatherings and other activities conducted by  Organizations that contribute to the continued
professional organizations provide opportunities for development of a specific group of professionals
building networks, can be potential avenues for

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  Membership in a national society follows membership  1st organizational meeting: (same date) September 15,
in its local affiliate/chapter 1963 at Public Health Laboratory, Sta. Cruz Manila
 Total of 20 representatives – 11 from allied
Abbreviation Professional Society medical professions and 9 from five school
PAMET Philippine Association of Medical offering medical technology (CEU, FEU, PUC, UP,
Technologists, Inc. UST)
PASMETH Philippine Association of Schools of Medical Representatives from Medical Representatives from Allied
Technology and Public Health, Inc. Technology Schools Medical Professions
BRAP BioRisk Association of the Philippines Centro Escolar University 1. Crisanto Almario
PBCC Philippine Blood Coordinating Council  Isabelo Samonte 2. Josefina Acayan
PCQACL Philippine Council for Quality Assurance in  Rodolfo Villaroman 3. Cecilia Cabailo
Clinical Laboratories 4. Virginia Cabueñas
PSM Philippine Society of Microbiologists Far Eastern University 5. Florentina Catanghal
PhBBA Philippine Biosafety and Biosecurity  Bernardo Tabaosares 6. Clarita Centeno
Association  Santos Sanchez 7. Bienvenida Cruz
Table 3.3. Examples of Local Professional Societies for Medical Technologists 8. Felisa de Leon
Philippine Union College 9. Antonia Geraldez
Abbreviation Professional Society 10. Remedios Manansala
 Jesse Umali
ASCP American Society for Clinical Pathology 11. Josefina Tombo
 Romulo Tabo
AMT American Medical Technologists
AACLS ASEAN Association for Clinical Laboratory UP Institute of Public Health
Sciences
 Cecilia Roque
AAMLS Asia Association of Medical Laboratory
Science
University of Santo Tomas
AAMLT ASEAN Association of Medical Laboratory
 Corazon Diaz
Technologists
 Juanita Sarmiento
ASCLS American Society for Clinical Laboratory Table 4.1. List of Attendees
Science
IAMLT International Association of Medical  September 20, 1964 - 1st National Convention/Election, Far
Laboratory Technologists Eastern University
IFBLS International Federation of Biomedical
 1st PAMET President: Charlemagne T. Tamondong
Laboratory Science
ISCLT International Society for Clinical Laboratory  October 14, 1969 – Registration of PAMET at Securities
Technologists and Exchange Commission (SEC)
Table 3.4 Examples of International Professional Societies for Medical Technologists  Nardito D. Moraleta as president
 Registration No. 39570
*ASCP – a professional and certifying society  June 22, 1973 – Presidential Decree No. 223
PROFESSIONAL JOURNALS  Recognized PAMET as the only accredited
professional organization of Registered Medical
 Publications containing scholarly studies on specific Technologists in the Philippines
professional fields  Creating the Professional Regulation Commission
 Prepared by professionals in the field (PRC)
 Peer-reviewed by experts  National body with 46 provincial chapters nationwide, and
 Examples: 4 worldwide:
 Philippine Journal of Medical Technology  PAMET Singapore
 Asia-Pacific Journal of Medical Laboratory  PAMET Eastern Region Middle East
Science  PAMET Western Region Middle East
 International Journal of Science and Clinical  PAMET USA
Laboratory *totaling to more than 13,000 members
 Laboratory Medicine
 Affiliations
 Medical Laboratory Observer
Abbreviation Local Affiliation
 Clinical Laboratory Science
COPHA Council of Professional Health
 Advances for Medical Laboratory Professionals Associations
 American Journal for Clinical Pathology PFPA Philippine Federation of Professional
 LabMedicine Associations
CHAP Council of Health Agencies of the
PHILIPPINE ASSOCIATION OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGISTS, INC. Philippines
(PAMET) PCQACL Philippine Council for Quality Assurance
in Clinical Laboratories
 National professional, non-stock, non-profit organization AAHON Alliance of All Health Organizations of the
 September 15, 1963 - founding date Nation
Table 5.1. PAMET Local Affiliations
 through the initiative of Crisanto G. Almario, “Father of
PAMET”

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 Abbreviation International Affiliation Norma N. Chang 1997 – 2000 International
AACLS ASEAN Association for Clinical Laboratory Leadership
Sciences Agnes B. 2001 – 2002 Organizational
AAMLS Asia Association of Medical Laboratory Medenilla 2005 – 2006 Dynamism
Scientists Shirley F. 2003 – 2004 Interdisciplinary
IFBLS International Federation of Biomedical Cruzada Networking
Laboratory Scientists Leila M. Florento 2007 – 2013 Global Perspectives
APFCB Asia-Pacific Federation of Clinical Romeo Joseph J. 2013 – 2015 Golden Celebration
Biochemistry Ignacio
IFCC International Federation in Clinical Ronaldo E. Puno 2015 – present Empowerment
Chemistry Table 5.3 Roster of PAMET Presidents
Table 5.2. PAMET International Affiliations
PAMET LOCAL CHAPTERS
PAMET INSIGNIA
I. North Luzon (15)
Logo - Aurora, Baguio-CAR, Bataan, Bulacan, Cagayan,
 Circle – continuous involvement where Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Isabela-Quirino, La Union,
practice and education must always be Nueva Ecija, Nueva Vizcaya-Ifugao, Olongapo-
integrated Zambales, Pampanga, Pangasinan, Tarlac
 Triangle – trilogy of love, respect, and
integrity II. South Luzon (14)
 Microscope and Snake – the science of Medical - Albay, Batangas, Camarines Sur, Camarines Norte,
Technology profession Catanduanes, Cavite, Laguna, Masbate, Marinduque,
 Green – color of health Mindoro, Palawan, Quezon, Rizal, Sorsogon
 1964 – the year the first PAMET Board was elected
III. Visayas (9)
CORE VALUES - Aklan, Antique, Bohol, Capiz, Cebu, Eastern Visayas,
Iloilo, Negros Occidental, Negros Oriental-Siquijor
 Integrity – strict adherence to a moral code, reflected in
transparent honesty, truthfulness, accuracy, accountability IV. Northern Mindanao (13)
for one’s action, and complete harmony in what one thinks, - Agusan del Norte – Butuan City, Agusan del Sur,
says, and does Bukidnon, Lanao del Norte-Iligan, Lanao del Sur-
 Professionalism – positive traits and values, moral Marawi, Misamis Occidental, Misamis Oriental-
responsibility, social responsiveness, and behavioral Cagayan de Oro, Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur,
outlook which makes one highly respectable and credible Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga
 Commitment – unconditional, unwavering, and selfless del Sur-Pagadian City, Zamboanga Sibugay
dedication characterized by initiative, creativity, and
resourcefulness V. Southern Mindanao Region (6)
- Cotabato, Davao, Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur,
 Excellence – high quality performance by advocating and
North Cotabato, SOCCSKSARGEN
adhering to international standards making services globally
comparable and competent
VI. International Affiliates (4)
 Unity – necessary linkage, support, involvement and
- Saudi Arabia – Eastern Region, Saudi Arabia –
sharing that will increase the success and advancement of
Western Region, Singapore, USA
every individual member and the association in general
PASMETH
ROSTER OF PAMET PRESIDENTS
 National organization of recognized schools of medical
Name Terms of Contribution
Service technology and public health in the Philippines
Charlemagne T. 1963 – 1967 Emergence of the  First member schools of PASMETH:
Tamondong † Profession  Centro Escolar University (CEU)
 Far Eastern University (FEU)
Nardito D. 1967 – 1970 Professional  University of Santo Tomas (UST)
Moraleta Recognition  Philippine Women’s University (PWU)
Felix E. Asprer † 1970 – 1971, Legislative Agenda  San Juan De Dios Educational Foundation, Inc.
1973 – 1977 (SJDEFI)
Bernardo T. 1971 – 1973 Celebration of the  Martinez Memorial Colleges (MMC)
Tabaosares † Profession  First set of officers:
Angelina R. Jose† 1973 Career Advocacy  President: Dr. Gustavo Reyes (UST)
Venerable C. V. 1977 – 1981 Educational  Vice-President: Dr. Serafin Juliano (FEU)
Oca † Enhancement  Secretary/Treasurer: Dr. Velia Trinidad (CEU)
Carmencita P. 1982 – 1991 Image Building  Press Relations Officer: Dr. Faustino Sunico
Acedera
(SJDEFI)
Marilyn R. Atienza 1992 – 1996 Proactivism

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 May 13, 1970 - Dr. Narciso Albarracin – Secretary of DepEd PHISMETS
designated Dr. Serafin Juliano (FEU) & Dr. Gustavo U. Reyes
(UST) to organize an association of deans/heads of schools of  National organization of all medical technology/MLS students
medical technology and public health  Organized in 2002 during the leadership of Dr. Zenaida C.
 June 22, 1970 - 1st organization meeting, University of Santo Cajucom
Tomas  First PHISMETS advisers:
 October 6, 1985 – organization was formally registered at SEC  Prof. Marilyn Bala (College of the Holy Spirit)
through the Committee on Legislation chaired by Mr. Cirilo S.  Prof. Nova Aida C. Cajucom (FEU-NRMF)
Cajucom with the help of legal counsel Atty. Dexter Bihis  Prof. Zennie B. Aceron (UST)
 The founding organization of the ASEAN Association of Schools  November 25, 2006 – reorganization at FEU-NRMF
of Medical Technology (AASMT) – Dean Bernard Ebuen, Dr.  headed by Dir. Magdalena Natividad and Dean Bernard
Jose Jurel Nuevo, and Dr. Anacleta Valdez U. Ebuen
 February 24, 2009 - 1st Medical Technology Student Congress,
Our Lady of Fatima University, Valenzuela City
PASMETH SEAL  Since May 2014, a Council of Student Advisers (COSA) is
designated yearly during the leadership training seminar to help
 Circle – continuity of learning and the
facilitate and oversee the PHISMETS national organization and
never-ending quest for excellence in the
its local chapters
academic field
 May 13, 2010 - 1st PHISMETS leadership training seminar, ATI-
 Diamond – four objectives of the
CAR Benguet State University at La Trinidad, Benguet
association:
 Leadership training honing the leadership qualities of the
 to encourage a thorough study of the
students of member schools and promoting camaraderie among
needs and problems of Medical Technology
student-leaders
and Public Health education and to offer solutions to them
 to work for the continuous development of Medical
THE SEAL
Technology and Public Health education in order that the
profession will be of maximum service to the country
 3 Circles – Luzon, Visayas,
 to take a united stand on matters which affect the interests
Mindanao
of Medical Technology and Public Health education
 Laurel – nature and the
 to seek the advice, aid, and assistance from any government
continuation of life every year
or private entity for the fulfilment of the association’s aims
and purposes  Green Letters – color of health
 Microscope – field of Medical Technology and Public Health  5 Bubbles from a Test Tube – 5
objectives embodied in the
 1970 – founding year
constitution of the organization
ROSTER OF PASMETH PRESIDENTS  15 Interconnected Molecules
Outside a Test Tube – unity of 15
President Terms of Service Affiliation board schools
Dr. Gustavo U. Reyes 1970 – 1973 University of Santo  Microscope – medical laboratory
1980 - 1981 Tomas science
Dr. Ibarra T. Panopio 1973 – 1974 Velez College
Dr. Angelita G. Adeva 1974 – 1977 University of Santo FOREIGN PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES
Tomas
Dr. Elizabeth M. del Rio 1977 – 1980 Martinez Memorial  Goal is to elevate the practice of medical technology/medical
1982 – 1983 Colleges laboratory science and safeguard the welfare of their
Dr. Claro D. Cabrera 1981 – 1982 Far Eastern University
members
Dr. Norma V. Lerma 1983 – 1984 University of Santo
Tomas  There are 41 foreign professional societies for medical
Dr. Vicencio T. Torres 1984 – 1985 Luzon Colleges technologists present (p. 159)
Prof. Nardito D. Moraleta 1985 – 1988 Far Eastern University
Dean Norma N. Chang 1988 – 1995 San Juan de Dios
Educational
Foundation, Inc.
Prof. Rodolfo R. Rabor 1996 – 2000 University of Santo © PowerPoint presentation of Ma’am Arianne Rose A. Lim, RMT
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University -Juls
Dr. Zenaida C. 2002 – 2010 World Citi Colleges
Cajucom and Martinez
Memorial Colleges
Dir. Magdalena F. 2010 – 2012 Far Eastern University
Natividad
Dean Bernard U. 2012 – present Arellano University
Ebuen
Table 6.1 Roster of PASMETH President
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