MT 107: MED TECH LAWS & BIOETHICS

2nd Semester | A. Y. 2022-2023

RA 5527 & ITS AMMENDMENTS

MS. SHAIRA MAE CUEVILLAS, RMT, CDTA, JD
PRELIM TERM – WEEK 2

OVERVIEW OF RA 5527 to protect the health and physical welfare of

SEC PROVISION the public from risks caused by unlicensed
1 Title practice.
2 Definition of Terms o Nature: Special Penal Law (define crimes,
Council of Medical Technology Education treats of their nature, and provide for
3 punishment). See Sec. 29 RA 5527
(CMTE)
Compensation and Travelling Expenses of o Requires registration of medical
4 technologist In the Philippines.
Council Members
5 Functions of the CMTE o Defines the practice and for other purposes
6 Minimum Required Course relative to the performance of professional
7 Medical Technology Board service. • Amendatory Laws: RA 6138, PD
8 Qualification of Examiners 498, PD 1534
9 Executive Officer of the Board
Compensation of Members of the Board of
10
Examiners of Medical Technology
11 Functions and Duties of the Board Sec. 2: Definition of Terms
12 Removal of Board Members
Accreditation of Schools of Medical
13 Who are deemed to be in the practice of
Technology and of Training Laboratories
Inhibition Against the Practice of Medical medical technology?
14
Technology
15 Examination  Compensation
16 Qualification for Examination  The individual that carries out tasks
17 Scope of Examination related to medical technology for a fee,
18 Report of Rating salary, or other compensation, or
19 Rating in the Examination rewards paid or given directly or
20 Oath Taking indirectly through another.
21 Issuance of Certificate of Registration
22 Fees
 Professional Service
23 Refusal to Issue Certificate
 The person renders any of the
24 Administrative Investigation
professional services as provided by
25 Appeal
Sec. 2 pg. (A) numbers 1-8 of PD 498.
Reinstatement, Reissue, or Replacement
26
of Certificate
27 Foreign Reciprocity  Purpose
28 Roster of Medical Technology  The person performs professional
29 Penal Provision services for the purpose of aiding the
30 Separability Clause physician in the diagnosis, study, and
31 Repealing Clause treatment of diseases and promotion of
32 Effectivity health in general

Can a corporation practice the Medical

Sec. 1: Title
o June 21, 1969 – Effectivity date
o Primary Purpose: ensure that the
professional services expected from medical
technologists are to be rendered by
competent and licensed individuals in order
Technology Profession?
 A corporation cannot practice medical
technology profession since it is not a
natural person who can be issued with a
professional license to practice medical
technology.
 Public policy is universal and based on the
notion that the ethics of any profession is

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 based upon individual responsibility,
personal accountability, and
independence, which are all lost if one acts
merely an agent or alter ego of unlicensed
persons or corporations
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
o Section 2(a) Nos, 1-8
o EXCLUSIVE
 Other activities that do not fall in any of
the enumerations do not constitute the
professional services of medical
technology
THE CLINICAL LABORATORY
 Anatomical
 analysis of surgical specimens,
frozen sections, biopsies, cytological
specimens, and autopsies.
(Sections: Cytology, Histology,
Cytogenetics).
 Clinical
 Body fluids, such as blood, bone
marrow, microbiology samples, and
urine, are analyzed.
(Sections: Hematology, Coagulation,
Chemistry, Blood Bank, Serology,
Microbiology, Urinalysis, Phlebotomy,
and sample processing).
General Organization Chart in the Philippines
CLINICAL LAB PERSONNEL
 Pathologist
 Duly registered physician certified
by the Board of Pathology as a
clinical or anatomical pathologist or
both.
 Head of the clinical laboratory.
 Specially trained in laboratory medicine
gross and microscopic study and
interpretation of tissues, secretion and
excretions of the human body and its
functions in order to diagnose disease,
follow its course, determine the
effectivity of treatment, ascertain cause
of death and advance medicine by
means of research.
 A clinical laboratory may only be
headed, administered, directed and
supervised by a pathologist, and if
none, by a licensed physician
authorized by DOH.
 Laboratory results may only be
released upon the direction of the
laboratory pathologist.
Two Types:
a. Clinical Pathologist - Direct
most of the divisions in the
clinical laboratory. Specialized
physicians that diagnose and
monitor diseases based on
laboratory examination of body
fluids. They provide knowledge
and skill in patient and laboratory
information systems and in
quality control and assurance.
They also manage microbiology
and blood banking sections.
b. Anatomical Pathologist -
specialized in diagnosing
diseases through examination of
specimens derived from surgical
procedures. Biopsy specimens
are assessed by gross and
microscopic analysis which may
include biochemical,
immunologic, and molecular
methods. They also perform
autopsy (examination of a
deceased body).
 Medical Technologist
 Person engaged in the work of medical
technology under the supervision of
a pathologist (or licensed physician
authorized by DOH in some instances)
 Passed the prescribed course of
training (BSMT, BS in
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 Hygiene/Medical Laboratory Science)
 Passed the examination conducted by
the PRC (Licensed)
 Registered in accordance with RA
5527.
 Medical Laboratory Technician
 Certified and registered with the
Medical Technology Board as
qualified to assist a RMT/pathologist in
the practice of medical technology as
defined by RA 5527
 Sec. 21 of RA 5527 - Board shall
likewise issue a certificate of
registration as medical laboratory
technician without examination
provided: (pg a and b are no longer
effective)
A. Passed the Civil service
examination for medical
technicians given on March 21,
1964; or
B. Has finished a two-year college
course and has at least one (1)
year of experience as medical
laboratory technician, Provided,
that for every year of deficiency
in college attainment two (2)
years of experience may be
substituted; Provided, further,
that an applicant who has at least
ten (10) years of experience as
medical laboratory technician as
of the date of approval of this
Decree regardless of his
academic attainment may qualify
for registration without
examination; or
C. Has failed to pass the board
examination for medical
technology but had obtained a
general rating of at least 70%.
Provided, finally, that a registered
medical laboratory technician
when employed in the
government shall have the
equivalent civil service
eligibility not lower than
second grade.
Sec. 3-5
NOTE: Functions assumed by Technical Panel
and Technical Committee for Medical
Technology Education by virtue of RA 7722
creating CHED (May 18, 1994)
SEC. 3: COUNCIL OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
EDUCATION (CMTE)
o Composition was amended by PD 1534
o 9 members
 Chairman: Chairperson of CHED;
 Vice-Chairman: Chairman of the
Professional Regulation Commission
(PRC)
 Members:
a. The Director of HFSRB of the
DOH
b. The Chairman and two (2)
members of the Board of
Medical Technology (MTB)
c. A representative of the Deans of
schools of MT and PH
(PASMETH)
d. President of the Philippine
Society of Pathologists (PSP)
e. President of the Philippine
Association of Medical
Technologies, as members
(PAMET)
SEC. 4: COMPENSATION AND TRAVELLING
EXPENSES OF COUNCIL MEMBERS
o Amended by PD 498
o Every Meeting:
a. Chairman – 50 pesos per diem (day)
b. Members – 25 pesos each Regardless
of whether or not they receive regular
salaries from the government
o Entitled to travelling expenses in
connection with their official duties
SEC. 5: FUNCTIONS OF CMTE
o A body established under RA 5527 and is
primarily empowered to recommend
minimum required curriculum for the
medical technology program, including:
a. setting of policies, standards, and
guidelines,
b. monitoring compliance
c. evaluating performance of higher
education institutions offering the
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 course of BSMT/BSMLS
d. monitors and evaluate prelicensure
requirements of medical technology -Created by a -Created by a
education. specific law general law
Composition The The
composition compositions
CMTE when RA 7722 took effect on May 18, of the council of the TP and
1994 is expressly TC are
 CHED’s authority covers both public and provided by appointed by
private institutions of higher education as the law. CHED.
well as degree-granting programs in all Term of The Office of Ad hoc
post-secondary educational institutions. Office the appointment
 Degree-granting program includes Chairman,
BSMT/BSMLS – thus CHED was vested with Vice-
the power to set minimum standards for Chairman,
programs including BSMT/BSMLS. and Council
 Power of CMTE was effectively assumed Members
by the Technical Panel and Technical hold their
Committee for Medical Technology respective
Education. under ex-
1. Recommendation of minimum required officio
curriculum for MT capacity
2. Setting of policies, standards, and Function Expressly Expressly
guidelines for MT program provided provided
3. Monitoring of compliance and under Sec. 6 under Sec. 12
evaluation of performance of schools of RA 5527 of RA 7722
 HEIs intending to offer BSMT/MLS must first and their
secure Authority to Operate with CHED. respective
appointment
 Technical Panels (TP) papers
 Recommendatory bodies to CHED on
setting minimum standards for  Ex-officio Member
programs and institution of higher  is a member of a body (notably a
learning, board, committee, council) who is part
 assist CHED in setting program of it by virtue of holding another office.
standards, as well as monitoring and
evaluating institutions.
 Composition: Senior specialists or  Ad hoc Committee
academicians appointed by CHED  is a group of people assembled to
address a specific issue.

 Technical Committees (TC)

 Formed to assist Technical Panels and
CHED in conceptualizing policies,
standards, and guidelines for higher
education, including monitoring of
operation and evaluation of HEI’s Sec. 6: Minimum Required Course
performance.
o At least 4 years including 12 -month
internship in accredited laboratories.
o Previously: The Council (CMTE) authorized,
CMTE (RA 5527) vs TP & TC of MT Education subject to the approval of the Secretary of
(RA 7722) Education to change, remove from or add to
TP & TC of the subjects as the needs and demands of
CMTE MT progress in the science of medical
Education technology may require.
Member of The Council The TP are o Present: Since the CMTE recommendatory
Creation is created by created by powers were transferred to the Technical
RA 5527 RA 7722 Panel for MT education, CHED
(Sec. 3) on (Sec. 12) on Memorandum Orders (CMOs) were issued
June 21, May 18, to respond to progress of MTE.
1969 1994. o CMO 14 series 2006 – reduced internship to

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 6 months.
o CMO 13 series 2017 – prevailing
memorandum order that implements Sec. 6
or RA 5527 and in accordance with RA
7722. Reverted to 12-month internship
o minimum curriculum with total of 173 units
effective in the academic year 2018-2019.
 Tertiary clinical laboratory (Institution
based)
 Duly licensed as such by the Health
Facilities and Services Regulatory Bureau
(HFSRB)
 Duly accredited by CHED for MT/MLS
Internship Program

CMO No. 13 series 2017 (1st – 3rd year) Exception

 32 duty hours per week for 52 weeks
 Intern shall not be assigned to a 24-hr duty
 Allowed to take 1 day off per week and one
more day for medical technology
Assessment program and Seminar in their
respective HEIs
 NO MT/MLS student is allowed to
graduate until he has completed all
academic and internship requirements
 Accredited tertiary category free standing
laboratory
- If the area has limited or no tertiary
category institution-based clinical
laboratory
DEGREE ATTAINED AFTER COMPLETION AND
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Allied Medical
Specific Profession
Fields
Licensed medical
Public health/
technologists/medical
epidemiology
laboratory scientists
Diagnostic molecular Veterinary laboratory
scientists science
Molecular
Research scientists
biology/biology
Educators Nuclear science
Diagnostic product
Forensic science
specialists
Public health Health administration
practitioners and management
Food and industrial
Health-care leaders
microbiology

Sec. 7-12

4th Year – Clinical Internship SEC. 7: MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY BOARD

 4th year level of BSMT/BSMLS
 Duration: 12 months
 Intensive practical and theoretical training in
the different sections in the clinical laboratory
 REQUIREMENTS:
a. Completed all course requirements for
the first 3 years
b. Physical and laboratory
examinations (with proof of
vaccination against Hepa B)
c. Other requirements of the institution.
ACCREDITED TRAINING LABORATORY
General Rule
(MTB)
o Amended by PD 498 Section 4
o previously known as “Examiners”
o First set of officers of the Board (1970) : Dr.
Arturo Tolentino Jr. (chairman); Mr. Felix
Asprer and Ms. Azucena Vizconde
(members)
o Official Professional Regulatory board
(PRB) created by RA 5527 but operates
under the PRC
o Primarily tasked to regulate the medical
technology profession
o In conjunction with RA 8981 (The PRC
Modernization Act) – The licensure exam is
given by the MTB

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o The Board first administered the exam for examined
MT in September 1970 – only 25% passed. - Receive 5 pesos for each applicant
granted a COR without examination

NOTE: This section is impliedly repealed by RA

MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY BORAD (MTB) 8981 – salary is two grades lower than that of
commissioners of PRC.
Members:
 appointed by the President of the Republic
of the Philippines upon recommendation of
the PRC SEC. 11 FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES OF THE
 3 members BOARD (TRADITIONAL)
a. Chairman - who is a pathologist, and
b. two (2) members who are registered
EXPANDED AUTHORITY under:
medical technologists
RA 8981 – The PRC Modernization Act of 2000
RA 10912 – The CPD Act of 2016

SEC. 8 QUALIFICATIONS OF MTB MEMBERS ADMINISTRATIVE POWER

Concerned with the work of applying the
policies and enforcing the orders as
The following are the requirements to qualify as a
determined by proper governmental organs,
member of MTB:
such as the MTB
1. He/She must be a Filipino citizen.
Traditional Expanded Authority
2. He/She is of good moral character.
Authority (RA 8981 and RA
3. He/She is a qualified pathologist, or a duly
(RA 55278) 10912)
registered medical technologist of the
Philippines with the degree of BS Medical 1. Administer 1. Regulate practice of
Technology/ BS in Hygiene/ Public Health. provisions of RA the profession in
4. He/She has been in practice of laboratory 5527 accordance with the
medicine or medical technology for at least 2. Administer oaths provisions of their
10 years prior to his/her appointment. in connection respective
5. He/She is not a member of the faculty of any with the professional
medical technology school for at least two administration of regulatory laws (RA
years prior to appointment or having any RA 5527 8981)
pecuniary interest direct or indirect in such 3. Determine 2. Monitor conditions
institution. adequacy of affecting the practice
technical staff of of the profession or
all clinical occupation under
laboratories and their respective
blood banks jurisdiction and
SEC. 9 EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE BOARD
before they whenever necessary
could be adopt measures as
o Previously: Civil Service Commission licensed with the may deemed proper
o Presently: RA 8981 DOH in for the enhancement
- PRC Modernization Act of 2000 accordance with of the
- PRC has the supervisory power of to RA 4655 and profession/occupation
all PRBs, including the MTB. 1517 and/or maintenance
- MTB operates under the PRC 4. Prescribe of a high
- MTB is primarily tasked to regulate qualifications professional, ethical,
admission in the Medical Technology and training of and technical
Profession medical standards..xxx (RA
technologist as 8981)
to special fields 3. Recommend
of the profession registration without
and supervise examination and the
their specialty issuance of
SEC. 10 COMPENSATION OF MEMBERS OF examination corresponding
BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR MT conducted by the certificate of
professional registration and
organization of professional
o Each member MT accredited identification card,
- Receive 10 pesos for each applicant by PRC subject to final

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5. Classify and approval by the 2. Draft such rules
prescribe the Commission. (RA
qualification and 8981)
training of the 4. Prepare, adopt, issue
technical staff of the syllabi or tables of
clinical specifications of the
laboratories as subjects for
to: MT, Senior examinations in
MT, and Med lab consultation with the
technician academe; determine
and prepare the
questions for
licensure exam; score
and rate the
examination papers;
determine the
appropriate passing
general average legislative policy is to apply and to decide in
rating in the accordance with the standards laid down by
examination if not
provided by law,
subject to the
approval of the
commission (RA
8981)
1. Issue, suspend,
5. Prepare annual
reports of
accomplishments on
programs and
activities of the Board
2. Investigate such
and make appropriate
recommendations on
issues and problems
affecting the
profession. (RA 8981)
6. Undertake the overall
implementation of the
CPD program (RA
10912)
QUASI-LEGISLATIVE POWER
“Rule-making power” allows the MTB to make
rules and regulations, thereby resulting in
delegated legislation.
Traditional Expanded Authority
Authority (RA 8981 and RA
(RA 55278) 10912)
1. Look into 1. The PRC and
conditions affecting PRBs, in
the practice of MT consultation with
in the Philippines the AIPO/APO and
and, whenever other stakeholders
necessary, adopt shall promulgate
such measures the IRR within 6
that may be mos upon
deemed proper for effectivity of this
the maintenance of act;
good ethics and 2. PRBs may
standards in the prescribe its own
practice of MT. requirements or
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procedure relating
and regulations as to the CPD as may
may be necessary be pertinent and
to carry out the applicable to the
provisions of this specific profession,
Act; provided that provided that the
the same shall be same does not
issued only after contravene the
the approval of the provisions of this
President of the Act and IRR
Philippines.
QUASI-JUDICIAL POWER
Grants the MTB with authority to hear and
determine questions of fact to which the
law itself in enforcing and administering the
same law.
Traditional Expanded Authority
Authority (RA 8981 and RA
(RA 55278) 10912)
1. Hear and
and revoke COR investigate cases
for the practice of arising from
MT and Med lab violations of their
Technician respective laws,
rules, and
violation of this Act regulations issued
or of the rules and thereunder and
regulations issued their Code of
thereunder as may ethics. May issue
come to the summons and
knowledge of the subpoenas.
Board and for this Decisions of PRB
purpose issue shall, unless
Subpoena to appealed to the
require appearance commission,
of witnesses or become final and
produce executory after 15
documents in days from receipt
connection with of notice of
charges presented judgment or
to the board decision (RA 8981)
2. Delegate hearing
or investigations of
admin cases filed
before them
3. Conduct summary
proceedings on
minor violations of
their respective
regulatory laws and
render summary
judgment thereon,
unless appealed to
the Commission,
become final and
executory after 15
days from receipt
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 of notice of
judgment or
decision. (RA
8981)
4. 4. After due
process, suspend,
revoke, or re-issue,
reinstate COR or
Licenses for
causes provided by
law (RA 8981)
SEC. 12 REMOVAL OF BOARD MEMBERS
Requirements for valid removal:
1. Removed by the President of the
Philippines
2. Removed for a valid ground (Substantive
Due Process)
3. Must be given an opportunity to defend
him/herself in the administrative investigation
(Procedural Due Process)
 Administrative investigation
 fact-finding summary in nature, without
prejudice, however to the due process
of law. It is used to determine if the
respondent is morally and technically
qualified to be admitted to his/her
profession, to practice or continue to
practice his/her profession.
 Pending investigation
 President can suspend such member
under investigation and appoint a
temporary member in his place.
 Investigative body
 Chairperson and Commissioners of
PRC. Their decision is
recommendatory in nature and
subject to the approval of the
President of the Philippines.
(General rule: The power to appoint
carries with it the power to remove).
Valid Grounds
 Neglect of Duty
a. Gross Neglect of Duty - want of even
slight care, willfully, and intentionally,
with a conscious indifference to the
consequences. It is the omission of
that care that even an inattentive and
thoughtless men never fail to give to
their own property
b. Simple Neglect of Duty - failure to
give proper attention to a task
expected of him/her signifying a
disregard of a duty resulting from
carelessness or indifference.
 Incompetency
 incapacity or inefficiency to discharge
the required obligations.
 Malpractice
 any malfeasance or dereliction of duty
committed by a professional.
 Unprofessional conduct
 failure to uphold the integrity or the
office by encouraging the wrong
perception of their roles as dispensers
or peddlers of undue patronage.
 Unethical conduct
 act which violates the rule son ethical
code of his profession or which is
unbecoming a member of that
profession.
 Immoral conduct
 act which violates basic norm of
decency, morality, and decorum, and is
condemned by society. It is willful,
flagrant, or shameless conduct which
shows moral indifference to the
opinions of the good and respectable
members of the community, and as an
inconsiderate attitude towards good
order and public welfare.
 Dishonorable conduct
 act demonstrating lack of honor,
integrity, or good reputation that
deviates to a reasonable social
recognition of a dignified member of
the community.
 Commission of Irregularities in the
Licensure Exam
 acts which taint or impugn the integrity
and credibility of the results of the said
examination. (PRC resolution No. 06-
342(A) series of 2006).
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 Sec. 13: Accreditation of Schools of MT and laboratory –
Training Laboratories not part of
any other
institution
o Amended by PD 1534; RA 7722

Training
School
Laboratories
approved by CHED Approved by
(issued with Authority CHED (issued
to Operate) in with Certificate of
accordance with the Accreditation
requirements of PD valid for 2 years)
1534 The following Sec. 14: Inhibition Against the Practice of
Possible sanctions must be present: Medical Technology
for failure to secure a) Must be
an authority to tertiary clinical
operate from CHED: laboratory o GR: No COR = No practice of MT
(Sec 8 (e) RA 7722): b) Accredited o Exceptions:
a. Program with the a. Duly registered physicians (duly
Termination Health admitted under the Medical Act of the
b. School Facilities and Philippines)
Closure Services b. MT from other countries called in for
Possible sanctions Regulatory consultation or as visiting or
for failure to comply Board exchange professors to colleges or
with the conditions to (HFSRB) of universities as long as the only perform
operate from CHED the DOH the said functions
a. Diminution c) Accredited as c. MT in the service of the US Armed
or training Forces stationed in the Philippines
withdrawal of laboratory rendering services as such said forces
subsidy with CHED only.
b. Downgradin
g of
Exception: CMO
accreditation
c. Withdrawal No. 6 series 2008
- In areas where
of Sec. 15-19
accreditation there are limited
or no tertiary
d. Program
termination category SEC. 15 EXAMINATION
institution-based
e. e. School
closure clinic
laboratories, o modified by RA 8981 – PRC modernization
affiliation of Act
interns can be o Written examination
carried out in an o At present: Twice a year (March and
accredited September)
tertiary category o (RA 5527: August and September)
free standing o Testing Areas: Manila, Baguio, Cagayan De
laboratory. Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo,
Tacloban,Tuguegarao, and Zamboanga
o Accredited o Written notices of examination shall be
Tertiary published in at least 3 newspapers of
Category national circulation by the Secretary of the
Institution Board at least 30 days prior to the
based CL – examination
in a hospital
or school

o Accredited
Tertiary
category
freestanding

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 5527 – Foreign Reciprocity Rule

ALLOWED TO TAKE PHILIPPINE BOARD

EXAM, provided he or she establishes to the
satisfaction of MTB and the Commission
that a reciprocity exists for the practice of
MT between the Philippines and his/her state
or country of origin.

 RECIPROCITY IS PRESENT WHEN:

1. The requirements for registration or
licensing in the foreign state or country
are substantially the same as those
required and contemplated by the laws
of the Philippines; and
2. The laws of such foreign state or
country allows citizens of the
Philippines to practice the profession
on the same basis and grant the same
privileges as those enjoyed by the
subjects or citizens of such foreign
state or country.
SEC. 16 QUALIFICATIONS FOR EXAMINATION

o Sec 16 (b) of RA 5527 was amended by PD SEC. 17 SCOPE OF EXAMINATION

498
A. GOOD HEALTH and is of GOOD o Sec. 17 of 5527 as amended by PD 498
MORAL CHARACTER o Section 9(h) of RA No 8981:
B. Has COMPLETED A COURSE OF 4
YEARS leading to the degree of
BSMT or BSPH conferred by a Major Subjects Minor Subjects
recognized school, college, or 20% - Clinical 10% - Clinical
university; or having graduated from Chemistry Microscopy
some other profession and has been 20% - Microbiology (urinalysis and other
actually performing medical technology and Parasitology body fluids)
for the last 5 years prior to the date pf 20% - Hematology 10% -
examinations, if such performance 20% - Immunology Histopathologic
began prior to June 21, 1969 and Serology Techniques,
Cytotechnology,
MTLBE and its IRR,
At present, pursuant to PRC, the requirements
and Code of ethics
to take the PRC board exams:
 Graduate of BSMT or BSPH
 PSA copy of Certificate of live birth;
 PSA copy of Marriage Contract (if married);
 TOR with scanned picture and remarks “for SEC. 18 REPORT OF RATING
board examination purposes”; and
 Payment of examination fee o Sec. 18 RA 5527 – no longer applicable
o Sec. 9 RA 8981 – Prevailing Law
Notes: o Result: Within 10 days from the last day
 3 UNSUCCESSFUL EXAMINATIONS: of examination, unless extended by the
applicant is required to submit a PRC for justifiable cause/s, MTB shall
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION of a 12- submit the results in all subjects duly signed
MONTH REFRESHER COURSE from a by the members. It shall be submitted to
school of MT accredited by CHED or a 12- the PRC and the PRC shall submit to the
MONTH POST GRADUATE TRAINING President for approval.
COURSE in an accredited laboratory.

 FOREIGN APPLICANTS - Sec. 27 of RA

SEC. 19 RATING IN THE EXAMINATION

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o Considered PASSED if:
1. General average of at least 75%
2. No rating below 50% in any of the
major subjects
3. Has not failed in at least 60% of the
subjects computed according to their
relative weights
o Refresher Course – In order for an
examinee to take another exam after he or
she failed 3 examinations
Note: If the examinee is among those categorized
as OTHER PROFESSIONS (other than
BSMT/Hygiene/Public Health, he or she cannot
take further examinations after failing 3 times)
Sec. 20: Oath Taking
o Mandatory requirement.
o A passer cannot practice MT profession
without taking the Oath before the MTB or
any person authorized to administer
oaths.
o Professional Oath for Medical technology
o Voluntary solemn affirmation to honestly
accept and faithfully carry out the duties,
responsibilities, and obligations of a MT.
Sec. 21-23
SEC. 21 ISSUANCE OF COR
o Certificate of Registration (RMT/Med lab
technician)
o Signed by MTB and Chairperson of the
PRC
o PURPOSE: Serves as evidence of
Admission to the practice of MT as
medical technologist/technician of the person
whose name appears therein
o NATURE: Best proof of eligibility in the
field of MT profession
o Required to be displayed in the place of
work, if failed or refused to display after due
warning by MTB, he or she shall receive
appropriate punishment.
 WITH EXAMINATION – for applicants who
successfully passed the exam for MT and he
or she attained the age of at least 21 years
old (as MT)
 WITHOUT EXAMINTION:
a. Foreign Reciprocity Rule (as MT)
b. CSE on March 21, 1964 (as MLT)
c. 2-year college and has at least 1 year
of exp as MLT/10-year experience as
Medical Labtech as of the date of
approval (as MLT)
d. Failed to pass the MTLE but obtained
GWA of 70% (as MLT)
Who are entitled to a COR?
As Medical Technologist:
 General Rule – every applicant who has
satisfactorily passed the required
examination
 Except
1. although passed, the COR shall be
withheld, if the applicant has not yet
attained the age of 21 years old.
2. Foreign Reciprocity Rule (sec. 27)
As Medical Lab Technician:
 Issuance of COR without examination
under Sec. 21 (those who are performing the
practice of MT prior to June 1969) is already
non-effective.
 At present pg 3 is the only mode
recognized by the MTB in admitting and
registering MLT.
 PRC directed all PRBs including the MTB to
refuse applications or petitions already filed
for registration without examination where
the period of time for the filing of the
application has exceeded a reasonable
timeframe.
COR of Medical Laboratory Technicians
 Subparagraph No. 3 (with examination
but failed)– presently, this is the only
mode recognized way to be issued with
COR. (RA 5527 and PRB of MT Resolution
No. 11 Series of 2011)
 Failed to pass the board exams for
Medical technologists
 But obtained a general rating of at
least 70% but lower than 75%
 Provided, those employed in the
government must have the equivalent
CS eligibility not lower than the 2nd
grade.
SEC. 22 FEES
o Presently: The PRC fixes and collects the
examination fees
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 SEC. 23 REFUSAL TO ISSUE COR Rights of Respondent in an Administrative
Case
1. To be represented by counsel or be heard in
o The following are the conditions for person
refusal to issue COR by MTB: 2. To have speedy and public hearing
a) Applicant is convicted or found guilty 3. To confront and cross-examine witnesses
by the Court of competent against him/her
jurisdiction of any grounds 4. All other rights granted by the constitution:
enumerated under sec. 23 a. Right to due process
b) The offense is a criminal offense b. Right to equal protection of law
involving moral turpitude, or found c. Right against unreasonable searches
guilty of immoral or dishonorable and seizures
conduct, or of unsound mind, or d. Right to privacy in communication and
incurable communicable disease. correspondence
c) There is written statement given to e. e. Right to travel
the applicant stating the reason of the
action
Procedure
Complaint  Answer of Counter-Affidavit 
mandatory conciliation  pre-trial  decision

Sec. 24-26 Penalties

SEC. 24 ADMINISTRATIVE INVESTIGATION VOTING

PENALTY
REQUIREMENTS
Reprimand
 Administrative Investigation (Censure) offering
 fact-finding proceeding and is MT
summary in nature. It is non- - Public and
adversarial and only requires formal censure
substantial proof of evidence. It is a or severe
tool to aid the Board in the exercise of reproof. It is
their quasi-judicial function to conduct more than just a
inquiry, hear, and decide cases within warning of
its jurisdiction. admonition. It is
a public and
Parties formal
majority vote of the
 Complaint (complaining party and usually pronouncement
members of the MTB
the offended party) and; made to
 Respondent (defending party or the alleged denounce the
offender) error or violation
committed.
- Serves as a
Grounds warning to the
1. Those enumerated under sec. 29 erring individual
2. Unprofessional conduct as well as to the
3. Malpractice public to prevent
4. Incompetency repeating or
5. Serious Ignorance committing the
6. Gross Negligence same.
7. Violation of MT’s Code of Ethics Suspension COR
8. Violation of Resolutions, policies, and - Temporary
administrative issuances promulgated by cessation of
PRC or the MTB authority to
9. Fraud related to CPD exercise the majority vote of the
profession for a members of the MTB
 Substantial Proof of Evidence certain period of
 Evidence which a reasonable mind time after due
surrender of
would accept sufficient to support a
license.
particular conclusion.

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 - Maximum period Effects
of suspension is  Reinstated COR
2 years  Removing restrictions and
Revocation of COR disabilities from previous
- Permanent or revocation or suspension
perpetual  Allowed to exercise profession
cessation of again
authority to
exercise a unanimous vote of
Process
profession after all 3 members of the
a) Revoked COR
due cancellation MTB
1. Application or petition for
of license
Reinstatement
- Most severe
2. Valid and sufficient
form of
justification
disciplinary
3. Favorable endorsement
action
from esteemed individuals
in the community
 Note: Suspension or revocation of COR – b) Suspended COR
the COR shall be surrendered within 30 1. Application or Petition to
days after the decision becomes final. lift order of suspension (if
The PRC ID shall also be surrendered. suspension period not yet
 Inexcusable failure to surrender within 30 served)
days – shall be perpetually disqualified in 2. Compliance and Request
practicing medical technology in the to Lift order of Suspension
Philippines. (if suspension period has
already been served)

 Reissuance
SEC. 25 APPEAL
o Modified by Section 9 (C) of RA 8981
o Appeal - means the elevation by an
aggrieved party of any decision or award
made by a lower body to a higher entity by
means of a pleading.
o Decision/order/resolution of MTB is
appealable to PRC (no longer to CSC)
o Period: within 15 days from receipt of the
decision (no longer 30 days)
o Failure to file appeal within the period
provided will render it final and executory.
 is a process of releasing forfeited
COR that were duly confiscated by
the MTB either thru suspension or
revocation.
Effects
 Reissuance of COR
Process
 Submit Application or petition
for reinstatement or request
for lifting order of suspension

Procedure:  Replacement
MTB → (within 15 days) PRC → (within 15 days)  is a process of issuing a copy of the
Court of Appeals → (within 15 days) Supreme OCR in lieu of the lost or damaged
Court COR.

Effects
 Replacement of COR
SEC. 26 REINSTATEMENT, REISSUE OR
REPLACEMENT OF COR
Process
 File application for
o Authority: MTB replacement accompanied with
an affidavit of loss/damage
 Reinstatement
 is a process of restoring a forfeited
privilege to an RMT who was
dishonorably discharged from
practice of medical technology.

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 privilege granted to foreign professional to
practice in the Philippines for a limited
period of time, subject to the limitations and
Sec. 27: Foreign Reciprocity conditions provided by law. The following are
qualified for STP:
o KIND OF INTERNATIONAL COMITY - A. FP under reciprocity and other
international agreements
stemmed from respect afforded by one
B. FP to be engaged as consultants in
country to another. Enjoys similar privileges
joint ventures or foreign
in both countries.
funded/assisted projects of the
o Grants privilege to Foreign MT professionals
government
o FOREIGN MT PROFESSIONALS – natural C. FP to be employed by the Philippine or
persons who are citizens of a foreign state or foreign private firms or institutions
country and who are registered and licensed D. FP to engage in humanitarian or
professionals in a state or country other than medical, dental, or surgical missions
the Philippines. This includes former Filipino for limited period of time.
who renounced their Filipino Citizenship or
those who were naturalized as foreign
citizens.
o PRC Memorandum Order No. 3 s 2016 –
Reciprocity must be established if the
following conditions are met: Sec. 28: Roster of Medical Technologist
a) Requirements for registration or
licensing in the foreign state or country o The list, registry, and catalog of all the
are substantially the same as those
RMTs admitted in the practice of the
required and contemplated by the laws
profession in the Philippines.
of the Philippines; and
o Contains the Name, address, citizenship,
b) The laws of such foreign state or
date of registration or issuance of certificate,
country allows citizens of the
and other relevant data.
Philippines to practice the profession
on the same basis and grant the same
privileges as those enjoyed by the
subjects or citizens of such foreign
state or country.
Sec. 29-32
Foreign Reciprocity under RA 8981 (PRC)
o Issued with COR, Professional
Identification Card (PIC), or Special
Temporary Permit (STP) SEC. 29 PENAL PROVISIONS

o Enumeration in Section 29 are criminal acts

WITH WITHOUT
EXAMINATION EXAMINATION that are punished as provided by law.
o Considered as Mala prohibita – wrong
N/A He/She is a
registered or licensed merely because the acts are prohibited by
as a professional law.
under the laws of a
foreign country Is the law has been violated?
a. Requirements for registration or licensing  Good faith and lack of criminal intent is
in the foreign state or country are not considered in determining these
substantially the same as those required violations.
and contemplated by the laws of the
Philippines; and
b. The laws of such foreign state or country Penalties:
allows citizens of the Philippines to  Fine of not less than 2,000 nor more than
practice the profession on the same 5,000,
basis and grant the same privileges as  Imprisonment for not less than 6 months
those enjoyed by the subjects or citizens nor more than 2 years, or
of such foreign state or country.  Both, at the discretion of the court

Other Notes:
 Special Temporary Permits – refers to SEC. 30 SEPARABILITY CLAUSE

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 SEC. 31 REPEALING CLAUSE

SEC. 32 EFFECTIVITY

o “This Act shall take effect upon its approval.”

o Approved, June 21, 1969.

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