CHED MEMORANDUM ORDER
No. 14 series 2006
POLICIES, STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES FOR MEDICAL
TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
In accordance with the
pertinent provision of Republic Act (R.A.) No. 7722, otherwise known as the
“Higher Education Act of 1994,” and for the purpose of rationalizing Medical
Technology Education in the country with the end in view of keeping at pace with
the demands of global competitiveness, the following Policies, Standards and
Guidelines for Medical Technology Education are hereby adopted and promulgated
by the Commission, thus:
Article I
INTRODUCTION
Section
1
Medical Technology
Education/Medical Laboratory Science Education aims to develop a foundation in
the fundamentals of medical laboratory science and to make it responsive to the
demands for manpower in the paramedical service utilizing the highly innovative
technologies. It consists of clinical laboratory testing which plays a crucial
role in the detection, diagnosis, prognosis, prevention and treatment of
diseases such that medical technologists/medical laboratory scientists must
have a combination of education, clinical laboratory internship and specialized
training.
Article II
AUTHORITY TO OPERATE
Section
2
All private higher
education institutions (PHEIs) intending to offer the Bachelor of Science in
Medical Technology/Bachelor in Medical Laboratory Science program must first
secure proper authority from the Commission in accordance with the existing
rules and regulations. State universities and colleges (SUCs), and local
colleges and universities should likewise strictly adhere to the provisions in
this policies and standards.
Article III
PROGRAM SPECIFICATIONS
Section
3
Graduates of this program
shall be conferred the degree – Bachelor of Science in Medical
Technology/Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science.
Section
4
Program
Description
Bachelor of Science in
Medical Technology/Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science is a four
year program consisting of general education subjects and professional
subjects. The second semester of the fourth year level is the internship
program of six (6) months in an 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/Cytologic techniques and other emergent technologies.
a.
Objectives:
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.
Develop
leadership skills and to promote competence and excellence and;
4.
Uphold moral and
ethical values in the service of society and in the practice of the profession
b. Specific professions, careers, occupations, or trades
that the graduates of this program may go into:
· 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
Information
System
Quality
Management System
Research
· Other Fields Employing the knowledge and skills of
Medical Technologists/Medical Laboratory Scientists
Article IV
COMPETENCY STANDARDS
Section
5
Graduates of Bachelor of
Science in Medical Technology/Bachelor of Science in Medical
Laboratory Science like
any other Health Professions Education must be able to apply analytical and
critical thinking in clinical laboratory. As such, graduates of above mentioned
must:
a. Collect samples, prepare specimen for analysis,
determine the acceptability of samples within guidelines, perform the test
according to standard methods/techniques;
b. Demonstrate skills in judgement and decision making to
analyze quality control and recognize implausible results and take appropriate
actions to maintain accuracy and precision;
c. Perform accurately data gathering, processing and
encoding into the computer system;
d. Observe the principles of data security or patient
confidentiality, maintain ethical standards in working with other laboratory
and hospital personnel;
e. Possess good communication and human relation skills
for effective and healthy interaction with health care professionals;
f. 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,
g. 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.
Article V
CURRICULUM
Section
6
Curriculum – Higher
Education Institution offering Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science
education may exercise flexibility in their curricular offering. However,
medical technology/medical laboratory science subjects as prescribed in the
sample program of study shall be implemented.
Section
7
Curriculum
Outline
a. Outline of General Education Subjects
Article VIII
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Section
12
Program
Administration
The higher education
institution offering BS Medical Technology/Bachelor in Medical Laboratory
Science program shall be administered by a full–time dean/head with the
following qualifications:
· A Filipino citizen of good moral character;
· Must be a registered Medical Technologist in the
Philippines with at least master’s degree in Medical Technology or other health
related courses, Biological Science, Education and Administration;
· Have at least five (5) years of satisfactory teaching
experience (Medical Technology professional subjects) and must have adequate
managerial and technical expertise in school management.
The general functions and
responsibilities of the Dean of Medical Technology:
· Administers general policies of the College/University;
· 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
Function of the Dean
The Dean shall have a
maximum of twelve (12) units of teaching load and shall render at least twenty
(20) hours of administrative services per week, distributed proportionately in
the days of the week.
Section
13
Faculty
A faculty member teaching
licensure and non–licensure Medical Laboratory Science subjects shall have
academic preparation appropriate to teaching assignment:
1. For those teaching subjects included in the licensure
examination, the following qualifications are required:
· A registered Medical Technologist with current and
valid PRC license
· Holder of a Master’s degree in Medical Technology and
other health related fields;
· With a minimum of one (1) year experience in training
of Medical Technology interns in an accredited laboratory; or in lieu thereof,
one (1) year experience in a licensed clinical laboratory
2. For those teaching non–licensure Medical Technology
subjects:
· A faculty member who has appropriate Master’s/Doctoral
degree in related fields with at least two (2) years teaching experience shall
be allowed to teach subjects not included in the licensure examination
3. In case of vacancy in the teaching force of the
College during the school year, a substitute or a replacement with similar or
higher qualifications shall be employed.
4. The conditions of employment shall be in accordance
with the institutional policy
· The probationary period shall be in accordance with
the Provision of the Labor Law Code
· Every College/University shall have faculty manual
containing information and policies on all matters pertaining to faculty
5. The faculty member shall actively pursue continuing
professional development
6. The faculty member shall be actively involved in
research activities.
7. The faculty member shall obtain faculty evaluation
rating of “highly satisfactory.”
8. At least fifty percent (50%) of every
College/University faculty handling professional subjects shall be in full time
status
Section
14
Library
Every College/University
offering the Medical Laboratory Science Program shall have adequate library
resources relevant to Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science adequate in
quantity, which shall serve the needs of the students and shall be in
accordance with the College’s/ University’s development and expansion plans. A
well-developed Medical Laboratory Science library whether established
separately or as a section in a general library shall be clearly defined as
Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science collection. It shall be managed
by a full–time licensed librarian.
Book Collections
· The library shall open at least eight (8) hours a day
on school days
· The institution offering the Medical Laboratory
Science program shall assure the availability of at least two (2) titles of
each current edition of Medical Laboratory
· Science books, pamphlets, monographs and serials
specifically used as basic reference reading materials for each Medical
Technology subject
· To update the students and faculty members with the
latest developments in the profession, a subscription to a minimum of one (1)
international journal and two (2) local journals as well as Health Science periodicals
shall be maintained
· The institution offering the Medical Technology course
has the freedom to select the basic textbooks to be used by the students in all
the subjects specified in the curriculum. However, the library facility of the
institution shall have at least one (1) copy of each of these textbooks for
every fifteen (15) students enrolled in the class
· All income from the students’ library fee shall be
spend strictly for the acquisition of books, journals, publications and other
expenses toward the improvement of the library
· There shall be appropriate materials and equipment
such as:
Computer
with internet access
CD
– ROMs
Section
15
Facilities
and Equipments
Classroom requirements
· The institution shall provide a fully–equipped
laboratory facilities for adequate instruction
· A laboratory room shall have two (2) exits and a
minimum floor space for one square meter for every 1–2 students and a locker
for every 1–5 students. Rooms shall be well lighted and well ventilated
Laboratory
Requirements
· Each laboratory room shall have:
A
continuous and adequate supply of water, gas and electricity
1. Readily accessible safety devices/first aid facilities
Fire
extinguishers
Emergency
showers
First
aid kit/cabinet
Safety
posters
Exhaust
system and/or fume hoods
Acid
resistant laboratory table tops
The institution shall provide the requirements for the
following laboratories:
1. Chemistry (General, Analytical, Organic, Biochemistry)
2. Biological Sciences (Botany, Zoology, Anatomy and
Physiology)
3. Physics
4. Clinical Chemistry
5. Immunulogy and Serology
6. Blood Banking
7. Hematology
8. Microbiology (Bacteriology, Mycology, Virology)
9. Clinical Microscopy
10. Parasitology
11. Histopathology
12. Toxicology
The
institution shall provide appropriate and safe waste disposal system
Section
16
Admission
Requirements
The applicant for
admission to a degree course in Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science
must have:
· Graduated from a general secondary course from a
school authorized by the government;
· Satisfactorily complied with the admission
requirements of the school;
· Never been convicted or found guilty of any criminal
offense and/or any misconduct involving moral turpitude
As
a general rule, no applicant shall be enrolled in the Medical Technology course
unless he/she presents the required pertinent school documents before the end
of the enrollment period.
Section
17
Instructional
Standards
The institution shall
maintain a high standard of quality instruction
1. The institution shall have attained recognition status
2. The professional licensure performance rating shall be
50% of NPR (National Passing Rate) for the last 5 years
3. The institution shall provide for a systematic and
continuing plan of evaluation of students’ progress through a grading system
that is consistent and congruent to the objectives set by the
College/University
4. The Medical Technology education program shall adopt
the prescribed textbooks which are of recent edition and which reflect current
trends in the Medical Technology profession and which do not violate Philippine
laws
5. The Dean shall make arrangements with the
administration to ensure that textbooks adopted for use are sufficiently
available in the institution’s library for students to use or refer.
Article VIII
REPEALING CLAUSE
Section
18
This Order supersedes all
previous issuances concerning medical technology education which may be
inconsistent or contradictory with any of the provision hereof.
Article XI
EFFECTIVITY
Section
19
This set of Policies,
Standards and Guidelines for Medical Technology Education shall take effect
beginning school year 2006–2007
Pasig City, Philippines,
March 15, 2006
CARLITO S. PUNO
Chairman
APPENDIX A
GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR THE
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
ARTICLE I
VISION
The Medical
Technology/Medical Laboratory Science Internship Training Program will be a
global academic enterprise, recognized not only in the Philippines, but
throughout the world as demonstrated by the students, patients, employers,
professionals and the public. It will be the standard by which schools measure
their performance in terms of Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science
internship training of students. Its hallmarks will be competence, teamwork,
and initiative of the students and their ability to respond to patient care 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 Technologists/Laboratory
Scientists who are globally competitive and committed to serve the health needs
of the community.
ARTICLE II
DESCRIPTION
The Medical
Technology/Medical Laboratory Science Internship Training Program is in the
fourth year level of Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology/Medical
Laboratory Science course. It is an intensive practical and theoretical
training in the different sections 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 Technologist/Laboratory Scientists who are globally
competitive, and committed to serve the health needs in both local and
international communities.
ARTICLE IV
REQUIREMENTS
1. Only those who
completed all the course requirements for the first three and one half 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 disease (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 accredited training laboratory shall provide a training
program in line with the approved CHED updated rules and on Medical Technology
Internship Program (MTIP).
2. The school and
the training center shall enter into a contract of affiliation
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 Medical Technology internship, colleges and universities
shall conduct seminars relevant to Medical Technology education.
6. The interns shall
be required to have a total of forty (40) hours per week of duty to complete a
total of 1,080 hours in twenty seven weeks. The interns must render the
following number of hours in each discipline:
6.1 Clinical Chemistry –
230 hours
6.2 Clinical Microscopy & Parasitology – 230
hours
6.3 Microbiology –
150 hours
6.4 Hematology –
120 hours
6.5 Blood Banking –
150 hours
6.6 Histopathologic Technique & Cytology – 100
hours
6.7 Immunology and Serology – 100
hours
· The contact hours for Phlebotomy (Specimen Collection,
Handling and Transport shall be integrated in all sections mentioned above.
7. The affiliation
fee should be distributed as follows:
7.1 Hospital – 50%
7.2 Laboratory staff involved in the training program –
50%
ARTICLE VI
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
OF CLINICAL INSTRUCTORS/INTERNS COORDINATOR/CLINICAL COORDINATORS
1. There shall be
one (1) clinical instructor/interns coordinator/clinical coordinator for every
25 students/interns;
2. The Clinical
Instructor/Intern Coordinator/Clinical Coordinator shall have the following
duties and responsibilities:
2.1 Acts as liaison officer between the Higher Education
Institution (HEI) and the 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
program of both the HEI and the accredited training clinical laboratory in terms
of:
2.2.1 Progressive evaluation of intern’s attendance,
behavior and performance on an official visit at least once a month
2.2.2 Preparation and submission of monthly report on
matters related to the proper implementation of the internship training program
2.2.3 Participation in the review, revision and updating of
the internship training program
3. Performs other
related functions as maybe assigned by the Dean/Head of the HEI.
ARTICLE VII
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
OF INTERNS
Section
1
Proper
Decorum
The interns shall:
a. Behave as professional at all times
b. Treat the patients with compassion
c. Avoid undue familiarity and intimacy
d. Treat results with utmost confidentiality
e. Work harmoniously with fellow interns and other
personnel of the institution
f. Follow the provision in the code of ethics of a
medical technologist
Section
2
Attendance
and Punctuality
The intern shall:
· Adhere strictly to the policies of the institution and
training center on absences and tardiness
Section
3
Laboratory
breakages
The intern shall be solely
responsible for the payment, replacement or repair of laboratory equipment and
supplies incurred by them
Section
4
Uniform
The intern shall wear the
complete uniform prescribed by the school.
ARTICLE VIII
OFFENSES AND SANCTIONS
Section
1
Absences/tardiness
incurred during internship shall be given the following sanction:
1.1 For every excused absence, eight (8) hours make up
1.2 For every unexcused absence, twenty–four (24) hours
make–up
1.3 For every accumulated tardiness of sixty minutes, 8
hours make–up
1.4 For accumulated absences exceeding twenty percent
(20%) of the total number of internship hours per hospital rotation, repeat
internship.
1.5 For unauthorized out–of–post, eight (8) hours make–up
Section
2
Sanctions
shall be determined by the training center and the institution on the
following:
(a) Cheating in any form (forgery, falsification of
documents, etc.)
(b) Alcohol intoxication
(c) Inflicting injuries
(d) Carrying deadly weapon
(e) Use of prohibited drugs
(f) Sexual harassment
(g) Vandalism
(h) Willful destruction of hospital property
(i) Gambling
(j) Stealing
(k) Immorality
ARTICLE IX
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE
ACCREDITED MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY TRAINING LABORATORIES
Section
1
Responsibilities
of the Institution
The institution shall:
1.1 Meet the following requirements before applying for
affiliation to any clinical laboratory:
1.1.1
Approval from the
CHED in conjunction with the Board of Medical Technology, PRC
1.1.2
Compliance with
the provision of R.A. 5527, Medical Technology Law
1.2 Provide a clinical instructor experienced in actual
laboratory work to monitor individual attendance, behavior and performance of
the students, in coordination with the training laboratory and to assist the
affiliating laboratory in implementing the Medical Technology training program
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 at all times.
Section
2
Responsibilities
of the Medical Technology Training Laboratories
(a)
The training
center shall be duly accredited and licensed clinical laboratory as specified
by the law on clinical laboratories, R.A. 4688
(b)
There shall be an
adequate number of registered medical technologists for each of the section of
clinical laboratory
(c)
The clinical
laboratory shall have adequate space to accommodate both staff and interns
(d)
The clinical
laboratory shall have sufficient equipment and supplies based on the volume and
types of examinations and number of interns to be trained
(e)
The Medical
Technology/Medical Training Laboratory shall provide adequate supervision in
the daily activities of the interns
(1)
The person
responsible for the training program shall be a registered medical technologist
(2)
The program shall
provide for an objective measure of evaluation of the baseline skills and
knowledge
(3)
The program shall
include the following:
o Objectives of the training
o Principles, methods and procedures to be taught
o Right work attitude and ethical values
o Required quota of tests to be performed to develop
accuracy and precision
o Objective evaluation of performance in each section
(f)
The Medical
Technology Training Laboratory shall be responsible for the orientation of
interns on policies and procedures of the laboratory
(g)
The Medical
Technology Training Laboratory shall inform the school, through the clinical
coordinator, of violations and misconduct committed by the interns
Section
3
Joint
Responsibilities of the Institution and the Training Center
The institution and the training center shall:
(a)
Properly and
effectively implement the training program
(b)
Hold monthly
conference to evaluate the implementation of the program and institute changes
(c)
Maintain
cooperation and harmonious relationship among the interns and staff of the
training center at all times
ARTICLE IX
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
1.
To evaluate the
performance of the interns, the following shall be applied:
1.1 Examinations
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
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