26 October 2017

CMO No. 41 series 2012


CHED MEMORANDUM ORDER (CMO)
No. 41 series 2012


MODEL EMBEDMENT OF TVET COMPETENCIES / QUALIFICATIONS IN THE LADDERIZED BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY / BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE PROGRAM


In accordance with pertinent provisions of Republic Act No. 7722, otherwise known as the “Higher Education Act of 1994,” Executive Order 358 – 2004 “Institutionalizing a Ladderized Interface between Technical Vocational Education Training (TVET) and Higher Education (HE),” and by virtue of CEB Resolution No. 309 – 2012, the model embedment of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Competencies / Qualifications contained in appropriate TVET Training Regulations (TRs) in the Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology / Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science Program is hereby adopted and promulgated by the Commission.


ARTICLE I
AUTHORITY TO OPERATE


Section 1
Authority to Operate


All Private Higher Education Institutions (PHEIs) with Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology (BSMedTech) / Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science (BSMLS) granted recognition / authority by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and approved by the respective Governing Boards in the case of chartered State Universities and Colleges (SUCs), and Local Colleges and Universities (LCUs) intending to offer Ladderized BSMedTech / BSMLS shall submit to CHED the necessary documents required by CMO No. 43 series of 2008, Implementing Guidelines to Executive Order No. 694 entitled “Enabling Higher Education Institutions to Opt to Ladderize their Education Programs without need for issuance of permit from the Commission on Higher Education and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority.”


ARTICLE II
CURRICULUM


Section 2
Curriculum Description


The model embedment of BSMedTech / BSMLS curriculum shall be adopted as the minimum requirement and shall be built as prescribed in “CMO No. 14 series of 2006 – Policies, Standards and Guidelines for Medical Technology Education (BSMedTech) / Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science (BSMLS)” for the completion of the ladderized BSMedTech / BSMLS program. The TESDA Training Regulations embedded in this curriculum include but are not limited to the following:

TVET Qualification(s)

Track 1
Medical Transcription NC II and Emergency Medical Services NC II

Track 2
Medical Transcription NCII and Health Care NC II

Track 3
Emergency Medical Services NCII

Track 4
Health Care Services NC II

Track 5
Medical Transcription NC II


Section 3
Curriculum outline


The curriculum outline is divided into six (6) components namely: General Education Courses, Core Courses, Professional Courses, Research, Seminar and Internship


Section 4
Enrichment of the Model Curriculum


The institution may enrich the sample/model curriculum herein attached as ANNEX 1 depending on the needs of the industry, provided that all prescribed courses required in the curriculum outline are offered and pre–requisite and co–requisite are complied with.


ARTICLE III
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS


Section 5


The general requirements for the Bachelor of Science of Medical Technology / Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science Program are contained in CMO 14, s. 2006.


Section 6
Faculty Qualification


HEIs which intend to offer the Ladderized BSMedTech / BSMLS program should satisfy the requirements as prescribed in the afore–stated CMO and TESDA Training Standards on faculty/trainer qualification as prescribed in CMO No. 43, s. 2008.


ARTICLE IV
RECOGNITION OF TESDA NATIONAL CERTIFICATES


Section 7


HEIs may accept a holder with valid relevant TESDA National Certificates who wish to pursue BSMedTech / BSMLS program. Such certificates may be given credit units upon verification by the concerned HEIs. Further, the Transcript of Records shall reflect the grade of “Passed” and TESDA NC level.


ARTCLE V
MONITORING AND EVALUATION


Section 8

The CHED will initially conduct an evaluation of the HEIs that will offer the Ladderized BSMedTech/BSMLS program prior to implementation.

The CHED and TESDA representatives shall jointly monitor and evaluate or do compliance audit to ensure compliance with the minimum requirements. Compliance audit shall be done at least once every two years.


ARTICLE VI
SANCTIONS

Section 9


For violations of this Order, the Commission may impose such administrative sanction as it may deem appropriate pursuant to the pertinent provisions of Republic Act No. 7722, in relation to Section 69 of Batas Pambansa 232, and Section 143 of the Manual of Regulations for Philippine Higher Education (MORPHE), and other related laws.


ARTICLE VII
SEPARABILITY AND REPEALING CLAUSE


Section 10

This CMO shall take effect starting 1st Semester of SY 2012 – 2013, after publication as required by law.

Quezon City, Philippines, October 8, 2012


For the Commission:


PATRICIA B. LICUANAN, Ph.D.
Chairperson

















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