05
May 1986
MECS ORDER
No. 19 series 1986
POLICIES AND STANDARDS FOR MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
1. The enclosed set of policies and standards approved by this Office,
upon recommendation of the Philippine Association of Schools of Medical
Technology and Hygiene (PASMETH) and the Bureau of Higher Education (BHE) ,
embodies the general principles and guidelines for the establishment and
operation of medical technology program.
2. Each medical technology school, in order to align its program to the
goals and mission of the institution and the nation and to make medical
technology education responsive to the demands for manpower in the paramedical
service, should have the built–in mechanisms for continuous self–assessment of
its instructional, research and extension service capabilities and program
thrusts and the necessary flexibility and adaptability to improve its internal
operation and curricular programs towards meeting the diverse needs of
students, the community and the nation.
3. All concerned institutions are enjoined to review and revise their
curricula to conform to the provisions and requirements set forth in these
guidelines. Four copies of the proposed or revised curriculum shall be
submitted to the Bureau of Higher Education through MECSRO for approval before
said revision is implemented.
4. The revised curricula shall be implemented according to the following
schedule
Curriculum Year Implementation Year
First
Year SY 1986 – 1987
Second
Year SY 1987 – 1988
Third
Year SY 1988 – 1989
Fourth
Year SY 1989 – 1990
5. This order supersedes all existing guidelines which may relate to
medical technology education and shall take effect immediately
6. Compliance with this Order by all concerned is desired
LOURDES
R. QUISUMBING
Minister
POLICIES AND STANDARDS FOR MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
The
following rules and regulation shall govern the operation of medical technology
program in schools, colleges and universities in the Philippines
ARTICLE I
AUTHORIZATION
Section 1
The
medical technology education program / course shall be operated only upon
express provision of law or with proper authority issued pursuant to law by the
Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports.
ARTICLE II
MISSION STATEMENT
Section 1
The
main concern of medical technology education is to provide the country with
medical technologists who are scientifically competent to deliver the full
spectrum of medical technology services required in modern health care.
Section 2
At
the end of the course, the student should have:
2.1 Acquired and developed skills in
scientific research methods and processes.
2.2 Developed skills in instrumentation and
laboratory diagnostic methodology.
2.3 Acquired and developed skills, knowledge and attitude to be
able to contribute to the overall social, mental and physical health of the
community and country.
ARTICLE III
ADMINISTRATION
Section 1
The medical technology should
be administered by a full–time dean with the following
qualifications:
1.1 Must be a Filipino citizen
1.2 Must be a registered medical technologist in the Philippines
1.3 Must be a holder of a Master’s degree in Science, Education and / or
Administration
1.4 Must have a good moral character
Section 2
The
general functions and responsibilities of the Dean of Medical Technology are:
2.1 To assist the school head in all matters affecting the general
policies of the college / university.
2.2 To exercise educational leadership among
his faculty by:
2.2.1 Initiating and instituting a faculty development program
2.2.2 Recommending appointment, promotion, separation of faculty
members in his College
2.2.3 Preparing and recommending the teaching load of faculty members
in his College
2.3 To assign and orient the faculty to act as advisers to
students on their programs of studies and to approve their subject loads.
2.4 To coordinate with heads of student services particularly
regarding the admission of students in accordance
with the prescribed criteria on selection, admission and retention of students
in the Medical technology program.
2.5 To help formulate policies in his department and to recommend
necessary rules and regulations for their effective implementation
2.6 To institute a definite program of
supervision to raise the efficiency of instruction.
2.7 To exercise supervision over all activities, curricular and
co–curricular, of his department in coordination with other officials
concerned.
2.8 To approve the list of candidates for
graduation
2.9 To recommend acquisition of necessary
equipment and supplies.
ARTICLE IV
FACULTY
Section 1
Each
faculty member shall have academic preparation appropriate to teaching
assignments. He:
1.1 Must be a registered medical technologist
1.2 Must preferably be holder of a Master’s degree; in lieu thereof, must
have two years of teaching experience in Medical Technology course
1.3 Must be a B.S. Medical Technology holder to qualify as laboratory
instructor in Medical Technology courses
1.4 Must keep abreast of current developments through continuing education
programs in Medical Technology
Section 2
When
a vacancy occurs in the teaching force of the colleague during the school year,
a substitute or replacement with similar or higher qualifications should be
employed. In extreme cases, a new registered B.S. Medical Technology graduate
with no teaching experience but who graduated with honors may be employed as
instructor.
Section 3
The
following condition of employment should be observed:
3.1 The remuneration of the faculty, as a general rule, shall be
comparable to current minimum salary rates of corresponding ranks in government
schools in the locality. Salaries must be paid in full on regular basis and on
time. No salary shall be paid on the basis of class enrollment or in the forms
of shares of stocks.
3.2 A probationary period of not more than three years shall be
required of full time faculty. Faculty members who have successfully passed
this probationary period shall be considered permanent.
Section 4
The
faculty in the college/university offering the medical technology course,
through its faculty ranking system, shall be assigned academic ranks in
accordance with their academic training and scholarship. The usually recognized
ranks are: Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associated Professor and Professor.
The
ranking criteria are based on:
1. Training
2. Experience
3. Efficiency
4. Productivity
5. Character &
personality
6. Research
Section 5
Faculty Development Program
For
an effective operation of the college, there should be a faculty development
program to improve or develop their profession. This program may be carried out
by:
5.1 Granting full scholarship to full time permanent faculty for a
year of graduate study in his chosen field
5.2 Granting educational loans or tuition fee discount to faculty
members enrolled in the graduate school
5.3 Attendance in continuing education programs, training
programs, conferences, etc. Such attendance shall be filed in the office of the
Dean in each teacher’s record.
Section 7
Every college / university
should have faculty manual containing information and policies
on all matters pertaining to
faculty.
ARTICLE V
CURRICULUM
See below
ARTICLE VI
INSTRUCTIONAL STANDARDS
Section 1
The institutions must
maintain a high standard of quality instruction
Section 2
The institution must have a
competent instructional staff of good moral character, classified
into various professional
ranks on the basis of academic and intellectual qualifications.
Section 3
The institution shall
provide for a systematic and continuing plan of evaluation of student
progress Through a marking
system that is consistent an congruent to the objectives met up
by the college / University
Section 4
The medical technology
education program may adapt any textbook which is of recent
edition and which reflects
current trends in the medical technology profession and which
does not violate Philippine
laws.
Section 5
The Dean should see to it
that students are provided with the necessary textbooks and
instructional materials. If
the students cannot acquire said textbooks, the dean should make
arrangements with the
administration so that sufficient textbooks may be placed in the
library for the student’s
use.
Section 6
Colleges my change their
textbooks only once in every three year.
Section 7
In the internship training
where the student develops professional skills by a systematic
application of scientific
knowledge to actual life situations in the community, hospital and
industry , the following conditions
should be considered.
7.1 There must be a close relation of theoretical knowledge to the
internship training program
7.2 The internship training program should be organized around the
objectives of the medical technology curriculum
7.3 In determining the adequacy and effectivity of the training
program, the following factors must be considered.
7.3.1 Background
knowledge of the students in the professional subjects
7.3.2 Hospital / Clinic laboratory affiliation should be accredited by
the Bureau of Research And Laboratories of the Ministry of Health
7.3.3 Ratio of students to available and existing facilities for every
ten student interns
7.3.4 The ratio between staff and students must be one staff for every
ten student interns.
7.3.5 The interns
must render the following number of hours in each discipline
7.3.5.1 Clinical Chemistry – 250 hours
7.3.5.2 Microbiology and Parasitology – 200
hours
7.3.5.3 Clinical
Microscopy – 200 hours
7.3.5.4 Hematology – 250 hours
7.3.5.5 Blood Banking – 170 hours
7.3.5.6 Histopathology
– 170 hours
7.3.5.7 Serology and Immunology – 170 hours
7.3.5.8 Special
procedure – 104 hours
7.4 There must be a clinical instructor sent by the affiliating
school to monitor the interns individual attendance behavior and performance,
including guidance in readings and application of theoretical knowledge gained
from school to actual practice, and to assist the pathologist and professional
staff in implementing the approved training program for the duration of the
training of the interns.
7.5 There must be a close relationship between the pathologist
and/or chief of hospital and the dean of the affiliating university
/school/colleges.
ARTICLE VII
LIBRARY
Section 1
Every college/university
offering the medical technology program should have library
resources relevant To
medical technology education, adequate in quality and quantity,
which should serve the needs
of the Students and should progressively develop and grown
in accordance with the
college’s/university’s Development and expansion plans.
Section 2
There should be an adequate
number of books of the latest edition for the professional
Medical Technology subjects
Section 3
There should be adequate
subscription to scientific journals as well as periodicals for
different subject disciplines.
Section 4
There should latest editions
of medical technology books
Section 5
The quantity of books and
reference materials in the library should be in proportion to the
enrollment and should be
responsive to the needs of the students
ARTICLE VIII
RESEARCH
Section 1
The college/ university must
undertake research activities and operate with a competent
and qualified research
staff.
Section 2
The faculty members assigned
to do research activities shall be credited with an equivalent
teaching load of time engaged
in research activities
Section 3
The institution should
encourage and support research among its students and faculty
members for the improvement
of the medical technology profession.
ARTICLE IX
LABORATORY FACILITIES
Section 1
Colleges/ Universities are
required by law to provide a fully equipped laboratory for
adequate Instruction.
Section 2
A laboratory room should
have a minimum floor space of one square meter per 1 – 2
students, with 1 –5 students
per locker. Rooms should be well lighted, well ventilated and
provided with easily safety devices
and first aid facilities
Section 3
Each laboratory should have:
3.1 Continuous and adequate supply of water, gas and/or
electricity
3.2 Fire extinguisher which should be easily accessible
3.3 First aid and emergency shower
3.4 First aid kit/cabinet
Section 4
Requirement for Chemistry
laboratories:
4.1 Analytical laboratories (Qualitative Chemistry, Quantitative
Chemistry)
4.2 General Chemistry
4.3 Organic Chemistry
4.4 Biochemistry
4.5 Physics
4.5.1 The laboratory should be provided with 2 exits
4.5.2 Equipment
1 analytical balance per
10 students
1 weighing scale per 5 –
10 students
1 thin layer of
chromatograph
4.5.3 Provision of fume hoods and/or exhaust system
4.5.4 Laboratory table tops should be acid resistant
Section 5
Laboratories
for:
5.1 Clinical Chemistry
5.2 Microbiology
5.3 Serology and Blood Banking
5.4 Histopathologic Techniques
5.5 Biological Laboratories (Botany, Zoology,
Physiology and Anatomy)
Laboratory Facilities
Microscopes *
Clinical centrifuge
Hemocytometer
Urinalysis set
Burner
Stop watch
Photometer and Spectrophotometer
Water bath
Clinical sterilizer
Drying oven
Refrigerator
Interval time
Analytical & rough balance **
Autoclave
Incubator
pH meter or color comparator
Gas park unit for aerosols
VDRL rotator
Microtome set
Paraffin oven
Staining dishes
*1 Microscope per 1 – 2 students
** 1 balance per 1 – 15 students
ARTICLE IX
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Section 1
The
applicant for admission to a degree of medical technology must:
1.1 Have graduated from a general secondary course authorized by the
government
1.2 Have passed the NCEE with a score of at least 60%
1.3 Have satisfactory complied with the admission requirements of the
school
1.4 Never have been convicted or found guilty of any misconduct involving
moral character
ARTICLE IX
EFFECTIVITY AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THESE POLICIES & STANDARDS
Section 1
The
effectivity and implementation of the Curriculum under these policies and
standards will be on the following schedules:
1.1 The First Year Curriculum will be implemented starting the school year
1986 – 1987
1.2 The Second Year Curriculum, school year 1987 – 1988
1.3 The Third Year Curriculum, school year 1988 – 1989
1.4 The Fourth Year Curriculum, school year 1989 – 1990
REVISED STANDARD CURRICULUM
FOR THE DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN
MEDICAL TECHNOLGY (B.S.M.T.)
FIRST
YEAR
1st
Semester
Lecture Laboratory Units
ENGL
1 Communication
Skills 3 3
SPAN
1 Elementary
Spanish 3 3
MATH
1 College Algebra 3 3
BOT
1 General Botany 3 6 5
PIL
1 Sining ng
Pakikipagtalastasan 3 3
CHEM
1 General &
Inorganic
Chemistry 3 6 5
PE
1 Physical Education 1 (1)
CMT
1 Citizen Military Training (1.5)
TOTAL 22
2ND
Semester
ENGL
2 Communication
Skills 3 3
SPAN
2 Intermediate
Spanish 3 3
MATH
2 Trigonometry 3 3
ZOOL
1 General Zoology 3 6 5
CHEM
2 Qualitative Chemistry 3 6 5
PIL
2 Panitikang Pilipino 3 3
PE
2 Physical Education 2 (1)
CMT
2 Citizen Military Training (1.5)
TOTAL 22
SECOND
YEAR
1st
Semester
ENGL
3 Speech & Oral
Communication 3 3
SPAN
3 Advance Spanish 3 3
PHYS
1 General Physics 3 6 5
CHEM
3 Organic Chemistry 3 6 5
SOC
SC Philippine History &
Culture 3 3
PSYCHO General Psychology 3 3
PE
3 Physical Education 3 (1)
CMT Citizen Military Training (1.5)
TOTAL 22
2nd
Semester
ENGL
4 Survey of
Philippine Literature 3 3
SPAN
4 Selected Writings
3 3
CHEM
4 Quantitative Chemistry 3 6 5
SOC
SC 3 Taxation and Agragrian
Reform & Social
Problems 3 6 5
SOC
SC 4 Philippine Government &
Constitution 3 3
RIZAL Rizal’s Life, Works and
Writings 3 3
PE Physical Education 4 (1)
CMT Citizen Military Training (1.5)
TOTAL 22
THIRD
YEAR
1st
Semester
Clinical
Chemistry (Pure Blood Chem) 2 3 3
Medical
Technology Laws & Ethics
With Laboratory Management 3 3
Microbiology 3 6 5
Biostatistics,
including Preventive
And Community Medicine 2 3 3
Human
Anatomy 2 2
Human
Histology 2 3 3
Physiology 2 3 3
TOTAL 22
2ND
Semester
Serology
and Immunology 3 3 4
Parasitology 2 3 3
General
Pathology and Histotechniques 2 3 3
Clinical
Chemistry 2
(Endocrinology & Toxicology) 2 3 3
Hematology 3 3 4
Blood
Banking 2 3 3
Clinical
Microscopy 2 3 3
TOTAL 26
OPTIONAL
SUBJECTS
1. Genetics 3
units
2. Computer Science 3 units
3. Introduction to Nuclear
Medicine 3 units
COURSE
DESCRIPTIONS
GENETICS,
EUGENICS & EVOLUTION
A
survey of the basic methodology in the study of heredity, variation, sex
determination and other phenomena, with emphasis on human inheritance. Includes
study of the genetic materials and principles underlying its transmission and
arrangement and its role in the evolutionary process.
HUMAN
ANATOMY
Introduction
to regional anatomy and histology of the body with charts, diagrams, models
used to enliven the subject in the form of demonstrations, also visitations to
the different morgues for practical application of the knowledge of human
anatomy as far as weights, measurements and other parts of the human bod are
involved.
HISTOLOGY
Study
of the fundamentals of cells and tissues, origin and development of human
beings, span of life of man, with emphasis on reproduction, period of the
embryo, fetus, genes, patterns of inheritance, with the inclusion of family
planning as well as teratology.
MICROBIOLOGY
A
course covering the morphology and physiology of bacteria, rickettsia, viruses,
fungi, PPLO and their role in infection and immunity. Emphasis is made on their
isolation and identification as an aid in laboratory diagnosis.
HUMAN
PHYSIOLOGY
A
brief course on the most important physiological principles involving the cell,
muscle, nerve, blood, circulation, respiration, digestion, secretion, heat
regulation, the special senses and the nervous system.
CLINICAL
CHEMISTRY 1
Blood
collection and preservation: basic principles and techniques, analytical
instrumentation; laboratory test on glucose, NPN compounds, proteins, lipids,
enzymes, water and electrolytes and
quality control
BIOSTATISTICS,
INCLUDING PREVENTIVE & COMMUNITY MEDICINE, FAMILY PLANNING AND HEALTH CARE
The
students are introduced to the fundamental principles involved in an activity
which is considered as one of the basic health service in a community.
Consideration of how various factors in our environment may affect men in terms
of health maintenance and promotions, of the production of disease, will be
taken up. Fundamentals of family planning and health care will also be included
in discussions.
HUMAN
PARASITOLOGY
This
course is a study of animal parasites which are of medical importance to man,
especially those commonly found in the Philippines. Emphasis is given on the
characteristics of parasite from the point of view of morphology, epidemiology,
pathogenicity, laboratory diagnosis of their specific diseases, distribution
and life cycles as well as preventive measures against infection.
CLINICAL
CHEMISTRY 2
The
subject is equally divided into two topics – Endocrinology and Toxicology.
Endocrinology is the study of hormones, endocrine glands, with emphasis on
action of hormones, control of secretion, thyroid function tests and other
hormonal assays applicable to Philippine set up, urinary hormones and their
metabolites.
BLOOD
BANKING
In
blood banking, students are taught the fundamentals of blood group specific
antibodies and antigens, mechanics of blood type and cross – matching. Coombs
tests (antiglobular test) detection of antibodies and measurement of titers as
well as the proper way of reading and reporting of results. The students are
also taught of certain screening tests done on prospective donors in blood
donation. Techniques in bleeding, proper labeling, storing and disposal of
donor blood are discussed.
HEMATOLOGY
The
students are taught the fundamentals of blood as a tissue, including its
physical characteristics. The mechanism of coagulation as the underlying basis
for understanding and properly applying all laboratory tests associated with
coagulation defects is discussed. They are taught the proper technique of
collecting peripheral blood, marrow tissue,splenic and lymph node specimen,
morphology of blood cells and mechanics of hematologic procedures associated
with diseases, abnormalities of red blood cells, and apply correction when
necessary.
SEROLOGY
AND IMMUNOLOGY
This
study deals with the mechanism of all serological procedures, interpretations,
reading of results and proper reporting. Fundamentals of immunology is also
taught.
CLINICAL
MICROSCOPY
The
subject involves the macroscopic, chemical and microscopic study of the different
body fluids and their by–products, such as urine, feces, sputum, gastric juice,
cerebrospinal fluid, synovial fluid, transudates, exudates, sweat, and seminal
fluid. The macroscopic examination includes the study of the different physical
characteristics of the specimens mostly using the naked eye; while the chemical
examination involves the detection of the absence or presence or the normal or
abnormal values of the different elements in the specimen (colorimetric,
turbidimetric, titrimetric, gravimetric, etc) and the use of different chemical
agents. Also included in the chemical examination are hormones in relation to
pregnancy tests, kidney function test, renal calculi tests, etc. The
microscopic study involves sediments (solid elements) in these fluids.
Automated and chromatographic procedures and techniques are also discussed to
familiarize the students with modern knowledge.
GENERAL
PATHOLOGY AND HISTOTECHNIQUES
This
course is divided into two parts, the first part consisting of General
Pathology and the second part, of Histopathologic Technique. The first part
offers the student a rounded concept of basic disease processes, correlating
the etiology of diseases that they have learned with the course of development
and anatomic changes brought about the diseases. This will help them understand
the patient that they will meet in the laboratory examination and impress on
them the significance of the laboratory examination they will be doing in
relation to a disease process.
The
second part introduces and develops the skill of the student in doing the basic
histologic techniques essential in any histopathological laboratory. They are
especially practiced in the preparation of tissues from the fresh state to the
final mounting of the sections. Special staining procedures are also included
with the introduction of cytology. In this course, students are required to
attend at least one autopsy.
MEDICAL
TECHNOLOGY LAWS AND ETHICS AND LABORATORY MANAGEMENT
This
course includes the study of the history of the medical technology profession
both local and abroad, history of the Philippine Association of Medical
Technologist, Philippine laws, Presidential decrees in relation to the practice
of medical technology profession, such as the Medical Technology Law of 1969,
R.A. 6138, P.D. 498, P.D. 1534, Clinical Laboratory Law, Blood Banking Law,
Letters of Instructions, Administrative Orders from the Ministry of Health,
also the study of the Medical Technology Code of Ethics, Professional Ethics,
and Laboratory Management, which will include introduction to laboratory
management, laboratory operations, personnel management, material management
and professionalism.
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