26 October 2017

CMO No. 14 series 2006



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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