PROFESSIONAL

ORGANIZATIONS

College of Medical Laboratory Science

Our Lady of Fatima University
After completion of this chapter, the student will be able to:

• identify the professional organizations for Medical

Technologists
• discuss the benefits of joining a professional organization,
• compare the different types of professional organization,
• describe the nature of each professional organization, and
• recognize the history and profile of the accredited professio
nal organization for Medical Technologists and the organiza
tion of schools of Medical Technology.
Professional Organizations
• Medical Technologists usually have a choice of
membership in one or more professional societies

• These provide opportunities for professional growth

and continuing education by offering workshops and
seminars, and publishing journals.
Benefits of Professional
Organizations
• According to Ryan Tracey

• Professionalism
• Education
• Perks
• Networking
• Profile
• Recognition
Benefits of Professional
Organizations
• Professionalism - must adhere to the set of rules or c
ode of ethics prescribed by the professional society
• Education - originze Continuing Professional develop
ment (CPD)
• Perks- usually comes in monetary discounts
• Networking - creating long-term linkages and connecti
on with other professionals in the field.
• Profile- build the career portfolio; provide speaking en
gagements, career specialization, publications in resea
rch journals, scholarships and training abroad.
• Recognition - recognize their outstanding members
Types of Professional Organization

I. Accrediting Agencies – Organizations that accredit curricular programs i

n educational institutions.

CHED – Main accrediting agency of Med Tech schools in the Philippines

PACUCOA Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission
on Accreditation
PAASCU Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges, and Unive
rsities.
II. Credentialing/ Certifying Agencies
provide certification examination for professionals ( Medical Technologists and other laboratory p
rofessionals)
Local credentialing agency
Professional Regulation Commission – (PRC)

International credentialing agency

AMT- American Medical Technologists
ASCP- American Society of Clinical Pathology
ISCLT- International Society for Clinical Laboratory Technology
NCA- National Certifying Agency for Medical Laboratory Personnel
III. Professional Societies
Professional organizations that contribute to the continued professional development of a specifi
c group of professionals.
PAMET - Philippine Association of Medical Technologists, Inc.
PSH - Philippine Society for Histotechnology, inc
PASMETH - Philippine Association of Schools of Medical Technology and Public Health, inc.
BRAP- BioRisk Association of the Philippines
PBCC- Philippine Blood Coordinating Council
PCQACL- Philippine Council for Quality Assurance in Clinical Laboratories
PSM- Philippine Society of Microbiologists
PhBBA- Philippine Biosafety and Biosecurity Association
IV. Foreign Professional Societies
Individual countries and states with existing laboratory professionals.

ASCP - American Society of Clinical Pathology

AMT- American Medical Technologists
Professional Journals

• Publications containing scholarly studies

• articles, reviews of books, past articles, forum, research

• Philippine Journal of Medical Technology

• Asia-Pacific Journal of MEdical Laboratory Science
• Internation Journal of Science and Clinical Laboratory
• LabMedicine
• American Journal for Clinical Pathology
 PHILIPPINE ASSOCIATION OF
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGISTS (PAMET)
• National organization of all registered medical technologists in
the Philippines and is a non-stock, non-profit organization
• The only APO (Accredited Professional Organization) of all
Filipino Medical Technologists when PD # 223 was approved
on JUNE 22,1973
• CRISANTO G. ALMARIO - “Father of PAMET”
“need to standardize the profession”

• PAMET was born at exactly 10:00am on September 15, 1963

at the Manila Public Health Laboratory

• Far Eastern University – venue of the first national

convention held on September 20, 1964
 PHILIPPINE ASSOCIATION OF
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGISTS (PAMET)
• CHARLEMAGNE T. TAMONDONG- First PAMET
President .

• During the Presidency of Nardito D. Moraleta, PAMET w

as incorporated and registered at Securities and Exchan
ce Commission (SEC) on October 14,1969 with Reg #
39570

• June 21, 1969 – RA 5527 was enacted into law

Presidents of PAMET
• Charlemagne Tamondong –
• Marilyn Atienza – 1992- 1996
1963-1967
• Norma Chang- 1996-2000
• Nardito Moraleta- 1967-1970 • Agnes Medenilla- 2000-2002,
• Felix Asprer-1970-71,1973-77 2004-06
• Shirley Cruzada- 2002- 2004
• Bernardo Tabaosares- 1971-73
• Leila Monseratt Florento- 2007-
• Angelina Jose- Jan.-Sept. 1973 2012
• Venerable C.V. Oca – 1977-Feb • Romeo Joseph Ignacio – 2012-
June 2015
1982
• Ronaldo Puno - present
• Carmencita Acedera- 1982-
1992
 PHILIPPINE ASSOCIATION OF
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGISTS (PAMET)
 Vision and Mission

Vision
PAMET shall be the constant prime mover in advancing the Medical
Laboratory Science profession for the continuous growth and develo
pment of its members.
Mission
To realize its vision, PAMET shall be an association that will uphold p
rofessional core values; develop and sustain comprehensive progra
ms to enhance competencies of the Medical Laboratory Science prof
essionals; collaborate with the different stakeholders of health and m
ake its services important to the beneficiaries of its services.
 Core Values

Integrity
Integrity is the strict adherence to a moral code, reflected in transparent hone
sty, truthfulness, accuracy, accountable of one’s actions and complete harmo
ny in what one thinks, says, and does
Professionalism
Professionalism refers to the positive traits and values, moral responsibility, s
ocial responsiveness and behavioral outlook which makes one highly respect
able and credible
Commitment
Commitment is the unconditional, unwavering and selfless dedication that on
e builds-in into the practice of the profession characterized by initiative, creati
vity and resourcefulness to bring about quality health care and service to the
public
 Core Values

Excellence
Excellence is the high quality performance by advocating and adhering to int
ernational standards making services globally comparable competence
Unity
Unity is the necessary linkage, support, involvement and sharing that will incr
ease the success and advancement of every individual member and the ass
ociation in general
 PAMET Affiliations

Locally: Council of Professional Health Associations (COPHA), Philippine F

ederation of Professional Associations (PFPA), Council of Health Agencies (
CHAP), Philippine Council for Quality Assurance in Clinical Laboratories (PC
QACL) and Alliance of Allied Health Organizations of the Nation (AAHON).

Internationally: ASEAN Association of Clinical Laboratory Sciences (AACL

S), Asia Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists (AAMLS), International
Federation of Biochemical Laboratory Scientists (IFBLS) , Asia Pacific Feder
ation of Clinical Biochemistry (APFCB) and International Federation in Clinic
al Chemistry, and with link with PAMET USA and PAMET Singapore
Philippine Association of Schools of Medical
Technology and Public Health (PASMETH)

• National organization of all registered schools of medical

technology in the Philippines.
• Formed in 1970
Philippine Association of Schools of Medical
Technology and Public Health (PASMETH)

Historical Notes:
• May 13, 1970
• Director Narciso Albarracin appointed Dr. Serafin J. Juliano (FEU) and
Dr. Gustavo U. Reyes to organize an association of deans & heads of schools of
medical technology and hygiene

• June 22, 1970

• The first organizational meeting of PASMETH was held at the University
of Santo Tomas.
• First Set of officers:
President: Dr. Gustavo U. Reyes
Vice President: Dr. Serafin Juliano
Secretary/ Treasurer: Dr. Velia Trinidad
Press Relation Officer: Dr. Faustino Sunico
Philippine Association of Schools of Medical
Technology and Public Health (PASMETH)
• May 7, 1971
The first annual meeting of PASMETH was held at the University
of Santo Tomas

• April 30, 1972

The original officers when PASMETH was organized in 1970 were re
-elected for a second term

School Year 1972-1973

Set of officers:
President: Dr. Gustavo U. Reyes
Vice President: Dr. Claro Cabrera
Secretary: Dr. Velia G. Trinidad
Treasurer: Dr. Elvira Silva
Press Relation Officer: Dr. Faustino Sunico
Philippine Association of Schools of Medical
Technology and Public Health (PASMETH)

• October 6, 1985
• PASMETH was registered with the Securities and
Exchange Commission (SEC) through the Committee on
Legislation chaired by Mr. Cirilo S. Cajucom with the.
help of Atty. Dexter Bihis (PASMETH Legal Counsel)
through the initiatives of Dean Bernard Ebuen, Dr. Jose
Jurel Nuevo, and Dr. Anacleta Valdez.
Other PASMETH Presidents

• Dr. Ibarra Panopio (1973-1974) • Prof.Nardito Moraleta(1985-1988)

• Dr.Angelita G. Adeva (1974-1975) • Dean Norma Chang(1988-95)
• Dr.Elizabeth M. del Rio(1977-1981) • Prof.Rodolfo R. Rabor(1996-1999)
• Dr. Gustavo Reyes-Dr.Cabrera • Dr.Nini Festin-Lim (1999-2002)
(1981-82) • Dean Zenaida Cajucom(2002-April
• Dr.Elizabeth M. Del Rio(1982-83) 2010)
• Dr.Norma V. Lerma(1983-84) • Dir.Magdalena Natividad (2010-
2011)
• Dr.Vivencio T. Torres(1984-85)
• Dean Bernard Ebuen – (2011-
present)
Philippine Society of Medical
Technology Students (PHISMETS)
• Dean Zenaida Cajucom (2002)
• Centered on social and cultural developments,
community outreach programs and leadership
training/seminars
• First Advisers:
Prof. Marilyn Bala (College of the Holy Spirit)
Prof. Nova Aida C. Cajucom (FEU-NRMF)
Prof. Zennie B. Aceron (UST)
First Student Congress – February 24, 2009
Philippine Society of Medical
Technology Students (PHISMETS)
• Reorganized on November 25, 2006 at the FEU-NRMF
under PASMETH
• Has been tapping students to be active in various
activities that promote stronger ties among different
universities.
• Aims to establish camaraderie among students
through activities like research, contests, and pageants
PHISMETS LOGO

3 Circles – Active involvement of Luzon Visayas and Mindanao

Laurel – Nature and continuation of life
Green letters – Color of life
5 bubbles – 5 objectives embodied in the constitution
15 interconnected molecules – unity of 15 board schools exploring va
rious possibilities and aiming towards the integral growth and holistic de
velopment of MLS students
Microscope – signifies MLS
Government Linkages
Commission of Higher Education (CHED)
• May 18, 1994
• Republic Act No. 7722 – Senator Francisco Tatad
• Part of the broad agenda for reforms in country’s
education system, outlined by the Congressional
Commission on Education (EDCOM) in 1992.
• Three governing bodies for education:
- Commission on Higher Education (CHED
- Department of Education (DepEd)
- Technical Education and Skills Development
(TESDA)
Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)

• Responsible for the administration, implementation

and enforcement of regulatory policies on the regul
ation and licensing of various professions and occup
ations under its jurisdiction
Professional Regulation Commission
(PRC)

HISTORY

• Embodied in Presidential Decree No. 23

• June 22, 1973

• It was amended by PD 657 but was repealed more than t

wo decades later by RA 8981

• Architect Eric C. Nubla – the first PRC Commissioner,

assumed office on January 2, 1974

• Prospero de Vera III – current Chairperson (2018-

present)
Department of Health (DOH)
• The principal health agency in the Philippines
.
• Executive department of the Philippine
Government responsible for ensuring access to
public health services to all Filipinos through
The provision of quality health care and the
regulation of providers of health goods and
services.
PERFORMANCE TASK #2

1. Research about PAMET and PASMETH. Prepare an

organizational chart with the names of the
current officers of:
-PAMET National
-PASMETH National
-Local PAMET Chapter where your school is
located (Southern Luzon Regional Officers)

Short Bond Paper, Arial 12

Submission: NEXT WEEK per group