PRINCIPLES OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY of disease and in the promotion of health in

PRACTICE 1 general.

OVERVIEW OF THE MEDICAL What is common among them?

TECHNOLOGY/MEDICAL LABORATORY - Performing laboratory procedures
SCIENCE PROFESSION (samples)
- Analysis (results)
OUTLINE
• Historical Perspective
- Diagnosis and treatment (disease)
• Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science Practices
• Medical Technology Education CLINICAL LABORATORY
LEARNING OUTCOMES It is a facility that performs chemical and
• Trace the history of Medical Technology Globally and in the
Philippines.
microscopic examinations of various body fluids
• Enumerate the scope of Medical Technology Practices. (e.g. blood tissues).
• Discuss the scope of medical technology curriculum and
different job opportunities.
Inside the Clinical Laboratory
- Pathologist
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY - Medical Technologist
is also known as: - Medical Technician
Clinical Laboratory Science
Medical Laboratory Science Medical Technologist acts as…
MEDICAL DETECTIVES
What is Medical Technology (according to) ?
Roles of Medical Technologist
Ruth Heinemann • Observe, identify, and analyze
-is the application of natural, physical and organisms and cells causing infection and
biological sciences to the performance of disease.
laboratory procedures which aid in the diagnosis • Perform blood tests.
and treatment of disease. • Measure substance in blood and other
body fluids.
Anne Fagelson • Operate complex apparatus, instruments
-is the branch of medicine concerned with the and machines.
performance of laboratory determinations and • Use standards and controls to improve
analyses used in the diagnosis and treatment of reliability of results.
the disease and maintenance of health. • Work under pressure with accuracy and
precision.
Walters • Adhere to high ethical standards of
-is the health profession concerned with performance.
performing laboratory analyses in view of
obtaining information necessary in the diagnosis HISTORY OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
and treatment of disease as well as in the GLOBAL AND LOCAL
maintenance of good health.
EARLY BEGINNINGS
RA 5527 (The Philippine Medical Technology
Act of 1969) 300 B.C.
-is an auxiliary branch of laboratory medicine - Hippocrates (Father of Medicine)
which deals with the examination of tissues, described the “four humors” in man;
secretion and excretion of human body and body BLOOD, PHLEGM, YELLOW BILE
fluids by various chemical, microscopic, and BLACK BILE
bacteriologic and other medical laboratory - Urine was regarded as composite of these
procedures of technic which will aid the humors.
physician in the diagnosis strictly and treatment
600 B.C. - William Pepper Laboratory was also
- Hindu physicians recorded the sweet opened at the University of
taste of diabetic urine as well as polyuria Pennsylvania.
in diabetes.
1908
1500 B.C. - Dr. James C. Todd wrote “A Manual of
- Vivian Herrick identified Taenia and Clinical Diagnosis” which became the
Ascaris. standard reference for laboratories.
- “Ebers Papyrus” was discovered.
- “Ebers Papyrus” – the oldest preserved 1922
Egyptian compilation of medical texts. - American Society of Clinical
Pathologists was organized.
1840 - American Board of Pathology was
- Anton Van Leeuwenhoek invented the organized in 1936.
compound microscope.
- He was the first to describe the red blood World War I
cells, protozoa, and to classify bacteria - Produced a great demand for technicians.
according to shape. - University of Minessota is one of the
first schools to establish trainings for
Marcelo Malphigi (Founder of Pathology) workers in 1922 and first to offer degree
- Greatest of the early microscopists. program in 1923.
- Contributed to Embryology and
Anatomy. World War II
- “Closed system” of blood collection was
Rudolph Virchow adopted.
- Founder of the “Archives of Pathology” - Advanced instrumentation.
in Berlin. - Automated equipment.
- Quality control programs.
Herman Fehling
- Performed the first quantitative test for
urine sugar. IN THE PHILIPPINES

15th Century Jan. 9, 1945

- Discovery of dyes (aniline dyes) made - First Clinical Laboratory in Phil. at
possible the staining and study of Quiricada St., Sta. Cruz, Manila ws
microorganisms such as bacteria. established and is known as Public
Health Laboratory.
IN THE UNITED STATES
Oct. 1, 1945
1878 - Dr. Pio de Roda and Dr. Mariano
- Dr. William H. Welch Icasiano reopened Manila Public Health
- Established a laboratory at Bellevue Laboratory.
Hospital Medical College.
- Became the first professor of Pathology 1947
at John Hopkins University (1885). - Dr. Pio de Roda and Dr. Prudencia
Sta. Ana offered a training for
1895 highschool and paramedical graduates.
- Dr. William Osler opened the first
clinical laboratory at John Hopkins 1954
Hospital. - 6-month laboratory training was offered.
 - Formal education of Medical
Technology began. Nature of the Field of Study
Program course shall be called as:
HISTORY OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY -Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology or
EDUCATION IN THE PHILIPPINES -Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory
Science
MRS. WILLA HILGERT HEDRICK - It is a four year program consisting of a
Founder of Medical Technology Education in one year internship with rotational
the Philippines duties in different sections during the 4th
level in a CHED-accredited training
1954 laboratory.
- Philippine Union College of Baesa - A licensure examination is given to all
- First to offer BS Medtech. applicants for registration as Medical
- Dr. Jesse Umali was its first graduate Technologist.
after 2 years.
Program Goals
1957-1959 The program aims for the graduates to:
- Dr. Antonio Gabriel and Dr. Gustavo - Develop knowledge, skills, professional
Reyes of UST offered MT as an elective attitude and values in the performance of
to pharmacy students. Due to its laboratory procedures.
popularity, it was decided to be offered as - Acquire critical thinking skills.
a course. - Engage in research and community-
related activities.
1960 - Participate in activities promoting the
- CEU offered MT course profession and engage in the life-long
- First batch graduated in 1962. learning undertakings.
- Develop collaborative and leadership
1962 qualities.
- Dr. Horacio Ylagan and Dr. Serafin
Juliano applied for the offering of Expected Performance Outcomes of
BSMT courses in FEU which was Graduates
approved in 1962 The graduates must be able to:
- First batch graduated in 1963. - Demonstrate technical competence in the
performance of clinical laboratory tests.
U.P – offers the same course but the degree is - Demonstrate analytical and critical
conferred to as B.S. Public Health. thinking skills in the workplace.
- Engage in the proper collection,
analysis and projection of health
information.
- Demonstrate inter-personal skills,
Professional Organizations of Medical leadership qualities and ethical practice
Technology in the Philippines: of the profession.
-The Philippine Association of Schools of - Apply research skills in relevance to
Medical areas to areas of Medical
-Technology and Public Health, Inc. Technology/Laboratory Science
(PASMETH) practice.
The Philippine Association of Medical - Participate in community oriented
Technologists (PAMET) activities.
- Engage in life-ling learning activities.
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION - Demonstrate effective teaching and
IN THE PHILIPPINES communication skills.
Program Curriculum
The Course shall be at least four years, including
a 12-month long internship in accredited
laboratories and shall include the following
subjects:
GENERAL EDUCATION
CORE COURSES
PROFESSIONAL COURSES

Scope of Licensure Examination

The given examination covers the following
subjects with its specific percentage:
Clinical Chemistry
20%
Microbiology and Parasitology
20%
Hematology
20%
Blood Banking and Serology
20%
Clinical Microscopy
10%
Histopathologic Techniques and MT Laws
10%

Employment Opportunities of Medical

Technology Graduates
• Medical technologist
(generalist/specialist)
• Clinical laboratory supervisors
• Chief medical technologist
• Laboratory owners
• Sales and public relations representative
• Educational representatives
(company/health program)
• Researcher (industrial/medical)
• Teachers/Instructors (secondary/tertiary
levels)
• Employment abroad

(Medical Technologist Specialist, Phlebotomist,

Industrial/Medical Researcher, Medical Doctors,
Medical Sales Representatives)