BS Radiologic Technology

Intro to RadTech / 1st Semester

● SERAFIN P. OCAMPO
PART 1: School of Radiologic Technology ○ Radiologic Technologist-Instructor
The Family Clinic & Hospital ● ELSA AGUILA
● Sept. 9, 1969 ○ Nurse-Instructor
○ the Department of Education and ● DR. ROBERTO REODICA
Bureau of Private Schools ○ Radiologist-Professor
approved a permit to open the 1st
school of x-ray technology. CODE OF ETHICS
● Formerly known as the Family Clinic and ● Is the guide of principles designed to help
Hospital School of Radiologic professionals conduct business honestly
Technology (FCHSRT) and with integrity.
● Nov. 30, 1969
○ saw the pioneer class (13 Code of Ethics may contain:
students), majority were already ● Mission and values of the business or
employed and working as x-ray organization.
technicians in different agencies. ● How professionals are supposed to
● SSGT Norberto A. Palomo approach problems.
○ known as the Father of Radiologic ● The ethical principles based on the
Technology Education in the organization’s core values.
Philippines, is its 1st principal. ● The standards to which the professional is
held.
Establishing the Radiologic Technology
Education in the country has paved the way for The code of ethics for radiologic and
Radiologic Technology to become a career path x-ray technologists also known as the “1993
in the field of medicine. The school successfully Code of Professional Ethics for Radiologic
cradled the growing community of Radiologic Technologists and X-ray Technologists” was
Technology Students; thus, it mastered its way in formulated by the Board of Radiologic
preparing them in various ventures that they can Technology (BORT) with the approval of the
take. Unfortunately, due to the pandemic caused Professional Regulation Commission (PRC).
by COVID-19, Family Clinic Inc. decided to no
longer accept enrollees for school year ● In 1993
2020-2021 and formally stop its operations. ○ the code of ethics was
promulgated to uphold the moral
● As of 2019, there are 106 schools offering and ethical standards to which
BSRT program and 36 schools offering every radiologic technologist and
ART program all over the country. X-ray technologist should adhere
to.
PIONEER EDUCATORS ● June 13, 2014
The Family Clinic & Hospital ○ code of ethics was revised
because of the technological
advancements, especially in the
● NORBERTO A. PALOMO
field of health care.
○ Principal
● DR. JOSE F. GAFFUD
○ Radiologist-Professor
● ENGR. LUCIANO N. NIGUIDULA
○ Physicist-Professor
● OSCAR C. ROMERO
○ Legal Officer-Instructor
 JOB DESCRIPTION, RESPONSIBILITIES & CHARACTERISTICS
LIMITATIONS OF A RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST Characteristics of an entry-level Radiologic
Technologist
RESPONSIBILITIES Must posses the following qualities:
Responsibilities as a Radiologic Technologist
Student 1) An ability to think in a critical manner
1) As a student you are legally responsible 2) A willingness to participate in lifelong
for your actions. learning
2) However, since you are still under the 3) Ethical behavior (from a holistic caregiver
supervision of your professors, you are perspective)
protected in part by being limited to basic 4) A broad computer knowledge base
responsibilities while under training. 5) Problem-solving skills; and the ability to
3) As your skills and knowledge increase, communicate effectively orally and in
this degree of supervision will diminish, writing.
and personal responsibilities will increase.
As a graduate, you will become totally RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST
responsible, from the moral and legal Experienced Radiologic Technologist may also
standpoint, to adhere to the rules and obtain the abilities to:
standards that you have been taught. ● Supervise
● Evaluate
Responsibilities of a Registered Radiologic ● Counsel Staff
Technologist ● Plan
1) Apply modern principles of radiation ● Organize
exposure, radiation physics, radiation ● Administer professional development
protection, and radiobiology to produce activities
diagnostic images. ● Utilize superior decision-making and
2) Demonstrate knowledge of medical problem-solving skills to access situations
terminology, pathology, anatomy and and identify solutions for standard
physiology. outcomes
3) Maintain a high degree of accuracy in ● Promote a positive, collaborative
radiographic positioning. atmosphere in all aspects of radiography.
4) Provide direct patient care. ● Act as a mentor; and
5) Evaluate recognized equipment ● Provide knowledge in areas of regulatory
malfunctions. compliance.
6) Evaluate radiographic images.
7) Correctly document as required. RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST JOB LIMITATIONS
8) Effectively communicate with other
members of the health care team. ● On a basic level, radiographers do not
9) Provide patient and family education. generally interpret diagnostic images,
10) Demonstrate knowledge of the use of rather they evaluate the images and
contrast media and drug administration. decide about its diagnostic effectiveness.
● This means that as a radiologic
technologist, we can not give official
results to patients to patient’s relatives.
The radiologist is the one responsible for
giving official results.
● Other limitations may depend on the
institution and department where you are
assigned.
END OF PART 1
PART 2: RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY PREFESSION Constitution and by-laws drafted by the
first secretary, Dr. Ramon Paterno.
PHILIPPINES RADIOLOGY: Historical ● August 21, 1970
Perspective ○ PRS was renamed to “Philippine
College of Radiology”
● Radiology during its early years was a ● More eligible fellow members were
MALE DOMINATED field. admitted and regular scientific meeting
● Dr. Jose Maria Salina Macaria Roque session were revived.
○ The 1st FILIPINA RADIOLOGIST.
○ Worked at the National Chest PHILIPPINE COLLEGE OF RADIOLOGY (PCR)
Center.
● Dr. Paterno Chikiamco
THE MAGNIFICENT 7 ○ First President of the Philippine
College of Radiology.
● 50 years ago ○ Considered as the Dean of
○ the country only had a handful of Philippine Radiology during his
Filipino radiologists. time.
● In the hospitals, American doctors with ○ He underwent training in Vienna
military ranks were operating x-ray and Germany.
machines side by side with their local ○ The cancer institute at PGH was
counterparts. created under the legislature with
Dr. Chikiamco as the first
● 1948 chairman.
○ when the few practicing Filipino
radiologists started to talk about Other Radiologists were:
uniting themselves. ● Dr. Restituto Yuzon, Dr. Azcona
● The Magnificent 7 ● Dr. Macaria Roque
○ They were a group of seven who ○ who was with the National Chest
met regularly to exchange notes on Center as the first Filipina
their respective practice and career Radiologist.
moves.
○ They constantly kept in touch and PIONEERS
fed each other information on
trends in radiological practice and ● Felipe Somera
related developments. ○ Nurse at the Philippine General
Hospital.
PIONEERS OF PHILIPPINE RADIOLOGY (1948): ○ Technician at the Physical
1) Dr. Paterno Chikiamco as President Therapy, Radium and X-ray
2) Dr. Ramon Paterno as Secretary sections.
3) Dr. Paulino J. Garcia – member ○ Under the Department of Medicine
4) Dr. Daniel Ledesma, Sr. – member of PGH Studied Dentistry &
5) Dr. Carlos Marquez – member became licensed Dentist.
6) Dr. Carlos Vergel De Dios – member ○ Retired as X-ray Technician in
1960’s.
PHILIPPINE RADIOLOGICAL SOCIETY (PRS) ● SSGT. Norberto Palomo
○ Father of the Radiologic
● Radiology was then a small section of the Technology in the Philippines.
College of Physicians, under the ○ President of the Philippine Society
Philippine Medical Association (PMA). of Medical Radiologic Technology
● To formalize the organization, the core (PhiSMeRT).
officers and members adopted their own
 ○ Awarded as the outstanding ○ Philippine Institute of Radiologic
Professional in the Field of Technologists (PIRT) with Mr.
Radiologic Technology by the Almario Lutap as president who
P.R.C. was also a member of AFP with
the rank of MSGT.
SILENT PARTNERS & ORGANIZATIONS
Association of X-ray Technicians in the PHILIPPINE ASSOCIATION OF RADIOLOGIC
Philippines TECHNOLOGISTS

Objectives: With the kind of interventions of cool headed

1) Unite x-ray technicians into one umbrella, advisers for Radiologic Technology the three
both from the government and private warring associations were fused into one society
institutions. which is now the Philippine Association of
2) Promote the general welfare of x-ray Radiologic Technologists, Inc. (PART) and
technicians. MSGT Gilberto Palomique was assigned as
3) Upgrade the practice to meet the standard president. (1973-1974)
for the protection of life, health and
property. ● 1974-1975
○ Mr. Jose L. Cervantes, RRT
● MSGT Gilberto Palomique (Philippine Heart Center) presently
○ 1st President of the Association the president of the Fil-American
of X-ray Technicians in the Society of Radiologic
Philippines from 1954 to 1957. Technologists.
○ Officer-in-charge of Marian (Emilio ● 1975-1976 – Mr. Santos P. Ragasa, RRT
Aguinaldo College). ○ Chief tech of the Manila Health
○ In 1958 to 1963, the association Department
was inactive and died a natural ○ Mr. Ragasa was very instrumental
death. in the passage of R.A.7431 having
○ In 1964, after realizing the actively participated in different
importance of unity, the association committee hearings both the house
was revived. of representative (congress) and
○ MSGT Gilberto Palomique was the Senate in professionalizing the
reelected as the president from practice of Radiologic Technology
1964 to 1966. in the Philippines.
● Mr. Jose Querido was elected the ● 1976-1977 - Mr. Alfonso L. Abrigo, RRT
president in 1966 for 1 term of office. ○ Mr. Abrigo was a product of
● In 1967 another election was held and FCHRT.
SSGT Norberto A. Palomo was elected ● 1977-1978 - Mr. Benito Ringor, RRT
as president. ● 1978-1980 - Mr. Gabriel V. Mendoza,
RRT
In 1973, varied problems plagued the Radiologic ○ Chief Tech of Singian General
Technologists and there emerged three societies. Hospital
These organizations are: ○ OIC of the College of Radiologic
○ Philippine Society of Medical Technology of the Perpetual Help
Radiologic Technologists College, Binan, Laguna
(PHISMERT) with SSGT. Norberto ● 1980-1981
A. Palomo as President. ○ Mr. Bernardo F. Ramos, RRT
○ Philippine Society of Radiologic
Technologists (PSRT) with
MSGT. Gilberto Palomique as
president.
 ● 1981-1982 - Mr. Felix P. Castillo, RRT GROUPS AND ASSOCIATIONS OF X-RAY /
○ OIC of St. Jude College of RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGISTS
Radiologic Technology
○ Currently in the US as a fulfilled 1) Philippine Society of X-ray Technicians
practicing radiologic Technologist. (PSXRT)
● 1982-1983 - Mr. Norberto P. Daan, RRT
○ Chief technologist of the Social ● 1954-1957
Security System Medical ○ Gilberto V. Palomique, RRT was
Department, president
○ Currently now in Toronto, Canada ● 1958-1963
as a Radiologic Technologist. ○ The association was in-active and
● 1983-1985 died a natural death.
○ Mr. Jose L. Cervantes was
re-elected. 2) Philippine Society of Medical Radiologic
● 1986-1988 Technologists (PHISMERT)
○ Mr. Santos P. Ragasa was
re-elected. ● 1964-1966
● 1989-2000 – Mr. Jacinto C. Lappay, RRT ○ Gilberto V. Palomique, RRT was
○ St. Jude College president
○ Longest term president in his ● 1966 - 1967
incumbency that the radiologic ○ Jose Querido, RRT
technology was professionalized ● 1967 - 1972
with the passage of R.A. 7431 ○ Norberto A. Palomo, RRT
which was signed by President
Corazon C. Aquino into law. 3) Philippine Society of Medical Radiologic
Technologists (PHISMERT)
● Mr. Rolando Bañares, RRT
○ Present president of the Philippine ● 1972-1973
Association of Radiologic ○ Emerging of three societies
Technologists, Inc. (PHISMERT, PIRT, PSRT)
○ Chief Technologist of Martinez
Memorial Hospital and Ospital ng 4) Philippine Association of Radiologic
Tondo. Technology, Inc. (PART, Inc.)

After passing the Board Examination of the ● Fusion of 3 organization into one society
Radiologic Technology, during the oath taking ○ PHISMERT
ceremony, all the passers are required to take ○ PSRT
oath as member of The Philippine Association of ○ PIRT which is now PART, Inc.
Radiologic Technologists, Inc. ● Jose L. Cervantes, RRT
○ 1st president of PART, Inc.
In its commitment to keep its ○ The term for office of elected
member-professionals abreast with technological officers of the association was for
advancements, PART formed the Radiologic one (1) year.
Technology Continuing Professional Education
Council which ensures that members undergo
continuing education.
5) Philippine Society of Government ● September 20, 1993
Radiologic Technologist, Inc. (PSGRT, Inc.) ○ The rules and regulations
● October 1991 governing the examination,
○ 3 X-ray Technologists from registration, licensure andpractice
government hospitals met at the of radiologic and x-ray technology
Lung Center of the Philippines was promulgated.
namely, ● December 27, 1993
○ Doloroes C. Pambid of the UP ○ The board conducted its first fully
PGH, computerized licensure
○ Gregorio Gallardo from UP examination, then , the results
Health Service, and were released on April 9, 1994
○ Venancio Villanueva from the ● Mr. Nicomedes M. Gopez
Lung Center of the Philippines. ○ the second chairman of the board.
● The association focused particularly on ● Mr. Reynaldo Apolonio S. Tisado
the Salary Standardization Law (SSL) ○ the present chairman of the board.
problem faced by X-ray Technologists in ● Members:
1991. ○ Dr. Orestes P. Monzon
● June 1992 ○ Mr. Bayani C. San Juan
○ the Association was formally ○ Ms. Ma. Jesette B.Canales
registered by the Security and ○ Mr. Roland P. Conanan
Exchange Commision.
● August 11, 1992 ● The board was created to enforce RA
○ the association was affiliated with 7431, to administer oaths, to investigate
the Alliance of Health Workers. any violations of RA 7431 and to conduct
yearly board examinations.
6) Philippine Federation of Professional ● Composed of a Chairman and four (4)
Radiologic Technologists, Inc. (PFPRT, Inc.) members, all of whom shall be appointed
by the President of the Philippines upon
● PFPRT, Inc the recommendation of the PRC.
○ is a non stock, non-profit ● The Commission shall recommend three
corporation of PRC licensed (3) radiologic technologists , one (1)
RadTech’s and X-rayTechnologists radiologist and one (1) medical Physicist.
duly registered with SEC under ● Each person whose name is submitted
registry No. AMO 95-936. shall possess the qualifications prescribed
● It was conceptualized in early 1994 when in RA 7431.
PSGRT and PART are discussing plans
ofmerging and this was initiated by Dr. QUALIFICATIONS OF BOARD MEMBERS
Jaime Tomas, Jr. Each board member must possess specific
qualifications during the time of appointment;

Each Member Must:

BOARD OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY IN ● Be a citizen and resident of the Philippines
THE PHILIPPINES ● Be of good moral character
● Be at least 30 years of age
● February 27, 1992 ● Is neither a member of the faculty, whether
○ The board was created by virtue of full time, part time or lecturer, of any
Republic Act No. 7431 school, college or university where a
○ also known as the “Radiologic regular course in radiologic technology is
Technology Act of 1992.” taught, nor has any pecuniary interest,
● Mr. Fortunato C. Gabon Jr. directly or indirectly, in such institution
○ 1st chairman of the board
 during his term of office as a Board 2nd Members of the BORT:
member.
● Chairman
3 members of the Board, including the ○ NICOMEDES M. GOPEZ, RRT
Chairman, shall at the time of their Members:
appointment: ● MARIO O. CHAVEZ, RRT
○ Radiologic Technologist
● Be a radiologic technologist ● LORENZO A. REVELDEZ, RRT
● Have at least 10 years practice as ○ Radiologic Technologist
radiologic technologists prior to their ● DR. ORESTES P. MONZON, MD, FPCR
appointment; Provided, that the 3 ○ Radiologist
radiologic technologists appointed as ● DR. EULINIA M. VALDEZCO, M.Ph
members of the first Board shall be ○ Medical Physicist
deemed automatically registered as
radiologic technologists upon assumption 3rd Members of the BORT:
of their duties as members.
● Chairman
● 1 member of the Board shall at the time ○ WILHELMINA
of his appointment: MAGNAYON-GANA, RRT
○ Be a radiologist. Members:
○ He at least 10 years practice as a ● ZALDY M. AMBON, RRT
radiologist prior to his appointment. ○ Radiologic Technologist
● CECILIA S. MANANGHAYA, RRT
● 1 member of the Board shall at the time ○ Radiologic Technologist
of his appointment: ● DR. ORESTES P. MONZON, MD, FPCR
○ Be a medical physicist. ○ Radiologist
○ Has at least 10 years practice as a ● BAYANI C. SAN JUAN, M.Ph
medical physicist. ○ Medical Physicist

BOARD OF RADIOLOGIC CURRENT Members of the BORT:

TECHNOLOGY (BORT)
1st Members of the BORT: ● Chairman
○ HON. REYNALDO APOLONIO S.
● Chairman TISADO, RRT
○ FORTUNATO C. GABON JR., Members:
RRT (001) ● HON. MA. JESETTE B. CANALES, RRT
Members: ○ Radiologic Technologist
● DEXTER R. RODELAS, RRT (002) ● HON. ROLAND P. CONANAN, RRT
○ Radiologic Technologist ○ Radiologic Technologist
● EDITHA C. MORA, RRT (003) ● DR. ORESTES P. MONZON, MD, FPCR
○ Radiologic Technologist ○ Radiologist
● DR. JOSE T. GAFFUD, MD, FPCR ● HON. BAYANI C. SAN JUAN, M.Ph
○ Radiologist ○ Medical Physicist
● DR. EULINIA M. VALDEZCO, M.Ph
○ Medical Physicist
OUTSTANDING PROFESSIONALS IN THE FIELD OF RA NO. 7431
RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY
“Radiologic Technology Act of 1992”

● 1994 - SANTOS P. RAGASA JR.

Approved by:
● 1995 - SERAFIN P. OCAMPO
● Neptali A. Gonzales
● 1996 - ISAIAS T. LUPANGCO
○ Senate President
● 1997 - NORBERTO A. PALOMO
● Ramon V. Mitra
● 1998 - ROMEO M. PELGONE
○ Speaker of the House of
● 1999 - LUIS M. IBARRA
Representative
● 2000 - GREGORIO L. DIZON
● 2001 - REYNALDO APOLONIO S.
This act which is a consolidation of House
TISADO
Bill No. 1873 was finally passed by the House of
● 2002 - GALILEO A. GUILLERMO
Representatives and Senate on February 7,
● 2003 - FORTUNATO C.GABON JR.
1992 and February 26, 1992, respectively.
● 2004 - NILO B. ROMEROSO
● 2005 - NILO M. VILLANUEVA
● Anecto D. Badoy Jr.
● 2006 - RAMON H. PEREZ
○ Secretary of the Senate
● 2007 - NICOMEDES M. GOPEZ
● Camilo L. Sabio
● 2008 - YASMIN J. NAVARRO
○ Secretary General
● 2009 - BRYAN RALPH C. GREGORIO
● 2010 - MA. JESETTE B. CANALES
Approved:
● 2011 - ROBERTO D. YUMUL
● Corazon C. Aquino
● 2012 - JOSE ZACEL A. LOGRONIO
○ President of the Philippines
● 2013 - NO AWARDEE
● 2014 - JUANITO N. ESLAVA
● 2015 - CECILIA S. MANANGHAYA
● 2016 - RUFO B. AGGARAO
● 2017 - LILIA CO SUAISO END OF PART 2
● 2018 - DEXTER R. RODELAS
● 2019 - ROGELIO MONTEMAYOR LUGTU
● 2020 - JOEL T. CASARURAN
● 2021 - DOLORES C. PAMBID
● 2022 - DR. EDZEN A. ESPINA
● 2023 - JERRY A. CABINAN
CODE OF ETHICS