REPUBLIC ACT
NO. 6138
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Cabasal, Adam DC
Domingo, Kyle N.
Ligot, Stephanie Robert
J.
Roque, Samantha
Alessandra
Rugas, Isigani Anthony
M.
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OVERVIEW
• Learning • Board • Amendments
Objectives composition
• RA 6138 • Current Medical • Comparisons
Technology Board
• Revised
Licensure
Requirements
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• To know the • The comparison of RA
modifications of RA 5527 and RA 3168.
6138. • To define standards that
• To learn more about the medical technologist
amendments provided should have.
such as the
qualifications, licensure,
and board exam.
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WHAT IS RA 6138?
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RA 6138 ENACTMENT
Effective June 21, 1969, and enacted
August 31, 1970, RA 6138 regulates
medical technology practice in the
Philippines, ensuring qualified and
licensed professionals provide quality
healthcare.
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LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
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1. 2.
Bachelor’s degree
in Medical
Licensure
Technology And BS Examination
Hygiene
3.
Training and
Experiences
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BOARD COMPOSITION
Chairman
• A registered medical technologist appointed by the
President of the Philippines.
Members
• Two medical technologists appointed by the President, with
the recommendation of the PRC.
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CURRENT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
BOARD
Chairman
• Dr. Marilyn A. Cabal - Barza
Members
• Dr. Leila Lany M. Florentino
• Ms. Maria Lourdes L. Gatbonton
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REPUBLIC ACT 6138
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Section 16 - Qualifications for Examination
Section 21 - Issuance of Certificatd of
Registration
Section 22 - Fees
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AMENDMENT TO SECTION 16
QUALIFICATIONS OF EXAMINATION
Good health and is of good moral
character.
Individuals with a four-year BS
Medical Technology, BS Hygiene, or
other paramedical degree and five
years of medical technology
experience before examination
date.
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AMENDMENT TO SECTION 21
ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION
• Every applicant who has satisfactorily
passed the required examination, shall be
issued a certificate of registration as
Medical Technologist.
• Certificates shall be signed by all the
members of the Board and attested by its
secretary
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AMENDMENT TO SECTION 22
FEES
• The applicant will be charged Php 50
for examination and registration, with
Php 10 for registration and Php 25 for
each registration certificate issued
without prior examination.
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COMPARISONS
RA RA
• 5527
June 21, 1969 • August 31, 6138
1970
• Establishes the practice, examination, and • Amends specific sections of RA 5527 to
licensure of medical technologists in the update qualifications, certification
processes, and fees.
Philippines.
• Provides the foundational framework for • Updates and clarifies specific provisions
to reflect current educational standards
the profession, including definitions, scope and administrative processes, ensuring
of practice, and initial requirements the Act remains relevant and effective.
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REFERENCES:
• Republic Act No. 6138 (1970) - Philippine Medical
Technology Act, Manila: Government of the Philippines.
• REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6138 - AN ACT TO AMEND CERTAIN SECTIONS OF
REPUBLIC ACT NUMBERED FIVE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED TWENTY-
SEVEN, KNOWN AS THE PHILIPPINE MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY ACT OF
1969. - Supreme Court E-Library. (2019). Judiciary.gov.ph.
https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/2/6503
• Republic Act No. 5527 An Act Requiring the Registration Of Medical
Technologists, Defining Their Practice, and Other Purposes. Board of
Medical Technology-Law.doc.
https://www.prc.gov.ph/sites/default/files/Medical%20Technology%20-
%20Board%20Law_0.PDF
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