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    Defining Practice

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    The document defines the practice of medical technology and related laboratory professions. Medical technologists perform clinical laboratory testing on body fluids, tissues, and cells using specialized equipment to aid in disease diagnosis and treatment. Their work involves analyzing chemical constituents, performing microbial cultures and drug sensitivities, and more. Medical technologists must be licensed and adhere to ethical standards when practicing this important healthcare profession.

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    DEFINING THE

    PRACTICE OF
    THE MEDICAL
    TECHNOLOGY

    “THE SCIENCE OF
    TODAY IS THE
    TECHNOLOGY OF
    TOMORROW”
    The Medical Technology
    profession continues to
    develop over the years.
    Modern equipment and
    new procedures helped in
    the diagnosis and
    treatment of diseases.
    Nature of Medical Technology

    SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY
    SCIENCE

    Science is primarily concerned with the


    study of the natural world, the biological,
    psychological and social world.
    TECHNOLOGY

    Application of Knowledge.
    science.
    “Technology is an An activity or
    avenue for humans
    Physical artefact, to means to
    alter or
    machine,modify the accomplish a
    environment
    equipment. to make goal.
    the world a better place
    to live in”
    MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY

    Is designed to improve the


    detection, diagnosis,
    treatment, and monitoring
    of diseases.
    Clinical Laboratory Testing
    Clinical Laboratory Scientists
    perform the laboratory tests
    on body fluids, tissues and
    cells.
    Analysis of chemical
    constituents of body
    fluids
    Analysis of chemical
    Match
    constituents of body blood for
    fluids transfusion
    Match blood for
    transfusion

    Analysis of chemical
    constituents of body
    fluids
    Microbial Culture and
    Sensitivity Testing
    Manipulate sophisticated
    laboratory equipments
    Medical Technology
    Practice Defined
    RA 5527
    (Medical Technology
    Act of 1969)

    defines and governs


    the practice of the
    Medical Technology
    profession in the
    Philippines.
    A person must pass the
    Board Examination
    A Medical Technologist must
    first become licensed before
    he/she can practice the
    profession.
    A Medical Technologist is bound by
    the pledge of oath in accordance
    with the Code of Ethics.
    ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF MEDICAL
    TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONALS
    Perform Clinical Laboratory
    Testing

    Type to enter a caption.


    Perform Special
    Procedures

    Molecular and Nuclear


    Diagnostics
    Ensure Accuracy and
    Precision of Results
    Be honest in Practice
    Ensure timely delivery of
    Results

    STAT
    Perform duties as
    soon as possible
    Demonstrate
    Professionalism

    Perform functions in
    line to the
    professional code of
    Ethics for MT

    Type to enter a caption.


    Uphold confidentiality

    Requires providers
    to keep a patient’s
    personal
    information.

    Type to enter a caption.


    Collaborate with other
    health care professionals

    Required to collaborate
    with other health care

    Success in health care is


    achieved because of
    teamwork.

    Type to enter a caption.


    Conduct research

    To discover new
    knowledge in MT

    Assessing and revisiting


    already known

    Further development and


    future reference for patient
    care.

    Type to enter a caption.


    DEFINING THE
    PRACTICE
    OF OTHER LABORATORY PERSONNEL
    Pathologist

    Trained for
    laboratory
    medicine

    Interpretation Type to enter a caption.


    of tissues
    Medical Laboratory
    Technicians
    Assist a medical
    technologists or
    pathologists

    Failed to pass the


    licensure exam

    Passed the civil


    service examination

    Finished a two-year
    college course and
    1 year experience
    as lab technician Type to enter a caption.
    Phlebotomist

    Trained to draw
    blood either for
    laboratory tests
    or for blood
    donations

    Type to enter a caption.


    Cytotechnologists
    Works with
    pathologists
    to detect
    changes in
    body cells

    Papanicolau
    and H&E are
    commonly
    employed
    Type to enter a caption.
    Histotechnologists

    Responsible
    for routine
    preparation,
    processing,
    staining of
    biopsies and
    tissue
    specimen for
    Pathologist
    Type to enter a caption.
    Nuclear Medical Technologist

    Apply knowledge of
    radiation physics and
    safety regulations

    Prepare and
    administer
    radiopharmaceuticals

    Use radiation
    detection devices Type to enter a caption.
    Toxicologist

    Studies the
    effects of toxic
    substances
    Conducts studies
    to determine
    physiological
    effects of various
    substances Type to enter a caption.

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