PRELIMS 3

Question 1

● CHED - was created on RA ____ , or the _____

Answer 1

May 18, 1994

RA 7722, or the Higher Education Act of 1994.

Question 2

● The creation of CHED was part of a broad agenda of reforms in the country’s education system outlined by the ___

Answer 2

Congressional Commission on Education (EDUCOM) in 1992.

Question 3

• tertiary education (universities/colleges), undergraduate level

Answer 3

• Commission on Higher Education (CHED)

Question 4

for basic education

Answer 4

• Department of Education (DepEd)

Question 5

for technical-vocational and middle-level education

Answer 5

• Technical Education and SKills Development Authority (TESDA)

Question 6

● Policies, standards and guidelines for the Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology/ in Medical Laboratory Science (BSMT/MLS) Program.

Answer 6

CMO #13, series of 2017

Question 7

● The PSG implements the “shift to learning competency-based standards to ___

Answer 7

outcomes-based education.

Question 8

● It specifies the “core” competencies expected of BS Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science graduates regardless of the type of HEI they graduate from.

Answer 8

CMO #13, series of 2017

Question 9

● It is an organizational structure (theory) that arranges content around certain activities that lead to demonstrate proficiency of a specific skill, knowledge, or behavior.
● Learning model is ______

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OBE - Outcomes-based education

non prescriptive

Question 10

what does the learner need to do to demonstrate mastery of particular skill, knowledge, or behavior. Putting students needs a priority of the learning process.

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● student -centered:

Question 11

learning objectives are spelled out ahead of time. Learners know what’s expected of them and can adjust their focus and questions more appropriately.

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● Clarity:

Question 12

must be flexible enough to adjust to a learned’ strengths and weaknesses. This will provide enough time for learners to attain fluency or proficiency.

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● Flexibility:

Question 13

Article 1 - _____; Sec. 1 ____

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INTRODUCTION, Rationale

Question 14

Article 2 - ______; Sec. 2 ____

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AUTHORITY TO OPERATE. Government Recognition

Question 15

Article IV - _____; Sec. 5. ___

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PROGRAM SPECIFICATIONS, Program Description

Question 16

Degree

Answer 16

• Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology/Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science

Question 17

Internship courses:

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• Clinical Chemistry
• Hematology
• Microbiology
• Immunohematology (Blood banking)
• Immunology and serology
• Urinalysis and other body fluids (Clinical Microscopy)
• Parasitology
• Histopathologic/Cytologic techniques
• And other emergent technologies.

Question 18

● 5.3 Program Goals

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For the graduates to:
- Develop knowledge, skills, professional attitude, and values in the performance of Clinical laboratory procedures needed to help the physician in the proper diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, and prevention of diseases.
- Acquire critical thinking skills
- Engage in research and community-related activities
- Participate in activities related to promoting the profession and actively engage in life-long learning undertakings
- Develop collaborative and leadership qualities.

Question 19

● 5.4 Specific Professions/Careers/Occupation for Graduates

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• Licensed Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist
• Diagnostic Molecular Scientists
• Research Scientist
• Educators
• Diagnostic product specialist
• Public health practitioners
• Healthcare Leaders

Question 20

● 5.5 Allied Medical Fields

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• Public Health/epidemiology
• Veterinary Laboratory Science
• Molecular Biology/Biology
• Nuclear Science
• Forensic Science
• Health Administration/Management
• Food and Industrial Microbiology

Question 21

Article 5 - ______; Sec. 9 ______

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CURRICULUM, Minimum Curriculum

Question 22

● General education core courses

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• Understanding the Self
• Readings in Philippine History
• The Contemporary world
• Mathematics in the modern world
• Purposive Communication
• Art appreciation
• Science
• Technology and Society
• Ethics (3 units)

Question 23

● General Education Elective courses

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• GE 1, 2, 3, ( 3 units)

Question 24

Professional Courses

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• PMLS 1 and 2 (3 units)
• Community and Public Health for Med Lab Science - 4 units
• Human Histology - 2 units
• Molecular Biology and Diagnostics - 3 units
• MT laws and Bioethics - 3 units
• Cytogenetics - 2 units
• Clinical Chemistry 1 and 2 (5 units each)
• Clinical Bacteriology (5 units)
• Clinical Parasitology (3 units)
• Hematology 1 and 2 (4 and 3 units)
• Histopathologic and Cytologic techniques (3 units)
• Laboratory Management - 2 units
• Immunology and Serology - 4 units
• Immunohematology (4 units)
• Analysis of Urine and Body fluids ( 3 units)
• Mycology and Virology ( 2 units)
• Seminar 1 and 2- (1 unit each)

Question 25

● General Education Mandated Course

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- The life and works of Rizal (3 units)

Question 26

● Physical Education Courses

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- PE 1-4 (2 units)

Question 27

● NTSP Courses

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- NTSP 1&2 (3 units)

Question 28

● Core course

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- Inorganic and Organic Chemistry (4 units) - Analytical Chemistry (4 units) - Biochemistry of Med Lab Science (5 units) - Human Anatomy and PHysiology with Pathophysiology (4 units) - Principles and Strategies of Teaching Med Lab Science (2 units) - Biostatistics and Epidemiology (3 units) - Health Information Systems for Med Lab Science (2 units)

Question 29

● Research Courses

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- Intro to Med Lab Science Research (2 units) - Research Paper writing and presentation (3 units)

Question 30

● Clinical Internship Courses

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- Clinical Internship 1&2 (12 units each) - MT Assessment Program 1&2 (2 units each)

Question 31

Sec 9. Summary of Units - General education core courses (24 units) - General education elective course (9 units) - General education mandated courses (3 units) - Physical Education Courses (8 units) - NSTP courses (6 units) - Core courses (25 units) - Professional Courses (65 units) - Research Courses (5 units) - Clinical Internship Courses (28 units)

Answer 31

Total = 173 units

Question 32

Total duty hours of interns:

Answer 32

1,664 hrs

Question 33

● The graduates have ability to: - Demonstrate technical competence in the performance of clinical laboratory tests in aid of diagnosis, treatment, and management of diseases. - Demonstrate analytical and critical thinking skills in the workplace - Engage in collection, analysis, and projection of health information for improving the health care management system - Demonstrate interpersonal skills, leadership qualities, and ethical practice of profession - Apply research skills in relevant areas of BSMT/MLS practice - Participate in community oriented activities - Engage in life-long learning activities - Demonstrate effective teaching and communication skill

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Sec. 6 Program/Learning outcomes

Question 34

● All applicants for registration shall be required to undergo written examination

Answer 34

● RA 5527, section 15

Question 35

● Applicant for examination shall furnish the Board satisfactory proof that he or she: ● Is in good health and is of good moral character

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Qualification for Examination ● RA 5527, section 16

Question 36

● Exam is given by the Board annually in

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Manila, Cebu, and Davao

Question 37

● Exam is during the month of

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August or September and February or March

Question 38

● The examination questions shall cover the following subjects with their respective relative weights: - Clinical Chemistry - 20% - Microbiology and Parasitology - 20% - Clinical Microscopy - 10% - Hematology - 20% - Blood banking & serology - 20% - Histopathology and Cytotechnology/MT laws/Code of Ethics - 10%

Answer 38

Scope of Examination ● RA 5527, section 17

Question 39

Report of Rating ● 120 days of examination ● Board of Examiners - PRC - President of the RP

Answer 39

● RA 5527, section 28

Question 40

Rating in the Examination ● In order to pass the examination, a candidate must obtain; - A general average of at least 75% in the written test - With no rating below 50% in any of the major subjects - And has not failed in at least 60% of the subjects computed according to their relative weights. - No further examinations will be given to applicants who have not qualified after three examinations, unless and until he shall have completed a 12 months refresher course.

Answer 40

● RA 5527, section 19

Question 41

Oath taking ● All successful examinees shall be required to take a professional oath before the Board or before any person authorized to administer oaths prior to entering upon the practice of Medical Technology in the Philippines.

Answer 41

● RA 5527, section 220