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Who were the other members of the Medical Technology Board when the first board exam was
held? Felix Asprer
Azucena S.J. Vizconde
Qualifications of Examiners 1. Filipino citizen
2. Of good moral character
3. Qualified pathologist (chairman)
RMT (members)
4. Has been in practice of MT for at least 10 years
5. Not a member of the faculty of any medical technology school for at least 2 years or having
any pecuniary interest direct or indirect in such institution
Executive officer of the board and shall conduct the examinations given by it
Commissioner of CS
Shall keep a register of all persons to whom certificates of registration have been granted
Secretary of Board Examiners (Sec 10 of RA 4007)
Functions and duties if the Board 1. Administer the provision of RA 5527
2. Administer oaths to the board passers
, 3. Issue, suspend and revoke certificates of registration
4. Look into problems affecting MT profession
5. Investigate violations of RA 5527
6. Draft such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of RA 5527
but to be approved by the president
7. Determine the adequacy of the technical staff of all clinical laboratories and BBs
8. Prescribe the qualifications and training of MTs
9. Classify and prescribe the qualification and training of technical staff of clinical laboratories
Who can remove members of the Medical Technology Board? President of the Philippines
What are the grounds for removal of board members? 1. Neglect of duty
2. Incompetency
3. Malpractice
4. Unprofessional, unethical, immoral, or dishonorable conduct
5. Death
6. Disability
What institution is responsible for the approval or disapproval of accreditation of schools of MT
and training laboratories? Department of health (through the Bureau of Research and and
Laboratories)
Who can practice Medical Technology? 1. Registered Physicians