following can practice MT even without a valid certificate of registration from the
Board (old) - CORRECT ANSWER -Duly registered physicians
-Medical technologist from other countries called in for consultation or as visiting
or exchange professors to colleges or universities
-Medical technologists in the service of the United States Armed Forces stationed
in the Philippines rendering services as such for members of the said forces only
Board Examination (old) given by the Board annually in the
___________________ , ________ and ______during the month of
________________ on such days and places as the Board may designate -
CORRECT ANSWER given by the Board annually in the greater Manila area, Cebu
and Davao during the month of August or September on such days and places as
the Board may designate
written notices of the examination shall be published in __________ of national
circulation by the __________ at least _____________ prior to the date of
examination - CORRECT ANSWER ■written notices of such examination shall be
published in at least 3 newspapers of national circulation by the Secretary of the
Board at least 30 days prior to the date of examination
Qualification for Examination (OLD) - CORRECT ANSWER ■good health and of
good moral character
■completed to the degrees of Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology or
Bachelor of Science in Hygiene
-or persons having graduated from other paramedical professions who are
actually performing medical technology for the last 5 years prior to the enactment
of this Act provided they meet the minimum requirements mentioned in Section
Six exceeding one year undergraduate internship or practical training
Scope of Examination - CORRECT ANSWER Clinical
Chemistry ...................................................... 20%
Microbiology & Parasitology ...................................... 20%
, Hematology ............................................................... 20%
Blood Banking & Serology ......................................... 20%
Clinical Microscopy (Urinalysis and
other body fluids) ..................................................... 10%
Histopathologic Techniques,
Cytotechnology, Medical
Technology Laws, Related
Laws and its implementing
rules, and the Code of Ethics ................................... 10%
The Board shall, _______ after the date of completion of the examination, report
the result thereof to the ______________________, who shall submit such result
to the President of the Philippines for approval - CORRECT ANSWER The Board
shall, within 120 days after the date of completion of the examination, report the
result thereof to the Commissioner of Civil Service, who shall submit such result
to the President of the Philippines for approval
Passing score in the exam - CORRECT ANSWER general average of at least 75% in
the written test
Rating in the Examination - CORRECT ANSWER ■no rating below 50% in any of the
major subjects
-NOTE: That the candidate has not failed in at least 60% of the subjects computed
according to their relative weights.
■No further examinations, unless and until he shall have completed 12 months
refresher course in an accredited laboratory
-NOTE: graduate of paramedical profession other than Bachelor of Science in
Medical Technology/Bachelor of Science in Hygiene admitted to an examination
under the provisions of this Act shall not be given further examinations after his
failure to qualify for the third time
True or false: Successful examinees may not take a professional oath Issuance of
Certificate of Registration - CORRECT ANSWER ■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.