MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION,
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AND
LICENSURE EXAMINATIONS
BY: ROLAINE ANN ANOZA, RMT
BS in Medical
Technology (BSMT) is
a four year degree
program wherein the
students attends
classroom for three
(3) years and does
clinical rotations for
one (1) year.
student experiences hands-on
learning in each discipline of the
laboratory ; this is an intensive
practical and theoretical training
performs diagnostic testing in a
functioning laboratory
Clinical Internship Program - 40
hours per week for 52 weeks (or
one full year)
The four-year degree program belongs to the
ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSION.
(ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSION – A healthcare profession
that is a part of the healthcare system that provides a
range of diagnostic, technical, therapeutic and direct
patient care and support services).
Teach on how to collect, preserve
and analyze specimens such as
blood, urine, cells and tissues as
well as the preparation of reagents
(compounds or substances added
to a specimen in order to create a
chemical reaction) and stains (a
discoloration made by a foreign
matter) .
Train on how to use modern
equipments, instruments and
scientific methods to provide
accurate laboratory results.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS OR SPECIALIZATIONS:
1. CLINICAL CHEMISTRY
a. Blood Chemistry (Clinical
Chemistry 1)
b. Blood Enzymology and Electrolytes
(Clinical Chemistry 2)
a. Endocrinology, Toxicology and
Drug Testing (Clinical Chemistry 3)
CLINICAL CHEMISTRY
2. HEMATOLOGY
- The course focuses on theoretical information about the
formed elements of blood, while the practical side –
including red blood cell count, white blood cell and platelet
count are covered – in the laboratory aspect of the course.
3. BACTERIOLOGY
- The study of the historical perspective of microbiology,
bacterial morphology and classification and cell physiology
of medically important bacteria.
HEMATOLOGY
4. PARASITOLOGY
- This course focuses on the study of concepts and principles
associated with morphological structures, classification,
identification, host-parasite interaction, epidemiology and
pathogenecity. Prevention, treatment and control of parasitic
infections are also included.
5. MYCOLOGY AND VIROLOGY
- The course deals with the study of morphologic and
biologic characteristics of fungal and viral agents of diseases.
MICROBIOLOGY
6. IMMUNOLOGY/SEROLOGY
- This deals with the study of antigen
and antibody reactions in vitro
7. IMMUNOHEMATOLOGY (BLOOD
BANKING)
- a specialized field involving the
collection (donation), testing,
processing, and storing blood for later
use (transfusion); important in
emergency and surgical medicine and
is dependent on the clinical laboratory
for ensuring the safe use of blood and
its components
BLOOD BANK
8. ANALYSIS OF URINE AND OTHER
BODY FLUIDS (AUBF) OR CLINICAL
MICROSCOPY
- This course focuses on the clinical
study of the gross, chemical and
microscopic appearance of body
fluids other than blood.
7. HISTOPATHOLOGY
- A specialized area concerned with
the tissue changes characteristic of
disease; tissue processing is also
included here.
CLINICAL MICROSCOPY
HISTOPATHOLOGY
Getting a degree is not enough –
once a student graduates HE MUST
PASS THE NATIONAL LICENSURE
EXAMINATION to become a full-
fledged MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST.
• A certification examination created by the Professional
Regulation Commission (PRC) to determine if an individual
has the knowledge necessary to be a competent entry-level
medical technologist.
TESTING AREAS:
1. MANILA
2. CEBU
3. DAVAO
QUALIFICATION FOR EXAMINATION
• The candidate must possess:
Good moral character
Good health
Has completed a course of at
least four years leading to the
degree of bachelor of science in
medical technology by a
recognized school, college or
university (Section 16, RA 5527)
SCOPE OF EXAMINATION
• The Philippine Board Medical
Technology examination consists of 100
multiple-choice questions for each of
the following six main areas, which
includes:
• Chemistry (20%)
• Hematology (20%)
• Immunohematology (20%)
• Microbiology [Bacteriology, Parasitology, and
Mycology] (20%)
• Histopathology and Medical Technology Laws
(10%)
• Urinalysis and Other Body Fluids (10%)
RATINGS OF THE EXAMINATION
• A candidate must obtain a general average of at least
75% in the written test, with no rating lower than
50% in any of the major subjects, provided that the
candidate has not failed in at least 60% of the
subjects computed according to their relative
weights.
• No further examination
will be given to an
applicant who has not
qualified after three
examinations, unless
and until he shall have
completed a 12-month
refresher course in an
accredited school.
In the Philippines, Medical
Technology graduates who
will pass the Philippine
Board of Medical
Technology are entitled to
use RMT (Registered
Medical Technologist)
after their name.
• The applicant shall take a
professional oath before
the Board or any person
authorized to administer
oaths (Sec. 20, RA 5527)
– Issuance of license
– Issuance of Certificate of
Registration (COR) which
bears the signature of the
Members of the Board and
PRC Commissioner.
• NO CERTIFICATE shall be issued to any
successful examinees:
1. Who has not attained the age of 21 (RA 5527, Sec 21)
2. Any person convicted by a court of competent
jurisdiction of any criminal offense involving moral
turpitude,
3. Any person of guilty of immoral or dishonorable
conduct,
4. Of unsound mind, or
5. Afflicted with incurable communicable diseases (Sec
23, RA 5527)
• The admitted applicant shall be required to display his
COR in the place where he works. (Sec. 21, RA 5527)
LICENSURE ABROAD:
• Medical technologists who are certified by
and remain in good standing with the
American Society for Clinical Pathology
(ASCP) or the American Association of
Bioanalysts (AAB) are entitled to use the
credential "MT, ASCPi" after their names.
• If medical technologists are credentialed
by the National Credentialing Agency for
Laboratory Personnel, the credential "CLS"
(Clinical Laboratory Scientist) may be used.
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
1. PHILIPPINE ASSOCIATION
OF MEDICAL
TECHNOLOGISTS (PAMET)
- Legitimate national
organization of all
registered medical
technologists in the
Philippines.
2. PHILIPPINE ASSOCIATION
OF SCHOOLS OF MEDICAL
TECHNOLOGY AND PUBLIC
HEALTH (PASMETH)
- National organization of all
recognized schools of
medical technology in the
Philippines
Medical Technologist
CAREER OPPURTUNITIES
Medical Technologists
Examine and analyze body
fluids, and cells looking for
bacteria, parasites, and other
microorganisms.
Analyze the chemical content of
fluids; match blood for
transfusions; and test for drug
levels in the blood that show
how a patient is responding to
treatment.
Medical Technologist
CAREER OPPURTUNITIES
• Medical Technologists
Prepare specimens for
examination, count cells, and
look for abnormal cells in blood
and body fluids using
microscopes, cell counters, and
other sophisticated laboratory
equipment.
Use automated equipment and
computerized instruments
capable of performing a number
of tests simultaneously.
Medical Technologist
JOB DUTIES
Common tests performed by medical technologists:
– complete blood count – coagulation profile
(CBC) – lipid profile
– comprehensive metabolic
– blood type
panel (CMP)
– electrolyte panel, – semen analysis (for
fertility and post-
– liver function tests (LFT)
vasectomy studies)
– renal function tests (RFT)
– serological studies
– thyroid function test (TFT)
– urinalysis – routine cultures
– phlebotomy
Medical Technologist
CAREER OPPURTUNITIES
Analytical Chemist Cytotechnologist Microbiologist
Bacteriologist Medical Laboratory Parasitologist
Technician
Biochemist Hemotherapist Pharmaceutical Sales
Representative
Blood Bank Technologist Histologist Public Health Specialist
Chemist Phlebotomists Quality Control
Specialist
Clinical Chemistry Medical Laboratory Research Assistant
Technologist Manager
Crime Lab Analyst Histotechnician Toxicologist/Food and
Drug Inspector
Medical Technologist
CAREER OPPURTUNITIES
Cytotechnologist
They work in a hospital lab, or
commercial lab, analyzing slides of
human cells (which may come from
variety of areas of human anatomy
including skin, digestive tract, etc.) under
a microscope.
They prepare the slides and examine
them under the microscope, looking for
abnormalities such as cancerous cells,
pre-cancerous cells, or infectious disease
cells (bacteria, viruses, etc.).
Medical Technologist
CAREER OPPURTUNITIES
Cytotechnologist
• They report their findings to a pathologist
(physician) who then gives the final
diagnosis to report to the treating physician
specialist.
Their educational track is about one year
long after prerequisite coursework which
is about two years of college.
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree
in order to qualify for the national
certification exam in cytotechnology.
Medical Technologist
CAREER OPPURTUNITIES
Phlebotomist
Medical professionals who
draw blood from patients for
various lab tests and
procedures.
Entails a fairly short training
period, and the job
is relatively easy.
Medical Technologist
CAREER OPPURTUNITIES
Histotechnician (HT)
According to the American
Society of Clinical Pathology
(ASCP), they are the one who
prepares human body tissue for
examination by other laboratory
professionals.
They have advanced training in
detecting abnormal tissue
samples.
Medical Technologist
CAREER OPPURTUNITIES
Biochemist
– study the chemical composition of
cells and the cellular makeup of living
organisms;
– they perform research on the cellular
level, analyzing chemical processes
and reactions
Medical Technologist
CAREER OPPURTUNITIES
Medical Research Assistant
performs tasks to aid research in
a hospital, laboratory or clinical
setting;
help collect samples and
specimens, interview research
subjects, perform routine tests
and procedures, assemble data
and ensure that test protocols are
documented
Medical Technologist
CAREER OPPURTUNITIES
Clinical Chemistry
Technologist
Refers to those who
analyze the chemical
and hormonal contents
of body fluids.
Medical Technologist
CAREER OPPURTUNITIES
Microbiologists
Refers to those
specialists who
examine and
identify bacteria,
fungi, viruses and
parasites.
Medical Technologist
CAREER OPPURTUNITIES
Toxicologist
determines the risk of negative
effects of certain chemicals on
humans, animals and the
environment
Crime Lab Analyst
work in laboratories rather than in
the field, analyzing various forms of
physical evidence collected by
police detectives and forensic
technicians at crime scenes
Medical Technologist
CAREER OPPURTUNITIES
Clinical Laboratory Technician
– Perform less complex tests and
laboratory procedures than
technologists do.
– Prepare specimens and operate
automated analyzers or they may
perform manual tests in accordance
with detailed instructions.
– Usually work under the supervision of
medical and clinical laboratory
technologists or laboratory managers.
Medical Technologist
CAREER OPPURTUNITIES
Blood bank
Technologists
Refers to those
who collect, type
and prepare blood
for transfusion.
Medical Technologist
CAREER OPPURTUNITIES
Pharmaceutical Sales
Representative
work for pharmaceutical companies, traveling
around to get doctors to use their product; sells
and markets medical equipments to private
clinics, diagnostic centers and hospitals
Forensic Chemist
analyzes evidence that is collected at crime
scenes by using principles of chemistry, genetics
and biology
Career Opportunities Abroad
• There is a steady demand for
Medical Technologists overseas.
• Requires one to take their
licensure examination as well as
required trainings.
• Requires to have an experience
of 2 years or more.
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