BS in Medical Technology in the Philippine1

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BS in Medical Technology in the PhilippinesBS in Medical Technology (BSMT) is a four year degree program that equips students withknowledge and skills in laboratory tests used in the detection, diagnosis, preention, andtreatment of diseases! The program consists of general education sub"ects (such as #nglishand $ilipino) and professional sub"ects (such as %linical %hemistry and Blood Banking)!

&ou will be taught on how to collect, presere and analy'e specimens such as blood, urine,

cells and tissues as well as the preparation of reagents (compounds or substances added toa specimen in order to create a chemical reaction) and stains (a discoloration made by aforeign matter) ! The program will also train you on how to use modern equipments,instruments and scientic methods to proide accurate laboratory results!

The teaching methods used are classroom discussions, laboratory practicum eercises(wherein a student demonstrates what has been taught) and clinical laboratory internships!

*s Medical Technology a profession+

Medical Technology is a profession! graduate of BS in Medical Technology who passed theboard eamination is called a -egistered Medical Technologist (-MT)!Medical technologists analy'e samples of body .uids and cells! They study the specimensfor bacteria and parasites and identify chemicals contained in them! They perform bloodmatching for patients who require transfusions and analy'e drug leels in a patient/s bloodto determine his reaction to treatment! They also study test results and communicate thendings to doctors! They can speciali'e in a ariety of areas, such as microbiology,*mmunohematology, immunology or molecular biology!

0hat are the admission requirements for BSMT+

-equirements at each school may di1er, but these are the common requirements2Must be a high school graduate!Must hae a college entrance eamination of aboe aerage or depending on the speciedrating set by the school!Must pass the interiew conducted by the college admission o3cer!Some schools require an 456 grade or higher in Mathematics and Science as well as a 7Pof the same rating!dmission for Philippine #ducational Placement Test (P#PT) passers mainly depends on theschool/s discretion since some colleges and uniersities only o1er selected courses!

0hat skills are required to succeed in this course+

The following are the most important skills that you hae to possess or deelop2Basic Mathematical skills 8 for the use of computational toolsnalytical Skills on a moderate leel 8 determining what kind of laboratory tests should beobtained and being able to identify microorganisms contained in specimens tocomprehensiely diagnose certain diseases%ritical Thinking Skills 8 using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknessesof alternatie solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems%ollaboratie skills 8 the ability to coordinate with di1erent health professionals in the care

of patients%ommunication skills 8 the ability to e1ectiely relay information both orally and in writtenform

9ow di3cult is this course+

BSMT is a moderately di3cult course! lthough the program contains a lot of Science andMedical sub"ects, they require you to use basic leel of thinking and a few comple thinkingskills! %oncepts in Medical Technology only need recall:memory, analysis and synthesis! *n



addition, laboratory procedures during clinical internships are routinely done thus proidingyou with the chance to master eery laboratory tests!

9ow long does it take to complete the Medical Technology program in the Philippines+

The BSMT program takes ; years to complete! Some schools who follow a trimesteral

curriculum complete the course in less than ; years!

<epending on the school, clinical internships during the fourth year may last = to > months!

-eiew for the board eamination takes an additional ? months to a year, depending onwhether you pass your rst try!

Medical Technology *nternship Training Program

This is an intensie practical and theoretical training that usually takes place during thefourth year! Medical Technology students are assigned to clinical:hospital laboratories wherethey perform lab tests and other diagnostic eaminations! They may be allowed to performtests in 9ematology (%omplete Blood %ount, Platelet %ount) , *mmunohematology (BloodBanking), @rinalysis and many more!

ccording to %9#< (o3cial goerning body of higher education institutions), the totalnumber of eposure:contact hours in the laboratory is A,>4? hours!

Speciali'ations

Blood Banking 8 a speciali'ed eld inoling the collection (donation), testing, processing,and storing blood for later use (transfusion) important in emergency and surgical medicineand is dependent on the clinical laboratory for ensuring the safe use of blood and itscomponents%hemistry 8 a speciali'ed area concentrating on the measurement of di1erent proteins andelectrolytes, as well as drug leels used to monitor patient therapy9ematology 8 speciali'ed area that includes the collection, study and analysis of bloodsamples and blood diseases*mmunology 8 a branch of medical technology that focuses on the study of foreign bodiesand how they a1ect the immune systemMicrobiology 8 the study of microorganisms such as fungi, bacteria, iruses and how theya1ect the human body

The Board #am

graduate of BS in Medical Technology needs to take the Medical Technology Board#amination before he:she can practice the profession! The Board of Medical Technologyfacilitates the eam under the superision of the Professional -egulations %ommission (P-%)!*t is scheduled twice a year in the months of September and March!

#amination questions come from si ma"or sub"ects with their corresponding relatieweight! %linical %hemistry, Microbiology and Parasitology, 9ematology, Blood Banking andSerology each hae CD6 while %linical Microscopy (@rinalysis and other body .uids) and9istopathologic Technique each hae AD6! To pass the eamination you should obtain ageneral weighted aerage of >56 with no rating below ?D6 in all the sub"ects!

The result of the board eamination is released after C to = days! &ou can iew the passing rates for the Medical Technology Board #am here%areer Epportunities for BSMT graduates

Fobs for -egistered Medical Technologists (board passers)



#ntry to Mid leel positions Fobs requiring no prior eperience or a minimal leel of eperience2Biochemist 8 study the chemical composition of cells and the cellular makeup of liingorganisms they perform research on the cellular leel, analy'ing chemical processes andreactionsBacteriologist 8 conduct research and obsere the qualities, growth and composition of

scientic microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi and parasitesBlood Bank Technologist 8 collect, analy'e and prepare blood for transfusions%linical Pathologist 8 collect samples from patients, sometimes within a surgical setting, orthey take the samples collected by clinical lab technicians and assistants9istologist 8 work closely with pathologists and diagnosticians to identify the cause ofpatient symptoms and .ag any warning signs of diseaseMicrobiologist 8 studies microscopic organisms using the microscopeParasitologist 8 study the characteristics, habits, and life cycles of animal parasites! *n manycases, their work includes inestigation of undiagnosed human illness, and possible parasiticinasion related to the illnessMedical -esearch ssistant 8 performs tasks to aid research in a hospital, laboratory orclinical setting help collect samples and specimens, interiew research sub"ects, performroutine tests and procedures, assemble data and ensure that test protocols are documented

Toicologist 8 determines the risk of negatie e1ects of certain chemicals on humans,animals and the enironment%ytotechnologist 8 speciali'es in cytology, which is the study of the formation, structure andfunction of cells%rime Gab nalyst 8 work in laboratories rather than in the eld, analy'ing arious forms ofphysical eidence collected by police detecties and forensic technicians at crime scenesdanced Positions-equire years of etensie eperience and practice2$orensic %hemist 8 analy'es eidence that is collected at crime scenes by using principles of chemistry, genetics and biology%hief Medical Technologist 8 superises and ensures that all laboratory tests are doneaccurately and on time%hief Medical -esearcher 8 work in hospitals or science laboratories or independentorgani'ations compiling and analy'ing information about diseases, drug interaction andpatient progress! They collect data, confer with doctors and patients and report ndings tohospital administrators and othersMedical Gaboratory Manager 8 responsible for the operation, direction and administration ofa clinical laboratoryPharmacologist 8 studies and analy'es the impact of chemicals and other pharmaceuticalsubstances, such as medicinal plants on the human body

Fobs for Hon Board passersMedical #quipment Sales -epresentaties 8 sells and markets medical equipments to priateclinics, diagnostic centers and hospitals they also instruct and demonstrate the use ofcertain medical deicesPharmaceutical Sales -epresentatie 8 work for pharmaceutical companies, traeling aroundto get doctors to use their productMedical Technicians 8 assist Medical Technologists in collecting specimens and operating

medical equipments during procedures Fobs not related to the BSMT program%all center agent 8 answers phone calls and inquiries of clients and proides customersupport, usually to people from other countriesdministratie Sta1 8 personnel responsible for the organi'ation and management of o3ceduties and tasks positions that include o3ce secretary, personal assistant and o3ce clerk$reelancer working online 8 doing online "obs for clients abroad, such as data entry, articlewriting, S#E, customer support , administratie support etc!, which mainly depends on yourskills



%areer Epportunities broad There is a steady demand for Medical Technologists oerseas! Before you can practiceMedical Technology in foreign countries you hae to take their licensure eamination as wellas required trainings! *n addition, they will also require you to hae an eperience of = yearsor more!Salary Geels

*n the Philippines, -egistered Medical Technologists with A to ; years of eperience receie amonthly salary ranging from PAD,DDD to PA5,DDD! $or those holding more adanced positionsand an eperience of 5 years aboe, receie a salary ranging from PA;,DDD to PCD,DDD permonth (See source)!

broad2*n industriali'ed countries, pay is denitely higher than local rates! Salary in the @S rangesfrom I5D,DDD to I>D,DDD per year (See source)!

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