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PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
o Are assemblages of professional within a particular specialization or professional field that come
together for the purpose of collaboration, networking, and professional development or advancement
o Officers and members of professional organizations serve to promote the particular professional field
they are part of, to educate the public on issues relevant to the industry, and to represent the interests
of the industry in various groups such as local and national government units, legislative bodies, and
international societies
o provide opportunities for professional growth and continuing education by offering workshops,
trainings, and seminars, and by publishing research journals
o interested individuals must pay membership fees and monthly or yearly dues to avail or access the
benefits and services that professional organizations offer to their member
o In the Philippines, membership to an accredited professional organization (APO) or accredited
integrated professional organization (AIPO) is a requirement for hiring, retention, and sometimes for
the renewal of professional licenses.
o An APO or AIPO is a professional society duly accredited by the Professional Regulation Commission
(PRC) and the respective Professional Regulatory Board (PRB).
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Benefits of Membership in Professional Organizations
o Ryan Tracey
According to ___________ (Top 6 Benefits of Membership Organizations: Are They Still Relevant to
eLearning), the benefits of membership in professional organizations are:
1. __________________
PROFESSIONALISM
➢ Professionals must adhere to the set of rules or code of ethics prescribed by the professional
society.
➢ Although this is the least in terms of value among the benefits, this is an advantage for
employers since adherence to prescribed rule shapes the conduct of a professional.
2. __________________
EDUCATION
➢ Professional organizations organize continuing professional development (CPD) activities for
their members through conventions, seminars, fora, workshops, and other activities of similar
nature.
➢ Also, most professional societies publish research journals which could serve as avenues for
improving the body knowledge in a certain field.
PERKS
3. __________________
➢ Perks usually come in the form monetary discounts on registration fees for professional
development activities of the organization.
➢ These discounts are offered exclusively for members of the organization.
NETWORKING
4. _________________
➢ Activities conducted by professional organizations provide opportunities for building network
in the field.
➢ Gatherings and other activities can be potential avenues for creating long-term linkages and
connections with other professionals in the field.
PROFILE
5. ________________
➢ Membership in a professional organization can also build the career portfolio of a professional.
➢ A professional society can also provide opportunities for speaking engagements, career
specialization, publication in research journals, and even scholarship and training programs
abroad.
RECOGNITION
6. _______________
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➢ Professional organizations recognize their outstanding members and leaders in the practice
and special fields such as research, public service, and community engagements through
awards.
➢ This helps enhance one’s professional profile.
Types of Professional Organizations
1. ACCREDITING ORGANIZATIONS
o Accrediting organizations accredit curricular programs in educational institutions.
o An educational institution applying for accreditation will then be visited by a technical committee of
experts from the accrediting agency to verify its compliance to the standards of quality education.
o Membership in this type of professional organization is limited and is usually institutional.
Examples of Local Accrediting Organizations for Medical Technology Schools
PAASCU
Philippine Accrediting of Schools Colleges and Universities
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PACUCOA
Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation
2. CREDENTIALING/ CERTIFYING ORGANIZATIONS
o Credentialing or certifying organizations provide certification examinations for professionals.
o Certified professionals are required to renew their licenses within a specified duration.
o In the Philippines, credentialing professional organizations are not common due to the presence of a
government professional regulatory body, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC).
Examples of International Credentialing/ Certifying Agencies for Medical Technologists
AMT American Medical Technologists
ASCP
American Society of Clinical Pathology
ISCLT
International Society for Clinical Laboratory Technology
NCA National Certifying Agency for Medical Laboratory Personnel
3. PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES
o Professional societies are organizations that contribute to the continued development of a specific
group of professionals.
o Membership in a national society follows membership in its local affiliate/chapter.
Examples of Local Professional Societies for Medical Technologists
PAMET Medical Technologists Inc
Philippine Association of , .
PASMETH Association of Schools of Medical Technology and Public Health Inc
Philippine .
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BRAP BioRisk Association of the Philippines
PBCC
Philippine Blood Coordinating Council
PCQACL
Philippine Council for Quality Assurance in Clinical Laboratories
PSM of
Philippine Society Microbiologists
PhBBA
Philippine Biosafety and Biosecurity Association
Examples of International Professional Societies for Medical Technologists
ASCP
American Society for Clinical Pathology
AMT
American Medical Technologists
AACLS Sciences
A SEAN Association for Clinical Laboratory
AAMLS
Asia Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists
AAMLT
ASEAN Association of Medical Laboratory Technologists
ASCLS
American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science
IAMLT
International Association of Medical Laboratory Technologists
IFBLS International Federation of Biomedical Laboratory Science
ISCLT International Society for Clinical Laboratory Technologists
PAMET
o The Philippine Association of Medical Technologists, Inc. (PAMET) is the national professional
G Almario
organization of registered Medical Technologists in the Philippines.
crisanto
.
o It is a non-stock, non-profit organization.
o September 15 1963
founded on ______________, Crisanto G Almario considered as the “Father of
through the initiative of ____________, .
E
O
,
PAMET”, at the Public Health Laboratory in Quiricada St., Sta. Cruz, Manila
o September 20 1964
It organized its first national convention and election of officers _____________, at the ,
Far Eastern University
_______________ Chaplemagne T
Tamodong
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.
o Charlemagne T Tamodong became the first president
___________________
.
o Nardito D Moraleta
It was during the presidency of _______________ that PAMET was incorporated and registered at the
.
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on October 14, 1969, with Registration No. 39570
o PAMET was formally recognized as the only accredited professional organization of Registered Medical
Presidential Decree No 223
Technologists in the Philippines when _______________________ June 22 1973
was approved on ______________,
.
,
creating the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC).
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o It is a national body with 46 provincial chapters nationwide and 4 international chapters – PAMET
Singapore, PAMET Eastern Region Middle East, PAMET Western Region Middle East, and PAMET USA
o It is also affiliated with other local professional organizations, namely Council of Professional Health
Associations (COPHA), Philippine Federation of Professional Associations (PFPA), Council of Health
Agencies of the Philippines (CHAP), Philippine Council for Quality Assurance in Clinical Laboratories
(PCQACL), and Alliance of All Health Organizations of the Nation (AAHON)
o at the international level, PAMET is affiliated with ASEAN Association for Clinical Laboratory Sciences
(AACLS), Asia Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists (AAMLS), International Federation of
Biomedical Laboratory Scientists (IFBLS), Asia-Pacific Federation of Clinical Biochemistry (APFCB), and
International Federation in Clinical Chemistry (IFCC)
THE FIRST ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
o September 15 1963
The first organizational meeting was held on _______________,
, Public Health Laboratory in Sta Cmz Manila
at the __________________________. .
,
A total of 20 representatives attended the organizational meeting, 11 from allied medical professions,
) CEUs FEU
and 9 from five schools offering medical technology. ↓ ,
PUC UST , UP Institute of Public Health
,
PAMET INSIGNIA
• CIRCLE
_________: symbolizes the continuous involvement where practice and
education must always be integrated
• TRIANGLE
_________: the trilogy of love, respect, and integrity
• ____________:
MICROSCOPE &SNAKE symbolize the science of medical Technology profession
• __________:
GREEN
Color of health
• __________:
1964 the year of first PAMET Board was elected
CORE VALUES
1. __________
INTEGRITY → strict adherence to moral code, reflected in transparent honesty, truthfulness,
accuracy, accountability for one’s actions, and complete harmony in what one thinks, says, and does.
2. __________
PROFESSIONALISM → refers to the positive traits and values, moral responsibility, social responsiveness, and
behavioral outlook which makes one highly respectable and credible.
3. __________
COMMITMENT → the unconditional, unwavering, and selfless dedication that one builds-in into the
practice of the profession characterized by initiative, creativity, and resourcefulness to bring about
quality health care and service to the public.
EXCELLENCE → the high-quality performance by advocating and adhering to international standards
4. __________
making services globally comparable and competent.
5. __________
UNITY → the necessary linkage, support, involvement and sharing that will increase the success
and advancement of every individual member and the association in general.
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ROSTER OF PAMET PRESIDENTS
Year Name Contribution
1963-1967 Charlemagne T Tamodong
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Emergence of the Profession
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1967-1970 ↓ audito D Moraleta .
Professional Recognition
1970-1971, 1973-1977 Felix
Legislative Agenda
E .
Asprer
1971-1973 Bernardo T Tabaosares .
Celebration of the Profession
1973 Career Advocacy
Angelina R Jose .
1977-1981 Venerable C V Oca . .
Educational Enhancement
1982-1991 Image Building
Carmencita P Acedera .
1992-1996 R Atienza Proactivism
Marilyn .
1997-2000 international Leadership
Norma N Chang .
2001-2002, 2005-2006 Organizational Dynamism
Agnes B Medenilla
.
2003-2004 Interdisciplinary Networking
Shirley F Cruzada
.
2007-2013 Leila M Florento.
Global Perspectives
2013-2015 Golden Celebration
Romeo Josheph J .
Ignacio
2015-2019 12028 Ronaldo E . Puno Empowerment
2020-2022
2021 2022 Rommel F Saceda Engagement
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2023
2023 Present
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Luella A .
Vertucio Current PAMET president
2024 Mr. Rommel F. Saceda Current PAMET president
PAMET HYMN
TITLE: BELOVED PAMET
MUSIC: FRANCIS JEROTA PEFANCO
LYRICS: HECTOR GENTAPAN GAYARES. JR
PASMETH
o The Philippine Association of Schools of Medical Technology and Public Health, Inc. (PASMETH) is the
national organization of recognized schools of medical technology and public health in the Philippines.
o Established in 1970
o On May 13,1970, Dr. Narciso Albarracin, then Secretary of the Department of Education, designated Dr.
Serafin Juliano (FEU) and Dr. Gustavo U. Reyes (UST) to organize an association of deans/heads of
schools of medical technology and public health.
o the first organizational meeting was held at the University of Sto. Tomas on June 22, 1970
o the first member schools of PASMETH were the:
✓ University of Sto. Thomas (UST)
✓ Far Eastern University (FEU)
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✓ Centro Escolar University (CEU)
✓ San Juan de Dios Educational Foundation, Inc. (SJDEFI)
✓ Philippine Women’s University (PWU)
✓ Martinez Memorial Colleges (MMC)
o the first officers were:
President Dr. Gustavo Reyes (UST)
Vice President Dr. Serafin Juliano (FEU)
Secretary/Treasurer Dr. Velia Trinidad (CEU)
Press Relations Officer Dr. Faustino Sunico (SJDEFI)
o the organization was formally registered at SEC on October 6, 1985 through the Committee on
Legislation chaired by Mr. Cirilo S. Cajucom, with the help of legal counsel Atty. Dexter Bihis
o PASMETH is also the founding organization of the ASEAN Association of Schools of Medical Technology
(AASMT) through the initiatives of Dean Bernard Ebuen, Dr. Jose Jurel Nuevo, and Dr. Anacleta Valdez
PASMETH SEAL
o Circle: represent the continuity of learning and the never-ending quest
for excellence in the academic field
o Diamond: the four corners represent the four objectives of the
Association:
✓ To encourage a thorough study of the needs and problems of
Medical Technology and Public Health education and to offer solutions to
them;
✓ To work for the enhancement and continuous development of Medical Technology education in order
that the profession will be of maximum service to the country;
✓ To take a united stand on matters which affect the interests of Medical Technology education;
✓ To seek advice, aid and assistance from any government or private entity for the fulfillment of the
association's aims and purposes.
o Microscope: represents the field of Medical Technology and Public Health
o 1970 : the year the Association was founded
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ROSTER PASMETH PRESIDENT
(OLFU)
CURRENT PASMETHS PRESIDENT – DR. JOSE JUREL NUEVO Aug 2023
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PHISMETS
o The Philippine Society of Medical Technology Students (PHISMETS) is the national organization of all
Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science students under the supervision of PASMETH
o It was organized in 2002, during the leadership of former PASMETH president, Dr. Zenaida C. Cajucom
o Prof
The first PHISMETS advisers were ________________, .
Prof Nova Aida C Cajucom(FEU-NRMF)
Marilyn Bala (CHS) _____________________ .
and .
Prof. Zennie C Aceron (UST)
________________________
.
o The organization became inactive due to inevitable reasons, but was reorganized on November 25,
Dir
Magdalena Natividad then Chair of the Committee on Student
2006 at FEU-NRMF headed by _______________, .
Dean Bernard Ebuen
Development, and ______________
o February 24 2009 PHISMETS held its first Medical Technology Student Congress at OLFU Valenzuela
On ______________,,
City
o PHISMETS also conducts an annual Medical Technology Student Leadership Training and Strategic
Planning usually during the month of May
o The first PHISMETS Leadership Training Seminar was held at
in La Trinidad
ATI-CAR
Benguet
State
University
_____________________________________ ,
Benguet on
May 13 2010,
.
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o Since May 2014, a Council of Student Advisers (COSA) is designated yearly during the leadership
training seminar to help facilitate and oversee the PHISMETS national organization and its local
chapters
PHISMETS SEAL
o ____________:
3 CIRCLES symbolizes the continuous active involvement to the
national transforming venue of Medical Laboratory Science Students
o LAUREL
__________: symbolizes nature and the continuation of life every
year
o ____________:
GREEN LETTERS correspond to the color health
o 5 BUBBLES FROM A TEST TUBE represent the 5 objectives embodied in the
____________________:
constitution of the organization 15
__________________________:
o INTERCONNECTED
I MOLECULES OUTSIDE ATEST TUBE signify the unity of the 15 Board Schools exploring various possibilities
and aiming towards the integral growth and holistic development of Medical Laboratory Science
Students
o ___________:
MICROSCOPE signifies Medical Laboratory Science.
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