LECTURE NOTES FOR PRINCIPLES IN MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE

Prepared by: Ms. Charmaine V. Rosales, RMT

HISTORY OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY

A. Early Beginning of Medical Technology

460 B.C. - Greek physician, Hippocrates formulated the Hippocratic Oath, the code of
ethics for practicing physicians. He also described four “humors” or body
fluids in man – the blood, phlegm, yellow bile and the black bile. These for
humors or body fluids were felt to be the source of a person’s disposition
and disease in ancient times.

Vivian Herrick - strongly believes that medical technology may be traced back in
1550 B.C. when intestinal parasites were mentioned in writings. She
also noted that the Ebers Papyrus (an early writing) have
descriptions of the three stages of hookworm infection.

M. Ruth Williams - stated that urinalysis was a fad during the Medieval Period. Quack
doctors reaped fortunes from diagnosing diseases by the
appearance of urine. Yet earlier than the Quacks, Hindu doctors
made the scientific observation that the urine of certain individuals
attracted ants, and such urine has a sweetish taste.

Anna Fagelson - dates medical technology from the 14th century when a prominent
Italian physician, Mondino de’ Liuzzi, at the University of Bologna
employed one Alessandra Giliani to perform certain tasks which
would now be considered those of the medical technologist. It is of
interest that Giliani died from a laboratory acquired infection.

B. History of Medical Technology in the United States

1884 - the first laboratory (which happens to be a chemical laboratory related to

medicine) was opened in the United States at the University of Michigan
under the care of Dr. Silas Douglas.

Dr. William H. Welch - In 1878, he established a laboratory at Bellevue Hospital Medical

College. He gave the first laboratory course in pathology ever
offered in an American School. In 1885, He became the first
professor of Pathology in John Hopkins University.

1886 - the first clinical laboratory was opened at the John Hopkins University. In
this laboratory, “routine examinations were carried out, special attention
being given to search for malarial parasites in the blood”.

1908 - Dr. James C. Todd wrote “A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis”. The book was
later republished by Dr. Todd and Dr. Arthur Sanford as a book entitled
 “Clinical Diagnosis by Laboratory Methods”. It is presently published under
the editorship of Israel Davidson and John Bernard Henry when the authors
died.

C. History of Medical Technology in the Philippines

1944 - US bases were built in Leyte. This made possible for the US to bring in
members of their health care team to the Philippines to resolve the health
problems of the soldiers and Filipinos.

January 9, 1945 - 850 US ships of the 6th US Army began a round-about to Lingayen
Gulf, attempting to mislead the Japanese. Manila was taken and
Corregidor was liberated.

26th Medical Laboratory of the 6th US Army - Introduced the profession of Medical
Technology at the end of World War II; established at 208 Quiricada St, Sta. Cruz, Manila.

June 1945 - 6th US Army left the laboratory and endorsed its care to the National
Department of Health. But the said department did not take interest on it,
maybe because the science was not very well-known and popular during
those days.

Dr. Alfredo Pio de Roda - One of the dislocated staff of the 26th Medical Laboratory took
the pain to preserve and save the remnants of the laboratory.

Dr. Mariano C. Icasiano - first city health officer of Manila, whom Dr. Pio de Roda asked
for permission to reestablish the laboratory.

October 1, 1945 - Manila Public Health Laboratory was formally organized under the
leadership of Dr. Pio de Roda.

Dr. Prudencia Sta. Ana and Dr. Tirso Briones - helped Dr. Pio de Roda in training of
medical technicians

Philippine Union College (Adventist University of the Philippines) - offered the first
formal education of Medical Technology in the Philippines. Originally located at
Baesa, Caloocan City but was reestablished at Silang, Cavite.

Mrs. Willa Hilgert-Hedrick - American medical practitioner and a missionary of the

Seventh-Day Adventist Church to the Philippines; through her pioneering efforts,
the formal education of Medical Technology was introduced in the Philippines.

Mr. Jesse Umali - first Medical Technology graduate of Philippine Union College
(Adventist University of the Philippines)

June 14, 1961 - the full recognition of the 4-year B.S. Medical Technology course by
the Department of Education.
 PHILIPPINE ASSOCIATION OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGISTS

PAMET - The national organization of all registered medical technologists in the

Philippines.

Mr. Crisanto Gomez Almario

 Father of PAMET
 A licensed pharmacist of the Manila College of Pharmacy (Manila Central
University).

September 15, 1963 10:00 AM

 Signalled the birth of PAMET at Manila Public Health Laboratory

PAMET Logo

1. The Circle: Symbolizes continuous involvement in

practice.
2. The Triangle: Represents trilogy of Love, Respect and
Integrity.
3. The Green Text: Symbolizes the color of health.
4. The Microscope and the snake: Represents the science
of Medical Technology Profession

PAMET PRESIDENTS

1st PAMET President  First MT Board Examination as

Charlemagne T. Tamondong conducted by the 1st Board of
“Emergence of the Profession” Examiners
 1963-1967  PAMET Code of Ethics (August 6,
 UP Manila Institute of Hygiene 1968)
 President for 3 consecutive terms
 Recognition of PAMET for public 3rd & 6th PAMET President
acceptance Felix E. Asprer
 Approval of House Bill No. 7082 “Legislative Agenda”
(MT Bill) on May 10, 1967  1970-1971; 1973-1977
 Approval of PD 498 (June 28, 1974)
2nd PAMET President  Accreditation of PAMET as
Nardito D. Moraleta bonafide professional organization
“Professional Recognition” for medical technologists with the
 1967-1970 Professional Regulation
 Registration of PAMET with Commission (PRC) on May 24,
International Association of Medical 1975.
Laboratory Technologist (IAMLT)
on May 28, 1970.
4th PAMET President 9th PAMET President
Bernardo T. Tabaosares Marilyn R. Atienza
“Celebration of the Profession” “Proactivism”
 September 1971-January 1973  1992-1996
 Amendments to Teves Law (about  Closer coordination of PAMET and
the salaries of medical PASMETH
professionals)  “Batong Buhay” project and “Type
 Proclamation of the Third Week of Kita” program
September as the Philippine  Implementation of the
Medical Technology Week on corresponding CPE units in the
September 15, 1972. renewal of license

5th PAMET Presidents 10th PAMET President

Angelina R. Jose
“Career Advocacy”
 January 1973 to September 1973
 First lady president
 Approval of P75.00 professional tax
of a registered medical technologist
(RMT) by the Bureau of Internal
Revenue (BIR).
 Upgrading of the Medical
Technology profession by raising its
professional code number from 20
to 3.
7th PAMET President
Venerable C.V. Oca
“Educational Enhancement”
 1977 to February 1982
 Second lady president
 Monthly medical missions
 Monthly quiz contest participated by
the different MT schools.
 Classification of PAMET members
into different categories (associate,
junior, regular)
8th PAMET President
Carmencita P. Acedera
“Image Building”
 1982-1992
 Longest term (almost 10 years)
 International affiliations.
 Scholarship grants
 Salary upgrading
 Composition of PAMET Hymn
Norma N. Chang
“International Leadership”
 1997-2001
 Approval of the 1997 Code of Ethics
of the MT Profession, March 7,
1997
 Search for the Best Research Paper
was launched in 1997.
11th & 13th PAMET President
Agnes B. Medenilla
Organizational Dynamism”
 2001-2002; 2005-2006
 “Alagang Safeguard, Alagang
Nanay” in partnership with P&G.
 Job fair activities
12th PAMET President
Shirley F. Cruzada
“Interdisciplinary Networking”
 2001-2002; 2005-2006
 MOA with DOH-NRL. PAMET will
handle the training of analyst for
drug screening,
 Revision Bill to R.A 5527.
 Free Standing Lab General
Assembly, Job fairs and PAMET
sports fest
 Close relationship with PSP,
PASMETH and CHED.
14th PAMET President 16th PAMET President
Leila M. Florento – “Global Perspectives” Rolando E. Puno
 2006-2013 “Empowerment”
 CPE for RMTs  2015-present
 Intensified collaboration with P&G
“Limang Hakbang tungo sa
Kalusugan”
 Intensified research activities

15th PAMET President

Romeo Joseph J. Ignacio
“Golden Celebration”
 2013-2015
 Celebration of PAMET’S 50TH
Anniversary

PHILIPPINE ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY & PUBLIC

HEALTH

PASMETH
 The national organization of all registered schools of medical technology/public
health in the Philippines.
 Organized in 1970 by some representatives of MT schools in their desire to
maintain the highest standard of education and to foster closer relations among
these schools.

HISTORY OF PASMETH
May 13, 1970
 Dir. Narciso Albarracin appointed Dr. Serafin J. Juliano and Dr. Gustavo U. Reyes
to organize an association of Deans/Heads of Schools of Medical Technology and
Hygiene (Public Health).
June 22, 1970
 First organizational meeting held at UST
 First set of officers:
President: Dr. Gustavo Reyes
Vice President: Dr. Serafin Juliano
Secretary/Treasurer: Dr. Velia Trinidad
PRO: Dr. Faustino Sunico
May 7, 1971
 First annual meeting was held at the University of Santo Tomas, Manila.
April 30, 1972
 First set of officers were re-elected for a second term.
October 6, 1989
 Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) registration through the Committee
on Legislation chaired by Mr. Cirilo S. Cajucom with the help of Atty. Dexter Bihis
(PASMETH Legal Counsel)
PASMETH PRESIDENTS
1. Dr. Ibarra Panopio (1973-1974)
2. Dr. Angelita G. Adeva (1974-1977)
3. Dr. Elizabeth M. del Rio (1977-1980)
4. Dr. Gustavo Reyes (1980-1981)
5. Dr. Claro D. Cabrera (1981-1982)
6. Dr. Elizabeth M. del Rio (1982-1983)
7. Dr. Norma V. Lerma (1983-1984)
8. Dr. Vicencio T. Torres (1984-1985)
9. Prof. Nardito Moraleta (1985-1988)
10. Dean Norma N. Chang (1988-1995)
11. Prof. Rodolfo R. Rabor (1996-2000)
12. Dean Nini F. Lim (2000-2002)
13. Dean Zenaida C. Cajucom (2002 - 2006)
14. Dean Magdalena Natividad (2010-2012)
15. Dean Bernard Ebuen (2012-present)

PASMETH Accomplishments
 CPE Program for Medical Technology faculty
 Preparation of Standard Curriculum for BS MT Schools
 Preparation of Standard Course syllabi for professional subjects in MT
 Scholarship grants for MT students.
 Community outreach programs
 Recognition to BS MT Course: PASMETH Gold Medal for Excellence Award
 Accreditation as CPE Provider for RMTs
 Strong association of schools through annual PASMETH-PAMET Quiz Shows