PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Professional organizations
- assemblages of professionals within a particular specialization or professional field that come together
for the purpose of collaboration, networking and professional development or advancement.
APO (Accredited Professional Organization) or AIPO (Accredited Integrated Professional Organization)

- a professional society duly accredited by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) and the
respective Professional Regulatory Board (PRB)
- membership to this organization is a requirement for hiring, retention, and renewal of professional
licenses
Organizations that cater Medical Technology/ Medical Laboratory Science professionals:

 Philippine Association of Medical Technologists, Inc. (PAMET)
o is the accredited professional organization and the leading national organization for Registered
Medical Technologists in the country
 Philippine Association of Schools of Medical Technology (PASMETH)
o is the ONLY professional organization of schools for Medical Technology/ Medical Laboratory
Science
o its membership is open to deans, teachers, and clinical instructors in CHED-accredited
educational institutions offering Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology/ Medical Laboratory
Science
Benefits of Membership in Professional Organizations
According to Ryan Tracey, the benefits of membership in professional organizations are:

1. Professionalism
2. Education
3. Perks
4. Networking
5. Profile
6. Recognition
1. Professionalism
- it is the least in terms of value among the benefits
- an advantage for employers
2. Education
- Professional organizations organize continuing professional development (CPD) activities for their
members – conventions, seminars, workshops
- improving the body of knowledge in a certain field
3. Perks
- usually come in the form of monetary discounts on registration fees for professional development
activities
4. Networking
- provide opportunities for building networks in the field
- creating long-term linkages and connections with other professionals
5. Profile (Credentials)
- can build the career portfolio of a professional
6. Recognition
- recognize their outstanding members and leaders in the practice
- this help enhance one’s professional profile
Types of Professional Organizations

1. Accrediting Organization
- accredit curricular programs in educational institutions
- an educational institution applying for accreditation will then be visited by a technical committee of
experts to verify its compliance to the standards of quality education
- membership in this type is LIMITED and usually institutional
Examples of Local Accrediting Organizations for Medical Technology Schools

 PAASCU – Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities
 PACUCOA – Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation
2. Credentialing/Certifying Organizations
- provide certification examinations for professionals
- Certified professionals are required to renew their licenses within a specified duration
- PRC is the only credentialing professional organization in the Philippines
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
-organizations that contribute to the continued development of a specific group of professionals
Examples of Local Professional Societies for Medical Technologists

 PAMET – Philippine Association of Medical Technologists, Inc.
 PASMETH – Philippine Association of Schools of Medical Technology and Public Health
 BRAP – Biorisk Association of the Philippines
 PBCC – Philippine Blood Coordinating Council
 PCQACL – Philippine Council for Quality Assurance in Clinical Laboratories
 PSM – Philippine Society of Microbiologists
PAMET
- a non-profit organization
- founded on September 15, 2963 through the initiative of Crisanto Almario (Father of PAMET) at the
Public Health Laboratory in Quiricada St. Sta. Cruz, Manila
- September 20, 1964 - first national convention and election of officers at the Far Eastern University
o Charlemagne T. Tamondong – first President of PAMET
- national body with 46 provincial chapters nationwide and four international chapters
Presidents of PAMET and their Legacies

 Charlemagne T. Tamondong – Emergence of the Profession
 Nardito D. Moraleta – Professional Recognition
 Felix E. Asprer – Legislative Agenda
 Bernardo T. Tabaosares – Celebration of the Profession
 Angelina R. Jose – Career Advocacy
 Venerable C.V. Oca – Educational Enhancement
 Carmencita P. Acedera – Image Building
 Marilyn R. Atienza – Proactivism
 Norma N. Chang – International Leadership
 Agnes B. Medenilla – Organizational Dynamism
 Shirley F. Cruzada – Interdisciplinary Networking
 Leila M. Florento – Global Perspectives
 Romeo Joseph J. Ignacio – Golden Celebration
 Ronald E. Puno – Empowerment
Circle – symbolizes the continuous involvement where practice and education must always be integrated
Triangle – the trilogy of love, respect and integrity
Microscope and Snake – symbolize the science of Medical Technology profession
Green – the color of health
1964 – the year the first PAMET Board was elected
PASMETH
- national organization of recognized schools of medical technology and public health in the Philippines
- established in 1970
PHISMETS
- Philippine Society of Medical Technology Students (PHISMETS)
- national organization of all medical technology/ medical laboratory science students under the
supervison of PASMETH

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APO (Accredited Professional Organization) or AIPO (Accredited Integrated Professional Organization)

Organizations that cater Medical Technology/ Medical Laboratory Science professionals:

Benefits of Membership in Professional Organizations

According to Ryan Tracey, the benefits of membership in professional organizations are:

Types of Professional Organizations

Examples of Local Accrediting Organizations for Medical Technology Schools

Examples of International Credentialing/Certifying Agencies for Medical Technologists

Examples of Local Professional Societies for Medical Technologists

Presidents of PAMET and their Legacies

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