QuestionsQuestions (PRC BOARD OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY Resolution NO. 11, S. 2009)
The requirement is governed by Section 19 of R.A. No. 5527 (Philippine Medical Technology Act of 1969), as amended, which provides that no further examinations shall be given unless the candidate completes a 12-month refresher course in an accredited laboratory after failing for the third time.
To prescribe and adopt the Course of Study as the guideline for implementing the refresher course requirement for three-time flunkers before admission to their fourth licensure examination.
A school, college, or university whose Medical Technology courses are recognized or accredited by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED).
They must obtain from the Board of Medical Technology a Certificate of Accreditation for the specific course to be offered.
File an application for the licensure examination and attach an authenticated copy of the Certificate of Completion.
It is valid within two (2) years from the date of issuance and may be used for not more than three (3) examinations.
A new certificate is required thereafter (i.e., after expiration within two years or after being used for three examinations).
It adopts and prescribes the “Course of Study” as the “Guideline in the Implementation of Refresher Course,” appended as Annex A and made an integral part of the Resolution.
The Board prepared the course of study after consultations with PASMETH (Philippine Association of Schools of Medical Technology & Public Health) and PAMET (Philippine Association of Medical Technologists).
After fifteen (15) days following its full and complete publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation in the Philippines.
No. The school must also obtain a Certificate of Accreditation from the Board of Medical Technology for the refresher course.
Deans of schools, colleges and universities (public and private) offering Medical Technology Program, and the Presidents of PASMETH and PAMET.
No further examinations shall be given to the candidate unless and until he has completed twelve (12) months refresher course in an accredited laboratory after the third failure.
Because the three-time flunker must submit an authenticated copy of the Certificate of Completion when applying for the licensure examination, ensuring verification and compliance with the refresher course requirement.