History of Medical Technology in the Philippines
Summary
TLDRThis lecture delves into the rich history of medical technology in the Philippines, highlighting key milestones such as the establishment of the first hospital by the Spanish in 1565, the creation of the Manila Public Health Laboratory post-WWII, and the evolution of medical education. It underscores the influence of foreign powers, the development of professional organizations like PAMET and PASSMETH, and the importance of accreditation and certification in advancing the field. The lecture also emphasizes the role of collaboration, networking, and continuous learning in the growth of medical technology professionals.
Takeaways
- 🏥 The history of medical technology in the Philippines is deeply intertwined with significant events such as the opening of the Swiss Canal and the establishment of U.S. military bases during World War II.
- 👩⚕️ The 26th Medical Laboratory of the Sixth U.S. Army Brigade played a crucial role in introducing medical facilities and healthcare teams to the Philippines, laying the foundation for the development of medical technology.
- 📚 The Spanish colonial period marked the establishment of the first hospital, 'Hospital Real', and the creation of educational institutions like the University of Santo Tomas, which later established faculties of pharmacy and medicine.
- 📰 Early scientific and medical journals such as 'Bulletin de Medicina de Manila' and 'Da Revista Farmaceutica de Filipinas' contributed to the dissemination of medical knowledge in the country.
- 🛑 The Philippine-American War disrupted advancements in medicine and healthcare during the Spanish colonial rule, but post-war developments led to the establishment of the Bureau of Government Laboratories.
- 🏛️ The Manila Public Health Laboratory, originally the 26th Medical Laboratory, was reorganized and renamed after World War II, becoming a key institution for medical technology education and training.
- 🎓 The first Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology (BSMT) program was offered in 1954, marking the formalization of medical technology education in the Philippines.
- 🏛️ The Philippine Union College and Medical Sanitarium in Baisakalokan were pioneers in offering the BSMT program and producing the first graduates in the field.
- 🤝 Professional organizations like the Philippine Association of Medical Technologists (PAMET) and the Philippine Association of Schools of Medical Technology and Public Health (PASSMETH) were established to promote collaboration and professional development.
- 📈 The Philippine medical technology field has seen significant growth and development, with various schools offering BSMT and later Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (BMLS) programs, and the introduction of international certifications like ASCP.
- 📚 The curriculum of BSMT/BMLS has evolved over time, with the inclusion of pharmacology and other subjects to meet the changing demands of the medical technology profession.
Q & A
What is the main topic of the lecture?
-The main topic of the lecture is the history of medical technology in the Philippines.
What are the learning objectives for the students at the end of the session?
-The students should be able to trace the history and development of the medical technology field, familiarize themselves with medical technology practice in the Philippines, and identify medical technology organizations in the country.
What significant event during World War II facilitated the start of medical laboratory practice in the Philippines?
-The building of United States bases in the island of Leyte in 1944, which allowed the U.S. military forces to bring their health care team to the Philippines to address health problems of American and Filipino soldiers.
Which laboratory was established by the 26th Medical Laboratory of the Sixth U.S. Army Brigade in Manila?
-The 26th Medical Laboratory established the laboratory located at Kirikata Street, Santa Cruz, Manila, which is now known as the Public Health Laboratory, a division of the Manila Health Department.
What was the first hospital established by the Spanish Empire in the Philippines?
-The first hospital established by the Spanish Empire was Hospital Real in Cebu in 1565, which was later moved to Manila to cater to military patients.
When was the University of Santo Tomas founded, and what significance does it have in the history of medical technology?
-The University of Santo Tomas was founded in 1611 and established the first faculties of pharmacy and medicine in 1871, which is significant in the development of medical technology in the Philippines.
What was the role of the Central Board of Vaccination in the Philippines?
-The Central Board of Vaccination, which started in 1806, was responsible for producing and distributing vaccine lymph and had 122 regular vaccinators in Manila and other major towns by 1898.
What significant event happened in 1966 in relation to the medical technology profession in the Philippines?
-In 1966, Republic Act 4688, also known as the Clinical Laboratory Act, was approved, which led to the professionalization and regulation of the medical technology field.
When was the first licensure examination for medical technology conducted in the Philippines, and who was the first board topnotcher?
-The first licensure examination for medical technology was conducted in 1970, and Maredel P Passage was the first board topnotcher.
What changes were made to the medical technology curriculum in the Philippines in 2006?
-In 2006, schools and universities updated their curriculum and changed the name of BSMT (Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology) to BMLS (Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science) following the release of Memorandum Order Number 14 by the Commission of Higher Education.
What is the importance of professional organizations in the field of medical technology in the Philippines?
-Professional organizations, such as the Philippine Association of Schools of Medical Technology and Public Health and the Philippine Association of Medical Technologists, are important for collaboration, networking, and professional development and advancement in the field of medical technology.
Outlines
🏥 Early Medical Technology in the Philippines
This paragraph outlines the early history of medical technology in the Philippines, starting from the opening of the Suez Canal which facilitated information dissemination. It highlights the impact of WWII, particularly the establishment of the 26th Medical Laboratory by the U.S. Army in Manila, which later became the Public Health Laboratory. The paragraph also touches on the Spanish influence, including the establishment of the first hospital in 1565 and the founding of the University of Santo Tomas in 1611. It mentions the creation of health and educational institutions, as well as the publication of medical journals, emphasizing the importance of these events in the development of medical technology in the country.
🛠 Developments in Medical Laboratories and Health Services
The second paragraph delves into the establishment and expansion of health and laboratory services in the Philippines. It discusses the creation of the Board of Health and Charity, the Manila Municipal Laboratory, and the role of General Antonio Luna in pioneering water testing and environmental studies. The paragraph also covers the breakdown of medical advancements due to the Philippine-American War and the subsequent establishment of the Bureau of Government Laboratories. It highlights the reorganization of health services and the impact of WWII on medical laboratory services, including the work of the U.S. Army's medical laboratory unit.
🎓 Education and Training in Medical Technology
This paragraph focuses on the educational aspect of medical technology in the Philippines. It details the post-WWII reorganization of the Manila Public Health Laboratory and the introduction of training programs for aspiring laboratory workers. The narrative includes the development of a formal syllabus and the establishment of the first school of medical technology by the Manila Sanitarium and Hospital. The paragraph also mentions the expansion of medical technology education with the opening of new schools and the first graduates in the field.
📚 Expansion of Medical Technology Education and Profession
The fourth paragraph discusses the growth of medical technology education and the profession in the Philippines. It lists the universities that started offering Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology and the first graduates from these programs. The paragraph also covers significant milestones such as the approval of the Blood Banking Law, the offering of medical technology as an elective in other universities, and the establishment of professional organizations like the Philippine Association of Medical Technologists (PAMET).
🏛 Professional Organizations and Certifications
This paragraph highlights the formation and development of professional organizations in the field of medical technology. It discusses the creation of PAMET and its registration with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the enactment of the Philippine Medical Technology Act, and the first licensure examination. The paragraph also mentions the establishment of the Board of Medical Technology, the recognition of PAMET as the accredited professional organization, and the introduction of international certifications like the ASCP International Certification.
🌐 International Recognition and Curriculum Updates
The final paragraph emphasizes the international recognition of Philippine medical technology and updates in the field's curriculum. It discusses PAMET's membership in the ASEAN Association of Medical Laboratory Technologists and the accreditation of the Philippine Women's University. The paragraph also covers the change in the name of the degree from BSMT to BMLS, the inclusion of pharmacology in the curriculum, and the graduation of the first batch of BMLS students. It concludes with a reminder to seek God's will in all endeavors and a thank you note to the audience for attending the lecture.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Medical Technology
💡Swiss Canal
💡26th Medical Laboratory
💡Healthcare Team
💡Public Health Laboratory
💡Medical Facilities
💡Medical Technology Organizations
💡Training Program
💡Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology (BSMT)
💡Philippine-american War
💡Clinical Laboratory Act
Highlights
Introduction to the history of medical technology in the Philippines.
The Swiss Canal and WWII as catalysts for medical laboratory practice in the Philippines.
Establishment of the 26th Medical Laboratory of the Sixth U.S. Army Brigade in Manila.
Training of civilians as healthcare team members by the U.S. Army in 1944.
Spanish colonial influence on early healthcare and educational institutions.
Foundation of the University of Santo Tomas and its faculties of pharmacy and medicine in 1871.
Creation of scientific journals for medicine and the establishment of the Central Board of Vaccination.
Appointment of provincial medical officers and the establishment of the Board of Health and Charity.
General Antonio Luna's role in pioneering water testing, forensics, and environmental studies.
Disruption of medical advancements due to the Philippine-American War.
Formation of the Bureau of Government Laboratories under the American government in 1901.
Post-WWII reorganization of the Manila Public Health Laboratory.
Ineffective initial training program for aspiring laboratory workers and its subsequent improvements.
Establishment of the first school of medical technology in the Philippines by Manila Sanitarium and Hospital.
Development of professional organizations like PAMET and PASSMETH.
Introduction of the Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology curriculum and its evolution to BMLS.
Professional milestones and recognitions in the field of medical technology.
Current state of medical technology education and professional organizations in the Philippines.
Importance of seeking God's will in all endeavors, as quoted from Proverbs 3:6.
Transcripts
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good day class for today's topic we will
be talking about the history of medical
technology in the philippines
at the end of this learning session
the student must be able to trace the
history and development of the medical
technology field
you will be able to familiarize the
medical technology practice here in the
philippines and you will also be able to
identify the medical technology
organizations
in the philippines
what could have been the most important
event that triggered the start of
medical laboratory practice here in the
philippines
the first event is the opening of the
swiss canal facilitated the
dissemination of information from the
west to the east
and the second one is
in 1944
during the world war ii
united states bases were built in the
island of leyte
this made possible for the u.s military
forces to bring in members of their
health care team in the philippines to
resolve health problems of the american
and filipino soldiers
medical facilities were made available
to the philippines which includes the
26th
medical laboratory of the sixth
u.s army brigade
the said laboratory was located at
kirikati street santa cruz manila
now known as the public health
laboratory
a division of the manila health
department
remember this class this will always go
out in the board examination
the laboratory was located at where
kirikata street
santa cruz manila
who brought the medical facilities as
well as the health care team here in the
philippines
the 26th
medical laboratory of the sixth u.s army
brigade
in february 1944 philippines started
training civilians to become members of
the healthcare team
the sixth u.s army brigade left the
laboratory in june 1945.
the laboratory was endorsed to the
national department of health but the
department did not seem to be interested
in pursuing the objectives of the
laboratory
but even before the outbreak of the
world war ii class
the spanish empire established manila as
their capital in the late 16th century
the first hospital the spaniards
established in
1565 is called hospital real in cebu
which was then moved to manila to cater
to military patients
of course as how we were taught in our
philippine history
members of religious orders who came
into the country
alongside the other spanish occupiers
they establish health institutions for
the poor and educational institutions
for the elite
in
1578 the franciscans built the san
lazaro hospital for the poor and the
lepers
in 1596
the hospital di san juan di dios was
founded for poor spaniards
in 1641
the hospital di san jose was also
founded in cavite
by the way class as a disclaimer i will
not be
asking you to memorize dates what's
important is that you know the series of
events okay
the dominicans founded the university of
santo tomas in 1611
which in 1871 established the first
faculties of pharmacy and medicine
with the establishment of both health
and educational institutions there are
also journals that were created for
science and medicine that has been
published that includes bulletin de
medicina de manila
da revista pharmaceutica de filipinas
and chronicas de ciancias medicas
the central board of vaccination which
started producing and distributing
vaccine lymph in 1806 had 122 regular
vaccinators in manila and other major
towns by 1898.
in 1876 provincial medical officers were
appointed to provide health care
services throughout the country
this was followed by the establishment
of the board of health and charity in
1883 which was later expanded in 1886.
in 1887 the spanish authorities
established laboratorio municipal de
manila
which is used to examine the food water
and clinical samples
although this was already an established
laboratory it was not
really used during outbreaks and even
plagues
philippine war hero general antonio luna
by the way if for those who don't know
him you may watch general luna you can
find it in netflix to help reinforce
your knowledge about
philippine history
yes
so he was employed as a chemical expert
in this laboratory and pioneered water
testing
forensics and environmental studies
however class the advancements in
medicine and healthcare during the
spanish colonial rule
broke down because of the
philippine-american war which lasted
from 1899 to 1902
after the fall of manila the spanish
military hospital was converted into the
first reserve hospital in 1898
by lieutenant colonel henry lippincut
who was also a chief surgeon of the
division of the pacific and 8th army
corps
this hospital had a diagnostic
laboratory but was not fully used
because
the director of
this hospital who is operating
the diagnostic lab contracted typhoid
fever
the successor director of this
laboratory who is richard p strong
he made use of the laboratory to perform
autopsies and to examine blood
feces and urine along with other
laboratory
services during the reign of the u.s
government at
1901
with the help of the philippine
commission they were able to build
bureau of government laboratories under
the philippine commission act number 156
this bureau was located in kaliheran
hermita manila
it contains a science library a chemical
section and a serum laboratory for the
production of vaccines
the first bureau director of
bureau of government laboratories was
paul freyr
paul freyr class
provided adequate supplies and equipment
to the bureau
so this
laboratory is composed of two stories
with
two wings so the other wing is called
the biological wing
so it has microscope
tables by the window while the other one
is the general laboratory work which is
used to
filter distill and
heat water
unfortunately the building was destroyed
during world war ii
and
the national institutes of health of the
university of the philippines manila
occupies
this area
currently
at the end of the philippine-american
war the civilian board of health
established by the americans was changed
into the bureau of health
in 1915 it was reorganized into the
philippine health service but later on
reverted to the bureau of health by
1933.
the university of the philippines
college of public health formally opened
its certificate in public health program
in june of 1927 with the aim to provide
proper training to the philippine health
services medical officers
on december 8 1941
japan attacked the whole of manila
through aerial assault and deployment of
troops just 10 hours after bombing pearl
harbor
it was the beginning of the second world
war that resulted in massive casualties
amid this turmoil the medical laboratory
unit of the u.s army provided medical
services with available laboratory
supplies
supplemental laboratory examinations and
epidemiological and sanitary
investigations
it was also tasked to perform routine
water analysis
examination of food supplies
distribution of special reagents and
solutions
culture media and investigation of
epidemics and episodics
the unit also performs special
serological
bacteriological pathological and
chemical examinations
post-mortem exams
and preservation of pathological
specimens of value to the u.s army
medical department
the world war ended in september 1945
and barely a month after
the laboratory was formally reorganized
by dr alfredo pio de roda
and assisted by dr mariano ecaciano who
was
then the manila city health officer
the laboratory was later named manila
public health laboratory
so what was this laboratory again this
was the first laboratory established
where again kirikata street santa cruz
manila
now known as
the manila public health laboratory it's
impossible if you still
forget that
a training program for individuals
aspiring to become laboratory workers
was offered in 1947 by dr pio de roda in
collaboration with dr prudentia santa
anna
trainees were mostly high school
graduates and paramedical graduates
the training proved to be ineffective
because the trainees were never
motivated and there was no program that
was supposed to last for a definite
period and no certificates were issued
to trainees
later on dr santa anna was asked to
prepare a six-month formal syllabus for
the training program with certificate
for the trainees upon completion
the training program ended in 1954 when
the bureau of private education approved
a four-year course in bachelor of
science in medical technology in the
same year the manila sanitarium and
hospital opened the first school of
medical technology in the philippines
under the leadership of mrs wilia
hedrick
who is the wife of dr alvin hedrick
soon after
manila sanitarium hospital started its
medical internship and residency
training program which was affiliated
with loma linda university in california
in 1954 the philippine union college in
baisaka
city now known as adventist university
of the philippines absorbed
the manila sanitarium and hospitals
school of medical technology
what was left with msh was the facility
for its clinical division
wait there's more
the five-year curriculum leading to the
degree of bachelor of science in medical
technology was approved by the bureau of
private education in 1954
the school produced its first graduate
dr jesse umali
who later graduated as a doctor of
medicine at the far eastern university
and became a successful
ob gynecologist in the u.s
in the summer of 1955
two more students from the philippine
union college graduated the medical
technology course that would be avelino
oliva and adoration yotoch
kindly prepare your notebook and your
pen
to write this down some other
significant events in the history of
medical technology in the philippines
the philippine national red cross was
created last 1947.
1954
the philippine union college and medical
sanitarium in baisakalokan
offered the first four-year bs medical
technology
1956
philippine union college has its first
graduate dr jesse o'malley on that same
year republic act 1517
or otherwise known as the blood banking
law was approved
1957 university of santo tomas offered
medical technology as an elective to
fourth and fifth year bs pharmacy
students and without the 12-month
internship training
1960
centro escolar university
offered bs medical technology and turned
out its first batch of graduates in
1962 consisting of only eight graduates
that's eight graduates only
1961
far eastern university offered bs
medical technology under the college of
medicine and turned out its first batch
of graduates in 1963.
the university of the philippines also
started offering bs hygiene
immaculate conception college now known
as the university of immaculate
conception in davao city offered bs
medical technology so this is the first
medical technology school in mindanao
1962
university of santo tomas formally
offered bs medical technology
while the university of san agustin
offered bs medical technology which is
the first
med tech school in the visayas
1963
an organizational meeting headed by
chrysanto g almario was held at the
public health laboratory in manila which
was attended by professionals and
members of the academe from the allied
medical profession
1964
asiation of medical technologists or
pamet had its first national convention
at far eastern university medical
auditorium
1966
republic act
4688 or otherwise known as the clinical
laboratory act was approved
pamit was registered at the securities
and exchange commission
last 1969 together with the approval of
the republic act 5527
the philippine medical technology act
was enacted into law
1970
the board of medical technology was
created poor swan to republic act 5527
the first licensure examination for
medical technology was then conducted
and maredel p passage was the first
board top notcher
on that same year 1970 philippine
asiation of schools of medical
technology or hygiene
or otherwise known as pass meth was also
created
pamette was registered with the
international asiation of medical
laboratory technologists
1971
guidelines on clinical internship
program was drafted reviewed and
finalized and a curriculum was designed
with reference to united states
laboratory
courses during
1972 former president ferdinand e marcos
declared the third week of september as
medical technology week
it was also the same year during the
declaration of martial law
and the philippine society for
microbiology and infectious diseases was
also formally organized here in the
philippines
1973 presidential decree 223 was
approved creating the professional
regulations commission
so that was the prc
palmett was also officially recognized
as the only accredited professional
organization of registered medical
technologists in the philippines
angelina jose was elected as the first
female president of pamet
usd graduate school offered master of
science in medical technology which is
the first graduate school to offer msmt
so that was 1975.
pioneer educational review center is
also the first review center for medical
technology established
1978
medical services of america tapped bsmt
graduates to undergo a six-month
on-the-job respiratory therapy training
program and produced the first batch of
filipino respiratory therapists in the
philippines
1983
the philippine blood coordinating
council or the pbcc
which is the professional society
specializing in blood banking was
created
professor lina c sumera of the u p
college of public health was awarded as
the first most outstanding medical
technologists
kindly write this down also
1985
palmett gained membership in the asean
association of medical laboratory
technologists
during the year 1988 philippine women's
university submitted for pasco
accreditation
pasco class stands for
philippine accrediting association of
schools
colleges and universities
the philippine women's university is the
first medical technology school to
undergo pasco accreditation
the olongapo zambales chapter was also
awarded by pamet as the first most
outstanding chapter that's olongapo and
zambales chapter
1989 during the third acmlt in singapore
then palmett president carmen sita
asedera was also elected
to the aamlt presidency
1999
the philippine council for quality
assurance in clinical laboratories was
organized
during that same year the eighth
acmlt in brunei darussalam
norma chang was elected president of
aamlt
on the year 2002 philippine society of
medical technology students or fismets
was organized
2004
philippine women's university started
offering certificate in phlebotomy which
is the first
test the certified
short-term course on phlebotomy
test this stands for
technical education and skills
development authority
on 2005 american society of clinical
pathology board of registry introduced
ascp
international certification in the
philippines so as you can see from my
name class you can see there that i am
mls ascp certified so that means
i am a medical laboratory scientist from
the american society of clinical
pathology
so i passed the certification
examination
for
mls
also on that same year 2005
axe review center was awarded by the
philippine marketing excellence awards
as the nation's most outstanding medical
review
center
2006
schools and universities updated their
curriculum and changed the name of bsmt
to bmls
so instead of bachelor of science in
medical technology they changed it to
bachelor of medical laboratory science
following the release of memorandum
order number 14
of the commission of higher education
rationalizing the medical technology
education in the philippines
pharmacology
is also then included in the bsmt bmls
curriculum
and last 2010 the first batch of bmls
students graduated
professional organizations are
assemblages of professionals within a
particular specialization or
professional field that come together
for the purpose of collaboration
networking and professional development
or advancement
in the field of medical technology class
we have actually
two professional organizations one is
philippine asiation of schools of
medical technology and public health
and the other one is
philippine asiation of medical
technologists
we will tackle this more on our
professional organization's lecture for
pmls one for now i just want to
introduce to you the different
precedents
for
passmeth and pamet
the current pass meth president is still
mr dean bernard yu ebuen
well the new and current president for
palmett is mr romell f sacetta you will
get to know more about them soon in our
next topics for pmls one
before we end this lecture topic i would
want to remind you to always seek
god's will in all you do that's proverbs
chapter 3 verse 6.
again i would want to thank all of you
for taking this time and for listening
to my lecture today
have a great day ahead and god bless you
always
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