RA 5527 is also known as which act?

RA 5527 is also known as which act?

• A. The National Laboratory Act
• B. The Philippine Health Services Act
• C. The Philippine Medical Technology Act of 1969
• D. The Medical Technology Act of 1980

Answer: (A)

RA 5527 is the Philippine Medical Technology Act of 1969. This law established the regulatory framework for the medical technology profession in the Philippines, creating the Board of Medical Technology under the regulatory authority, setting the requirements for education and licensure, and defining the scope of practice for medical technologists. It grants legal authority to perform laboratory analyses, ensures quality and standardization in testing, and outlines registration, examinations, and penalties for unlawful practice. The other titles listed refer to different statutes and do not represent the statute that governs medical technology practice in 1969.

RA 5527 is the Philippine Medical Technology Act of 1969. This law established the regulatory framework for the medical technology profession in the Philippines, creating the Board of Medical Technology under the regulatory authority, setting the requirements for education and licensure, and defining the scope of practice for medical technologists. It grants legal authority to perform laboratory analyses, ensures quality and standardization in testing, and outlines registration, examinations, and penalties for unlawful practice. The other titles listed refer to different statutes and do not represent the statute that governs medical technology practice in 1969.