CHED Memo Order RA 7722

Republic of the Philippines Office of the President Commission on Higher Educati

on
CHED Memorandum Order No. 6 series of 2008
Subject:
Guidelines for the Accreditation of Clinical Laboratories involved in the
Training of Medical Laboratory Science Medical Technology Interns.
In accordance with the pertinent provisions of R.A. No. 7722, otherwise known as
the "Higher Education Act of 1994" and pursuant to Commission en banc Resolutio
n No. 739-2007 dated October 15, 2007, and for the purpose of rationalizing Medi
cal Technology Education in the country with the end in view of keeping at pace
with the demands of global competitiveness, the following Guidelines for the Acc
reditation of Clinical Laboratories involved in the training of Medical Laborato
ry Science / Medical Technology Interns are hereby adopted and promulgated by th
e Commission, thus:
Background and Rationale
After thirteen (13) years of implementing Administrative Order 118-B s.199
2 on Rules and Regulations Governing the Accreditation of Clinical Laboratories f
or Training of Medical Technology Interns , much is needed to improve the said iss
uance to make it relevant and responsive to current health care demands and real
ities. Recent survey revealed that certain clinical standards, requirements and
functions are best managed by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) pursuant
to R.A. 7722, also known as the Higher Education Act of 1994.
While the Department of Health (DOH) is making available certain health f
acilities, including clinical laboratories to become part of educational environ
ment, it then becomes a partner to CHED in the promotion of quality learning and
training of future Medical Laboratory Scientist / Medical Technologists.
II. Objective
To contribute to quality learning and formation of Medical Laboratory Sci
entists / Medical Technologists through collaborative internship training progra
m while continually maintaining the safety, integrity and quality of laboratory
performance at all times.
III. Scope
The policies and guidelines embodied here shall apply to all schools,
colleges, universities and clinical laboratories offering Training Programs for
Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science / Bachelor of Science in Medical Technol
ogy
IV. Definition of Terms
1. Institution-based Clinical Laboratory
This refers to an accredited tertiary category clinical laboratory in a
hospital or a school. In areas where there are limited number of tertiary catego
ry institution-based clinical laboratories, affiliation of interns can be carrie
d out in an accredited tertiary category free standing laboratory provided that
rotation be carried out in special sections like Blood Bank, Microbiology and Hi
stopathology.
2. Medical Laboratory Scientist / Medical Technologist
A person certified by the Professional Regulation Commission who engages
in the work of Medical Laboratory Science / Medical Technology under the supervi
sion of a Board Certified Pathologist.
3. Clinical Instructor (CI) / lnterns Coordinator (lC) / Clinical Coordinator (CC
)
A registered Medical Laboratory Scientist / Medical Technologist (MLS /
MT) sent by the affiliating school / college / university who shall:
4. Training Officer
A person responsible for the internship training program of an accredit
ed training clinical laboratory of the MLS / MT interns who could be any of the
following:
Chief Pathologist
Chief Medical Technologist / Registered Medical Technologist who shall meet the
qualifications as stated on Section VI-2.
The training officer shall be responsible for the following:
Preparation of the MLS / MT Internship Training Program in consultation with
the laboratory staff and in congruence to the CMO No. 14 s. 2006
Signing of the Memorandum of Agreement prepared by the school and the traini
ng institution
Monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of the training program
5. Medical Laboratory Science / Medical Technology Internship Training Program
Structured learning experiences and activities by which the MLS / MT stude
nts develop professional skills through a systematic application of knowledge to
actual life situations in the community, hospital and the industry.
6. Medical Laboratory Science / Medical Technology (MLS / MT) Training Laborator
y
A tertiary category hospital-based and/or institution-based clinical labo
ratory duly licensed to operateby the Bureau of Health Facilities &
Services (BHFS) of the Department of Health (DOH) to be the training facility fo
r Medical Laboratory Science / Medical Technology interns.
7. Pathologist
A duly registered physician who is specially trained in Clinical and/or Ana
tomic Pathology certified by the Philippine Board of Pathology.
V. Standard Policies
All tertiary clinical laboratories that are licensed by the Department o
f Health (DOH) through the Bureau of Health Facilities and Services (BHFS) can a
pply for accreditation with CHED as training clinical laboratories for the inter
ns. The internship program shall ensure that:
the quality, integrity and safety of the clinical laboratory performance is main
tained at all times
B. the interest of the clients and patients is of utmost concern;
C. the interns learn and hone their skills. The proper work attitudes and values
are also acquired through observance of ethical practices and policies that res
pect the right and dignity of clients and patients policies that respect the rig
ht and dignity of clients and patients regardless of their capacity to pay
D. the burden of laboratory workload is the responsibility of a registered medic
al technology staff. The students shall be trained & supervised by the staff and
under no circumstances should the workload be turned over to the interns and
E. all requisites for learning & training process must be a joint, full-time res
ponsibility of the laboratory & affiliating school including the development of
a written training manual, assignment of a qualified, full-time and responsible
clinical instructor / interns coordinator / clinical coordinator for the supervi
sion of the Medical Laboratory Science Interns, their evaluation and that of the
training program.
VI. Training Requirements
1. Only qualified, responsible and available laboratory personnel shall oversee
the Medical Laboratory Science / Medical Technology internship training program.
Other than the Head Pathologist of the Clinical Laboratory, the registered Chie
f Medical Laboratory Scientist / Medical Technologist or another registered Medi
cal Laboratory Scientist / Medical Technologist of the laboratory may be officia
lly designated to be responsible for the training.
2. The Chief Medical Technologist / Medical Laboratory Scientist or another regi
stered Medical Technologist designated as Training Officer of the training clini
cal laboratory and the Clinical Instructor of affiliating schools shall meet eit
her one of the following requirements:
2.1) at least one year previous experience in training and super
vision of medical technology interns;
2.2) has undergone trainers course conducted by CHED / BHFS / DOH
or PASMETH / PAMET:
2.3) has completed postgraduate courses offered by recognized schools of Medical
Technology to enable them to qualify and effectively supervise the Medical Tech
nology interns alongside performance of their full-time regular laboratory work.
3. There shall be sufficient supplies and reagents and functional equipment to a
llow performance of procedures in all sections in the laboratory.
4. The written work assignment and rotation schedule of the Medical Technology i
nterns shall be posted in the laboratory area with all other training requiremen
ts prescribed by the CHED.
5. The written agreement or contract between the hospital clinical laboratory an
d the affiliating school/college/university shall include:
5.1) the agreement to conduct regular joint meetings, conferences including orie
ntation & evaluation of activities involving the dean of institutions, assigned
clinical instructor & concerned laboratory personnel
5.2) the provision regarding payment of regular affiliation fees; and,
5.3) additional payments for extension of internship due to absences and/or deme
rits. Extension of internship shall not be more than one month.
6. An annual medical technology internship training accomplishment report shall
be submitted together with other documentary requirements relative to the medica
l technology internship training to the CHED.
VII. Requirements for Implementation of the Medical Laboratory Science / Medical
 Technology Internship Training Program
The minimum requirements in the written internship training program shall includ
e:
1. CHED Memorandum Order No. 14 s. 2006
2. Inspection and Monitoring - refer to policies and guidelines of CHED
3.1 The approval / accreditation of the Medical Technology / Medical Laboratory
Science internship training program shall be effective for a period of two (2) y
ears.
3.2 The renewal of the accreditation of the Medical Technology / Medical Laborat
ory Science internship training program shall be done every two (2) years based
on the outcome of the inspection, monitoring and compliance with the training re
quirements including the evaluation and review of the past 5-year performance fo
r the training of medical technology interns.
3.3 The monitoring and evaluation of the internship training program shall be do
ne every two (2) years.
VIII. Issuance of Certificate of Accreditation
Upon compliance with all the requirements, the CHED shall issue a Certifi
cate of Accreditation to the institution.
IX. Recession Clause
All CHED issuances and orders pertaining to Medical Laboratory Science /
Medical Technology training inconsistent with this set of guidelines are hereby
rescinded or modified accordingly.
X. Effectivity
This Order shall take effect within fifteen (15) days after its publicatio
n in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Chairman: ROMULO L. NERI
March 31. 2008
Pasig City, Philippines