World of masks

In this world where people have thousands of masks to wear, choosing the right people can be hard.

In a world that doesn't stop on talking, throwing criticisms here and there and placing judgments on each other's back, I just can't help but sigh as these were evident in our day to day living. Witnessing in my own eyes and even with my ears how whispers turn into gossips and how laughs turn into mockery, it's really disappointing. To think that one person they've been talking about has no idea that despite of the good things that she has, still they're making the flaw of the person an issue.

Masks. People nowadays are wearing PLASTIC masks. These masks are mostly happy faces. Obviously, these represent pretension. I can't help but think they're wearing it to look like they care but sad to say they don't. To see these people tearing each other apart is like a farce for me. I can't believe they're like snakes that at one point they're very nice to you but behind your back, stories began to come up and what supposed to be secrets reveal. Why they have to do that?

If I could just put my earphones on then I don't have to endure the drama these people want to play.

My realization: you can't live with your mask FOREVER. For now, it's hard to trust someone knowing some people can't keep your secrets. We all know that masks are being worn to hide their true identity, not to be obvious . 

Lord, I pray for these people. To purify their thoughts and cleanse their heart. That they may see the good and not the bad in a person. To be real in their actions. To mind their own life and mostly, to help their brothers and sisters unconditionally. They may find peace for themselves. 

Well this is all for this entry. Life goes on. Gossips and issues are endless. Judging people is contagious. I just have to enjoy what comes next. Note to self.... I JUST DON'T CARE!

A Cry for Help

As exactly what I'm feeling right now. :-( 
It seems like I keep on asking help. Honestly, I couldn't help but ask God why all these bad things are happening to me. If only I have the answers...

But when I came across this verse, I was enlightened in an instant. I realized that God is with us all the time. All I have to do is hold on and let these things happen for a reason. What touched me on Psalms 88 is this
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Lord, you are the God who saves me;

day and night I cry out to you.

May my prayer come before you;

turn your ear to my cry.

I am overwhelmed with troubles

and my life draws near to death.

I am counted among those who go down to the pit;

I am like one without strength.

I am set apart with the dead,

like the slain who lie in the grave,

whom you remember no more,

who are cut off from your care.

You have put me in the lowest pit,

in the darkest depths.

Your wrath lies heavily on me;

you have overwhelmed me with all your waves.

You have taken from me my closest friends

and have made me repulsive to them.

I am confined and cannot escape;

my eyes are dim with grief.

I call to you, Lord, every day;

I spread out my hands to you.

Do you show your wonders to the dead?

Do their spirits rise up and praise you?

Is your love declared in the grave,

your faithfulness in Destruction ?

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Are your wonders known in the place of darkness,

or your righteous deeds in the land of oblivion?

But I cry to you for help, Lord;

in the morning my prayer comes before you.

Why, Lord, do you reject me

and hide your face from me?

All day long they surround me like a flood;

they have completely engulfed me.

You have taken from me friend and neighbor—

darkness is my closest friend. 

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God is my only salvation.  I know that these problems are just  temporary. I may now taking bigger burdens this time but I hope that faith will still be here. 
I do believe that this will calm after the storm. 

Things learned in Chemistry section

the struggle is real if you'll be assigned in chem.. why? 

Having MINDRAY BS300 as our machine, here are the things that we should look at:

• should avoid probe collisions! I always check the reagents open before running tests 
• controls should reach the target value or at least within range..
• ensuring there is sufficient reagent available 
• pipetting stuffs like preparing Creatinine, Total and Direct Bilirubin and SGOT
• correlating results 
• Rerunning to assure abnormal or panic values 
• Diluting samples if there's any linearity
• checking the distilled water and its waste tank regularly
• Calibrate when using new reagents (only when it has a different LOT NUMBER) 

Hoping that the company would replace a COBAS E11 over this. :-)

ALL OF ME

Now that I have money of my own. I need to help my family as hard as I could.

Every 15th day of the month comes, I see to it that I give all of my salary to mother.
It really hurts me everytime I heard my mother worrying all of the expenses of the house.

If I could turn my body into two, I would do anything just to shoulder all the debts and bills that we have. But sad to say, I can't. My salary isn't enough to cover all that we need.

My mates are always telling me that I'm too serious with my life but who couldn't be serious when your family depends on you? Sometimes, I just don't know what to do when mother would tell me that starting this month she would get less with her salary since she loaned a sum of money.

Sometimes, when I don't know how to hide my problems anymore, I wish I could find some space being alone and cry out all these burdens. I realize that you have to endure everything even forget yourself for a while to provide your family all they need. Another thing that I worry about is how could I get my siblings go on with their education? With Cherry taking up Dentistry and Kenneth in a private school, how would my salary help them when exam comes? That's why I'm sorry my salary is too low, I couldn't shoulder it all. I also blame myself. Whew!

Lucky for others who got a job with a higher pay. While they are going out in parties during pay roll, I on the other hand would go straight to the house. Despite of that, I'm happy to hand all my money to mother. Seeing both of my parents happy as I'm now making a living makes all of my effort worth it. Finally, that would pay some of our bills and buy some groceries still.

But despite of this, I'm still thankful for the work that I have. I've got a nice workplace, good people and a great experience each day. For now, I will do anything to keep my family safe and secure. I know God is with me all the time. All of this is for them.. as long as I could, I will give them all of me.

How I completed my requirements?

Before I started my work, I was given only 3 days to comply all my requirements. As I saw them on the list, I'm not sure if I could give them all at once.

BUT I HAVE TO DO IT!

In those days I have to endure waiting and filling up forms, there was this ONE WOMAN who was with me who endured more in waiting and kept me company to the places I need to go. This is no other than my aunt, Antie Inday.

Yes, I know I should have done this alone but honestly, I'm not so familiar with what government agencies to go and Mother couldn't go with me. So come with me as how did I get my requirements in just a few days.

All you have to do is organize a schedule ahead of time. Think what comes first just as what I did.

1. How to get a BARANGAY CLEARANCE?

• Go to your nearest Barangay Hall (where you belong)
• Make sure you are a REGISTERED VOTER. As for me, the Barangay captain explained to me why it is so important to be a registered voter...So that they will have a record of you (in case if the company HR inquires) and a proof that you are truly a resident of this area.
• Pay the necessary amount (but as for my case, it was free)

If not a registered voter, go to the COMELEC office near you. Just present a valid ID, fill up the given forms, and proceed to the biometrics.

2. How to get a POLICE CLEARANCE?

• This time, you SHOULD have your barangay clearance with you, along with a photocopy of your NSO certificate.
• If you're living in the provinces, you just have to go straight to your respective police station and pay for your clearance.
• If you're living in CEBU CITY, there's only ONE BRANCH that issues POLICE CLEARANCES...that's within the White Gold Club area.
• Pay 190 pesos

3. How to get NBI CLEARANCE?

• Do the online registration right away, go to http://clearance.nbi.gov.ph/. and fill up some important data.
• After following some steps, it will be your option if you pay it thru bank or thru bayad centers. Take note the request number given to you (this will serve as your tracking number too). I paid 140 pesos for this. Keep the receipt once paid.
• Go straight to NBI office and give the receipt to the RECEIVING window. Wait until it's your turn to validate your data and your biometrics.
• There will be NO problem if you are 'NO HIT'. If this is the case, wait to claim your clearance.
• For those people who are "WITH HIT", you have to wait 15 days or so to get it. The agency might verify it if you have no records whatsoever.

4. How to get TIN # ? What agency?

• First things first: It is best to get the form from the company you're working (if they have it) and ask a LETTER from your manager stating that you are working in their company and they are in need of your TIN number and so on. Should the accomplished form has the SIGN of the manager or the administrator of the company you'll be working.
• At that time, I was asked to download the form through their website. Just search 'BIR form 1902' and it will come right after. This is the APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION for newbies like me,
• Go to the nearest BIR (Bureau of Internal Revenue) branch
• Fill it up and hand it over to the person in-charge together with the letter. Wait for a few minutes to encode your data
• After which, they will just inform you that it's done and the company will do the rest of the process to get your TIN number.

5. PHILHEALTH and SSS

• I was registered to PHILHEALTH and SSS in Robinson's mall, the Lingkod Pinoy center. First, get your priority number and once called, fill up the forms. 
• Get ready with your NSO birth certificate and its photocopy.
• Just easy as 1-2-3 and you can have your PHILHEALTH and SSS number!

6. HEALTH CERTIFICATE

• Before you go the CITY HEALTH CENTER, have your pre-employment examination first :-) I just had my medical exam in Total health check diagnostics obviously. The laboratory exams consist of CBC, Urinalysis, Hepatitis B Screening, Pregnancy test, Drug test and X-ray.
• Bring the x-ray film with you to the City Health.
• Pay the required amount and they will hand you a somewhat health card that you are indeed healthy without any bad condition.

7. OTHERS

• You must have your TOR/Diploma already from the school you graduated
• Your birth certificate must be NSO/PSA authenticated
• BOARD RATING and LICENSE should be claimed from PRC (Professional Regulation Commission)

And I have completed these requirements for three days. I know some can do it in a day or two but thank God I was able to comply them before I started to work. Thank God, you were there with us.

When jokes are too much

If only I could shut their mouths up by pulling a gun to their head, I could have done that.

People nowadays are too much when they realize you're weak and you can't help but just laugh at their jokes about you. To think they have to act like professionals but sad to say it doesn't show with how they treated some of their co-workers. I was really insulted of what they said to me today and I think this should be stopped before they could tore me up into shame or something.

At first, I just laughed with them acting like I didn't care of what they say about my face or teasing me to someone. I understand that this will be all for fun but as time passes by, the teasing and the joking are slowly turning into insults and belittling my abilities. This happens everyday and I just laughed at it like I'm never affected even it somehow hurts. Yeah, I was so stupid to have never spat some words back to them.  

Respect is earned. Hit me once more and I'll give you guys the war that you want. Don't lose my patience and never attempt for it. You just don't know how a silent person stabs you back. I just pray for your soul that somehow you'll realize to show respect to someone. You shouldn't make fun of a person because you think you're superior than him and the like. God bless you both and change for the better. I'm hoping for a harmonious relationship for all of us. Don't be a jerk..

OFFICIALLY EMPLOYED!

That feeling when a friend texted you for a job opportunity, that was priceless! As in, I feel so lucky knowing that a certain diagnostics laboratory is in need of a licensed medical technologist. On that week, I was so determined to look for a job that would meet my qualifications. I even went online, in hopes that I could find one to apply and send my resume.

This time, I really need a job.

I want to find a work as soon as possible to be of help to my family. I don't want to wake up each day without anything to do. This is not the time now to be lazy.

From the start, I don't mind how much will I get from the company. As long as I'm gaining experience and I'm working harmoniously with other people, that's fine for me.

And so, I prayed. I ask God to give me signs for a job until the next day, my friend Ate Rhena told me that the place she's working needs two more medical technologists.

To make this story short, I didn't waste time and said to her that I'm willing to take the job. The next day, I passed my resume to the HR and was able to talk with the chief medical technologist, Maam Ester.It was just a normal conversation without feeling nervous as I and the other one Ate Niña were interviewed.

Without further delay, we were hired in an instant! After that, we were asked to comply with the requirements so that I can start on October 1!

Wow! It was just a week ago I passed the exam and I just got my first job immediately! My endless thanks to the Lord for giving me this blessing. I never thought it would come to me right on an instant!

I also want to thank Ate Rhena for calling me. I really owe her a lot. Without her, I will never know that this lab is in need of me :-)

So here I come, I welcome myself and good luck to me at TOTAL HEALTH CHECK DIAGNOSTICS, my first job as RMT!

Proud to be Batang 90s

Ako, si Cherry, kasama si Kuya JR. Na-miss ko tuloy ang pinsan kong si Charmaine (naka blue)

Haaay. Anong saya ko sa tuwing maaalala ko ang kabataan ko. Yung dahil sa mura mo pang edad ay wala ka pang problema at puro laro lang ang nasa isip mo. Sa edad ko ngayong bente anyos, sariwa pa rin sa king isipan ang ibang alaala ng aking pagkabata. Yun yung panahong simpleng simple lang ang pamumuhay ng karamihang pamilyang Pilipino at ang mga simpleng kasiyahan ng bawat kabataang Pilipino ay ang makipaglaro sa kapwa bata.

Bakit ko ba naisipang isulat ito? Eh kasi ibang-iba na ang mga kabataan ngayon kesa noon. Napapansin ko na ang lawak ng imagination ng mga bata noon at napaka.creative.. Sa patuloy na pag-usbong ng teknolohiya at modernong pamumuhay ay unti-unting binago nito ang mga nakasanayan. Nakakalungkot isipin pero unti-unti na tayong lumalayo sa kahapon.

Hindi man ako talagang Batang 90s (ipinanganak ako noong 1994) pero maituturing paring isa ako dahil naabutan ko pa ang mga bagay na kinahiligan ng mga kabataan noon. Noong panahon na wala pa masyadong gadgets at internet, naisip kong those were the best days. Miss na miss ko na talaga sila. Kung pwede lang sanang bumalik sa pagkabata. Haha. Pero yung totoo, mas nakakatuwa ang childhood memories ko.

NOTE: Credits to all the owners of the respective pictures shown. Salamat sa pag-share.

Ito ang mga listahang hindi ko malilimutan nung bata pa ako:

1. Palaging nagsusulat si mama ng pagkataas-taas na liham kay Papa sa ibang bansa with pictures pa namin. Maghihintay pa ng ilang buwan saka namin matanggap sulat niya.
2. Magpapapicture kay manong kodaker pagkatapos magsimba.
3. Kailangan munang ipadevelop ang mga litrato bago makita. Walang uso ang selfie kasi. Magsasayang ka lang ng film. 
4. Usong-uso ang Bestida/damit at jumper noon :-D
5. TV SHOWS



isa kang ganap na batang 90s kung mahuhulaan mo lahat ng to...

• Maiinis ni Lavinia sa Princess Sarah
• Teletubbies 
• Judy Abot (na intrigang intriga ako kung sino si Daddy Long Legs)
• Cedie (kabisado ko yung kantang pinapatugtog niya sa flute)
• Lupin at voltes v
• Hapon: Crayon shin chan sa rpn 9
• Mga paborito kong palabas tuwing weekdays: Sineskwela, Mathtinik
  
• Powerpuff girls at dexter's lab sa cartoon network 
• Mas naiinis ako kay Jerry kaysa ni Tom sa Tom and Jerry
• Scooby doo
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• Sailor moon (nang dahil dito mahilig akong magdrawing)
• Sa Sabado: Magandang gabi bayan 
• Inaabangan ang Wansapanataym tuwing Linggo 
• Comedy: Pwedeng-pwede, Labs ko si babes, Kaya ni mister Kaya ni misis, Home along da riles at iba pa
  
• Chabilita, Rosalinda, Marimar
6. LARONG 90's
   


• Maglaro ng bahay bahayan gamit ang sako bilang bubong (kasama na ang pagluluto ng dahon sa lata)
• Gumagawa kami ng saranggola tuwing bakasyon (plastic, sinulid at isang stick ng walis tingting)
• Mag-drama o role play (magaling ako dito, ako yung palaging inaapi.)
• Nung mas masaya ka dahil umuulan ng malakas at maliligo kayo ng mga kasama mo. 
• Land, Earth and Heaven sa hagdanan (grade one favorite ko)
• Hand clapping games like 'Bumbero, bumbero may sunog' at Bahay Kubo
• Bata-bata o piko, Habulan at taguan
• Nabaliw sa video karera machine (hulugan ng piso) dahil sa Super mario, street fighter at mortal kombat.
  
  
  
• Akala mo cellphone, yun pala watergame :-)
• Brickgame na di umano may 100+ games (pare-pareho lang naman)
• Bubutasin kaagad ang lata at lagyan ng mataas na sinulid..eh di telepono na!
• Snake lang ang nilalaro sa 3210 na cellphone (unang cp ni papa)
  
  
  
  
  
7. Mga tinda sa labas ng eskwelahan (seasonal o uso-uso po ang mga ito..hehe):



• Paperdolls (Mapa-anime figures o yung disney characters, babae o lalaki..meron ako nun)
• Holen :-D
• Takyan (sa bisaya)
• Chinese garter (marunong naman gusto ko yung 10-20)
• Tagisan sa Beyblade (modified version ng trumpo) o nung Tamiya/Crush gear
• Yoyo
• Jack stone
• Plastic Balloon.. haha malapit akong magka-beke kakaihip dito!
• Kisses (mabango na akala ko nanganganak talaga at nilalagyan pa ng pulbo para dumami)
  
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8. FOODS since the 90's 
   



ito yung inday inday na sinasabi ko:-)

• Pisong junk foods na may laruan sa loob (MOYMOY)
• BOBOT... dalawa per piso
• Bubble gum na may tattoo pang kasama
• Bumili ka ng ice candy ni mam para magka.POINTS ka..hmmm
• May kakaning tinatawag na 'inday-inday' na may pulang asukal pa
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9. OLD SCHOOL STUFFS

• Usong-uso ang butterfly hair clips noon. Kaya panay ayos si ate sa buhok ko bago pumasok
• Sequence ng flag ceremony: Bayang magiliw (haha..alam ko po ang title), Panatang makabayan, Ako ay pilipino (w/ actions pa), then exercise na (sha la la, barbie girl, asereje, cheeky song)..nakakanostalgic pag naririnig ko sila :'(
• Hindi ka makakauwi hanggat hindi mo nilalampaso at nililinis ang classroom pati CR.
• Dahil walang internet noon, kailangan mong magpaturo o di kaya'y humanap ng mga larawan sa mga lumang libro o bumili ng 'chart' sa tindahan para sa assignment mo 
• Pampalipas oras namin sa classroom: 

• SOS
• FLAMES 
• paunahan sa BINGO o PANTS, 
• Paper fortune teller (feeling manghuhula lang)
• Mga kinikilalang personalidad sa libro (probably wala na ang iba sa mga textbooks ngayon):
  



ka-Ernie Baron.. Kung walang knowledge, walang power!

• Luisito Espinosa (Boxing), 
• Lydia de Vega (Track and Field), 
• Paeng Nepomuceno (Bowling)
• Eric Buhain (Swimming)
• Cecile Licad (Pianist)
• Lea Salonga (Singer)
• Ernie Baron (Reporter)
10. Nahuhumaling sa mga story books (alamat, pabula, komiks)
11. Pag nagkapera sina mama, hayan libre na sa Jollibee na may laruan pa
12. Kabisadong commercial jingle ng coke (yung 'ito ang beat sabay-sabay') at ng maggi sinigang (may isang anghel sa aking labi...)
13. Uso ang renta ng VHS noon kaya wala masyadong pirated

    

    vhs collection ng nga disney movies.. credits to the owner :-) 

14. I-rewind mo ang tape kung gusto mong i-play ulit 
15. FYI: Lata pa ang sisidlan ng ice cream sa selecta. Mapapakinabangan na pag wala ng laman.
16. Kapag may sakit: Aspilet kaagad. Ayoko sa tempra...mapait kasi
17. Pag pinapatulog kami sa hapon.. Nakikinig ng drama si papa sa DYHP (Handumanan sa usa ka awit)

But wait there's MORE. alam nyo ba na may FB Page kung saan doon niyo makikita ang lahat ng mga nakahiligan ng mga batang 90s?? paki.LIKE po ang KAMI ANG BATANG 90s sa facebook.. at parang nagta-time traveling na rin kayo sa mga throwback posts nila.

Ok...ito na po yung mga Childhood memories ko. Ang rami ah!! Haay..puro na lang tayo alaala..sarap bumalik sa pagiging bata noh?? kung meron lang sanang time machine..gusto kong bumalik sa 90s. Well, wala na tayong magagawa sa makabagong mundo. Ang tangi na lang nating magagawa ay ipakilala sa nga kabataan ngayon ang saya na naidulot ng mga nilalaro natin noon. Ikaw, ano ang childhood memories mo?

I really like Regine Velasquez

Lately, I've been so addicted to Regine Velasquez' songs. This is now the 2nd week since I've seen her movie 'Kailangan ko'y ikaw' with Robin Padilla. Because of that, I felt somewhat kilig seeing both of them and realized that they have such chemistry. They look good together in the romcom movie. After that, I saw Regine's versatility of not just the Asia's songbird but a wonderful actress on the silver screen. She proved her worth even more.

Honestly, I was never a fan of Regine. Although I have some of her songs in my playlist but I can't remember a time I mentioned she's my favorite singer. Not until this time I was able to know her more although not personally. Upon seeing her videos, she's not just very talented and beautiful (most esp during her 30s) but a humble person as well. There was one concert in which I was awed and realized that no doubt she was Charice's and Sarah's idol. She's very professional and she puts her heart to every song she sings. I think all of her songs whether original or revival fits best for her.

I really love watching this. Regine's voice is so powerful even in live performances. Her duet with Martin's 'Forever' makes me fall in love. ♥ ♥ ♥

To add, Regine is one of the Filipino singers who have collaborated with international artists like Peabo Bryson, Paul Anka, David Pomeranz, Alicia Keys, Mandy Moore, Jacky Cheung, Stephen Bishop and many more (wikipedia). She's truly an international artist who have almost performed in all parts of the world!

Even though Regine's now busy being a mom to her son Nate, she's still doing some shows on GMA network.  Regine created a name on Philippine music industry as well as contributed to OPM. Her influence towards aspiring Filipino singers is unparalleled. 

Regine is one of a kind. These are the songs that I like:

                                                                Kailangan ko'y ikaw

                                      

On the wings of love

In love with you featuring Jack Cheung (Regine is so cute in here)

Be inspired to inspire

After passing the board exam, I was so overwhelmed to receive lots of messages from my relatives and friends. I never expected that some were so happy when they hear the news. I feel so glad knowing their prayers for me have been answered.

As I read all of them, I realized that I was not the only one being so happy with my success but others as well. I can't imagine how my relatives didn't doubt my abilities and keep on telling me that I can make it. Also, friends greeted me and even told me I serve as an inspiration for them. Wow! All of these comments make me touched. I don't know what to say and don't have an idea they look at me that way. I'm not a topnotcher by the way.

Well, the bottomline is apart of your sweet success are the people around you. Since day one you set foot on your arduous journey until the end, there were people who walked with you to reach your goal. Isn't much fulfilling on your part, people are so much happier just as you did?

A message from dear friend of mine, Jasper inspired me the most:

Lord, please make me an instrument to inspire more people. Lord make me humble at all times and please guide me all throughout. Thank you for giving me such wonderful friends. I know you'll be there for them just as you were there for me when I need you. This I ask in your name. Amen

REVIEW MATERIALS FOR MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY BOARD EXAM

All of us medtech graduates have ONE BIG GOAL in common and that is: TO PASS THE BOARD EXAM. But wait, if others can, why not consider TO TOP THE BOARD EXAM as well? hehe..

NOTE: These are just suggested readings only. I haven't read some of them. My only intention is to be of help and nothing else. It is your option what to use during your review.

Have these books in your reading list:

CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE REVIEW: A BOTTOM LINE APPROACH

by Betty Theriot 

COMMENTS: A must-have for future medtechs. Let's you learn the concepts in a fun and easier way. There are some nice mnemonics in here and it helped me a lot during the exam. A compact guide in all you need to know in various subjects. 

 HEMATOLOGY: PRINCIPLES AND PROCEDURES

by BARBARA BROWN

COMMENTS: Some reviewers say that the hematology exam is more on the practical side. Based on my experience, you need to learn both the theory and its application.

CLINICAL HEMATOLOGY: PRINCIPLES, PROCEDURES, CORRELATIONS

by CHERYL A. LOTSPEICH-STEININGER

COMMENTS: Also a recommended book for Hematology. A closer view on its theoretical side.

SUCCESS IN CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE

by ANNA F. CIULLA

COMMENTS: Very nice presentation of information. Easy to retain. It's like Review Notes + Questions w/ Rationalized Answers all in one!

 MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE REVIEW

by ROBERT HARR

COMMENTS: A book to be used a month before exams. It helps you to assess how far you have studied. It contains lots of questions in all aspects with rationalization.

A CONCISE REVIEW OF CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE 

by ROBERT HUBBARD

COMMENTS: Its Immunology, serology and blood banking section made sense to me most especially the donor selection, collection and processing. Check out the microbiology section, the specimen collections are elaborated. 

For other subjects like CLINICAL MICROSCOPY, just rely on Strasinger's Analysis of Urine and Body Fluids and Gregorio's in HISTOPATHOLOGY. 

Of course, who will disregard our College notes and manuals? These are the essentials! This may add a burden but a quick glance will help you some more. Browse them frequently.

Well, best of luck to those who will take the licensure exam. I wish you all the best. Keep the faith and believe in yourself. God will never forsake you. Kaya mo yan!

Disclaimer: The pictures belong to its respective owners.. This is for viewing/reference purposes only!

STUDY TIPS TO PASS THE BOARD EXAM .. click here  ...

WHAT TO DO BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER BOARD EXAM.. click here

Registered Medical Technologist (RMT) at last

One thing I realized after the boards:
...it's not about the grades in your transcript..
...it's not about the school where you came from..
...it's not about the review center you chose
...but it's all about DISCIPLINE and YOU.

Until now, I can't find the right words to say how grateful and happy I am to pass the board exam. To tell you honestly I was in the verge of giving up when I realized I have more to cram before the exam begins. I thought I would feel much relief after taking the boards when my heart beats unusually, feeling like I can't breathe everytime I think about what the results would bring. The longer I waited, the more I suffered anxiety asking if my hardships were enough to pass. But those doubts faded away whenever I see my family and people around me feeling positive that I will make it.

Only God and my family witnessed how hard I tried to study every night. Fighting sleep as I leap through the pages of every subject and recall some important things. Only them I took refuge. There I regained my strength and courage to pursue the dream my parents want for me.

As the days passed, I always ask God, Mama Mary and to St. Jude for guidance and wisdom to grasp all those things until the big day came.. on the 12th day of September 2015 I woke up early brought by too much excitement to be honest. Not knowing what would happen next, I walked with hope and faith as I bid goodbye to my mother and my aunt who accompanied me to school.

As expected, the exam was difficult. There was one subject in which I'm not sure with all of my answers. In those times I don't know what to choose, I followed my instincts and asked God for some clues. After every exam, I tried to avoid discussing them to friends and kept on saying MOVE ON. That built my composure and confidence to answer the next subject.

Those three days of waiting for the result were the longest days. I can't sleep! This time not because of excitement but of anxiety. Too many 'what-ifs' popped up added with family and relatives expecting you to pass. Whew! I kept myself busy all the time by cleaning the house or watching movies and because of these, I forgot it for a while.

The tension didn't stop on the day of releasing, September 16 when I was about to give up waiting for the results. The night came and no results still. At 11;00 in the evening, my eyes were about to close for sleep when suddenly my brother knocked. A phone call for me! It was Mom's officemate. When I answered the phone, I felt like crying and at the same time speechless of what she'd announced.....'I PASSED!' 

What? I just couldn't believe what she said! I'm not dreaming, right? After that I shouted with joy and it was confirmed when my cousin saw on FB that I was tagged by a classmate. Wow.. This is a dream came true! This is real.

When I saw my mom and the rest (except for dad), I feel so proud of them, not for myself. They deserve this success. They are the ones who gave me motivation. How I'm excited to tell this to dad since he's now in the province.

Confirmed: I am now a certified Medtech...RMT at last! Yes! Thank you Lord!

As I opened my FB account, I was so thankful that most of my classmates did also pass but it was also sad to know that some of my classmates during the review failed. I wish I have the power to console them or tell them it's just alright but I don't know how. Maybe we'll just give them some time to recover.

Because my classmates have now RMTs posted (registered medical technologists) on their names let me try it here:

Cindy A. Escoba, RMT 

WOW!!! what was once a doodle on every back of my notebook..turned into reality. My short name was added now with three big letters! How cute! The four years of tears, sadness, joys and laughter were a part of the wonderful years of being a medical technology student. I guess, this ends another chapter of my life as I embark on the next...the adventures to REALITY.  wow! My endless thanks to all the people who supported me all the way and believed in my ability to survive. Many thanks to St. Louis Review Center for the different review experience. To God and to my family, you deserve all of this success. Thank you so much!

Welcome to the next chapter: Employment life!

my driving force

Before This phone's battery runs out,  I would like to express how thankful I am to have such wonderful parents mama nelly and papa lony.  Well I think all of us are so proud with our parents but my parents are my everything.  I saw them always trying to make both ends meet by working to provide us. They are the reason why im working so hard especially for this upcoming boards to see my future,  being a registered medical technologist.  Now,  as I'm seeing them asleep really tired for today,  I can't help but think of working harder by studying. Ma, pa, I will do my best to pass the board exam. Thank you for not giving up on me and thank you for the support you're always giving me. We're not rich but thanks for providing us the things we need and for the constant reminders.    You're the coolest parents ever.  Thank you God I belong to this family. I'm so proud of my parents. May God continue to bless my family to be stronger in faith for many years to come. 

Random Thoughts: I rather be alone

There's nothing wrong with being yourself.

Well, at those times when I find myself out in the dark, I realized that I rather choose to be alone than be with the wrong people who doesn't value my worth. Why? I feel more comfortable and this keeps me away from pretending what you're not. Being alone doesn't mean you're lonely. It's just that you give respect to yourself and limitation that you don't have to please everybody just to like you. This is where you find peace and tranquility with yourself.  In this case, if they don't feel you, that's fine. People are like puzzles.
If they are intended to fit for you then that's great! But don't feel bad if they don't. It's better to distance yourself from them. It will be better to pray for them that they may have a change of heart.

Random thoughts: The President's SONA

What do I care about the Philippine president's state of the nations address? When at the first place, the president doesn't care for us?

Promises, promises, promises. I'm sick and tired of hearing your sweet promises Mr. President. Promises that are made to be broken before your term ends. Oh, what about your achievements? Let me see... Wangwang, Rh Bill, Sin Tax Bill and K-12? Are these what you boast for? Common, do you think people were glad and benefited from these? Did you realize how much burden did it cause to so much Filipinos still suffering for low cost of labor and even victims of injustices brought by incessant crimes and violence?

Did you still care about the Yolanda victims and even the families of SAF 44? Are you still deaf to our cries? The cries of the farmers, fishermen and the street vendors bellowed the most.

It's not surprising that the youth of today don't seem to bother anymore and unwilling to involve in these social issues. So shame that we can't even defend and claim our own islands just because we're cowards.

This never-ending corruption plagues us all throughout. From the lower body up to higher position, there's no remedy. We Filipinos are still caged in. Let's see if your promise towards the right path persist till next year.

Giving this blog a fresher look

As I'm wasting my time now instead of studying, at least I've done something great to compensate it and that is giving this blog a new look.

Well as you can see, it now looks lively and somewhat classy. I really love how its simplicity gave my blog a good vibe and aura.

Unlike the older layout, I minimized using many font styles and omitted the header background. Also, I renamed the blog from 'Cindy's threads' to a more appropriate term that described this blog its entirety and that is 'Cindy's Hideaway'.

The purple tinge, I like it. It looks so simple but this gives an edgy style compared to the previous layout.

I just realized you gotta to go simple some times in your life. True happiness comes from simpler things.

Catching time before the board exam

Realizing that time runs so fast, all you have to do is to get things done as soon as you can.

Whew! September is fast approaching and you know what that means, the Medical Technology Licensure Examination is getting nearer! 

I'm still not convinced to myself if I'm ready enough to take the boards but for the sake of my parents, I have to and will try to pass by God's will. 

Everyday I make a schedule as what topics to study but the ending is always I can't get all the subjects for that day. One thing that I have to fight each night is the sleep which makes me hate myself I end up sleeping without studying a thing.

Even though most of my classmates are halfway done, I still need to do it my way. I'll just focus to what's basics then go deeper to each subjects later. 

Well, it's three hours past and I haven't studied anything. I know it's not too late, I'll just mind my own pace I guess. I can do  this! To top the board exam! 

Woe to 'The Quill'

Woe to the school publication that broke my expectation! You disappoint me.

I've worked hard for my articles and this is what I'll get? It's very insulting on my part that I may not have the time to visit the publications office frequently but my articles don't deserve rejection. I mean, why? I don't know how my nonexistence would affect that tremendously. Yes, the editor-in-chief tried to send a message when I just read it about months later. That's how busy I am. Don't you have the heart to understand how important is my internship than any other?

My heart sank as I scanned the school paper up to its last page, I saw no article of mine. How could this be when I even passed four articles (including a poem)?

Looking at those articles on the mag, it makes me sick. What supposed to be a school publication turned into a newspaper, exposing politics' dirty tactics, our president's shortcomings and the like. Yes, we can't deny our incessant clamor for justice, but to fill almost half of the mag on the same topic, aren't you fed up with these things? These things were already discussed from the previous issue.

You keep on talking about student involvement when there's only one article featuring students in the campus. The rest were writers' viewpoints. Where is that? Aside from the colored print, there's nothing eye-catching with it. Nothing that makes a student don't want to miss a single page.

It's a shame no one cares about the school publication anymore when there are many talents in the university. Yet you guys, didn't make an effort to recruit. Add to the fact that I should have gotten more issues during my years of being a Southwesterner because we pay for it every semester. I thought you need more workforce but I guess, you have your own STANDARDS. Standards in to which I don't know what it is. Hello, couldn't you be nicer to your new recruits?

Well, I lost my last ticket. I lost my chance of imparting my ideals to the Southwestern studentry. It's really a slap on my face that I wanted to help but you kicked me out for an unacceptable reason. I'll not be surprised if one day this school organ will face its downfall. I don't know what's in the school organ but I do hope they'll change for the better. If possible, they may be willing to open for suggestions. May you cultivate the legacy given by previous members of The quill because those were the best years. All in all, you disappoint me. 

My Independence sentiments

from gmanews

Happy Independence Day Philippines! Or shall I say Happy 117th birthday Philippines!

As the whole nation commemorated this historical date that changed our lives as Filipinos, I salute our ancestors for fighting and even shed blood to fight for freedom from the tyranny of the Spanish government.

June 12, 1989 was the date that marked a biggest spot in the Philippine history. This was the Proclamation of Independence in Kawit, Cavite when Emilio Aguinaldo first waved the Philippine Flag. 117 years had passed and we now enjoy the freedom our heroes had fought for so long. For that span of time, so much have happened, from colonization of other countries to People power and to several Presidents who promised a progressive Philippines, I think we Filipino people still struggle for freedom, but this time not from the Spaniards but from the clutches of our VERY OWN CORRUPT GOVERNMENT! 

Today, it is with disappointment that the current administration failed to do what they had promised: to lead us to the 'tuwid na daan' (right path) which made the country even worse. Instead celebrating the Independence day with peace and honor, some of our fellowmen rallied trying to call the attention of our President for various matters.

from interaksyon.com

So much with politics, I know Filipinos are strong and brave. It runs in the blood. What was once a fighter, always a fighter. I know the Philippine government is not the only one responsible for this. It is also us Filipino citizen. The change we've been dying for cannot be made possible by one person alone. We have to take part of it. If only our ancestors were alive, they'll not be  pleased with today's situation. 

We don't want to put our heroes' efforts in to waste. We still have to combat the problems in our society but as we are going forward, we always hope for a leader as strong as Lapu-lapu and as clever as Jose Rizal, who could be the solution of our country. But the challenge is: who would that be? Who's your bet this coming 2016 Presidential elections huh? (Hmmm..just joking)

Again, Happy Independence day Filipinos! We may always have that flaming patriotism. May we continue to say I'm proud to be Filipino!

from cnn

Trivia: "Lupang Hinirang" is actually just our second national anthem.

The very first Philippine anthem was titled "Marangal na Dalit ng Katagalugan," which national hero Andres Bonifacio commissioned in 1897. He requested musician Julio Nakpil to compose the anthem when they were encamped with Katipunan troops in the vicinity of Balara in November 1896. Despite the presence of Bonifacio's version of the anthem, President Aguinaldo, upon his return from Hong Kong, met with the composer Julian Felipe on June 5, 1898 and asked him to compose a national hymn.

That 'somebody' and me

Love songs make me fall in love for unknown reason. I don't know what's in me but I keep on listening to old melodies. I may not have that certain someone yet but at the back on my mind, I keep on imagining that someday, I will open and give my heart to that someone and we will live happily ever after. I hope so. Well, that's just a pure imagination but in reality I don't know what kind of life lies ahead of me. I don't even have a blossoming relationship with anybody and honestly I'm not interested at this moment. For now, I enjoy being single and I'm busy loving my family and friends and start building up my dream.

My colorful illusions of that someone to every song that I listen, even though his face seems so vague but he never gets out of the scene. 

I believe that if ever I can't find that somebody here today or tomorrow, I hope I can find him in the afterlife. He may not be that perfect prince everyone's been looking for but I hope he's the one with the pure heart that would love me for who I am.

Lesson learned before Jaja left..

You have to know about this. You might be the next victim.

Yesterday, I and the rest of the household were sad as we bid goodbye to one of our housemate, Jaja. Jaja stayed almost a year with us but she has to leave for a better opportunity. Her new workplace is far from our home so she has to live with a relative near there.

At around 2 in the afternoon, she left the house with a smiling face as she promised to visit us some time and we wished her a safe trip. After that, we went on to what we were doing. My mother continued cleaning, father still played computer games and me and Cherry went to rest after a long trip (we just came back from the province). Really, I didn't expect something to come up. I was about to fall asleep when I suddenly heard Shiralee telling mom that Jaja's money (the one thousand peso bill) was fake! What!? After hearing that, I opened my eyes and went upstairs.

Luckily, Shiralee was able to check her phone on an instant. There, Jaja texted her she was not yet on a bus because the money my mother had gave her was a fake. Unfortunately that was the only money Jaja had. We told her to go back here immediately.All or us were confused and things started to come out. How come mom's money was a fake when it came from a pawn agency? Surely a reliable pawn agency won't gave you a fake money since they have their own money detector. Second, along with that money was given to auntie and how come auntie was able to spend it? We keep on speculating until we suspected that maybe she was victimized by today's modus operandi.

We waited for Jaja to come back and minutes later, a crying her was knocking at the gate. We quickly paid the cab she rode and led her inside. We asked her what happened and she told us that she went to buy some fruits near the terminal (because her aunt said so) and just as about she handed the one-thousand bill to the vendor, the vendor immediately declared it's fake! We were shocked and awed as she showed the money already torn into pieces (the vendor tore it)! Just as we touched the money, it's just a plain paper! It's just printed and the seal and security marks were just pasted. Jaja was all throughout fooled by the vendor because mom remembered her money was not as old as the one Jaja presented.

It was so sad as we saw Jaja crying with regret. It wouldn't have happened if she just went straight to the bus terminal. Mom can't give her the same amount so she just gave a right amount that could get her to the province. Wiping her tears and convincing that everything will be ok, Jaja decided to leave and catch the last trip going to her hometown,

Poor Jaja. Tsk. Tsk. But how did that swindlers did it? Actually, we didn't know but maybe that as they received Jaja's money, they have already the fake money clutched in their hands . Jaja recalled that the vendor called another guy to check it. They maybe exchanged it with the fake one.

We couldn't go back to the store and investigate further and so we let the situation pass and serve as a lesson. A lesson that we have to remember everytime we transact money, big or small. If this situation happened to me, I wouldn't be able to sleep a night regretting. I'm a careless person too. That's why that in order for us not to be fooled, we should be mindful with our belongings. Check the money we have and if possible, choose where you spend your money. This modus operandi is spreading across the country and not only this, bad elements are everywhere. You just don't know when your unlucky day is so being watchful is a must. I guess it was not Jaja's day at all.

This MedTech student has just Graduated!

MAY 22- In my four years of putting a lot of effort to college, here I am reaping the fruits I've sown. Finishing the degree of Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology (Medical Laboratory Science) in Southwestern University is the major accomplishment I've reached so far! Thank you Lord!

The four years I've spent including the internship had created wonderful memories and experiences though I'm not saying I didn't go through a lot of sufferings and sacrifices. It's worth everything I've felt throughout my college life. Right now, I couldn't believe I've graduated and survived. It's still fresh on my memory the time when my parents enrolled me in the university and passed the entrance exam. Back that time, I have little knowledge of what's this Medical Technology is all about until I understand the whole of it as I journeyed.

For me, it's all worth it. Although I didn't graduate with honors but to see my parents happy as I went up to the stage is much more any medals could give. Through them I didn't give up and didn't lose hope that I can get through this. They didn't give up on me especially the times when I need financial support. I'm so thankful they are at my side on those times when I think I would fail. My family as well as my friends gave me the courage to go on and never surrender.

success together with my family

Again, I would like to thank all the people who were with me throughout my journey. My professors who were part of molding me to become an equipped medical technology student and to Southwestern University that made my dream possible. The road was indeed steep and rocky but you guys made it easy for me. I thank God for the blessings and his guidance. Right now, I'm proud to say that I successfully completed the four year degree course of Medical Technology! I did it! Yehey!

Next step: To pass the medtech board exam. I can do this! (With God's grace...Hopefully!)

Happy Graduate,
Cindy

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medical technology curriculum

This is for the senior high school students who wish to take medical technology in college. Get ready to tackle these major subjects!

CLINICAL CHEMISTRY I

Description The course deals with assays of physiologically important substances found in the blood. This involves the knowledge of analytical methods and instrumentation and an evaluation of the accuracy and precision of the procedures using statistical techniques. Principles of the methods, chemical reactions, effects of physical variables on the reactions and purpose of each reagent used are emphasized. This course will give more emphasis on the detection of biomarkers used for the diagnosis of human diseases. Clinical significance of each biomarker and methods of measurements will be discussed 

CLINICAL HEMATOLOGY I 

Description This 4-unit course deals with the study of blood as a tissue and the pathophysiology of the cellular elements of the blood. The course plays emphasis on specimen collection and handling, laboratory safety and quality assurance. Moreover, routine manual laboratory procedures and red blood cell and white blood cell abnormalities are also discussed.

BACTERIOLOGY 

Description This is a 5-unit course that covers the morphology and physiology of bacteria, rickettsiae and other significant atypical bacteria, and their role in infection and immunity. Emphasis is made on their isolation and identification and susceptibility testing as an aid in laboratory diagnosis

PARASITOLOGY 

Description This 3-unit course is a study of animal parasites which are of medical importance to man especially those commonly found in the Philippines. Emphasis is given on the characteristics of parasites from the point of view of morphology, life cycle, epidemiology, symptomatology, pathogenicity, laboratory diagnosis of their specific diseases, distribution and life cycles as well as preventive measures against infection.

IMMUNOHEMATOLOGY (BLOOD BANKING) 

Description Blood Banking (Immunohematology and Transfusion Medicine) deals with the study of immunologic principles applied in blood group specific antigens and antibodies and its application in transfusion medicine. It also deals with mechanisms of blood typing and crossmatching, antihuman globulin testing, detection and identification of antibodies, screening of donors for blood donation, bleeding techniques, preparation of blood components and blood products, their storage and disposal with emphasis on quality systems. Blood banking is focused on training students to develop critical thinking in addressing concepts of blood processing and usage. Moreover, the course provides understanding to resolutions provided to discrepancies and problems arising therein. At the end of this course, the students are expected to demonstrate different immunohematologic principles employing old and current technologies; analyze common laboratory errors occurring during pre-analytical, analytical, post-analytical phases in blood processing; develop dexterity in blood specimen handling and processing in different laboratory exercises; and critique actual cases in transfusion medicine.

CLINICAL CHEMISTRY II (ENDOCRINOLOGY, TOXICOLOGY, AND DRUG TESTING) Description The course is a continuation of Clinical Chemistry 1, which deals with the quantitative measurement of biochemical substances in body fluids such as blood, urine, sweat, synovial fluid, cerebrospinal fluid, pleural fluid, peritoneal fluid, pericardial fluid, amniotic fluid, and gastric fluid. This involves the knowledge and understanding of the basic concepts and principles of their metabolism, laboratory analyses, and pathophysiology. It also provides understanding on laboratory mathematics, instrumentation, specimen collection, and processing. Quality assurance and laboratory safety are given due emphasis. This course will give more emphasis on the detection of biomarkers used for the diagnosis of human diseases. Clinical significance of each biomarker and methods of measurements will be discussed. At the end of this course, the students are expected to demonstrate mastery of knowledge and skills in the measurement of biomarkers used for disease diagnosis; apply accuracy and precision in generating and analyzing laboratory results; and exemplify excellence in performing laboratory analyses.

CLINICAL MICROSCOPY I 

Description This is a 3-unit course that deals with the study of medically important parasites, specifically those commonly found in the Philippines. The course places emphasis on the biology, lifecycle, morphology, pathogenesis, epidemiology and laboratory diagnosis of each parasite. Moreover, preventive and control measures against parasitic infections are also discussed. At the end of this course, the students are expected to discuss the biology and morphology of each parasite; the important aspects of the life cycle of each parasite discussed in class; identify the important diagnostic stages of each parasite discussed in class; the different diagnostic procedures used to identify these parasites; demonstrate the proper technique in performing the common tests used in medical parasitology; discuss the diseases associated to each medically important parasite; discuss the epidemiology & the different preventive and control measures for each medically important parasite.

GENERAL PATHOLOGY AND HISTOPATHOLOGIC TECHNIQUES Description The course is divided into four parts. The first part deals with the introduction of basic pathology that focuses on disease process, correlating the etiology of disease with the course of development of anatomic and clinical changes brought about by the disease, cellular adaptation, neoplasia, and an overview of the post-mortem examination (autopsy). The second part deals with the study of the Histopathologic Techniques essential in the production of histologic slides for the microscopic diagnosis of disease processes by H&E including special staining procedures. The third part consists of exfoliative cytology which deals with the study and identification of cell samples from gynecologic (cervicovaginal or Papanicolaou) cytology, non-gynecologic (body fluid) cytology, and cytologic techniques. The fourth part deals with the special techniques including basic immunohistochemistry, application of diagnostic tumour and molecular markers, and the role of the frozen section in clinical and pathology practice. At the end of this course, the students are expected to discuss the basic concept of disease formation; explain the physiologic changes brought about by the various diseases; discuss step-by-step procedure in tissue preparation; recognize the concepts of quality assurance program in Histopathology laboratory; demonstrate the necessary skills required in the preparation of slides for microscopic examination of tissues frm fresh state to mounted state; apply the knowledge acquired about diseases in daily living; and practice the value of honesty, critical thinking, empathy and value for life in the Medical Technology profession

CLINICAL HEMATOLOGY Description This 4-unit course deals with the study of blood as a tissue and the pathophysiology of the cellular elements of the blood. This course deals with the study blood as a tissue and the pathophysiology and the mechanism of coagulation and hemostasis, with emphasis is on laboratory diagnostic procedures.

IMMUNOLOGY AND SEROLOGY Description Immunology deals with the study of the stucture and functions of the immune system, as well as the characteristics and properties of antigens, antibodies, and their interaction in humoral and cellular responses. Serology deals with the detection, identification and quantitation of antigens, antibodies, and other immune factors in the serum. It deals with the basic concepts of antigen-antibody and their interactions. Special topics on Immunopathology, such as Hypersensitivity Reactions, Autoimmune and Immunodeficiency Disease, Tumor Immunology and Transplantation are also discussed. Likewise topis on quality control and assurance and laboratory safety practices are discoursed. At the end of this course, the students are expected to correlate the basic concepts of Immunology and Serology and be able to distinguish the antigen, antibody as well as antigen-antibody complexes with the use of different diagnostic techniques not limited to classroom set-up. The students must be able to relate theoretical concepts and case studies to actual practice of clinical immunology necessary for competent public health care delivery. Also, students must be able to design a tool for the diagnosis of infectious diseases and develop a novel technique relevant to the advancement in the field of medical technology in order to adapt the knowledge gained in clinical immunology and in community works to ensure incorporation of Thomasian ideals and utilize the advances in medical laboratory science in responding to global issues.

SEMINAR I Description This course covers some topics and developments in various medical technology sections. This course will give more emphasis on the special topics and advances in Clinical Chemistry, Immunology and Serology, and Hematology. At the end of this course, the students are expected to exhibit mastery of knowledge and concepts in the major disciplines of Medical Technology; identify the different special tests performed by clinical laboratory professionals in Clinical Chemistry, Immunology and Serology, and Hematology; and apply their knowledge during internship.

COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC HEALTH Description This is a 5-unit course that deals with the study of the foundations of Community and Public Health that includes Epidemiology, Demography, Health Education & Promotion, Environmental and Occupational Health and Tropical Medicine in the context of Medical Technology Practice in the Philippines. The course places emphasis on the application of these basic public health concepts in the formulation, implementation and evaluation of a community health development plan based on the prevailing health problems in the community (in compliance with the CHED MEMO ORDER No. 14 series of 2006). At the end of this course, the students are expected to discuss the basic principles and concepts of Public Health; discuss the implication of Public Health concepts on its subdisciplines, namely: Health Education & Promotion, Epidemiology & Demography and Environmental & Occupational Health; conduct a comprehensive community assessment leading to relevant community health problem identification & prioritization; and implement their proposed community health intervention strategies to improve the health of their target community.

NOTE: I took this curriculum from the Universiry of San Tomas- College of Medical Technology..this can be downloaded thru their website http://www.ust.edu.ph/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/PHAR-Present-BSMT-Prospectus-w-Descriptions.pdf