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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

Southwestern University Hymn (SWU HYMN)

O Southwestern, our Alma Mater

To thee, to thee we pledge our loyalty 

For thou art our guide forever 

To inspire us from day to day 

As the years, onward go, 

We shall always honor thee, 

To uphold thy name is what we’ll ever do 

To be worthy sons and daughters, 

And offer our laurels to you.

My Lucky Star (2007 Taiwanese Drama) Review

My Lucky Star main casts

After watching the whole series, I would give My Lucky Star 9 out of 10 stars because it definitely hooked me and my cousin's heart till the end. I declare that this is my best taiwanese drama watched so far. Aww from start to finish, the whole drama never bored us that we have to sleep late just to finish one hour each episode (but it took me a week to finish it because of school stuffs). Whew! So what are the reasons why we were so crazy with this drama? CHECK this out.

CHARACTERS

The Jimmy Lin-Yoo Hana tandem has chemistry (not to mention Jimmy is already 33 here while the Korean Hana is just 21 while shooting this drama, isn't it amazing?). If you will just look at them regardless of their age they seem to be so good together. Hence, the pairing of these two is very very very good, BRAVO to all the staff of this show for choosing them. They are both attractive and everytime they make a cheesy scene they always nailed it to the point we burst to uncontrollable smiles and shivering with excitement. Hey Mr Jimmy Lin, why do you have to be so handsome? Your looks is so attractive and not only that, you're talented and smart too. As for Ha Na, she's really pretty and she's sticking to her character as the invincible and high-spirited Ah Xing that makes the story better as it goes on. I wish you two end up together as you guys make a lovable couple. They both look good at any angles and in different face expressions. A very nice pair so far!

The comedy is worth a laugh, thanks for the supportive characters like Uncle Guang Ming who is an epic fail at all times. I just have to admit that I don't like seeing Tian Qi's ex-girlfriend Ou Ya Ruo still rooting for him even though she's engaged to someone else and that was Tian Qi's brother Tian Jun. 

In the half part of the story, there comes the hot, cool and fearless Han Zhi Yin who was starstrucked by Ah Xing because of her character. This made half of the drama something to be watched as he comes to Ah Xing's rescue every now and then. His aura is sooo cool. 

STORY: Though we're already spoiled of a poor girl rich boy kind of story but I really like the realistic approach of this one. There may be people who don't agree with their love story but it can be mended through time. I truly admire Tian Qi's love for Ah Xing coz his love is unconditional, he's ready to give up everything (even leaving his own family) and work hard for the things that make Ah Xing happy. The trials spiced up the story, thrilling scenes such as the car racing competition between Tian Qi and the extoriionist Fa Ge where Jimmy Lin showcased his burning passion in car racing and so with Han Zhi Yin as well. Every episode is a must-see as something would happen  

ENDING

As for the ending...I have to say. I WAAAANNNNTTTT MOOOOREE! Hey, why do they have to end there? I laughed at the fact that my cousin really looked for an episode 21 but she failed. At least the conflicts brought from the previous episodes were solved and I think this already suffice to a good ending. Anyway, I assume they will get married soon because Ah Xing was already pregnant.

LESSON
For someone who's like Ah Xing, the girl who cries like a wolf and telling lies all the time, it's not the end of the world yet. We are all given the chance to make things right and start anew. Also, I see the point of  'everything happens for a reason' because if Ah Xing didn't persevere to be given a parole so soon then she and Tian Qi will not be destined to meet at a very circumstantial manner. It's like life sometimes leads you to unexpected events. There are ten thousand possibilities (as Ah Xing said) to choose from and Tian Qi really choose the path with Ah Xing. Aww, so sweet!

Also, since Zhong Tian Qi's family is in jewelry industry it also imbibe with Ah Xing's passion in jewelry designing giving us hint that every design has its story behind it and how important it is to create something of your own needless to copy other's idea.

Ahh..I hate the fact that the drama had to end on episode 20 but then, My Lucky Star made me laugh, made my heart touched as well as made me fall in love. ♥_♥ Thank you Thank you Thank you sooo much for the casts and the rest of the crew. I think it will take me months to move on and get to watch a touching drama same as this.

medtech level up...INTERNSHIP! (my expectations)

at last, so happy with my scrub suit on!

Wow! This is it! The blue internship uniform! I couldn't believe that I'm wearing it now and will be wearing for the next six months to come. Right in front of the mirror, I see myself differently. It's like an updated version of me wearing that dignified scrub suit. Though I look so professional on that blue outfit but I just couldn't hide my worries and made-up 'what-ifs' to would happen for this span of time.

Yes, I know this will be the toughest one. Being a medtech intern isn't something to brag on because you're thinking you're near the finishing line but it's not yet. We need to work hard and if must, two times the effort that we do to our studies to pass not only internship but a subject called Seminar 2 as well. Now here's the deal, if I was able to escape from the evil clutches of seminar 1 then our clinical instructor reiterated that this time she will be hard on us to see who are those worthy to join the commencement exercises this coming May. Whoa! If most of us think this semester will be all about duty to different medical center, rotating to every department and catching each shifts then that's not it. I have to study still or I'll end up crying again seeing failing grades because of quizzes and practical exams.

my driving force why I'm trying my best to
every step of the way

During the two-week module, honestly I found it so difficult to do the laboratory procedures with order and precision. Truth to this is because when we were still third years, our performance in the laboratory is not evaluated individually. It is a group work all throughout semesters and we just have to observe the person actually doing the test. Well, I have to say that I'm not also that kind of person who easily gets the things to be done after being told. If possible, I have to clarify it first just to make sure things will run smoothly. At times, I'm not with my self letting fear overcome me that took our clinical coordinators to notice it. Waah! Presence of mind please. Most of the day, I feel so sorry with my partner he got himself a clumsy pair like me. (So sorry, please forgive me)

What I have to work more now is phlebotomy and the blood smear preparation coz these two are the essentials in the clinical laboratory and still I couldn't get it right. My first center is in the Sacred Heart Hospital and I hope I would be having a good start on my internship experience. Although they say the center is not so busy but I'm looking forward as to the help that I could render to the patients and for me to harness my skills in the clinical laboratory.

I know there might be extensions along the way but I hope this will not stop me from finishing all the rotations till May. I hope that I could get along with my groupmates as well. What I only ask are their understanding and their willingness to help their co-interns because that alone would lift up our mood and somehow that would build the trust the RMTs would be giving us.  I hope I'll learn more and more as I hop in to one center to the next.

I guess this will end my expectations. I have lots of them on my mind but I give it up to the heavens to be with me all the time. More internship diaries to come!

Feeling excited,

Cindy♥♥♥

RESEARCH STUDY “HEMATOPOIETIC PROPERTY OF THE ETHANOLIC EXTRACT OF Pleurotus ostreatus (OYSTER MUSHROOM) AMONG Oryctolagus cuniculus (MALE RABBITS)”

Escoba, C.A.; Duarte, K.S.L.; Desabille, K.E.L.; Estella, K.D

ABSTRACT

The study was conducted to determine the effectivity of Pleurotus ostreatus (oyster mushroom) ethanolic extract on the hematopoietic activity among Oryctolagus cuniculus. Pleurotus ostreatus (oyster mushroom) has been found to contain vitamins B1 (thiamin), B2 (riboflavin), B5 (niacin), B6 (pyridoxine) and B7 (biotin). The phytochemical screening of the mushroom extract revealed the presence of tannins, terpenoids, and glycosides.

A total of 20 Oryctolagus cuniculus (rabbits) were randomly assigned and employed into four groups. All showed a normal hematopoietic activity prior to testing.  There is statistical significance between treatments and time, and interaction of treatments and time; RBC (treatment=.034, time=.021, .interaction=.003); hematocrit = (treatment=.032, time=.024, interaction=004); hemoglobin (treatment=.034, time=.021, .interaction=.003).

Based on the gathered data and results, the researchers concluded that Pleurotus ostreatus (oyster mushroom) ethanolic extract has a potential hematopoietic effect among Oryctolagus cuniculus (rabbits).

RECOMMENDATIONS 

The researchers of this study yearn to improve the following:

1. That the future researchers might improve the methodology used by the proponents in this experimentation.

2. That there will be additional parameters to be studied upon aside from the red blood cell count, hematocrit and hemoglobin.

3. That there will be induction of any hematological abnormalities that could prove the effectiveness of Pleurotus ostreatus (oyster mushroom) and show that there is possibility that it could be used as an alternative treatment.

The BIG SCHOOL

As students, we worry much about our studies to pass hardest subjects. We stayed late, not even get too much sleep or even skipped meals. We worry about getting low grades  or even begging to pass but some of us don't know that this subject called LIFE has more than that. In fact, we tend to forget how we need to do good to impress the one and only teacher in heaven, our God the father. Regardless whether they're grading us or not, (coz I don't know) I'm wondering how we are doing there. How the angels in heaven evaluate us as most teachers on earth do. How is our performance then? Does this impress God? Are we in the edge of failing? Or maybe failed already?

In this world, we are all SCHOLARS. We are even granted a full scholarship. Take a look in to every single thing that surrounds you, YES, these are our privileges! Privileges that we must have to take care and IF POSSIBLE, cultivate. If we think of it, we should attend to class, once a week listening attentively to the salient points the priests summarized from the scriptures. Exams testing our faith and strength come unannounced so we should brace ourselves to whatever problems we may encounter.

Just a question, when we commence into this world, how are we in terms of strengthening our faith on Christ and our fellowship with our brothers and sisters? Does the Lord God give straight As or merit those things we did?

Like the motivation and the hardwork we pour into every endevour, I hope that as we study the depths of Life, we may do our best in overcoming trials. Let's also prioritize our spiritual needs like what we do when striving for our career and financial security. Remember: The best things in life are not measured in numbers, It's about strengthening ourselves, touching lives of others and all that can't be seen but is felt, emotionally and spiritually. There's a second chance to every failures coz we can enroll again and review the mistakes we've done.