History of Medical Technology

father of medicine

Traces the beginning of medical technology back to 1500 BC when intestinal parasites such as TAENIA and ASCARIS were mentioned in early writings.

A book for treatment of diseases contains description of the three stages of hookworm infection.

A medical Technologist Medical technology began from the MEDIEVAL PERIOD (1096-1438) as supported by the fact that urinalysis was a fad.

made the "SCIENTIFIC OBSERVATION" that the urine of certain individuals attract ants, and that such urine has a sweetish taste.

calling themselves doctors reaped fortunes from diagnosing diseases by the appearance of the urine.

Unfortunately, this young lady died from a laboratory acquired infection.

Invented and Improved the compound microscope The first to describe red blood cells, to see protozoa, and to classify bacteria according to shape. Invention of the microscope led to the rapid progress of microbiology and pathology.

Desribed as the "GREATEST" of the early microscopist. His work on embryology and anatomy definitely marked him as "THE FOUNDER OF PATHOLOGY" .

One of the youngest medical specialists Founded the ARCHIVES OF PATHOLOGY in BERLIN in 1847.

> Performed the FIRST QUANTITATIVE TEST in URINE SUGAR in 1848.

MIDDLE OF 15th century were used in staining microorganisms Bacterial staining and microscopic study on bacteria were made possible.

FIRST CHEMICAL LABORATORY Established at what university?

established the first chemical laboratory

Established another laboratory at the BELLEVUE HOSPITAL MEDICAL COLLEGE. He gave the first laboratory course in pathology offered in an American Medical School.

Dr. Welch became the first professor of pathology at what university?

He opened a loboratory in 1896 at JOHN HOPKINS HOSPITAL In this laboratory, routine examinations were carried out, special attention being given to the search for malarial parasites in the blood.

A clinical laboratory was also opened at the UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA in 1896 in named what?

Wrote the book : A MANUAL OF CLINICAL DIAGNOSIS Retitled " CLINICAL DIAGNOSIS BY LABORATORY METHODS" , The book became the standard reference for laboratories

One of the First schools for training laboratory workers was established here. A course bulletin titled : "COURSES IN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY FOR CLINICAL AND LABORATORY TECHNICIANS" was issued in 1922. They were the FIRST to offer a DEGREE LEVEL PROGRAM in 1923.

First Clinical Laboratory in the Philippines

Location of the first laborattory in the Philippines

ORGANIZED MANILA PUBLIC HEALTH LABORATORY from the remnants of the deserted laboratory.

date where they organized the manila public health from the remnants of the deserted laboratory

dr. pio de roda's assistant and who was then the MANILA CITY HEALTH OFFICER.

prepared the syllabus for the laboratory training program.

The FIRST B.S. Degree course in Medical Technology was offered in these schools

first graduate of BS Medical Technology wh is now a sucessful OB-Gynecologist

2 FACULTY of Pharmacy, University of Sto. Tomas offered medical technology as an elective subject to 4th and 5th year B.S. Pharmacy students.

Decided to offer it as a course because of the popularity of medical technology among pharmacy students.

founder of medical technology education in the Philippines

first school to offer 5-year course in medical technology

first organizational meeting of pasmeth which was held at University of Sto. Tomas

PASMETH's first president

Father of PAMET

he worked for the recognition of PAMET for public acceptance and its for good social standing

father of profession

quiz contest participated by different MT schools in the country

Accredation of PAMET as a Boniface organization with PCR

she work on the for the membership of PAMET with the ASEAN Association of Medical Laboratory Technologist

proclaimed the 3rd week of september as Philippine MT week

the president with the shortest time of office

"beyond Expectation"

"medical technologist soar high through V.O.I.C.E"