Course Descriptive Title: Medical Technology Laws and Bioethics The Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science envisions a leading provider of excellent and best quality education globally aligned and anchored on the values and beliefs of Saint Mary’s University, a premier CICM Catholic educational institution. COURSE DESCRIPTION COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Code: 5070
Total Units: 3 Units
Date/Time: Monday (10:30-12:00pm)/Thursday (7:00-8:30pm)
Instructor: Beverly B. Cadiente, RMT
VISION STATEMENT
MISSION STATEMENT
The Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science commits itself to produce competent Laboratory Scientists equipped with full understanding of the principles acquired and skill for responsible application of the proper diagnostic methods and procedures necessary for the precise and accurate diagnosis and treatment of the patients.
PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OUTCOME
The Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology/Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science (BSMT/BSMLS) is a four year program consisting of general education and professional courses. The course develops knowledge, skills, professional attitude, and values in the performance of clinical laboratory procedures needed to help the physicians in the proper diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, and prevention of diseases.
The minimum standards for the BSMT/BSMLS program are expressed in the 4 minimum sets of learning outcomes.
Knowledge:
1. Demonstrate analytical and critical thinking skills of the subject.
2. Engage in the collection, analysis, and projection of health information for improving the health care management system.
Skill:
3. Demonstrate technical competence in the performance of clinical laboratory tests in aid of diagnosis, treatment, and management of diseases vis-à-vis biosafety and waste management.
4. Demonstrate inter-personal skills, leadership qualities, and ethical practice of the profession.
5. Demonstrate effective teaching and communication skills.
6. Apply research skills in relevant areas of Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science practice.
Attitude:
7. Participate in community-oriented activities in Medical Laboratory Science field.
8. Engage in life-long learning activities with a passion to keep current national and global developments in general, and in Medical Laboratory science and health developments in particular.
Values:
9. Demonstrate responsible citizenship and pride in being a Filipino.
10. Practice Marian virtues personally and professionally reflecting and manifesting the CICM charism.
The course introduced students to the sub-disciplines of medical science; analytical methods and instrumentation used in medical science laboratories; specimen collection and processing; laboratory safety and regulations; quality management in the laboratory; clinical interpretation of laboratory test results; scientific report writing; and professional ethics and confidentiality. Applied laboratory mathematics and statistical tests are also covered in the course.
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOME
a. Recognize the rights and privileges, duties and responsibilities of medical laboratory scientists in the practice of the profession:
b. Cite the different laws, presidential decrees. Administrative orders affecting the practice of the medical technology profession
c. Explain the ethical principles relative to health
d. Discuss the major bioethical issues
- Teacher: Beverly CADIENTE
- Enrolled students: 47