Definition of Terms.
Section 2
SEC. 2. Definition of Terms.—As used in this Act, the following terms shall mean: (a) "Medical Technology".—An auxiliary branch of laboratory medicine which deals with the examination by various chemical, microscopic, bacteriologic and other medical laboratory procedures or technic which will aid the physician in the diagnosis, study and treatment of disease and in the promotion of health in general. (b) "Pathologist".—A duly registered physician who is specially trained in methods of laboratory medicine, or the gross and microscopic study and interpretation of tissues, secretions and excretions of the human body and its functions in order to diagnose disease, follow its course, determine the effectivity of treatment, ascertain cause of death and advance medicine by means of research. (c) "Medical Technologist".—A person who engages in the work of medical technology under the supervision of a pathologist or licensed physician authorized by the department of health in places where there is no pathologist and who having passed a prescribed course (Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology/Bachelor of Science in Hygiene) of training and examination is registered under the provision of this Act. (d) "Medical Technician".—A person who not being a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology/ Bachelor of Science in Hygiene, but having passed the corresponding civil service examination, performs the work of medical technology under the supervision of a registered medical technologist and/or qualified pathologist. (e) "Accredited Medical Technology Training Laboratory—A clinical laboratory, office, agency, clinic, hospital or sanitarium duly approved by the Department of Health or its authorized agency. (f) "Recognized School of Medical Technology".—Any school, college or university which offers a course in Medical Technology approved by the Department of Education in accordance with the requirements under this Act, upon recommendation of the council of medical technology education. (g) "Council".—The council of medical technology education established under this Act. (h) "Board".—The Board of Examiners for Medical Technology established under this Act.