Program March 2024 MTLE

Republic of the Philippines
Professional Regulation Commission

Manila
“NOT FOR SALE”
PROFESSIONAL REGULATORY BOARD OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
PROGRAM OF THE MEDICAL TECHNOLOGISTS LICENSURE EXAMINATION

IN THE NCR, BAGUIO, CAGAYAN DE ORO, CEBU, DAVAO, ILOILO,
KORONADAL, LEGAZPI, LUCENA, PAGADIAN, PAMPANGA, ROSALES,
TACLOBAN, TUGUEGARAO AND ZAMBOANGA ON MARCH 21 AND 22, 2024
DATE AND TIME SUBJECTS
THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2024

7:00 A.M. - 7:45 A.M. GENERAL INSTRUCTION
FILLING OUT OF FORMS
8:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M. Clinical Chemistry

11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. Microbiology and Parasitology
2:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Clinical Microscopy
(Urinalysis and other Body Fluids)
FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2024

8:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M. Hematology
11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. Blood Banking and Serology
2:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Histopathologic Techniques,
Cytotechnology, Medical Technology Laws,
Related Laws and its Implementing Rules,
and the Code of Ethics
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Check or verify your school/building assignments at the PRC official website

(www.prc.gov.ph) or through the Notices/Announcements to be posted at
the PRC premises two (2) to three (3) working days before the date of the
examination.
2. Report to the school/building assignment before 5:30 A.M. on the first day
of the examination to verify your room and seat number. Be punctual. Late
examinees will not be admitted.
3. Examinees are required to wear their school uniform per Res. No. 311
dated May 18, 1994.
4. Bring the following on examination day:
a. Notice of Admission
b. Official Receipt
c. Two or more pencils (No. 2)
d. Ball pens with BLACK ink only
e. One (1) piece long brown envelope
f. One (1) piece long transparent/plastic envelope (for keeping your valuables
and other allowed items)
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PROGRAM OF THE MEDICAL TECHNOLOGISTS LICENSURE EXAMINATION IN THE NCR, BAGUIO, CAGAYAN DE ORO, CEBU, DAVAO, ILOILO, KORONADAL,
LEGAZPI, LUCENA, PAGADIAN, PAMPANGA, ROSALES, TACLOBAN, TUGUEGARAO AND ZAMBOANGA ON MARCH 21 AND 22, 2024
5. The following items are strictly PROHIBITED inside the examination

premises/rooms.
a. Books, notes, review materials, and other printed materials containing

coded data/information/formula.
b. Calculators that can automatically carry out a sequence of operations
under control of a stored program, much like a computer and/or with
audio-visual features, and/or capable of external communication or
internet connectivity fall under programmable calculators (Please refer
to Board Resolution No. 04 s. 2020).
c. APPLE, SAMSUNG AND OTHER SMARTWATCHES, CELLULAR
PHONES, EARPLUGS, TRANSMITTERS, PORTABLE COMPUTERS,
BLUETOOTH, AND OTHER ELECTRONIC GADGETS/DEVICES WHICH
MAY BE USED FOR COMMUNICATION PURPOSES
d. Bags of any kind (ladies bag, shoulder bags, attaché case, backpacks, etc.)
e. Other examination aids not stated in this program.
All personal belongings of the examinees shall be surrendered to the proctor

and shall be placed in a secured space within the examination room. The rules
on the conduct of bodily search, inspection of personal belongings of the
examinees, and the seizure/confiscation of prohibited items during the licensure
exam (Annex A of PRC Memorandum Order No. 57 (s. 2020) shall be strictly
observed.
6. Joint Administrative Order No. 01 (s 2022)1, the following precautionary

measures and protocols shall be observed and implemented during the
conduct of licensure examination such as, but not limited to:
6.1. All examinees and examination personnel shall enforce the following
precautionary measures among themselves:
a. Limit their travel to a semi-bubble set up of home-testing venue-

home
b. Observe physical distancing of at least one (1) meter between and
among examinees.
c. Restrict examinees to their assigned seat;
d. Wear a well-fitted face mask at all times;
e. Bring 70% ethyl alcohol for hand disinfection;
f. Avoid close contacts (e.g., “beso-beso”, hugging, handshakes), and
similar activities which directly involve touching of other persons;
g. Avoid touching one’s eyes, nose, and mouth;
h. Observe cough and respiratory etiquette at all times; and
i. Avoid spitting in public, on floors, and corridors.
6.2. Examinees and examination personnel shall bring their own meals (pre-
packed meal/snack and drink) to be eaten during breaks, on their
assigned seats. Face masks and face shields (if applicable) will only be
removed when taking meals or drinks.
6.3. Examinees shall bring their own pens, pencils, and erasers. Borrowing
from a seatmate is strictly not allowed.
6.4. Loitering and unnecessary conversing in the hallways or in the

examination room are strictly not allowed.
6.5. Physical distancing shall be strictly observed in the queuing of the

examinees entering the testing venues;
1 PRC, DOH, DILG, and PNP JAO, entitled “Revised Guidelines on the Observance of Protocols for Minimum Public Health
Standards and Institutionalization of Health Settings in the Conduct of Licensure Examinations during State of Public Health
Emergencies”
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PROGRAM OF THE MEDICAL TECHNOLOGISTS LICENSURE EXAMINATION
IN THE NCR, BAGUIO, CAGAYAN DE ORO, CALAPAN, CEBU, DAVAO, ILOILO, KORONADAL, LEGAZPI, LUCENA, PAGADIAN, PAMPANGA, ROSALES, TACLOBAN,
TUGUEGARAO AND ZAMBOANGA ON AUGUST 12 AND 13, 2023
6.6. Examinees shall proceed immediately to their designated examination

rooms after the screening.
6.7. During the examination proper, the following shall be strictly observed:
a. Room watchers/proctors and examinees shall be advised to observe

and maintain the Minimum Public Health Standards (MPHS), at all
times, within the examination rooms, particularly when examinees
submit their answer sheets and test booklets/questionnaires. Only
one examinee at a time shall be accommodated;
b. Any examinee who needs to use the restroom shall be accompanied

by a room watcher/proctor, while always observing and maintaining
MPHS. Only one examinee at a time shall be allowed to go to the
restroom. Proper hand hygiene shall be observed particularly every
after use of the restrooms; and
c. Protective facemasks and handkerchiefs/tissue shall be inspected by

room watchers/proctors before the start of every subject and, if
necessary, during the conduct of examination to ensure that they are
not used to conceal codigos. In compliance with the MPHS, the
inspection shall be done one at a time, while the rest of the
examinees are seated.
7. In addition to the above, the examinees are required to submit a copy of the proof
of full vaccination (1 or 2 doses depending on the vaccine received plus booster or
based on the latest definition of “Fully Vaccinated”), RT-PCR test for those who
are not fully vaccinated, or Certificate of Completion of Isolation, as the case may
be, to the proctor on examination day.
If the examinee recently contracted COVID-19, a Certificate of Completion of

Isolation or its equivalent signed by any of the following must be submitted:
1. Duly licensed Physician (government or private physician);

2. Municipal Health Officer, Provincial Health Officer or City Health Officer;
3. Designated Barangay Health Emergency Response Team (BHERTs)
Officer or Barangay Health Worker visiting the residence of the examinee or
examination personnel.
Examinees coming from other countries are required to quarantine following the
latest quarantine and isolation protocols and guidelines, in and around the time of
examination.
8. For detailed information, please refer to JAO 01 (s 2022) (copy attached).
9. Read carefully and follow the instructions on your NOTICE OF ADMISSION and
EXAMINEES GUIDE.
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PROGRAM OF THE MEDICAL TECHNOLOGISTS LICENSURE EXAMINATION IN THE NCR, BAGUIO, CAGAYAN DE ORO, CEBU, DAVAO, ILOILO, KORONADAL,
LEGAZPI, LUCENA, PAGADIAN, PAMPANGA, ROSALES, TACLOBAN, TUGUEGARAO AND ZAMBOANGA ON MARCH 21 AND 22, 2024
NOTE: PERSONAL BELONGINGS BROUGHT BY AN EXAMINEE SHALL BE FOR

HIS/HER OWN ACCOUNT. THE PRC WILL NOT BE ANSWERABLE FOR ANY
SUCH ITEM OR PERSONAL BELONGING THAT MIGHT BE LOST DURING THE
EXAM WITHOUT FAULT OR NEGLIGENCE ON ITS PART.
Manila, Philippines
January 22, 2024
APPROVED:
MARILYN A. CABAL-BARZA, MD
Chairperson
CERTIFIED CORRECT:
ATTY. LOVELIKA T. BAUTISTA

Chief, PRB Secretariat Division
PRB-OMT/D-SPRB
MCB/LTB/MADC/aamf
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Republic of the Philippines

Professional Regulation Commission

“NOT FOR SALE”

PROFESSIONAL REGULATORY BOARD OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY

PROGRAM OF THE MEDICAL TECHNOLOGISTS LICENSURE EXAMINATION

DATE AND TIME SUBJECTS

THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2024

8:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M. Clinical Chemistry

FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2024

1. Check or verify your school/building assignments at the PRC official website

4. Bring the following on examination day:

5. The following items are strictly PROHIBITED inside the examination

a. Books, notes, review materials, and other printed materials containing

All personal belongings of the examinees shall be surrendered to the proctor

6. Joint Administrative Order No. 01 (s 2022)1, the following precautionary

a. Limit their travel to a semi-bubble set up of home-testing venue-

6.4. Loitering and unnecessary conversing in the hallways or in the

6.5. Physical distancing shall be strictly observed in the queuing of the

6.6. Examinees shall proceed immediately to their designated examination

a. Room watchers/proctors and examinees shall be advised to observe

b. Any examinee who needs to use the restroom shall be accompanied

c. Protective facemasks and handkerchiefs/tissue shall be inspected by

If the examinee recently contracted COVID-19, a Certificate of Completion of

1. Duly licensed Physician (government or private physician);

8. For detailed information, please refer to JAO 01 (s 2022) (copy attached).

NOTE: PERSONAL BELONGINGS BROUGHT BY AN EXAMINEE SHALL BE FOR

ATTY. LOVELIKA T. BAUTISTA

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