Medical Technologist Board Exam 2013
The Medical Technologist Board Exam, also known as the Medical Technologist Licensure Examination, is a board exam facilitated by the Board of Medical Technology under the Professional Regulatory Commission to assess the competency of BS Medical Technology graduates.
As per R.A. 1080, individuals who passed the board exam need not take the civil service exams to be eligible for the following positions:
- Medical Technologist
- Researcher
- College Instructor
Review Courses for Medical Technologist Board Exam
There are review courses that you can take to prepare for the board exam. The content of these review courses may vary depending on the review centers, but they’re mostly based on the examination scope released by the Professional Regulatory Commission which includes:
- Clinical Chemistry
- Microbiology and Parasitology
- Clinical Microscopy
- Urinalysis and Other Body Fluids
- Hematology
- Blood Banking and Serology
- Histopathologic Techniques
- Medical Technology Laws and Related Laws
TAKING THE EXAM
Licensure exams for BS Medical Technology graduates are usually held twice a year. Below are the dates and testing centers for the 2013 Medical Technologist Board Exam:
| DATE | DAY/s PLACE | DEADLINE OF FILING |
|---|---|---|
| March 19 & 20 | Tue, Wed / Manila, Baguio, Cebu & Legazpi | March 4, 2013 |
| August 31 & September 1 | Sat, Sun / Manila | Aug. 12, 2013 |
NATIONAL PASSING RATE
The table below shows the number of board passers in the Licensure Exam for Medical Technologists in the last 3 years:
| EXAM | EXAM TAKERS | BOARD PASSERS | PASSING RATE |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2012 | 1,865 | 1,521 | 81.55% |
| March 2012 | 804 | 533 | 66.29% |
| September 2011 | 1,480 | 1,123 | 75.87% |
| March 2011 | 806 | 489 | 60.66% |
| September 2010 | 1,278 | 910 | 71.20% |
| March 2010 | 873 | 514 | 58.87% |
