CHAPTER 7

CHAPTER 7GROUP 1 BSMT 1-2PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONSPROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONIs a group composed of professionals within a career field who come together for individual professional development, advancement, networking and collaboration.For professional growth and continuing education:WorkshopsTrainings and seminarPublishing journalsExamples of Journals for Laboratory Professionals:Philippine Journal of Medical TechnologyAsia-Pacific Journal of Medical Laboratory ScienceInternational Journal of Science and Clinical LaboratoryLaboratory MedicineMedical Laboratory ObserverClinical Laboratory ScienceAdvances for Medical Laboratory ProfessionalsAmerican Journal for Clinical PathologyLabMedicine

Philippine Journal of Medical TechnologyIs a journal maintained by PAMET.It was registered in the International Library of Congress in 1997Under presidency of Norma N. ChangTypes of Professional Organization:Accrediting AgenciesCredentialing/Certifying AgenciesProfessional SocietiesAccrediting AgenciesOrganization that accredit curricular programs in educational institutions.Credentialing/Certifying AgenciesAgencies that provide certification examination for professionals specifically Medical Technologists and other laboratory professionals.Professional SocietiesOrganization that contribute to the continued professional development of specific group of professionals.Foreign Professional SocietiesIndividual countries and states with existing professionals have their own organizations for laboratory professionals.