HEALTH INFORMATION

SYSTEM FOR MEDICAL LAB.

SCIENCE

PROFESSOR:
ARLENE A. DANDA
 COURSE GUIDE:

• Health Information System for Medical Laboratory Science. This is a 3-unit course, with2
units lecture and 1unit laboratory.
• This course offers an overview of knowledge in information management and
technology. It also presents a wide range of health care delivery systems in the
Philippines and how this system employs various types of health information systems for
its existence and operational needs.
• This also provides an understanding of the core concepts of the health information
system as applied in the practice of the medical laboratory science profession.
• In addition, this course allows learners to have an actual interface of the three major
health information systems such as Hospital Information System (HIS), Laboratory
Information System (LIS) and Material Management Information System (MMIS).
• Specific contents, e-links, e-books and other learning materials will provided for you.
• In this course you are encouraged to attend and actively participate in the on-line class,
collaborate with your peers, respect their ideas,critically and creatively answer the tasks
assigned to you for every topic. On time submission of requirements/tasks should be
done. Honesty must be practiced at all times especially during examinations and in doing
the tasks.
• If you have any questions, post it on Google classroom or in our HIS group chat.
 COURSE OBJECTIVES

At the end of the course and given simulated and actual conditions, you should be able to:
• demonstrate effective communication skills in providing knowledge in information management
and technology;
• discuss the health care delivery system in the Philippines;
• provide information how health care delivery system employs various types of health
information systems for all its operational needs;
• engage in the application of health information technology in the clinical laboratory;
• appreciate the importance of the core concepts of health information system as applied in the
practice of medical laboratory science.;
• Grading System: Assessment & Evaluation:
Quizzes, Requirements, Activities--- 40 % • Major Exams ( cut off score is 70%)
Major Examinations ------------------ 60 % • Quizzes
100% • Case Studies
• Google Class Activities
Contact of professor: • Google Meet/Zoom/Activities
[email protected]
 MODULE 1- EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION, VISION, MISSION,
OBJECTIVES OF THE INSTITUTION AND THE MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
PROFESSION

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the end of the topic, you should be able to:
1. discuss educational institutions and it’s types;
2. compare and contrast vision statement and mission statement;
3. explain the significance of core values and objectives to educational institution.
TOPIC 1: EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION, VISION, MISSION,
CORE VALUES AND OBJECTIVES OF THE INSTITUTION

Introduction: ACTIVITY 1

• An educational institution is a place 1. Describe the school using 5 words

where people of diverse culture and ages _______________________________________________________________________

2. Write your vision, mission and objectives as a student.
acquire an education. This institution is ________________________________________________________________________
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guided by the vision, mission, core values ________________________________________________________________________
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and objectives to provide quality
education.
WHAT IS AN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION?
 

Types of Education:
1. Formal education usually refers to any planned with organized
learning events.
2. Informal education happens anywhere or everywhere and usually
where most learning really happens..
 
VISION UZ VISION

A vision statement is a document that  A globally recognized autonomous

states the existing and future objectives of university of progressive learning that
an organization. This serves as a guide to nurtures socially responsible
help the organization make decisions that transformational leaders.
align with its philosophy and professed set
of goals.
MISSION UZ MISSION
• A mission statement is a one-sentence relating • The Universidad De Zamboanga is a lifelong
the purpose of an institution’s existence. It can learning catalyst producing morally upright and
astonish, inspire, and transform institutions. globally sought-after professionals through
They provide a clearly stated intention of the technology-based instruction and
institution and the goals to succeed. The best multidisciplinary research anchored on the
mission statements go hand-in-hand with the needs of the industry that fosters self- reliant
institution's philosophy and culture. This will communities.
help guide the institution from the present into
the future.
VALUE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

A value statement or core value explicitly defines • Goals refer to achievement or accomplishment
how people will act or behave with each other in for which certain efforts are laid.
the group or organization. It is a list of essential
• Objectives are specific targets within the
doctrines that guide and direct the educational general goal. Educational objectives describe the
institution goals toward which the learning process is
directed–the learning that is to result from
instruction. This also measures the growth that
is needed to get to the destination.
 GUIDED BY ITS VISION, MISSION, CORE VALUES AND
CULTURE, THE UNIVERSIDAD DE ZAMBOANGA
SHALL PURSUE TO
1. Instill in all stakeholders the Core Values and Culture of UZ.
2. Nurture graduates who are globally sought-after.
3. Produce transformational leaders who are socially responsible and morally upright.
4. Adhere to our university social responsibility of dedication and commitment,
philanthropic idealism, social protection, and care for the environment.

5. Engage in sustainable linkages to benchmark best practices for mutual

advancement.
6. Enhance cognitive and technical skills proficiency attuned to industry needs.
CON’T.
7. Strengthen interdisciplinary culture of research anchored on the universal pursuit
of knowledge development.
8. Establish a self-reliant and empowered community through an organized and
sustainable community extension development programs
9. Establish Centers of Development and Excellence in all curricular programs in
support of the quest for deregulated and autonomous status of the university
10. Provide state-of-the-art, broad-technology-supported facilitates and infrastructure
to improve student learning outcomes
11. Continually develop employees’ professional growth to become catalyst of lifelong
learning.
12. Promote empowerment through prudent governance
 UZ CULTURE

• The UZ Way of Life: Perseverance and Selfless Service

 Activity 3

Instruction: Answer the questions using 3-4 sentences:

Activity 2 1. The vision statement is a document that states the current and future
To better understand the institution…. objectives of an organization. As a student, how can you help your school to
achieve it?
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
•Visit https://uz.edu.ph/ ________________________________________________________________
•Watch UZ Omnibus 2015 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oha5tmipOuc ________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
2. The mission statement clearly stated the purpose of the of the institution and
the goals to succeed. How can you contribute to its success?
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
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________________________________________________________________
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3. A value statement or core value is a list of fundamental doctrines that guide and direct
the educational institution. Explain how you will imbibe the institutional core values.
__________________________________________________________________
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4. Contemplate the vision, mission, core values and objectives of your program and
institution. How will these statements help you reach your goal?
________________________________________________________________________
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 TOPIC 2: THE MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY PROFESSION

Introduction:

Laboratory science/Medical Technology is a four-year program consisting of

general education and professional courses. The fourth-year level consists of one
year internship program in CHED-accredited training laboratory with rotational
duties in the different sections such as Immunohematology, Clinical Chemistry,
Hematology, Microbiology, Immunology and Serology, Clinical Microscopy,
Histopathologic/Cytologic techniques and other emergent technologies.
 ACTIVITY 5

List down some ideas about the Medical Technology profession/ the work of a medical
technologist that you have heard/learned.
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Read these Articles

Medical Technologist: Job Description, Duties and Requirements https://study.com/articles/Medical_Technologist_Job_Description_Duties_and_Requirement

s.html

CHED Memorandum Order No. 13, series of 2017 on “Policies, Standards and Guidelines for https://ched.gov.ph/cmo-13-s-2017-2/ (Download the document for your personal reference)
Medical Technology Education”

Watch these videos

Occupational Video - Medical Laboratory Technologist https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqNAxCyTh-c

What happens in a hospital laboratory? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38wMG8JagcU

Make a Narrative Report on the importance of Medical Technology profession.

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