THE PHILIPPINE ASSOCIATION OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGISTS, INC.

Dear Colleagues, The Philippine Association of Medical Technologists, Inc. would like to request your participation in the survey. As you will notice, your experiences during your studies as well as during your further professional life are being asked for the questionnaire. We are much interested in your personal perception and experiences in order to obtain inputs for the development of our profession. We assure you that your answer will only be used for scientific purposes in the framework of this survey. Your information will be treated strictly confidential. Thank you very much for your kind support. COMMITTEE ON RESEARCH SECTION A: COURSE OF STUDIES explanation of the need of this section: central indicator for professional qualification acquired as a result of CMO 14 s 2006 and other medtech education laws 1. What year did you start your course of studies? _______________ 2. What year did you finish your course of studies? ______________ 3. To what extent were the following reasons important for your decision to study medical technology/medical laboratory science? Scale of answer from 1= very important to 5 = not at all important. 1 2 3 4 5 Choice of parents or relatives 1 2 3 4 5 Scholarship grant when studying 1 2 3 4 5 Economic capability of parents, guardians 1 2 3 4 5 Attractiveness of medical technology profession 1 2 3 4 5 Reputation of the practice of medical technology 1 2 3 4 5 Practice-oriented medical technology subjects 1 2 3 4 5 Stepping stone for higher degrees, e.g., medicine 1 2 3 4 5 Employment demand and opportunities 1 2 3 4 5 Personal 1 2 3 4 5 Choice of friends, peers

SECTION B: RETROSPECTIVE EVALUATION OF STUDIES AT THE SCHOOL OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY Explanation of the need for this section: this is an indicator of the quality of medtech schools in the Philippines and the effectiveness, efficiency, relevance, responsiveness of cmo 14 s2006 1. How do you rate the study provision and study conditions you experiences in the course of study that you graduated at the school of medical technology?
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Course content of major Variety of subjects offered Design of the degree program Opportunity to choose courses and areas of specialization Practical Emphasis of teaching and learning Delivery skills and teaching quality Chances to participate in research projects Research emphasis of teaching and learning Provision of work placements and other work experience Opportunity of out-of-class contacts with teaching staff Contacts with fellow students Equipment, resource volume and stocking of libraries Laboratory (computer, science, clinical) Facilities as a whole Teaching staff interaction with students Balance in both practical and theoretical knowledge Industrial enhancement program/internship Variety of co-curriculum programs

2. How do you rate the usefulness of some elements of the medical technology curriculum for your occupation? Scale of answer from 1 = very useful to 5 not at all useful.
Very Useful Not at all Useful

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Course content in your major field of studies Variety of subjects offered Chance of specialization Scientific methods Research orientation of students/project work Practical orientation of students/project work Practical orientation of teaching Practical laboratory training Workshop-training Practical training in industry/internship

3. Altogether, how do you rate the usefulness of your studies? Scale of answer from 1 = very useful to 5 not at all useful.
Very Useful Not at all Useful

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for finding an adequate job after finishing your studies for fulfilling your present professional tasks for your future professional development/career for the development of your personality/education for the economic development of your community

4. To what extent did your studies help you.?

To a very High extent Not at all

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finding a satisfying job after finishing your studies? for your long-term career prospects? for the development of your personality? for the development of your creative and critical thinking? in problem solving and decision making? become more knowledgeable? to be independent/self reliance?

5. Looking back, if you were to choose again, how likely would you.
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choose the same course of study? choose the same institution of higher education? decide not to study at all?

SECTION C: JOB SEARCH AND TRANSITION TO EMPLOYMENT Explanation of the need for this section: indicator of professional success 1. Please indicate your employment situation and your occupation after being awarded your degree. Tick only one appropriate category for each month
Period after graduation Employed Professional Training Advanced Academic study Not employed, seeking employment Not employed and not intending to be employed Other Job Tile

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Period after graduation Second year 1st month 2nd month 3rd month 4th month 5th month 6th month 7th month 8 month 10th month 11th month 12 month

Employed

Professional Training

Advanced Academic Study

Not employed, seeking employment

Not employed and not intending to be employed

Other

Job Tile

2. How did you try to find the first job after graduation? Multiple reply possible a. I applied for an advertised vacancy (internet, print media) b. I contacted employers without knowing about a vacancy c. I launched advertisement by myself d. I was approached by an employer e. I contacted a public employment/manpower agency f. I enlisted the help of the careers/placement office of the school g. I enlisted the help of teaching staff of the school h. I established contacts while working, internship training during the course of study i. I used other personal connections/contacts (e.g., parents, relatives, friends) j. I started my own business/self-employment k. Other (please specify) _______________________________________________ l. Not applicable since I am not working/employed 3. How many employers did you contact (by letter) before you took up your first job after graduation? Approximately _______(number) of employers contacted. 4. How often were you invited for an interview? _________number of invitations 5. How many vacancies were you offered? _________number of vacancies 6. In your opinion, how important were the following aspects for your employment in the present occupation? Scale of answer from 1= very important to 5=not at all important
Very Important Not at all Important

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Field of study Main focus of subject area/specialization Board exam results Grades of subjects Reputation of the school where you earned the degree Reputation of the training hospital where you had internship Previous work experiences Personality Foreign experiences My own world view/religion Other (please specify) __________________________________

7. How important, according to your perception, were the following aspects for your employer in recruiting you for your initial employment after graduation, if applicable?
Very Important Not at all Important

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Field of study Main subject /specialization Board exam results Practical/work experiences acquired during the course of study Practical/work experiences acquired prior to the course of study Reputation of the school where you earned your degree Experience abroad Foreign language proficiency Computer skills Recommendations/references from third persons Personality

How would you characterize and summarize your predominant activities since your graduation? Multiple reply possible a. I have spent most of the time on a regular job b. I had mainly various temporary jobs c. I had mainly more than one job at the same time d. I was most of the time unemployed e. I mainly embarked on further study/professional training f. I was predominantly engaged in child rearing or family care g. Other (please specify) _________________________________________________

SECTION D: TRAINING PERIOD AFTER GRADUATION Explanation of the need for this section: indicator of congruence, matching between qualifications acquired per CMO 14, the school with professional practice demands. 1. How would you describe the character of the training period of your first occupation after completing your studies? a. No training time, immediately start with normal tasks b. Achieve/help from experienced colleagues c. Achieve/help also from superiors d. Participation in an extensive formal training program/course, etc. e. Other (please specify) ________________________________________________ 2. If you participated in a training program, please indicate its full duration __________duration of training program in weeks 3. How long did it take you before you had the impression that you were competent enough to do your job effectively? __________duration of training program in weeks 4. In which topics did you gain new knowledge/abilities at the beginning of your employment? Multiple reply possible. ____ Workplace-oriented technical knowledge ____ Skills application ____ Personnel management ____ Financial management ____ Contact with other persons 5. Were you trained at the beginning of your job to take over a management position in the future? ______ Yes ______ No

SECTION E: THE PRESENT EMPLOYENT SITUATION Explanation of the need for this section: criterion of professional success, career and employment situation, affinity and adequacy, indicator of conditions of professional practice 1. How would you characterize your present employment situation or activity? Multiple reply possible _____ Employed _____ Professional training _____ Further academic studies _____ Without employment, but seeking employment _____ Without employment, and I do not wish to/cannot start working at present _____ Military service/community service etc. _____ Other ___________________________________________ 2. Have you changed your employer/employment since graduation? _____ Yes, I have changed my employer/employment _____ No _____ Not applicable, as I am still unemployed since graduation 3. Why did you change your employer/employment? Multiple reply possible _____ In order to obtain a higher income _____ In order to get a better position _____ In order to use the qualifications acquired during my studies _____ To live in a certain place _____ To take over desirable professional tasks _____ Other ______________________________________________ 4. If you have changed your occupation, please indicate for how many employers/ in how many occupations you have worked previously (without counting your present post). ________ number of previous employers 5. How long have you been working with the present employer? ________ number of months with present employer 6. What is your job title? ____________________________________________________________ 7. Please outline your professional tasks: ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ 8. In which economic sector do you work at present? Please tick one item only. _____ Private sector, multinational/foreign _____ Private sector, local _____ own firm/business _____ Public/ local or central government _____ NGO _____ Other ______________________________ 9. In which of the following branches of industry would you classify your company/organization? Please tick one item only. The answer should only concern your main occupation.
_____ Schools, Universities _____ Research institutions _____ Sales and Marketing _____ Health Care Financing _____ Industrial Medical Laboratory _____ Hospital-based clinical lab _____ Hospital-based not in the lab _____ Food industry, processing _____ Consultancy, Franchise _____ Tourism/ hospitality industry _____ International organizations _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ Free-standing clinical laboratory Health Information System Health Insurance Company Medical Tourism Center Health Care Agencies International Organizations Product development Retail Armed Forces Church organizations Management

_____ Diagnostic, Drug Companies _____ Sanitarium _____ Consultancy, Franchise

_____ Supplier _____ Government Health Agencies _____ Other ________________________

10. What is your current major occupation? _____ clinical laboratory practice, please specify area/section: ________________________ _____ Health Information system _____ specimen collection _____ lab supervision and management _____ research and development _____ training _____ medico-legal _____ teaching _____ product marketing _____ technical advisory/consulting _____ marketing _____ Quality management _____ testing technology _____ development/experiments _____ personnel affairs _____ hospital administration _____ project management _____ sales and marketing _____ other 11. Are you employed full-time? _____ Yes _____ No, I am employed part-time _____ Not applicable, I have my own business/ I am self-employed 12. How many hours per week are you working on average? _______ total working hours per week (including self-employed). 13. Are you the superior of other employees? ______ No ______Yes 14. Which of the following management and leadership levels characterize your professional position? _____ top/senior management _____ average management _____ lower management _____ no management tasks at all _____ not applicable, I have my own business/ I am self-employed

15. How much is your monthly gross income? Please take into account only the income from your main occupation. Monthly gross income: Php _________________ or __________________ state currency 16. Do you receive any fringe benefits from your employer? Multiple reply possible ____ car, car allowance or other grants for public transport ____ housing or grant towards the rent ____ health services or something similar ____ provision for retirement ____ other ____ no additional grants 17. How far do you agree with the following statements concerning work in ones own business/being employed? Scale of answers from 1= completely applicable to 5 = not at all applicable.
Completely Applicable Not at all Applicable

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Persons having their own business/ being self-employed achieve a relatively high income 5 Persons having their own business/ being self-employed have long working hours 5 Graduates establish their own business/ are self-employed mainly because they have not found any other employment 5 Higher education does not really prepare graduates sufficiently for an occupation with regard to setting up their own business/ to be self-employed 5 Favorable long-term job prospects exists for persons having their own business/being self-employed.

SECTION F: WORK, PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND THE USE OF QUALIFICATIONS Explanation of the need for this section: indicator between studies and profession, use of professional qualifications acquired 1. To what extent do you use qualifications acquired during your studies for your present job? Scale of answers from 1=to a very high extent to 5 = not at all. If you have not acquired any of the following knowledge or skills, please dont tick any item in the corresponding line.
Very high extent Not at all

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Mathematics Natural sciences (physics, chemistry, biology) Medical Technology professional subjects Knowledge of the English language Social sciences and Humanities Information Technology Internship training

To what extent are you confronted with the following requirements in your present occupation? Scale of answers from 1=to a very high extent to 5 = not at all
Very high extent Not at all

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willingness to learn ability to solve problems ability to reflect upon your own actions ability to express yourself in writing unconventional thinking willingness to perform/commitment ability to coordinate ability to improvise reliability ability to work under pressure independence sense of responsibility innovativeness creativity economically efficient thinking determination loyalty to the institution and its objectives persistence ability to cooperate ability to assert oneself self confidence adaptability empathy leadership qualities initiative and drive

3. Please state to which you had the following competencies at the time of graduation and to what extent they are required in your current work. If you are not employed please answer only A. A. Possessed at the time of Graduation
To a very high extent Not at all

B. Work requirements
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Knowledge, skills and competencies extent Broad general knowledge in medical technology 1 Cross-disciplinary thinking/knowledge in other fields 1 theoretical knowledge specific to medical technology 1 specific knowledge of methods used in medical technology 1 Foreign language proficiency 1 Computer skills processing, encoding 1 Using relevant methods in laboratory analysis 1 Planning, co-ordinating and organizing 1 Applying rules and regulations 1

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Interpreting laboratory results Documenting ideas and information Problem-solving ability Analytical competencies Evaluating laboratory results Reflective thinking, assessing ones own work Creativity Working under pressure Accuracy, attention to detail and precision Performing test according to standard methods Time management Judgment and decision making Manual skills Working independently Working in a team initiative adaptability Assertiveness, decisiveness, persistence Diagnostic application Professional development Loyalty, integrity Critical and analytical thinking Oral communication skills Written communication skills Determining acceptability of samples Leadership skills Taking responsibilities, decisions Safety management Data security and confidentiality Recognizing implausible results

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SECTION G: ASSESSMENT OF PROFESSIONAL SITUATION Explanation of the need for this section: indicator of match between the extent of the use of qualification and the subsequent experience 4. To what extent were you able to realize the professional ideas you had at the end of your studies? Scale of answers from 1=to a very high extent to 5= not at all 1 2 3 4 5 Realization of the professional ideas 5. When you look at your current professional tasks as a whole: to what extent do you use the qualifications acquired during your course of studies? Scale of answers from 1=to a very high extent to 5= not at all 1 2 3 4 5 Extent of use of qualifications 6. To what extent has your study been useful for .? Scale of answers from 1=to a very high extent to 5= not at all 1 2 3 4 5 preparing you for your present work tasks? 1 2 3 4 5 preparing you for tasks in other spheres of life? 7. How would you characterize your current professional position? To what extent is your professional position adequate to your education? Scale of answers from 1=completely to 5=not at all 1 2 3 4 5 appropriateness of the professional position 8. If you consider all dimensions of your employment and work (status, position, income, work tasks, etc): To what extent is your employment and work appropriate to your level of education? Completely appropriate 1 2 3 4 5 not at all appropriate What is the most appropriate level of course of study/degree for your employment and work in comparison to that which you graduated? _____ a higher level than the one I graduated from _____ the same level _____ a lower level of higher education _____ no higher education at all

_____ others (please specify) ___________________________________________ 9. Assessed as a whole, to what extent does your occupation correspond to your education? Please take into account all aspects which you think are important. Scale of answers from 1=completely to 5=not at all 1 2 3 4 5 general appropriateness of the professional situation 10. If, at least partially, you dont think your occupation is adequate: why do you work in a job like this? Multiple reply possible _____ I earn more money doing this work than doing a study-oriented job _____ I prefer an occupation which is not closely connected to my studies _____ This job promises better career prospects than a study-oriented occupation _____ I am very interested in this work, it is very important to me _____ Because of promotion I am no longer working in an occupation closely related to my studies any longer _____ I preferred a part-time job or a flexible occupation _____ I wanted to work in a certain local area but I could not find any adequate Occupation _____ Even though I would prefer a study-oriented occupation, I could not find any _____ My family situation reduced the possibility of choice _____ My current occupation is a prerequisite for my desired future profession _____ Other _____ not applicable because I think my job is fully adequate 11. To what extent does your occupation contribute to the economic development of our country? Scale of answers from 1=to a very high extent to 5= not at all 1 2 3 4 5 relevance of the professional occupation for the development of the country 12. To what extent are you satisfied with the following characteristics of your professional situation? Scale of answers from 1=to a very high extent to 5= not at all 1 2 3 4 5 Contents of work/ the professional tasks 1 2 3 4 5 Working atmosphere 1 2 3 4 5 Safety of the workplace 1 2 3 4 5 Possibility to use qualifications acquired during my studies 1 2 3 4 5 Possibility to work in a demanding job 1 2 3 4 5 Professional position achieved 1 2 3 4 5 Amount of income 1 2 3 4 5 Prospects for promotion 1 2 3 4 5 Opportunity to benefit society 1 2 3 4 5 Chance to realize my own ideas 1 2 3 4 5 Fringe benefits granted by the employer 1 2 3 4 5 Chances to obtain further professional qualifications 1 2 3 4 5 Equipment of the workplace as regards necessary working material 1 2 3 4 5 Workplace surroundings 13. Altogether, to what extent are you satisfied with your professional situation? Please also take into account in your statement any professional sidelines. Scale of answers from 1=to a very high text to 5=not at all 1 2 3 4 5 general professional satisfaction

14. How important are the different characteristics of an occupation for you personally? Please start out from your own objectives for a professional occupation regardless of whether you have achieved them yet. Please indicate the importance for you personally of each of the following characteristics. Scale of answers from 1=very important to 5=not at all important 1 2 3 4 5 Largely independent planning of my work 1 2 3 4 5 chance for scientific work 1 2 3 4 5 clear and well-ordered tasks 1 2 3 4 5 possibilities of using acquired qualifications 1 2 3 4 5 high safety of the workplace 1 2 3 4 5 social respect and acceptance 1 2 3 4 5 possibility to develop and realize own ideas 1 2 3 4 5 good working atmosphere 1 2 3 4 5 chance to obtain further professional qualifications 1 2 3 4 5 high income 1 2 3 4 5 chances of political influence 1 2 3 4 5 to work in a demanding job 1 2 3 4 5 good promotion prospects 1 2 3 4 5 lot of free time 1 2 3 4 5 assumption of coordinating and management tasks 1 2 3 4 5 possibility of team-work 1 2 3 4 5 chance to do something useful for society 15. Are you a member of an organization with development-related tasks? ______ Yes _____ No 16. Are you a member of the Philippine Association of Medical Technologists,Inc.? ______ No _____ Yes 17. Are you a member of any other professional organizations related to medical technology? ______ No _____ Yes SECTION H: FURTHER/OTHER FORMAL HIGHER OR PROFESSIONAL TRAINING Explanation of the need for this section: indicator of professional development 18. Have you started a further/another course of studies? ____ Yes, I have completed it successfully ____ Yes, I am still studying ____ Yes, I have stooped my further course of studies _____ No, I have not started a further course of studies 19. Have you continued professional education after completing your studies? ______ Yes _____ No 19. Which consequences did your further education have for your employment situation so far? Multiple reply possible _____ Helped changing the profession _____ Helped changing the employer _____ Helped towards economic independence _____ Prevented worsening of my professional situation _____ Belonged to my field of activity _____ Helped me to earn more money _____ Helped me to get a better position _____ Has been important to get a job at all _____ Has not shown any results yet _____ Did not lead to any changes in my occupation even though I expected it _____ Other 20. In which topic would you like to receive further professional training if you had the opportunity to participate? Multiple reply possible _____ reinforcement of technical basic knowledge/skills _____ workplace-oriented technical knowledge _____ preparation for management functions _____ others

SECTION I: PERSONAL BACKGROUND Explanation of the need for this section: indicator of personal characteristics 1. Name (as in birth certificate) ______________________________________________ 2. 3. 4. 5. Place of birth: __________________________________________________________ Sex: ____Male ____Female Age (in years): ______________ Correspondence address: ____________________________________ ____________________________________

6. E-mail: __________________________________ 7. Place of Work: _____Local _______ Foreign 8. What kind of connections/contacts do you have to the Philippine Association of Medical Technologists and how should contacts be organized between PAMET and its members? Multiple reply possible ____newsletter ____meetings ____foundation/support ____professional cooperation in projects ____other 9. Looking at your present professional experiences, which changes would you suggest in the medical technology program? ____curriculum ____internship training ____research ____faculty qualification ____book references ____classroom/lab requirements ____admission requirements ____other 10. When did you took and passed the licensure examination given by PRC? Date/Year: ___________________ Passed the licensure examination on the first take? ____Yes ____No Thank you for your cooperation. You have completed the survey. Please take a few more minutes to review your answers. Otherwise, you can submit this survey form to the research team.