Medtech board exam online application, requirements August 2020

MANILA, Philippines – The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) is now accepting online applications for August 2020 Medical Technologist (Medtech) board exam. View here the schedule, opening of online application or processing, deadline of filing applications, requirements and target release of result.

UPDATE: PRC postpones August 2020 Medtech board exam

According to PRC Resolution No. 1210 Series of 2019, the medtech board exam is scheduled on August 29 and 30 in NCR, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legaspi, Lucena, Tacloban and Tuguegarao.

NOTE: In the new schedule of March-June 2020 postponed board exam, following the imposition of Enhanced Community Quarantine in almost all areas of the country due to COVID-19, PRC said medtech board exam is set on August 30 and 31, 2020 per PRC through its Resolution No. 1237 (s.2020).


The opening of online processing for August 2020 Medtech board exam will start on May 29, 2020 and will end on July 30, 2020.

NOTE: Those applicants who have filed their application for examination and issued Notice of Admission (NOA) will no longer be required to file a new application.

AUGUST 2020 MEDTECH BOARD EXAM SCHEDULE

LICENSURE EXAMINATIONS	NEW DATE/S OF LICENSURE EXAMINATION	DAY/S	PLACE/S	OPENING OF ONLINE APPLICATION	DEADLINE IN FILING OF APPLICATION
Medical Technologists	August   30 and 31, 2020	Sunday,   Monday	NCR,   Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legaspi, Lucena, Rosales,   Tacloban, Tuguegarao and Zamboanga	May   29, 2020	July   30, 2020

ONLINE APPLICATION

Medtech board exam applicants are encouraged to use PRC's online application system called LERIS (Licensure Examination and Registration Information System).

Here are the links: https://online.prc.gov.ph/ or https://online1.prc.gov.ph/

In case you have confusion on the online form, you may check the the step-by-step guide here:

READ: PRC online application for board exam 2020 step-by-step guide

PAYMENT OPTIONS

If you select PRC-Cashier, then you have to pay at the selected appointment place. Other options include LandBank, GCash, UCPB, Paymaya and any debit and credit cards.

PRC advised applicants to secure all requirements before proceeding to selected branch to avoid any inconvenience.

REQUIREMENTS

• BS in Medical Technology
• BS Public Health
• NSO / PSA Birth Certificate
• NSO / PSA Marriage Contract (for married female applicants)
• Transcript of Records with scanned picture and Remarks "For Board Examination Purposes"
• First Timer & Repeater: Payment: P900.00

NOTE: After three (3)unsuccessful examinations, the applicant is required to submit a Certificate of Completeion of a REFRESHER Course from a school of medical technology recognized or or accredited by CHED- FTB.

PREVIOUS EXAMINATIONS

In the March 2019 Medtech board exam, PRC named 2,801 out of 4,092 who passed the exams. Cagayan State University (CSU) - Andrews Campus and Adventist University of the Philippines dominated the licensure exam with 100% passing rate. John Steward Buenavista Alberto from CSU-Andrews Campus and Zairah de Leon Monjardin from Far Eastern University - Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation obtained the highest place with identical grade of 91.10%.

In the September 2019 Medtech board exam, a total of 4,743 out of 6,453 passed the tests. Cebu Doctors University led the schools with 100% passing rate.Reiven John Borbon Bernales from University of San Agustin topped the board with 90.50%.

UPDATES AND RELEASE OF MEDTECH RESULTS

According to PRC Resolution No. 1210 s. 2019, the target release of Medtech board exam results is after four (4) working days or on September 3. With the addition of takers from the postponed March exam, delay on announcement of results is also expected.

Always monitor this site and our social media channels for PRC exam-related announcements. You may also check the official website of PRC for more information.