The first 4 year BS degree course in Medical Technology was offered by the Philippine Union College (now known as Adventist University of the Philippines) in 1954 through its sister establishment, the Manila Sanitarium. After 2 years, the said school graduated its very first graduate, Dr. Jesse Umali who became an obstetrician-gynecologist and owner of Omega Laboratory located in Vito Cruz, Manila.
During the school years 1957-1958, Dr. Antonio Gabriel and Dr. Gustavo U. Reyes of the Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Santo Tomas offered medical technology as an elective to 4th and 5th year B.S. Pharmacy students. Due to the popularity of the said profession among Pharmacy students, the regent back then, Rev. Fr. Lorenzo Rodriguez decided to offer it as a course. It was in June 17, 1957, a temporary permit was issued by the Department of Education for 1st to 3rd year students, then, in June 1960, the permit for the internship program was issued. The full recognition of the 4 year BS Medical Technology course was given on June 14, 1961.
In Centro Escolar University, Mrs. Purificacion Sunico-Suaco undertook possibility study for the offering of Medical Technology course. The proposal was granted permission by the University president back then, Carmen de Luna. In 1962, it produced its 1st batch of graduates.
The Far Easter University followed in establishing a school for Medical Technology. It was initiated by the late Dr. Horacio A. Ylagan and Dr. Serafin J. Juliano. In 1961, the idea was brought to the Advisory Council of the University, hence, by the authority granted by the late Dr. Lauro H. Panganiban, dean of the Institute of Medicine and Dr. Jesus Nolasco, Secretary of the Institute, the FEU School of Medical Technology was finally opened in 1962 under the joint auspices of the Institute of Medicine (now known as Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation) and Institute of Arts and Sciences. The recognition and approval of education authorities was handled personally by Dr. Ylagan, the Technical Director of the newly formed school. Together with his colleagues, he worked for the introduction of a 4-year course leading to the degree of subjects suited for the curriculum and the preparation of classes were conveniently arranged. It produced its first graduates in 1963.
After which, many schools and universities followed to offer the BS Medical Technology course.
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