unit 8: republic act 10912

Continuing Professional Development Act of 2016

RA 10912

July 21, 2016

Approval Date

**Resolution No. 1032**

March 15, 2017

IRR

Benigno Aquino III

President

**Philippine Qualifications Framework** (PQF) & **ASEAN Qualifications Reference Framework** (AQRF)

**Driving Force:**

standard framework of qualifications

lifelong learning, recognition of prior learning, pathways and equivalencies

**Driving Force:**

Principle

* **Promote and upgrade practice** of professions
* Institute measures to **improve competence of professionals**
* Ensures contribution of professionals in **development of country**

**Section 2.** *Declaration Policy*

Accreditation

**Section 3.** *Definition of Terms*

refers to the **formal or official approval** granted to a person, a program or an organization, **upon meeting essential requirements of achievement standards**, including qualifications or unit(s) of a qualification, usually for a particular period of time, as defined by an accrediting agency

**ASEAN Qualifications Reference Framework** (AQRF)

**Section 3.** *Definition of Terms*

device that enables **comparisons of qualifications across ASEAN Member States**

**ASEAN Mutual Recognition Arrangement** (ASEANMRA)

**Section 3.** *Definition of Terms*

refers to a **regional arrangement** entered into by the ASEAN Member States, predicated on the mutual recognition of qualifications, requirements met, licenses and certificates granted, experience gained by professionals, **in order to enhance mobility of professional services within the region**

Competence

**Section 3.** *Definition of Terms*

ability that extends **beyond the possession of knowledge and skills**

**Continuing Professional Development** (CPD)

**Section 3.** *Definition of Terms*

**inculcation of advanced knowledge, skills and ethical values** in a __post-licensure specialization or in an inter- or multidisciplinary field of study__, for assimilation into professional practice, self-directed research and/or lifelong learning

CPD Council

**Section 3.** *Definition of Terms*

**body created to promote and ensure the continuous improvement of professionals**, in accordance with national, regional and international standards of practice

CPD Credit Units

**Section 3.** *Definition of Terms*

**value of an amount of learning that can be transferred to a qualification** achieved from formal, informal or nonformal learning setting, wherein credits can be accumulated to predetermined levels for the award of a qualification

CPD Program

**Section 3.** *Definition of Terms*

set of **learning activities accredited by the CPD Council** which equip the professionals with advanced knowledge, skills and values

CPD Provider

**Section 3.** *Definition of Terms*

natural or juridical person accredited by the CPD Council to **conduct CPD Programs**

**Formal** Learning

**Section 3.** *Definition of Terms*

**educational arrangements** such as curricular qualifications and teaching-learning requirements **that take place in education and training institutions** recognized by relevant national authorities, and which lead to diplomas and qualifications

**Informal** Learning

**Section 3.** *Definition of Terms*

**learning that occurs in daily life** assessed, through the recognition, validation and accreditation process, and which can contribute to a qualification

Learning Outcomes

**Section 3.** *Definition of Terms*

**what a learner can be expected to know**, understand and/or demonstrate as a result of a learning experience

**Lifelong** Learning

**Section 3.** *Definition of Terms*

**learning activities undertaken throughout life** for the development of competencies and qualifications of the professional

**Non-Formal** Learning

**Section 3.** *Definition of Terms*

learning that has been acquired **in addition or alternatively to formal learning**, which may be __structured and made more flexible__ according to educational and training arrangements

Online Learning Activities

**Section 3.** *Definition of Terms*

structured or unstructured learning initiatives, which make use of the **internet and other web-based** Information and Communications Technology solutions

Pathways and Equivalencies

**Section 3.** *Definition of Terms*

mechanisms that **provide access to qualifications and assist professionals to move easily and readily between the different education and training sectors**, and between these sectors, and the labor market, through the Philippine Credit Transfer System

**Philippine Qualifications Framework** (PQF)

**Section 3.** *Definition of Terms*

**quality assured national system** for the development, recognition and award of qualifications at defined levels, based on standards of knowledge, skills and values, acquired in different ways and methods by learners and workers

Prior Learning

**Section 3.** *Definition of Terms*

**person’s skills, knowledge and competencies** that have been acquired through __work experience, training, independent study, volunteer activities and hobbies__, that **may be applied for academic credit**, as a requirement of a training program or for occupational certification

Professional

**Section 3.** *Definition of Terms*

person who is **registered and licensed** to practice a regulated profession in the Philippines and who holds a valid Certificate of Registration and Professional Identification Card (PIC) from the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)

Qualification

**Section 3.** *Definition of Terms*

status gained after a person has been assessed **to have achieved learning outcomes or competencies** in accordance with the standard specified for a qualification title, and is proven by a document issued by a recognized agency or body

Quality Assurance

**Section 3.** *Definition of Terms*

**planned and systematic processes** that __provide confidence in the design, delivery and award of qualifications within an education and training system__, and is a component of quality management that is focused on ensuring that quality requirements will be fulfilled

Self-directed Learning

**Section 3.** *Definition of Terms*

**learning activities** such as online training, local/international seminars/ non degree courses, institution/company-sponsored training programs, and the like, **which did** __**not**__ **undergo CPD accreditation** __but may be applied for and awarded CPD units__ by the respective CPD Council

Strengthening CPD Program

**Section 4.**

Nature of CPD Programs

**Section 5.**

Powers, Functions, & Responsibilities of the PRC & the PRBs

**Section 6.**

Organize CPD councils

**Section 6.** *Powers, Functions, & Responsibilities of the PRC & the PRBs*

* ___ and promulgate guidelines for their operation

**Review** existing and new CPD **programs**

**Section 6.** *Powers, Functions, & Responsibilities of the PRC & the PRBs*

* ___ for all the regulated professions

**Formulate, issue and promulgate** guidelines and procedures

**Section 6.** *Powers, Functions, & Responsibilities of the PRC & the PRBs*

* ___ for the **implementation** of the CPD programs

credit units earned

**Section 6.** *Powers, Functions, & Responsibilities of the PRC & the PRBs*

* Coordinate **development of mechanisms and guidelines** for ___ from all the learning processes and activities pursuant to this act

chairperson and two (2) members

**Section 7.** *CPD Council*

Every CPD Council shall be composed of ___

member of the PRB

**Section 7.** *CPD Council*

chairperson

president or officer of the **AIPO/APO**

**Section 7.** *CPD Council*

first member

president or officer of the **national organization of deans** or department chairpersons of schools

**Section 7.** *CPD Council*

second member

a list of **three (3) recommendees**

**Section 7.** *CPD Council*

In the **absence** of such organization

**coterminous** with his/her incumbency in the PRB

**Section 7.** *CPD Council*

term of office of the **chairperson**

**two** (2) years

**Section 7.** *CPD Council*

term of office of the **first and second members**

Powers, Functions, & Responsibilities of the CPD Council

**Section 8.**

adequate and appropriate **provisions of CPD Programs**

**Section 8.** *Powers, Functions, & Responsibilities of the CPD Council*

* ___ for their respective profession

**applications** **for accreditation** of CPD Providers and their CPD Programs

**Section 8.** *Powers, Functions, & Responsibilities of the CPD Council*

* Evaluate and act on ___

**criteria** for accreditation

**Section 8.** *Powers, Functions, & Responsibilities of the CPD Council*

* Assess and/or upgrade the ___ of **CPD Providers and their CPD Programs** on a regular basis

professional work experience

**Section 8.** *Powers, Functions, & Responsibilities of the CPD Council*

* Develop **mechanisms** for the validation, accreditation, and recognition of self-directed learning, informal learning, online learning and other learning processes through ___

international alignment

**Section 8.** *Powers, Functions, & Responsibilities of the CPD Council*

* Conduct researches, studies and benchmarking for ___ of the CPD Programs

Issue **operational guidelines**

**Section 8.** *Powers, Functions, & Responsibilities of the CPD Council*

* ___ with the approval of the PRC and the PRB concerned

Ssecretariat

**Section 9.**

* **Executive Director** to be appointed by the PRC
* created at the PRC central and regional offices to **provide technical, administrative, and operational support** to the CPD councils and the PRBs in implementing the CPD programs

CPD as **Mandatory Requirement** in the Renewal of Professional License and Accreditation System for the Practice of Professions

**Section 10.**

Recognition of Credit Units

**Section 11.**

PRC and PRB

**Section 12.** *Career Progression & Specialization*

___ shall formulate and implement a career progression and specialization program **for every profession**

part of their human resource development plan and program

**Section 13.** *Role of Concerned Government Agencies & Private Sector*

All concerned government agencies, private firms, and organizations employing professionals shall include the CPD as ___

Funding

**Section 14.**

Implementing Rules & Regulations

**Section 15.**

**Revised Penal Code, the New Civil Code** and other applicable laws

**Section 16.** *Fraud Relating to CPD*

**Fraudulent acts** relating to the **implementation and enforcement of this Act** shall be punishable under provisions of the ___

penalty of **suspension or revocation** of his/her PRC Certificate of Registration and/or Certificate of Specialization

**Section 16.** *Fraud Relating to CPD*

A **professional** who is adjudged guilty o**f any fraudulent act** relating to the CPD

subject to the **administrative penalties** that may be imposed under the **anti-graft laws, the Administrative Code and the Code of Conduct of Public Officials and Employees.**

**Section 16.** *Fraud Relating to CPD*

In case of a **government official or employee** who is **party to any fraudulent act** relating to the CPD

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MedTech CPD Units

PRC Resolution 2019-1146 s. 2019

Amending Resolution no. 1032 s. 2017

February 7, 2019

PRC Resolution date

February 13, 2019

PRC Resolution Publication Date in Gazette

March 1, 2019

PRC Resolution Effectivity date

Franklin M. Drilon

President of the Senate

Feliciano Belmonte Jr.

Speaker of the House of Representatives

Oscar G. Yabes

Secretary of the Senate

Marilyn Barua-Yap

Secretary General