[MTLE] RA 10912

RA 10912

Continuing Professional Development Act of 2016

PQF and AQRF (Asean Qualifications Reference Framework)

standard framework (for comparisons) of qualifications across ASEAN regions

Lifelong learning

recognition of prior learning

pathways and equivalencies

Principle of the Driving Force of RA 10912

RA 10912

• Ensure continuous education and improvement in competence

• Means to update professionals on current trends and skills

• Mandatory

4 articles

Articles of RA 10912

19 sections

How many sections are in RA 10912

July 21, 2016

Approval date of RA 10912

March 15,2017

IRR of Resolution No. 1032

Benigno Aquino III

President approving RA 10912

PRC Resolution No. 1032 s. 2017

Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of RA 10912

Implementing Rules and Regulations of RA 10912, Otherwise known as the continuing Professional Development Act of 2016

PRC Resolution No. 1032 s. 2017 TITLE

Continuing Professional Development Act of 2016

Sec 1, title of RA 10912

[Sec 2] Declaration of Policies

1) To promote and upgrade practice of professions

2) Institute measure to improve competence of professionals

3) Ensures contribution of professionals in development of country

AIPO or APO

Accredited Integrated Professional Organization

Accreditation Professional Organization

Continuing Education Development (CPD)

refers to the enculcation of advance knowledge and 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

Lifelong Learning

Learning Activities undertaken throughout life for the development of competencies and qualifications of the professionals

Pathways and Equivalencies

Mechanisms that provide access to qualifications and assist professionals to move easily and readily between the different education and training sectors

Prior Learning

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 for a training program or for occupational certification

[Sec 4] Strengthening the CPD Program

1) enhance the competencies and qualifications of professionals

2) Ensure international alignment of competencies and qualifications of professionals

3) Ensure the development of quality-assured mechanisms

4) Ensure maintenance of core competencies and development

5) Recognize and ensure the contributions of professionals

1) Formal Learning

2) Nonformal learning

3) Informal Learning

4) Self-directed Learning

5) Online Learning Activities

6) Professional Work Experience

Nature of CPD [Sec 5]

can be structured or non-structured

Formal Learning

refers to 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;

Nonformal Learning

refers to 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;

Informal Learning

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

Self Directed Learning

refers to learning activities such as online training, local/international seminars nondegree 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.

Online Learning Activities

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

Formal Learning

Refers to education as curriculum qualifications and teaching-learning requirements that take place in HEIs

1 CU per credit hour

University Certification of units earned

Additional Full CU upon completion of degree

University Certification/Diploma from the college

University Transcript of Records (authenticated)

Doctoral degree approved credit units

1 CU per credit hour

University Certification of Units earned

Full CU upon completion of degree

University Certification/Diploma from the college

University Transcript of Records (authenticated)

Master's degree approved credit unit

Full CU upon completion of degree

University Certification/Diploma from the college

University Transcript of Records (authenticated)

CU assigned by the CPH council

Diploma/Certification from the institution (authenticated)

Post-graduate Diploma/Certificate/Diplomate/Fellowship Program

Self directed learning

Other Learning Activities

Informal Learning

[Sec 6] Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of the PRC and the Professional Regulatory Boards (PRBs)

a. Organize CPD councils and promulgate guidelines for their operation

b. Review existing and new CPD programs

c. Formulate, issue, and promulgate guidelines and procedures

d. Coordinated the implementation of the CPD programs

e. Coordinate development of mechanisms and guidelines of credit units

[Sec 7] CPD Council

in each of the regulated professions, this shall be created which shall be under the supervision of the concerned PRB.

Chairperson and 2 members

Every CPD Council shall be composed of:

Chairperson of the CPD

shall be a member of the PRB

1st member of the CPD Council

member: president or officer of the AIPO/ APO duly authorized by its Board of Governors/ Trustees. In the absence of the AIPO/ APO, the PRB shall submit a list of three (3) recommendees from the national professional organizations.

2nd member of the CPD

president or officer of the national organization of deans or department chairpersons of schools. In the absence of such organization, the PRB shall submit a list of three (3) recommendees from the academe.

True

T/F:

The term of office of the chairperson of the CPD Council shall be coterminous with his/her incumbency in the PRB;

True

T/F:

The first and second members shall have a term of office of two (2) years

[Sec 8] Power, Functions and Responsibilities of CPD council

a. ensure the adequate and appropriate provisions of CPD Programs for their respective profession

b. evaluate and act on applications for accreditation of CPD Providers and their CPD Programs

c. monitor and evaluate the implementation of the CPD Programs

d. assess and or upgrade the criteria for accreditation of CPD Providers and their CPD Programs on a regular basis

[Sec 8] Power, Functions and Responsibilities of CPD council

e. Develop mechanisms for the validation, accreditation, and recognition of self-directed learning, informal learning, online learning and other learning processes through professional work experience

f. Conduct researches, studies and benchmarking for international alignment of the CPD Programs

g. Issue operational guidelines with the approval of the PRC and the PRB concerned

h. Perform such functions related or incidental to the implementation of the CPD

[Sec 9] Secretariat

Executive Director Appointed by the PRC

PRC

Who appoints the secretariat

Article III

CPD Program implementation and monitoring

Art 3, Section 10

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

Practice of Professions.

Art 3, Section 11

Recognition of Credit

Art 4, Sec 16

Fraud relating to CPD

[Sec 16] Fraud Relating to CPD

Fraudulent acts relating to the implementation and enforcement of this New Civil code and other applicable laws

A professional who is adjudged guilty of any fraudalent act relating to the CPD shall also be meted with the penalty of suspension or COR and COSpecialization

In case of a government official or employee, who is party to any fraudulent act relating to the CPD, he or she shall be subjected 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.

45 credit units

How many credit units do medtechs need to earn

PRC Res No. 2019-1146 s. 2019

PRC Res No. 2019-1146 s. 2019

Section 3.27. Professional Identification Card (PIC)

refers to the card bearing the registration number, dates of issuance and expiry, duly signed by the Chairperson of the Commission issued to a registered professional upon payment of fees. The PIC is renewable every three (3) years upon compliance with the requirements set by law.

PRC Res No. 2019-1146 s. 2019

PRC Res No. 2019-1146 s. 2019