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MANILA, Philippines - The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) on Wednesday announced that the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is a mandatory requirement in the renewal of professional license under Section 10 of R.A. 10912, otherwise known as the CPD Law of 2016.
R.A. 10912 entitled "An Act Mandating and Strengthening the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Program for all Regulated Profession, Creating the Continuing Professional Development Council, and Appropriating Funds therefor, and for Other Related Purposes" shall be implemented after the effectivity of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) which will be in March 2017.
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According to PRC, the CPD Council for each regulated profession shall issue its Operational Guidelines to implement the general IRR for its profession.
The CPD refers to the 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 life-long learning.
PRC added that those professionals whose Professional Regulatory Laws require CPD credit units prior to the renewal of Professional Identification Cards (PICs), or the professional license, compliance with CPD remains mandatory.
Nature of CPD Programs
1. Formal learning
2. Non-formal learning
3. Informal learning
4. Self-directed learning
5. Online learning activities
6. Professional work experience
Read the CPD Law of 2016:
CPD Credit Units (CU) Per Profession
Based on Section 19 of the revised guidelines in 2016, registered and licensed professionals shall complete the required units every 3 years.
Any excess CUs earned shall not be carried over to the next three-year period except credit units earned for doctorate and master's degrees or specialty trainings which shall only be credited once during the compliance period.
Here's the matrix of credit units (CUs) required per profession every three (3) years:
Meanwhile, here's the matrix of CPD activities, corresponding credit units and the needed documents:
MANILA, Philippines - The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) on Wednesday announced that the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is a mandatory requirement in the renewal of professional license under Section 10 of R.A. 10912, otherwise known as the CPD Law of 2016.
R.A. 10912 entitled "An Act Mandating and Strengthening the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Program for all Regulated Profession, Creating the Continuing Professional Development Council, and Appropriating Funds therefor, and for Other Related Purposes" shall be implemented after the effectivity of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) which will be in March 2017.
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According to PRC, the CPD Council for each regulated profession shall issue its Operational Guidelines to implement the general IRR for its profession.
The CPD refers to the 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 life-long learning.
PRC added that those professionals whose Professional Regulatory Laws require CPD credit units prior to the renewal of Professional Identification Cards (PICs), or the professional license, compliance with CPD remains mandatory.
Nature of CPD Programs
1. Formal learning
2. Non-formal learning
3. Informal learning
4. Self-directed learning
5. Online learning activities
6. Professional work experience
Read the CPD Law of 2016:
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CPD Credit Units (CU) Per Profession
Based on Section 19 of the revised guidelines in 2016, registered and licensed professionals shall complete the required units every 3 years.
Any excess CUs earned shall not be carried over to the next three-year period except credit units earned for doctorate and master's degrees or specialty trainings which shall only be credited once during the compliance period.
Here's the matrix of credit units (CUs) required per profession every three (3) years:
| Profession | No. of CPD Units |
|---|---|
| Accountancy | 120 |
| Aeronautical Engineering | 45 |
| Agricultural Engineering | |
| Agriculture | |
| Architecture | |
| Chemical Engineering | |
| Chemistry | |
| Civil Engineering | |
| Criminology | |
| Customs Brokers | |
| Dentistry | |
| Electrical Engineering | |
| Electronics Engineering (ECE) | |
| Environmental Planning | |
| Fisheries | |
| Forestry | |
| Geodetic Engineering | |
| Geology | |
| Guidance and Counseling | |
| Interior Design | |
| Landscape Architecture | |
| Librarian | |
| Mechanical Engineering (ME) | |
| Medical Technology (Medtech) | |
| Medicine (Physician) | |
| Metallurgical Engineering | |
| Midwifery | |
| Mining Engineering | |
| Naval Architecture | |
| Nursing | |
| Nutrition and Dietitics | |
| Occupational Therapy | |
| Optometry | |
| Pharmacy | |
| Physical Therapy | |
| Professional Teachers | |
| Psychology | |
| Radiologic Technology | |
| Real Estate Service | |
| Respiratory Therapy | |
| Sanitary Engineering | |
| Social Work | |
| Veterinary Medicine | |
| Chemical Technician | 30 |
| Dental Technician | |
| Master Electrician | |
| Electronics Technician | |
| Master Plumbing | |
| Certified Plant Mechanic | |
| Medical Laboratory Technician | |
| Metallurgical Plant Foreman | |
| Detailman | |
| X-ray Technician | |
| Real Estate Sales Person |
Meanwhile, here's the matrix of CPD activities, corresponding credit units and the needed documents:
| PROGRAM / ACTIVITY | CREDIT UNITS (CUs) | SUPPORTING DOCUMENT |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Professional Track (Training Offered By Accredited CPD Providers, Face To Face /Online) | ||
| 1.1 PARTICIPANT | APPROVED CREDIT UNITS FOR THE PROGRAM | CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE WITH NUMBER OF HOURS, SEMINAR PROGRAM AND LIST OF PARTICIPANTS |
| 1.2 RESOURCE SPEAKER | 3 CU PER HOUR | PHOTOCOPY OF CERTIFICATE, COPY OF PAPERS AND PROGRAM INVITATION |
| 1.3 PANELIST / REACTOR | 2 CU PER HOUR | CERTIFICATION FROM SPONSORING ORGANIZATION COPY OF PROGRAM |
| 1.4 FACILITATOR / MODERATOR | 1 CU PER HOUR | CERTIFICATION FROM SPONSORING ORGANIZATION COPY OF PROGRAM |
| 1.5 MONITOR | TWICE THE NUMBER OF APPROVED CREDIT UNITS FOR THE PROGRAM | MONITORING REPORT, CERTIFICATE OF APPEARANCE AND THE AUTHOR ITY TO MONITOR |
| 1.6 IN-SERVICE TRAINING | MAXIMUM OF 20 CU FOR A 12- MONTH PERIOD OR A FRACTION THEREOF UPON COMPLETION | CERTIFICATE OF TRAINING & TRAINING DESCRIPTION |
| 2. Academic Track | ||
| 2.1 MASTER'S DEGREE OR EQUIVALENT | FULL CREDIT UNITS FOR COMPLIANCE PERIOD UPON COMPLETION OF DEGREE | UNIVERSITY CERTIFICATION / DIPLOMA AND TRANSCRIPT OF RECORDS (authenticated copy) |
| 2.2 DOCTORATE DEGREE OR EQUIVALENT | FULL CREDIT UNITS FOR COMPLIANCE PERIOD UPON COMPLETION OF CANDIDACY ADDITIONAL FULL CREDIT UNITS FOR COMPLIANCE PERIOD UPON COMPLETION OF DEGREE | UNIVERSITY CERTIFICATION / DIPLOMA AND TRANSCRIPT OF RECORDS (authenticated copy) |
| 2.3 PROFESSORIAL CHAIR | 15 CU PER YEAR | CERTIFICATION OF GRANT OR APPOINTMENT PAPER |
| 2.4 RESIDENCY / EXTERNSHIP / SPECIALTY /SUB- SPECIALTY PROGRAM | 10 CU PER YEAR | HOSPITAL CERTIFICATION CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION |
| 2.5 FELLOWSHIP GRANT | ||
| 2.5.1 PARTICIPANT | 2 CU PER GRANT | CERTIFICATION FROM THE GRANTING INSTITUTION AND/OR CERTIFICATE OF FELLOWSHIP |
| 2.5.2 RESOURCE SPEAKER | 4 CU PER GRANT | |
| 2.5.3 RESEARCHER | 5 CU PER GRANT | |
| 2.6 POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE | MAXIMUM OF 30 CU FOR AN 18-MONTH PERIOD OR A FRACTION THEREOF UPON COMPLETION | DIPLOMA/ CERTIFICATION FROM THE INSTITUTION |
| 3. SELF-DIRECTED (TRAINING OFFERED BY NON-ACCR EDITED CPD PROVIDERS, Face to Face / Online) | ||
| 3.1 PARTICIPANT | CREDIT UNITS FOR THE PROGRAM AS EVALUATED BY THE CPD COUNCIL | CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE WITH NUMBER OF HOURS, SEMINAR PROGRAM AND LIST OF PARTICIPANTS |
| 3.2 RESOURCE SPEAKER | 3 CU PER HOUR | PHOTOCOPY OF CERTIFICATE, COPY OF PAPERS AND PROGRAM INVITATION |
| 3.3 PANELIST / REACTOR | 2 CU PER HOUR | CERTIFICATION FROM SPONSORING ORGANIZATION COPY OF PROGRAM |
| 3.4 FACILITATOR / MODERATOR | 1 CU PER HOUR | CERTIFICATION FROM SPONSORING ORGANIZATION COPY OF PROGRAM |
| 3.5 IN-SERVICE TRAINING | MAXIMUM OF 20 CU FOR A 12- MONTH PERIOD OR A FRACTION THEREOF UPON COMPLETION | CERTIFICATE OF TRAINING & TRAINING DESCRIPTION |
| 3.6 PROGRAM / TRAINING MODULE DEVELOPMENT | 10 CU PER MODULE | COPY OF MODULE AND EVALUATION |
| 3.7 TECHNICAL PAPER | 5 CU PER TECHNICAL PAPER FOR PUBLISHED PAPER, SEE 3.8 | CERTIFICATION OF COMPLETION AND APPROVAL FOR PUBLISHED PAPER, SEE 3.8 |
| 3.8 ARTICLE PUBLISHED IN A REFEREED I PEER REVIEWED PROFESSIONAL JOURNAL | ||
| 3.8.1 AUTHOR/S | LOCAL 10 CU | COPY OF PUBLISHED ARTICLE AND TABLE OF CONTENTS |
| INTERNATIONAL 10 CU | ||
| FOR MULTIPLE AUTHORS, DIVIDE CU EQUALLY AMONG THEM | ||
| 3.8.2 PEER REVIEWER | 2 CU PER ARTICLE | |
| 3.9 PAMPHLET / BOOK OR MONOGRAPH | ||
| 3.9.1 AUTHOR/S | 20 CU FOR SINGLE AUTHOR FOR PAMPHLET (LESS THAN 100 PAGES) | COPY OF PUBLISHED BOOK |
| 40 CU FOR SINGLE AUTHOR FOR BOOK OR MONOGRAPH (MORE THAN 100 PAGES) | ||
| 3.9.2 EDITOR | MAXIMUM OF 20 CU | |
| 3.10 ARTICLE IN MAGAZINE / NEWSPAPER | MAXIMUM OF 5 CU PER ARTICLE FOR MULTIPLE AUTHORS, DIVIDE CU EQUALLY AMONG THEM. | PROOF OF PUBLICATION OF ARTICLE |
| 3.11 INVENTIONS | FULL CREDIT UNITS FOR COMPLIANCE PERIOD | CERTIFIED COPY OF PATENT CERTIFICATE |
| 3.12 STUDY TOURS/VISITS | 2 CU / DAY (MAXIMUM OF 20 CU /TOUR) | CERTIFICATION FROM SPONSORING INSTITUTION |
| 3.13 CONSULTANCY (e.g. Technical Meetings / Accreditation and other Activities as per request of an institution, etc.) | 1 CU PER HOUR | CERTIFICATE OF APPEARANCE AND INVITATION |
| 3.14 SOCIO-CIVIC ACTIVITIES (e.g. Medical Missions, Outreach Programs, etc.) | 1 CU PER HOUR | PROJECT PROPOSAL, REPORT AND PHOTOS |
| 3.15 RECOGNITION / TITLE (e.g. Fellows, Hall of Fame Award , Outstanding Professional, Lifetime Achievement Awardee , etc.) | FULL CREDIT UNITS FOR COMPLIANCE PERIOD | COPY OF CERTIFICATION FROM THE AWARDING BODY (duly notarized) |
| 4. SUCH OTHER ACTIVITIES TO BE RECOMMENDED BY THE CPD COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD AND THE COMMISSION | ||
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