Article 3 Flashcards
Who needs to register to practice chemistry in the Philippines?
a) Anyone with a chemistry degree
b) Only researchers
c) Anyone offering to practice as a chemist or chemical technician
d) Only government employees
c. Anyone offering to practice as a chemist or chemical technician
What is the main way to become a registered chemist/technician in the Philippines?
Passing the licensure examination
TF: To be eligible for the chemist licensure exam, you must have a PhD in Chemistry.
False
One requirement to apply for the chemist licensure exam is a bachelor’s degree in _____ with at least _____ chemistry units.
Chemistry/Allied Programs accredited by CHED, 60
Which of the following is NOT a subject covered in the chemist licensure exam?
a) Organic Chemistry
b) Biochemistry
c) Environmental Chemistry
d) Inorganic Chemistry
c. Environmental Chemistry
If the Board revises the exam content, what are they required to do beforehand?
Consult with CHED and the APO, announce changes at least 2 years prior.
What is the minimum number of chemistry units required to be eligible for the chemical technician exam?
a) 15
b) 30
c) 45
d) 60
b. 30
What are the two chemistry subjects covered in the chemical technician exam?
Analytical Chemistry and Organic Chemistry
TF: The chemistry licensure exams are held multiple times a year.
False
The fees for taking the licensure exams are determined by the _____.
Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)
To pass the chemist licensure exam, what is the minimum score required in each subject?
a) 50%
b) 60%
c) No score below 50%
d) 70%
c. No score below 50%
Can someone who fails all subjects in the chemist exam still qualify for chemical technician registration?
Yes, if they pass any two subjects.
TF: Anyone with a PhD in Chemistry can automatically register as a chemist without taking the exam.
True
Under what two circumstances can a foreign chemist get a temporary permit to practice in the Philippines?
As a recognized expert invited for consultations/projects or as a contracted professor/lecturer.
Before receiving your certificate of registration, you must take a professional oath in front of the Board or a(n) _____.
Commission-authorized officer
What information does a certificate of registration for a chemist include?
a) Name and registration number only
b) Full name, registration number, Board signatures, Commission seal
c) Educational background
d) None of the above
b. Full name, registration number, Board signatures, Commission seal
TF: A professional ID card for a chemist is valid indefinitely.
False (Valid for 3 years, subject to renewal)
Registered chemists must indicate their CR and PTR numbers, along with their ____ and ____ on official documents.
Issuance dates and places, expiration date
What is NOT a ground for revoking a chemist’s registration?
a) Immoral conduct
b) Unsound mind
c) Minor clerical errors in paperwork
d) Criminal conviction
c. Minor clerical errors in paperwork
TF: Membership in a professional organization is optional for registered chemists and technicians.
False (Required in the Accredited Professional Organization)
What program are chemists and technicians required to participate in to maintain their skills?
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program
Who is responsible for maintaining the official roster of registered chemists and technicians?
a) The Board only
b) The Professional Regulation Commission
c) The APO
d) Each individual chemist/technician
b. The Professional Regulation Commission
TF: All registered chemists are required to have a personal seal for stamping official documents.
True
The Philippines grants registration privileges to foreign chemists only if their home country practices ____ with Filipino chemists.
Reciprocity
Who can operate a chemistry lab in the Philippines?
a) Anyone with a chemistry degree
b) Only government agencies
c) Registered chemists/technicians with valid IDs and Board authorization
d) Companies that pay a registration fee
c. Registered chemists/technicians with valid IDs and Board authorization
How does the Board determine the specific requirements for operating a chemistry lab?
Through consultations with relevant entities and the APO, issuing Board resolutions.
Where can you find a public record of authorized chemistry labs in the Philippines?
Professional Regulation Commission roster
What information does the PRC maintain in its roster of authorized chemistry labs?
a) Lab names only
b) Business addresses and registration numbers
c) Names of authorized personnel
d) None of the above
b. Business addresses and registration numbers
