Ethics Flashcards
The Board is composed of ___ members with each member for a ___ years term.*
5, 5
It has general supervision over the Board of Optometry.*
Professional Regulation Commission
Current chairman of the Board of Optometry.*
Hon. Dr. Irene Christine Peliño
If the Professional Regulation Commission : PRC
Then the Board of Optometry : _______*
PRB/Professional Regulatory Board
If the Board of Optometry : Board
Then the Professional Regulation Commission : _______*
Commission
Term of office of a Board member*
5 years
Minimum age qualification to be appointed as member of the Board*
35 years of age
The power to remove any member of the Board is vested upon the
The president
Which of the statement is true?
Statement (1) Suspension of the Board from office can be imposed either as a penalty or a precautionary measure. Statement (2) Currently, there are 5 incumbent members of the Board.*
Only the first statement is correct
Appointing authority in the Board of Optometry*
President of the Philippines
Has the power and authority to appoint to and remove from office the members of the Board.*
President
A member of the Board under investigation can be preventively suspended for a maximum period of
60 days
Appointment to assume the office of a suspended member with pending administrative case.
Temporary Appointment
Nominates the members of the Board
IPAO
Integrated Philippine Association of Optometrists
Only accerdited organizations can nominate members of the board.
Which of the statement is true?
Statement (1) Board actions are generally in the form of issuances and resolutions. Statement (2) Board actions which does not after the public need not be publish.*
Both statements are correct
The Career Progression and Specialization Program formulated and implemented by the Board shall form part of*
Continuing Professional Development
Which of the statement is true?
Statement (1) The Board, subject to the approval of the Commission, may allow registration without examination. Statement (2) The Board may issue special permits and update personal identification card to former citizens.*
Both statements are correct
Which of the statement is true?
Statement (1) Quorum for Board meetings is the attendance of four members. Statement (2) Decisions on administrative cases requires majority of quorum.*
Both statements are incorrect
Which are the:
Quasi-judicial power of the Board*
A. Issue subpoena ad testificandum
B. Adopt measure for the maintenance of good ethics
C. Study the condition affecting the practice
D. Impose conditions for upgrading professional competence
Issue subpoena ad testificandum
The Career Progression and Specialization Program formulated and implemented by the Board shall form part of*
Resolutions that are internal in nature
Which of the statement is true?
Statement (1) Board of Optometry members can be investigated motu proprio for incompetence and malpractice. Statement (2) Board of Optometry members can be removed from office by the Commission for committing irregularities that impugn the integrity and authenticity of the licensure examination results.*
Only the first statement is correct
