RA 10912 Flashcards
Section 1. Title
Continuing Professional Development Act of 2016
Section 2.
Declaration of Policy
Section 3
Definition of Terms
refers to the formal or official approval granted to a person, a program or an organization
Accreditation
AIPO/ APO
Accredited Integrated Professional Organization/
Accredited Professional Organization
refers to the inculcation of advanced knowledge, skills and ethical values in a post-licensure specialization
Continuing Professional Development
refers to a body created to promote and ensure the continuous improvement of professionals
CPD Council
refers to the value of an amount of learning that can be transferred to a qualification achieved from formal, informal or nonformal learning setting
CPD credit unit
refers to a set of learning activities accredited by the CPD Council such as seminars, workshops, technical lectures or subject matter meetings, nondegree training lectures and scientific meetings, modules, tours and visits
CPD Program
refers to a natural or juridical person accredited by the CPD Council to conduct CPD Programs
CPD Provider
refers to educational arrangements which lead to diplomas and qualifications
Formal learning
refers to learning that occurs in daily life assessed, through recognition, validation and accreditation process, and which can contribute to a qualification
Informal learning
refers to learning activities undertaken throughout life for the development of competencies
Lifelong learning
refers to learning that has been acquired in addition or alternatively to formal learning
Nonformal learning
refers to what a learner can be expected to know, understand and/or demonstrate as a result of a learning experience
Learning outcomes
refers to the quality assured national system for the development, recognition, and award of qualifications at defined levels
Philippine Qualifications Framework (PQF)
refers to learning activities such as online training, local/international seminars/nondegree courses, institution/company-sponsored training programs and the like
Self-directed learning
Section 4. Strengthening the CPD Programs
- enhance and upgrade the competencies and qualifications of professionals for the practice of their professions pursuant to the PQF, the AQRF and the ASEAN MRAs
- enhance international alignment
- ensure the development of quality
- ensure maintenance of core competencies
- recognize and ensure the contributions of professionals in uplifting the general welfare, economic growth and development of the nation
Section 5. Nature of CDP Programs
- formal learning
- nonformal learning
- informal learning
- self-directed learning
- online learning activities
- professional work experience
Section 6. Powers, Functions and Responsibilities pf the PRC and the PRBs
- organize CPD Councils for each of the regulated professions
- review existing and new CPD Programs
- formulate, issue, and promulgate guidelines and procedures for implementation of CPD programs
- coordinate with the academe, concerned government agencies, and other stakeholders in the implementation of the CPD programs
- coordinate with concerned government agencies in the development of mechanisms and guidelines, in the grant and transfer of credit units earned
Section 7. CPD Council
- each regulated profession shall create a CPD council by their PRBs with:
✔ one chairperson
✔ two members
The chairperson shall be
- member of the PRB
The first member shall be
the president or officer of the AIPO/APO duly authorized by its Board of Trustees/Governors
The second member shall be
the president or officer of the national organization of deas or department chairpersons
In the absence of APOs the PRB shall submit within ten (10) working days three (3) recommendees from the _________ designated within (____) working days
*for 1st and 2nd member
1st member: national professional organization; 30
2nd member: academe; 20
Term of office for the CPD Council Chairperson
COTERMINOUS with his/her incumbency in the PRB
Term of office for the CPD Council Members
2 years
Section 8. Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of the CPD Council
- ensure adequate and appropriate provision of CPD programs
- evaluate and act application for accreditation of CPF providers
- monitor and evaluate implementation of the CPD programs
- assess and/or upgrade the criteria fro accreditation on a regular basis
- develop mechanisms for the validation, accreditation, and recognition of self directed learning
- conduct researches, studies and benchmarking
- issue operational guidelines
Section 9.
Secretariat - provide technical, administrative and operational support to the CPD councils and the PRBs
headed by an EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR appointed by the PRC
Section 10
CPD as Mandatory Requirement in the Renewal of Professional License and Accreditation System for the Practice of Professions
Section 11
Recognition of Credit Units
Section 12
Career Progression and Specialization
Section 13
Role of Concerned Government Agencies and the Private Sector
Section 14
Funding
Section 15. Implementing Rules and Regulation
promulgate the IRR of this act within 6 mos
Section 16
Fraud Relating to CPD
*Revised Penal Code
Section 17
Separability Clause
Section 18
Repealing Clause
Section 19. Effectivity
15 days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in two newspaper of general circulation in the Philippines
