UNIT 9: RA 10912 (Continuing Professional Development Act of 2016)

Question 1

RA 10912 is also known as?

Answer 1

Continuing Professional Development Act of 2016

Question 2

Continuing Professional Development Act of 2016 is also known as RA _______

Answer 2

RA 10912

Question 3

What does AQRF stand for?

Answer 3

ASEAN Qualifications Reference Framework

Question 4

What does PQF stand for?

Answer 4

Philippine Qualifications Framework

Question 5

It refers to the formal or official approval granted to a person, a program or an organization, upon meeting essential requirements of achievement standards, including qualifications or unit(s) of a qualification, usually for a particular period of time, as defined by an accrediting agency

Answer 5

Accreditation

Question 6

What does AIPO/APO stand for?

Answer 6

• Accredited Integrated Professional Organization
• Accredited Professional Organization

Question 7

It refers to a regional arrangement entered into by the ASEAN Member States, predicated on the mutual recognition of qualifications, requirements met, licenses and certificates granted, experience gained by professionals, in order to enhance mobility of professional services within the region

Answer 7

ASEAN Mutual Recognition Arrangement (ASEANMRA)

Question 8

It refers to an ability that extends beyond the possession of knowledge and skills, which include cognitive, functional, personal and ethical competence

Answer 8

Competence

Question 9

It refers to the inculcation of advanced knowledge, skills and ethical values in a post licensure specialization or in an inter of multidisciplinary Geld of study, for assimilation into professional practice, self directed research and/or lifelong learning

Answer 9

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Question 10

It refers to a body created to promote and ensure continuous improvement of professionals, in accordance with national, regional and international standards of practice

Answer 10

CPD Council

Question 11

It refers to the value of an amount of learning that can be transferred to a qualification achieved from formal, informal or nonformal learning setting, where in credits can be accumulated to predetermined levels for the award of a qualification

Answer 11

CPD credit unit

Question 12

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, which equip the professionals with advanced knowledge, skills and values in specialized or in an inter- or multidisciplinary field of study, self-directed research and/or lifelong learning

Answer 12

CPD Program

Question 13

It refers to a natural or juridical person accredited by the CPD Council to conduct CPD Programs

Answer 13

CPD Provider

Question 14

It 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

Answer 14

Formal Learning

Question 15

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

Answer 15

Informal Learning

Question 16

It refers to what a learner can be expected to know, understand and/or demonstrate as a result of a learning experience

Answer 16

Learning Outcomes

Question 17

It refers to learning activities undertaken throughout life for the development of competencies and qualifications

Answer 17

Lifelong learning

Question 18

It 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

Answer 18

Nonformal learning

Question 19

It refers to mechanisms that provide access to qualifications and assist professionals to move easily and readily between the different education and training sectors, and between these sectors, and the labor market, through the Philippine Credit Transfer System

Answer 19

Pathways & Equivalences

Question 20

It refers to the quality assured national system for the development, recognition and award of qualifications at defined levels, based on standards of knowledge, skills and values, acquired in different ways and methods by learners
and workers

Answer 20

Philippine Qualifications Framework or POF

Question 21

It refers to a 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 of a training program or for occupational certification

Answer 21

Prior learning

Question 22

It refers to a person who is registered and licensed to practice a regulated profession in the Philippines and who holds a valid Certificate ofRegistration and Professional Identification Card (PIC) from the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)

Answer 22

Professional

Question 23

It refers to a status gained after a person has been assessed to have achieved learning outcomes or competencies in accordance with the standard specified for a qualification title, and is proven by a document issued by a recognized agency or body

Answer 23

Qualifications

Question 24

It refers to planned and systematic processes that provide confidence in the design, delivery and award of qualifications within an education and training system, and is a component of quality management that is focused on ensuring that quality requirements will be fulfilled

Answer 24

Quality Assurance

Question 25

It 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.

Answer 25

Self directed learning

Question 26

What are the two driving forces of RA 10912?

Answer 26

PQF & AQRF

Question 27

What are the principle of PQF & AQRF?

Answer 27

- life long learning - recognition of prior learning - pathways and equivalencies

Question 28

This RA ensure continuous education and improvement in competence

Answer 28

RA 10912

Question 29

How many articles are there in RA 10912?

Answer 29

4 articles

Question 30

How many sections are there in RA 10912?

Answer 30

19 sections

Question 31

When was RA 10912 approved?

Answer 31

July 12, 2016

Question 32

Who approved and signed RA 10912?

Answer 32

Pres. Benign Aquino III

Question 33

When was the IRR (Resolution of 1031) of RA 10912 approved?

Answer 33

March 15, 2017

Question 34

What is section 1 of RA 10912?

Answer 34

Title: Continuing Professional Development Act of 2016

Question 35

What is section 2 of RA 10912?

Answer 35

Declaration of Policy

Question 36

What is section 3 of RA 10912?

Answer 36

Definition of Terms

Question 37

What is section 4 of RA 10912?

Answer 37

Strengthening the CPD Program

Question 38

What is section 5 of RA 10912?

Answer 38

Nature of CPD Programs

Question 39

What is section 6 of RA 10912?

Answer 39

Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of the PRC and the Professional Regulatory Boards (PRBs)

Question 40

What is section 7 of RA 10912?

Answer 40

CPD Council

Question 41

What is section 8 of RA 10912?

Answer 41

Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of the CPD Council

Question 42

What is section 9 of RA 10912?

Answer 42

Secretariat

Question 43

What is section 10 of RA 10912?

Answer 43

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

Question 44

What is section 11 of RA 10912?

Answer 44

Recognition of Credit Units

Question 45

What is section 12 of RA 10912?

Answer 45

Career Progression and Specialization

Question 46

What is section 13 of RA 10912?

Answer 46

Role of Concerned Government Agencies and the Private Sector

Question 47

What is section 14 of RA 10912?

Answer 47

Funding

Question 48

What is section 15 of RA 10912?

Answer 48

Implementing Rules and Regulations

Question 49

What is section 16 of RA 10912?

Answer 49

Fraud Relating to CPD

Question 50

What is section 17 of RA 10912?

Answer 50

Separability Clause

Question 51

What is section 18 of RA 10912?

Answer 51

Repealing Clause

Question 52

What is section 19 of RA 10912?

Answer 52

Effectivity

Question 53

# Sec. 2 | Declaration of Policy - Promote and upgrade ____________ - Institute measures to improve ____________ of professionals - Ensures ____________ of professionals in development of country

Answer 53

- practice of professions - competence - contribution

Question 54

# Section 5 The CPD Programs consist of activities that range from structured to nonstructured activities, which have learning processes and outcomes. These include, but are not limited to, the following:

Answer 54

(a) Formal learning; (b) Nonformal learning; (c) Informal learning; (d) Self-directed learning; (e) Online learning activities; and (f) Professional work experience

Question 55

# Role of PRC & PRB or CPD Organize CPD Councils for each of the regulated professions and promulgate guidelines for their operation;

Answer 55

PRC & PRB

Question 56

# Section 7 There is hereby created a **CPD Council** in each of the regulated professions, which shall be under the **supervision of the concerned** _________

Answer 56

PRB

Question 57

# Section 7 Every CPD Council shall be composed of a: ____ chairperson ____ members

Answer 57

1 Chairperson 2 Members

Question 58

# Section 7 The first member of the CPD Council is the __________ **duly authorized by its Board of Govemors/Trustees.**

Answer 58

President or officer of the **AIPO/APO**

Question 59

# Section 7 In the absence of the AIPO/APO as the first and second members of CPD Council, the PRB shall submit a list of ________ recommendees from the national professional organizations

Answer 59

3 recommendees

Question 60

The second member of the CPD Council should be president or officer of the ____________________

Answer 60

national organization of deans or department chairpersons of schools

Question 61

# True or False The term of office of the chairperson of the CPD Council shall be coterminous with his/her incumbency in the PRB

Answer 61

True

Question 62

The first and second members shall have a term of office of ____________

Answer 62

two (2) years

Question 63

# Role of PRC & PRB or CPD Review existing and new CPD Programs for all of the regulated professions

Answer 63

PRC & PRB

Question 64

# Role of PRC & PRB or CPD Formulate, issue, and promulgate guidelines and procedures for the implementation of the CPD Programs

Answer 64

PRC & PRB

Question 65

# Role of PRC & PRB or CPD Coordinate with the academe, concerned government agencies, and other stakeholders in the implementation of the CPD Programs and other measures provided under this Act

Answer 65

PRC & PRB

Question 66

# Role of PRC & PRB or CPD Coordinate with concerned government agencies in the development of mechanisms and guidelines, in the grant and transfer of credit units earned from all the learning processes and activities, pursuant to this Act

Answer 66

PRC & PRB

Question 67

# Role of PRC & PRB or CPD Ensure the adequate and appropriate provisions of CPD Programs for their respective profession

Answer 67

CPD Council

Question 68

# Role of PRC & PRB or CPD Evaluate and act on applications for accreditation of CPD Providers and their CPD Programs

Answer 68

CPD Council

Question 69

# Role of PRC & PRB or CPD Monitor and evaluate the mplementation of the CPD programs

Question 70

# Role of PRC & PRB or CPD

Answer 70

CPD Council

Question 71

# Role of PRC & PRB or CPD Assess and or upgrade the criteria for accreditation of CPD Providers and their CPD Programs on a regular basis

Answer 71

CPD Council

Question 72

# Role of PRC & PRB or CPD Develop mechanisms for the validation, accreditation, and recognition of self-directed learning, informal learning, online learning and other learning processes through professional work experience

Answer 72

CPD Council

Question 73

# Role of PRC & PRB or CPD Conduct researches, studies and benchmarking for international alignment of the CPD Programs

Answer 73

CPD Council

Question 74

# Role of PRC & PRB or CPD Issue operational guidelines with the approval of the PRC and the PRB concerned

Answer 74

CPD Council

Question 75

# Role of PRC & PRB or CPD Perform such functions related or incidental to the implementation of he CPD

Answer 75

CPD Council

Question 76

A CPD Council ____________ is hereby created at the PRC Central and Regional Offices to provide technical, administrative and operational support to the CPD Councils and the PRBs in the implementation of the CPD Programs.

Answer 76

Secretariat

Question 77

The CPD Council Secretariat shall be headed by an **Executive Director** to be appointed by the ______

Answer 77

PRC

Question 78

# Section 10 The CPD is hereby made as a ________ requirement in the **renewal of the PICs of all registered and licensed professionals** under the regulation of the PRC.

Answer 78

mandatory

Question 79

# Section 11 **All duly validated and recognized CPD credit units earned by a professional** shall be accumulated and transferred in accordance with the ____________ of the PQF

Answer 79

Pathways and Equivalencies

Question 80

The **PRC** and the **PRBs**, in consultation with the **AIPO/APO**, the **Civil Service Commission (CSC),** other concerned government agencies and industry stakeholders, shall formulate and implement a ____________________ for every profession.

Answer 80

Career Progression and Specialization Program

Question 81

All concerned government agencies and private firms and organizations employing professionals shall include the ________ as part of their **human resource development plan** and **program**.

Answer 81

CPD

Question 82

# Section 14 The implementation of the provisions of this Act shall be immediately included in the PRC programs, the funding of which shall be included in its ________ submissions for inclusion in the annual General Appropriations Act.

Answer 82

annual

Question 83

# Section 14 The ________ shall review and approve the proposed budget for each CPD Council

Answer 83

PRC

Question 84

# Section 15 a ________ **may prescribe its own requirements or procedure relating to the CPD** as may be pertinent and applicable to the specific profession: Provided, That the same does not contravene any of the provisions of this Act and its IRR.

Answer 84

PRB

Question 85

# Section 16 ____________ relating to the implementation and enforcement of this Act shall be **punishable** under provisions of the **Revised Penal Code, the New Civil Code and other applicable laws**

Answer 85

Fraudulent acts

Question 86

A professional who is **adjudged guilty of any fraudulent act** relating to the CPD shall also be meted with the penalty of ____________ of his/her **PRC Certificate of Registration and/or Certificate of Specialization**

Answer 86

suspension or revocation

Question 87

In case of a *government official or employee* who is party to **any fraudulent act relating to the CPD**, he/she shall also be subject to the ________________ that may be imposed under the **anti-graft laws, the Administrative Code and the Code of Conduct of Public Officials and Employees**.

Answer 87

administrative penalties

Question 88

Under the matrix of credit units required per profession every 3 years, the required units for Medical Technology is ____

Answer 88

45 credit units

Question 89

Under section 1 of PRC Res No. 2019-1146, it 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.

Answer 89

Professional Identification Card (PIC)

Question 90

The PIC is renewable every ____ years upon compliance with the requirements set by law

Answer 90

3 years

Question 91

# True or False Under section 2 of PRC Res No. 2019-1146, an accredited CPD Provider of a particular profession may apply for accreditation of its program/s to the CPD Council of other professions subject to the approval of the CPD Council concerned

Answer 91

True

Question 92

# True or False Under section 3 of PRC Res No. 2019-1146, the implementation of this provision shall provide a transition period ro develop the necessary standards, processes, capacity, and infrastructure

Answer 92

True

Question 93

How many sections are in PRC Res. No. 2019-1146

Answer 93

7 sections

Question 94

This law was enacted to ensure continuous education and improvement in the competence of the professionals for longer term. As a result, professionals will be updated of the current trends and skills that will be beneficial to our fellow Filipinos and the whole nation