Lesson 10 : Continuing Professional Development

Question 1

A response to the standards in the national, regional and
international labor markets, given the envisioned ASEAN
Economic Community

Answer 1

Continuing Professional Development Act of 2015

Question 2

Who authored the Continuing Professional Development Act of 2015

Answer 2

Sen. Antonio Trillanes III

Question 3

When did the Continuing Professional Development Act of 2015 lapse into law?

Answer 3

July 21, 2016

Question 4

DATES!

The first implementation of CPE for all
professionals

Answer 4

1992

Question 5

DATES!

PRC Resolution No. 331: Standardized Guidelines & Procedures for the Implementation of the CPE Programs for all professions

Answer 5

1995

Question 6

DATES!

PRC Resolution No. 179: Standardized Guidelines & Procedures for the implementation of the CPE/CPD system for all professions.

Answer 6

2004

Question 7

DATES!

PRC Resolution No. 466: Repealing Resolution 2004-179, series of 2004, and implementation of revised standardized Guidelines and Procedures for the Implementation of CPE/CPD System for all registered and Licensed Professionals

Answer 7

2008

Question 8

DATES!

PRC Resolution No. 774: Revised
Guidelines on the continuing Professional
Development (CPD) Program for all Registered

Answer 8

2013

Question 9

Post-licensure practice of inculcating skills, knowledge, and ethical values upon all professionals through various methods such as formal learning, informal learning, self-directed learning, online learning activities, and accredited professional work experience

Answer 9

R.A 10912

Question 10

What is the matrix of credit units required for Medical Technology every Three Years?

Answer 10

45 Credit Units

Question 11

What is the matrix of credit units required for Medical Laboratory Technicians every Three Years?

Answer 11

30 Credit Units

Question 12

CPE Units before V.S CPD Units Now

Answer 12

Before – 60 CPE Units
Now - 45 CPD Units

Question 13

What is the CPD Council composed of?

Answer 13

• Chairperson - member of PRB (Head of Boards)
• 1st Member – President/Representative of APO (PAMET)
• 2nd member – President/Representative of national Organization of schools (PASMETH)

Question 14

How are CPD Unites Acquired?

Answer 14

• Professional track (activities provided by accredited CPD providers)
• Academic Track
• Self-directed ( activities offered by non-accredited CPD providers)
• Others may be determined by CPD Council

Question 15

What is the maximum units for self-directed/life-long learning?

Answer 15

15 units/compliance period

Question 16

Credit units required for Ethics

Answer 16

8 CU

Question 17

Credit units required for Standard of Practice

Answer 17

12 CU

Question 18

Credit units required for Enhancement of Professional Practice and Technical Competence

Answer 18

20 CU

Question 19

Credit units required for Environmental Factors affecting the profession

Answer 19

5 CU

Question 20

What are the covered topics in Ethics?

Answer 20

Ethical practices

Question 21

What are the covered topics in Standard of Practice?

Answer 21

Laws, rules, issuances, and guidelines

Question 22

What are the covered topics in Enhancement of Professional Practice and Technical Competence?

Answer 22

Updates, skills enhancement

Question 23

What are the covered topics in Environmental Factors affecting the profession?

Answer 23

Gender and development & personality and development

Question 24

Provide (the 10) accredited CPD Providers

Answer 24

1. PAMET
2. PCQACL
3. RITM
4. PBCC
5. SACCL
6. CEU
7. UST
8. DOH
9. FEU
10. PASMETH

Question 25

What are the Crediting Guidelines

Answer 25

* Application for accreditation – To be filled not later than five (5) years after completion of degree or program. * Filing through representatives - present a letter of authorization and valid ID of both the authorized signatory and the representative. * Processing of Application – 30 days * If additional requirements are needed – 7 days to submit.

Question 26

What would failure to comply would mean?

Answer 26

abandonment of the application and the prescribed fee shall be forfeited.

Question 27

What will happen if we cannot comply with the required CPD units?

Answer 27

If you do not comply, then you will not be permitted to renew your license. Practicing your profession without an updated license is punishable by law.