RA 10029 Flashcards by Fritzy Gletch Berdin

An act to regulate the practice of Psychology creating for this purpose a Professional Regulatory Board of
Psychology, appropriating funds therefore and for other purposes.

RA 10029

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Section 1. Title. - This Act shall be known as the

“Philippine Psychology Act of 2009”.

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Section 2. Statement of Policy

The State recognizes that psychologists have an important role in __________________

nation-building and development

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Section 2. Statement of Policy.

Hence, it shall nurture ________________________ psychologists
whose standards of practice and service shall be excellent and globally
competitive through the administration of inviolable, effective and
credible licensure examinations and the imposition and promotion of
regulatory measures, programs and activities that enhance their
professional growth and well-being.

Competent, upright and assiduous

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Means a natural person who is duly registered and holds a valid certificate of registration and a valid professional identification card as professional psychologist, issued by the
Professional Regulatory Board of Psychology and the Professional
Regulation Commission pursuant to this Act for the purpose of delivering
the different psychological services defined in this Act.

Psychologist

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Means a natural person who holds a valid certificate of registration and a valid professional identification card as psychometrician issued by the Professional Regulatory Board of Psychology and the Professional Regulation Commission pursuant to this Act.

Psychometrician

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A collegial body under the
administrative control and supervision of the Professional Regulation
Commission, hereinafter referred to as the Commission, which shall be
composed of a Chairperson and two (2) members appointed by the
President of the Philippines from a list of three (3) nominees for each position.

Professional Regulatory Board of
Psychology

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Section 11. Examinations Required.

• All applicants for registration to practice psychology and
psychometrics shall be required to ________________ for psychologists and psychometricians to be conducted by the Board in such places and dates, and subject to such requirements prescribed by the Commission.

Pass a licensure examination

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Section 12. Qualifications of Applicants for the Licensure Examination
for Psychologists.

• (c) Has undergone a ______________________ of
supervised practicum/internship/clinical experience related to services
enumerated in paragraph (b) of Section 3 of this Act and under the
auspices of a licensed psychologist or other licensed mental health
professional

Minimum of two hundred (200) hours

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Section 14. Examination Subjects for Psychologists

The licensure examination for psychologists shall cover the following
subjects:

(a) Advanced Theories of Personality;
(b) Advanced Abnormal Psychology;
(c) Advanced Psychological Assessment; and
(d) Psychological Counseling and Psychotherapy

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Section 15. Examination Subjects for Psychometricians.

• The licensure examinations for psychometricians shall cover the following
subjects:

(a) Theories of Personality;
(b) Abnormal Psychology;
(c) Industrial Psychology; and
(d) Psychological Assessment

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A person who possesses the qualifications required to take the examination
for registration as a psychologist pursuant to the provisions of this Act may
be registered without examination: Provided, That the applicant files with
the Board _______________ an application for
registration and issuance of certificate of registration and professional
identification card by submitting credentials satisfactory to the Board that
the applicant had, on or prior to the effectivity of this Act

Within three (3) years after its creation

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Section 16. Registration Without Examination for Psychologists

(c) Psychologists or employees who hold positions as psychologists presently
employed in various government or private agencies, who have a bachelor’s
degree in psychology, accumulated a ________________ of work
experience in the practice of psychology as a psychologist, and who
have updated their professional education in various psychology-related
functions.

Minimum of ten (10) years

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Section 17. Registration Without Examination for Psychometricians

• A person who possesses the qualifications required to take the examination for registration
as
a
psychometrician
may
be
registered
without
examination: Provided, That the applicant files with the Board within three (3)
years after its creation an application for registration and issuance of a
certificate of registration and professional identification card by submitting
credentials satisfactory to the Board that the applicant before the effectivity of
this Act had obtained a bachelor’s degree in psychology and had accumulated
a _________________ full time work experience in the practice of
psychometrics.

Minimum of two (2) years

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Section 18. Ratings in the Examination

• To be qualified as having passed the licensure examination for
psychologists and psychometricians, a candidate must have obtained a
weighted general average of __________________ for all
subjects, with no grade _____________ in any given
subject.

At least seventy-five percent (75%)

Lower than sixty percent (60%)

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An examinee who obtains a weighted general average of seventy five percent (75%) or higher but obtains a rating below sixty percent (60%)
in any given subject may retake such subjects ___________, and upon obtaining a rating of ______________ in each such subject, shall then be deemed to have passed the
licensure examination.

Within the next two (2)
years

At least seventy-five percent
(75%)

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• Section 26. Suspension or Revocation of Certificate of Registration and
Professional Identification Card or Cancellation of a Special/Temporary
Permit. - The Board shall have the power, ______________, to
suspend or revoke the certificate of registration and professional identification
card or to cancel special/temporary permits granted pursuant to this Act on any
ground set forth in Section 33 of this Act or any of the instances hereunder

After notice and hearing

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Section 26. Suspension or Revocation of Certificate of Registration and
Professional Identification Card or Cancellation of a Special/Temporary
Permit

• (a) Procurement of a certificate of registration and/or professional identification
card or special/temporary permit by ____________

Fraud or deceit

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Section 26. Suspension or Revocation of Certificate of Registration and
Professional Identification Card or Cancellation of a Special/Temporary
Permit.

• (c) ____________ any of the provisions of this Act, its
implementing rules and regulations, the code of ethics or code of professional
standards promulgated hereinafter by the Board;

Violating or conspiring to violate

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Section 26. Suspension or Revocation of Certificate of Registration and
Professional Identification Card or Cancellation of a Special/Temporary
Permit

(d) ________________ to render psychological
services with reasonable skill and safety to his/her clients/patients

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Manifest physical or mental incompetence

Section 26. Suspension or Revocation of Certificate of Registration and
Professional Identification Card or Cancellation of a Special/Temporary
Permit.

(e) ______________ in the performance of duties as
a psychometrician;

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Professional misconduct or negligence

Section 27. Reinstatement

A psychologist or psychometrician whose certificate of registration has been revoked may apply to the Board for
reinstatement at any time ______________ from the date of revocation
of said certificate.

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After two (2) years

• Section 34. Penalties.

Any person who violates any provision of this Act
implementing rules and regulations shall be punished with imprisonment of
_________________________, or a fine of
_________________________, or both, at the discretion of the
court.

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Not less than six (6) months but not more than three (3) years

Not less than Ten thousand pesos (P10,000.00) but not more than One
hundred thousand pesos (P100,000.00)

RA 10029
was approved on

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March 16, 2010

RA 10029 was introduced by

Senator Loren Legarda

Article & Section? This Act shall be known as the "Philippine Psychology Act of 2009".

ARTICLE I Section 1. Title

Article & Section? • The State recognizes that psychologists have an important role in nationbuilding and development. • It also acknowledges the diverse specializations of psychologists and the diverse functions specific to the varied specializations. • It particular, it recognizes the significance of the psychological services that practicing psychologists provide to diverse types of clients, but also recognizes the need to protect the public by preventing inexperienced or untrained individuals from offering psychological services. • Hence, it shall nurture competent, upright and assiduous psychologists whose standards of practice and service shall be excellent and globally competitive through the administration of inviolable, effective and credible licensure examinations and the imposition and promotion of regulatory measures, programs and activities that enhance their professional growth and well-being.

ARTICLE II Section 2. Statement of Policy

Article & Section? As used in this Act, the following terms shall have the following meanings

ARTICLE III Section 3. Definition of Terms

Article & Section? • There is hereby created a Professional Regulatory Board of Psychology, hereinafter called the Board, a collegial body under the administrative control and supervision of the Professional Regulation Commission, hereinafter referred to as the Commission, which shall be composed of a Chairperson and two (2) members appointed by the President of the Philippines from a list of three (3) nominees for each position. The list of nominees shall be submitted to the Commission by the integrated and accredited national organization of psychologists. The Board shall be organized not later than sixty (60) days from the effectivity of this Act.

ARTICLE IV Section 4. Creation and Composition of the Professional Regulatory Board of Psychology

Article & Section? • All applicants for registration to practice psychology and psychometrics shall be required to pass a licensure examination for psychologists and psychometricians to be conducted by the Board in such places and dates, and subject to such requirements prescribed by the Commission.

ARTICLE V Section 11. Examinations Required

Article & Section? Any person may apply to take examination for registration and licensure as a psychologist after furnishing evidence satisfactory to the Board that the applicant: (a) Is a Filipino citizen, a permanent resident or a citizen of a foreign state/country which extends reciprocity to the Philippines relative to the practice of the profession; (b) Holds at least a master's degree in psychology conferred by a university, college or school in the Philippines or abroad recognized/accredited by the CHED and has obtained sufficient credits for the subjects covered in the examinations; • (c) Has undergone a minimum of two hundred (200) hours of supervised practicum/internship/clinical experience related to services enumerated in paragraph (b) of Section 3 of this Act and under the auspices of a licensed psychologist or other licensed mental health professional; • (d) Is of good moral character; and • (e) Has not been convicted of an offense involving moral turpitude.

ARTICLE V Section 12. Qualifications of Applicants for the Licensure Examination for Psychologists.

Article & Section? Any person may apply to take the examination for registration and licensure as a psychometrician by furnishing evidence satisfactory to the Board that the applicant: (a) Is a Filipino citizen, a permanent resident or a citizen of a foreign state/country which extends reciprocity to the Philippines relative to the practice of the profession; (b) Holds at least a bachelor's degree in psychology conferred by a university, college or school in the Philippines or abroad recognized/accredited by the CHED and has obtained sufficient credits for the subjects covered in the examinations; (c) Is of good moral character; and (d) Has not been convicted of an offense involving moral turpitude.

ARTICLE V Section 13. Qualifications of Applicants for the Licensure Examination for Psychometricians

Article & Section? The licensure examination for psychologists shall cover the following subjects: (a) Advanced Theories of Personality; (b) Advanced Abnormal Psychology; (c) Advanced Psychological Assessment; and (d) Psychological Counseling and Psychotherapy.

ARTICLE V Section 14. Examination Subjects for Psychologists

Article & Section? • The licensure examinations for psychometricians shall cover the following subjects: (a) Theories of Personality; (b) Abnormal Psychology; (c) Industrial Psychology; and (d) Psychological Assessment.

ARTICLE V Section 15. Examination Subjects for Psychometricians.

Article & Section? • A person who possesses the qualifications required to take the examination for registration as a psychologist pursuant to the provisions of this Act may be registered without examination: Provided, That the applicant files with the Board within three (3) years after its creation an application for registration and issuance of certificate of registration and professional identification card by submitting credentials satisfactory to the Board that the applicant had, on or prior to the effectivity of this Act, fulfilled the requirements under either subparagraphs (a), (b) or (c) herein: • (a) Obtained a doctoral degree in psychology and had accumulated three (3) years of work experience in the practice of psychology; • (b) Obtained a master's degree in psychology and accumulated a minimum of five (5) years of work experience in the practice of psychology; • (c) Psychologists or employees who hold positions as psychologists presently employed in various government or private agencies, who have a bachelor's degree in psychology, accumulated a minimum of ten (10) years of work experience in the practice of psychology as a psychologist, and who have updated their professional education in various psychology-related functions.

ARTICLE V Section 16. Registration Without Examination for Psychologists

Article & Section? • A person who possesses the qualifications required to take the examination for registration as a psychometrician may be registered without examination: Provided, That the applicant files with the Board within three (3) years after its creation an application for registration and issuance of a certificate of registration and professional identification card by submitting credentials satisfactory to the Board that the applicant before the effectivity of this Act had obtained a bachelor's degree in psychology and had accumulated a minimum of two (2) years full time work experience in the practice of psychometrics.

ARTICLE V Section 17. Registration Without Examination for Psychometricians

Article & Section? To be qualified as having passed the licensure examination for psychologists and psychometricians, a candidate must have obtained a weighted general average of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for all subjects, with no grade lower than sixty percent (60%) in any given subject. An examinee who obtains a weighted general average of seventy five percent (75%) or higher but obtains a rating below sixty percent (60%) in any given subject may retake such subjects within the next two (2) years, and upon obtaining a rating of at least seventy-five percent (75%) in each such subject, shall then be deemed to have passed the licensure examination.

ARTICLE V Section 18. Ratings in the Examination

Article & Section? • The Board shall submit to the Commission an official report detailing the ratings obtained by each examine within ten (10) calendar days after the examination, unless such period is extended for just cause.

ARTICLE V Section 19. Report of Ratings.

Article & Section? The Board shall have the power, after notice and hearing, to suspend or revoke the certificate of registration and professional identification card or to cancel special/temporary permits granted pursuant to this Act on any ground set forth in Section 33 of this Act or any of the instances hereunder: • (a) Procurement of a certificate of registration and/or professional identification card or special/temporary permit by fraud or deceit; • (b) Allowing an unqualified person to advertise or to practice the profession by using one's certificate of registration or professional identification card or special/temporary permit; • (c) Violating or conspiring to violate any of the provisions of this Act, its implementing rules and regulations, the code of ethics or code of professional standards promulgated hereinafter by the Board; • (d) Manifest physical or mental incompetence to render psychological services with reasonable skill and safety to his/her clients/patients; • (e) Professional misconduct or negligence in the performance of duties as a psychometrician; and • (f) Engaging in the practice of the profession during the period of one's suspension.

ARTICLE VI Section 26. Suspension or Revocation of Certificate of Registration and Professional Identification Card or Cancellation of a Special/Temporary Permit

Article & Section? A psychologist or psychometrician whose certificate of registration has been revoked may apply to the Board for reinstatement at any time after two (2) years from the date of revocation of said certificate. The application shall be in writing and shall conform to requirements hereinafter prescribed by the Board. No certificate of registration or professional identification card or special/temporary permit shall be reinstated unless the Board is satisfied that a good cause exists to warrant such reinstatement. Issuance of a new certificate of registration or professional identification card or special/temporary permit in lieu of one that has been lost, destroyed or mutilated shall be subject to applicable rules prescribed by the Commission.

ARTICLE VI Section 27. Reinstatement

Article & Section? The decision of the Board shall ipso facto become final fifteen (15) days from receipt of the decision by the respondent unless an appeal has been filed with the Commission within the same period. The Commission's decision on appeal may be further appealed before the Court Appeals within fifteen (15) days from receipt thereof.

ARTICLE VI Section 28. Appeal from Judgement

Article & Section? The respondent psychologist or psychometrician shall have the right to be represented by counsel at all stages of the proceedings as well as to speedy disposition of his/her case. He/She shall have the right to confront witnesses against him/her in addition to such other rights guaranteed by the Constitution.

ARTICLE VI Section 29. Rights of the Respondent

Article & Section? A psychologist or psychometrician cannot, without the consent of the client/patient, be examined on any communication or information disclosed and/or acquired in the course of giving psychological services to such client. The protection accorded herein shall extend to all pertinent records and shall be available to the secretary, clerk or other staff of the licensed psychologist or psychometrician. Any evidence obtained in violation of this provision shall be inadmissible for any purpose in any proceeding.

ARTICLE VII Section 30. Rights to Privilege Communication for Psychologists and Psychometricians.

Article & Section? The profession shall hereinafter be integrated by consolidating all practitioners into one (1) national organization of registered and licensed psychologists and psychometricians, which shall be recognized and accredited by the Board, subject to approval of the Commission. A psychologist or psychometrician duly registered and licensed by the Board and the Commission shall automatically become a member of said organization and shall receive the benefits and privileges, as well as be subject to all responsibilities and obligations, appurtenant thereto upon payment of the required fees and dues. Membership in the integrated organization shall not be a bar to membership in any other association of psychologists and/or psychometricians.

ARTICLE VII Section 31. Integration of the Profession

Article & Section? The Board shall adopt and promulgated the Code of Ethics and Code of Practice for Psychometricians prescribed and issued by the accredited professional organization of psychologists.

ARTICLE VII Section 32. Code of Ethics and Code of Practice for Psychologists and Psychometricians

Article & Section? (a) No person shall: (1) Engage in the professional practice of psychology or psychometrics nor represent himself/herself as a professional practicing psychologist or psychometrician without a valid certificate of registration or valid professional identification card, or a valid special/temporary permit granted by the Board pursuant to this Act; (2) Represent himself/herself to be a licensed and authorized practicing psychologist or psychometrician during the time that his/her certificate of registration has been suspended or revoked or professional identification card without being renewed, or special/temporary permit cancelled; • (b) No corporation, partnership, association or entity shall operate a psychology or psychometrics office, center, clinic or otherwise engage in the practice or allow the practice of psychology or psychometrics within its premises without securing a permit therefor from the Board. Such permit shall be issued only after the Board is satisfied that such establishment is competently staffed by a psychologist and equipped with sufficient and adequate psychology-related instruments and facilities. • (c) A violation of any provision of this Act or of its implementing rules and regulations shall be penalized accordingly.

ARTICLE VIII Section 33. Prohibited Acts

Article & Section? Any person who violates any provision of this Act implementing rules and regulations shall be punished with imprisonment of not less than six (6) months but not more than three (3) years, or a fine of not less than Ten thousand pesos (P10,000.00) but not more than One hundred thousand pesos (P100,000.00), or both, at the discretion of the court.

ARTICLE VIII Section 34. Penalties

Article & Section? The Board may initiate action to enjoin, restrain, and/or prosecute any individual, corporation, association, partnership or entity engaging in the practice of psychology and psychometrics in violation of this Act.

ARTICLE VIII Section 35. Injunction

ARTICLE VIII Section 36. Enforcement

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