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PMLS 1: Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Lifelong Learning for Profes­sionals

Profes­sionals
should be lifelong learners
ASEAN Economic Community (AEC)
Est.: 2015
 
Historical milestone and huge stride towards regional economic integr­ation of ASEAN Member States (AMS)
ASEAN Member States (AMS)
step towards regional integr­ation and mobility of profes­sionals in the region, the ASEAN Qualif­ica­tions Reference Framework (AQRF) was establ­ished
ASEAN Qualif­ica­tions Reference Framework (AQRF)
enables comparison of educat­ional qualif­ica­tions across AMS.
 
Objective: encourage the develo­pment of qualif­ica­tions that can facilitate lifelong learning

CPD and its Legal Basis

Continuing Profes­sional Develo­pment (CPD)
important to ensure the competency of profes­sionals
 
mainte­nance, enhanc­ement, and extension of knowledge, expertise, and competence of profes­sionals after attaining bachelor's degree
 
longest phase of profes­sional education
 
essential to the provision of eviden­ce-­based health care in the contem­porary health care setting.
 
provides structure framework to ensure improv­ement, progre­ssion, and career growth that benefits both profes­sionals and their respective organi­zations
 
facili­tates continued competence and personal and profes­sional develo­pment, which in turn translate to increased career growth that facili­tates the advanc­ement of the profession
Benefits of CPD
 
Benefits to the Individual
Benefits to the Organi­zation
Builds confidence and credib­ility
Maximizes staff potentials
Showcases achiev­ements; useful for appraisals
Helps employees to set SMART (specific, measur­able, realistic and time-b­ound) objectives
Achieves career goals by focusing on training and develo­pment
Promotes staff develo­pment
Copes positively with changes by constantly updating knowledge and skill
Adds value for reflec­ting; helps staff to consci­ously apply learning to their role and for the organi­zat­ion's develo­pment
Improves produc­tivity and efficiency by reflecting learning and highli­ghting the gaps in knowledge and experience
Linking to apprai­sals; helps employees focus their achiev­ements throughout the years
 
CPD
 
embraced by developing countries as an effective way of mainta­ining and improving the competence of health profes­sionals, thus making it mandatory
 
Due: requir­ement for health practi­tioners to demons­trate and maintain competence in light of ever-c­hanging scope of practice and techno­logical advances in the field of medicine and allied health
 
Partic­ipation of Medical Laboratory Scientists in CPD: pre-re­quisite for salary adjustment and career advanc­ement in developed countries
Continuing Profes­sional Education (CPE)
 
training which is linear and formal
 
Focus: learning a particular skill or set of skills to improve profes­sional competence
Continuing Profes­sional Develo­pment (CPD)
 
develo­pments of one's knowledge, skills, and attitude signif­icantly relevant to the capability and competency in his or her profession
President Fidel V. Ramos
Issued: Executive Order No. 226
 
Title: "­Ins­tit­uti­ona­liz­ation of the Continuing Profes­sional Education (CPE) Programs of the Various Profes­sional Regulatory Boards (PRBs) under the Superv­ision of the Profes­sional Regulation Commission (PRC)"
 
When: July 25, 1995
Philippine Government
Required all Filipino profes­sionals to undergo continuing education programs due to the antici­pated stiff of compet­ition in global profes­sional labor market as a result of the General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS) treaty by the World Trade Organi­zation (WTO)
 
Order: implem­ented through PRC Resolution No. 381, Series of 1995
 
Title: "­Sta­nda­rdized Guidelines and Procedures for the Implem­ent­ation of the Continuing Profes­sional Education (CPE) Programs for all Profes­sio­ns"
 
Took effect: November 13, 1995
 
Admini­str­ative Order No. 260 Series of 1996: Strengthen the operation of CPE councils
 
E.O No. 266: 60 CPE Units for the renewal of license
 
Replaced: PRC Modern­ization Act of 200 (R.A. 8981)
 
When: December 05, 2000
Resolution No. 179
Issued: by PRC
 
When: 2004
 
Why: mandating the implem­ent­ation of the voluntary CPE program for profes­sionals
 
Repealed: by PRC Resolution 2008-466
 
PRC Resolution 2008-466: emphasizes the moral obligation of profes­sionals to obtain CPE units
 
Repealed: by PRC Resolution 2013-774
 
Revised: the CPE/CPD Guidelines to CPD Guidelines
Republic Act 10912
 
Passed: July 21, 2016
 
Effective: August 16, 2016
 
mandated the streng­thening of CPD programs for all regulated profes­sions and the creation of CPD councils for each profes­sion.
 
Aim: contin­uously improve the competence of profes­sionals in accordance to the intern­ational standards of practice towards the uplifting of general welfare, economic growth, and develo­pment of the nation
Implem­ent­ation of Republic Act 10912
started: March 15, 2017
 
Upon: the effect­ivity of PRC Resolution No. 1032
PRC Resolution No. 1032
Known as: the Implem­enting Rules and Regulation of R.A. 10912
Lifelong learning according to Republic Act 10912
"­Lea­rning activities undertake throughout life for the develo­pment of compet­encies and qualif­ica­tions of the profes­sio­nal."
CPD according to Republic Act 10912
"The inculc­ation of advanced knowledge, skills, and ethical values in a post-l­ice­nsure specia­liz­ation or in an inter- or multid­isc­ipl­inary field of study, for assimi­lation into profes­sional practice self-d­irected research, and/or lifelong learni­ng."­
 
The said law seeks to formulate and implement CPD programs for each profession in order to:
 
1. enhance and upgrade the compet­encies and qualif­ica­tions of profes­sionals for the practice of their profes­sions pursuant to the Philippine Qualif­ication Framework (PQF), the AQRF, and the ASEAN Mutual Recogn­ition Agreements (MRAs);
 
2. ensure intern­ational alignment of compet­encies and qualif­ica­tions of profes­sionals through career progre­ssion mechanisms leading to specia­liz­ati­on/­sub­-sp­eci­ali­zation;
 
3. ensure the develo­pment of qualit­y-a­ssured mechanisms for valida­tion, accred­ita­tion, and recogn­ition of formal, non-fo­rmal, and informal learning outcomes, including profes­sional work experience and prior learning
 
4. ensure mainte­nance of core compet­encies and develo­pment of advanced and new compet­encies, in order to respond to national, regional, and intern­ational labor market needs; and
 
5. recognize and ensure the contri­butions of profes­sionals in uplifting the general welfare, economic growth, and develo­pment of the nation
Further, CPD aims to:
 
1. contin­uously improve the quality of the country's reservoir of registered profes­sionals by updating them on the latest scient­ifi­c/t­ech­nol­ogi­cal­/et­hical and other applicable trends in the local and global practice of the profes­sions
 
2. provide support to lifelong learning in the enhanc­ement of compet­encies of Filipino profes­sionals towards delivery of quality and ethical services both locally and globally; and
 
3. deliver quality CPD activities aligned with the Philippine Qualif­ica­tions Framework (PQF) for national and global compar­ability and compet­iti­veness

The CPD Process

CPD Council is composed of:
(1) member from the Profes­sional Regulatory Board (PRB) as **chair
 
(2) president or officer of an Accredited Profes­sional Organi­zation (APO) as first member
 
(3) president of officer of the national organi­zation of deans or department chairp­ersons of schools, colleges, or univer­sities offering the course requiring the licensure examin­ation as the second member
Medical Technology Profession
First member: president of the ** Philippine Associ­ation of Medical Techno­log­ists, Inc. (PAMET)
 
Second member: president of the Philippine Associ­ation of Schools of Medical Technology and Public Health, Inc. (PASMETH)
CPD Councils
tasked to oversee the implem­ent­ation of the CPD program of the profession including the evaluation and monitoring of CPD programs
CPD providers
Apply: 45 days prior to the conduct of CPD activity
 
CPD Providers for Medical Techno­logists
 
Philippine Associ­ation of Medical Techno­log­ists, Inc. (PAMET)
 
Philippine Associ­ation of Schools of Medical Technology and Public Health, Inc. (PASMETH)
 
Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM)
 
Philippine Blood Coordi­nating Council (PBCC)
 
Philippine Council for Quality Assurance in Clinical Labora­tories (PCQACL)
 
National Reference Laboratory for HIV/AIDS and other Sexually Transm­itted Diseases, San Lazaro Hospital (NRL-S­LH/­SACCL)
 
University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Pharmacy - Department of Medical Technology
 
Far Eastern University - Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation School of Medical Technology
 
Centro Escolar University - College of Medical Technology
 
Newborn Screening Society of the Philip­pines
 
Asian Hospital
 
Philippine Society of Echoca­rdi­ography
 
Angeles University Foundation
 
University of Immaculate Conception
 
University of the Philip­pines Manila - College of Public Health
 
Bicol Sanitarium
 
Far Eastern University Manila - Department of Medical Technology
 
Department of Health Regional Office III
 
Department of Health - Health Facility Develo­pment Bureau
 
Ilocos Training and Regional Medical Center - Department of Labora­tories
 
St. Luke's Medical Center - Quezon City
 
CPD
mandatory requir­ement for renewal for profes­sional identi­fic­ation card (PIC)
 
Profes­sionals working abroad and senior citizens are covered
 
PIC renewal: every 3 years
 
Medical Techno­log­ists: 45 units or an average of 15 units per year for 3 years
 
Excess number of units: cannot be carried over to the next 3 years
 
Exception: doctorate, master's degree, or specialty training (only credited once during compliance period)
 
PIC Renewal Period
Minimum CPD Units Required for the Profession
January to June 2017
0%
July to December 2017
30%
2018
60%
2019 onwards
100%
 
CPD Activities
formal learning
 
non-formal learning
 
informal learning
 
self-d­irected learning
 
online learning activities
 
profes­sional work experience
 

General Matrix for CPD Activities

Progra­m/A­ctivity
Credit Units (CU)
Supporting Document
**Prof­ess­ional Track (training offered by accredited CPD providers, face to face/o­nline (valid 3 years prior to the renewal)
1.1 Partic­ipant
Approved credit units for the program
Certif­icate of attendance with number of hours, seminar program, and list of partic­ipants
1.2 Resource Speaker
3 CU per hour
Photocopy of certif­icate, copy of papers, and program invitation
1.3 Paneli­st/­reactor
2 CU per hour
Certif­icate from sponsoring organi­zation and copy of program
1.4 Facili­tat­or/­mod­erator
1 CU per hour
Certif­icate from sponsoring organi­zation and copy of program
1.5 Monitor
Twice the number of approved credit units for the program
Monitoring report, certif­icate of appearance and the authority to monitor
1.6 In-service training
Maximum of 20 CU for a 12-month period or a fraction of thereof upon completion
Certif­icate of training and training descri­ption
2. Academic track (valid 5 years from the conferment of diplom­a/c­ert­ificate
2.1 Master's degree or equivalent
**Full credit units for compliance period upon completion of degree
University certif­ica­tio­n/d­iploma and transcript of records (authe­nti­cated copy)
2.2 Doctorate degree of equivalent
Full credit units upon candidacy for compliance period; additional full credit unites for compliance period upon completion of degree
University certif­ica­tio­n/d­iploma and transcript of records (authe­nti­cated copy)
2.3 Profes­sorial chair
15 CU per year
Certif­icate of grant or appoin­tment paper
2.4 Reside­ncy­/ex­ter­nsh­ip/­spe­cia­lty­/su­b-s­pec­ialty program
10 CU per year
Hospital certif­ication and certif­icate of completion
2.5 Fellowship grant
2.5.1 Partic­ipant
2 CU per grant
Certif­icate from granting instit­ution and/or certif­icate of fellowship
2.5.2 Resource speaker
4 CU per grant
2.5.3 Researcher
5 CU per grant
2.6 Post graduate diploma
**Maximum of 30 CU for an 18-month period or a fraction thereof upon completion
Diplom­a/c­ert­ifi­cation from the instit­ution
3. Self-d­irected (training offered by non-ac­cre­dited CPD providers, face to face/o­nline) (valid 3 years prior to the renewal)
3.1 Partic­ipant
Credit units for the program as evaluated by CPD council
Certif­icate of attendance with number of hours, seminar program, and list of partic­ipants
3.2 Resource Speaker
3 CU per hour
Photocopy of certif­icate, copy of papers, and program invitation
3.3 Paneli­st/­reactor
2 CU per hour
Certif­icate from sponsoring organi­zation and copy of program
3.4 Facili­tat­or/­mod­erator
1 CU per hour
Certif­icate from sponsoring organi­zation and copy of program
3.5 In-service training
Maximum of 20 CU for a 12-month period or a fraction of thereof upon completion
Certif­icate of training and training descri­ption
3.6 Program training module develo­pment
10 CU per module
Copy of module and evaluation
3.7 Technical paper
5 CU per technical paper for published paper, see 3.8
Certif­ication of completion and approval for published paper, see 3.8
3.8 Article published in refere­ed/­pee­r-r­eviewed profes­sional journal
3.8.1 Author/s
Local - 10 CU
Copy of published article and table of contents
 
Intern­ational - 15 CU
 
For multiple authors, divide CU equally among them
3.8.2 Peer reviewer
2 CU per article
3.9 Pamphl­et/book or monograph
3.9.1 Author/s
20 CU for single author for pamphlet (less than 100 pages
Copy of published boo
 
40 Cu for single author for book or monograph (more than 100 pages)
 
For multiple authors, divide CU equally among them
3.9.2 Editor
Maximum of 20 CU
3.10 Article in magazi­ne/­new­spaper
Maximum of 5 CU per article
Proof of public­ation of article
 
For multiple authors, divide CU equally among them
3.11 Inventions
Full credit units for compliance period
Certif­icate copy of patent certif­icate
3.12 Study tours/­visits
2 CU/day (maximum of 20 CU per tour
Certif­icate from sponsoring instit­ution
3.13 Consul­tancy (e.g., technical meetings, accred­itation and other activities as per request of an instit­ution, etc.)
1 CU per hour
Certif­icate of appearance and invitation
3.14 Socio-­civic activities using profession (e.g., medical missions, outreach programs, etc.)
1 CU per hour
Certif­icate of appearance and invitation
3.15 Recogn­iti­on/­title (e.g., fellows, hall of fames award, outsta­nding profes­sional, lifetime achiev­ement awardee, etc.)
Full credit units for compliance period
Copy of certif­icate from the awarding body (duly notarized)
4. Such other activities to be recomm­ended by the CPD Council and approved by the Board and the Commission
 

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