continuing professional education

CPEContinuing Professional EducationCPDContinuing Professional Development

GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES FOR THE

IMPLEMENTATION FOR THE CPE SYSTEM

FOR ALL PROFESSIONS

Educational, Social and Economic ProfessionsAccountancyCriminologyCustoms BrokerLibrarianProfessional TeacherMarine Deck Officers Engineering Professions Marine Engine Officers Aeronautical EngineeringSocial Work Agricultural EngineeringGuidance and Counseling Chemical Engineering

Civil EngineeringElectrical Engineering

Electronics EngineeringGeodetic Engineering

Mechanical EngineeringHealth and Allied Professions Metallurgical EngineeringDentistry Mining EngineeringMedical Technology Naval Architecture and Marine EngineeringMedicine Sanitary EngineeringMidwiferyNursingNutrition Dietetics‐OptometryPharmacyPhysical and Occupational Therapy Technology Professions Radiology Technology AgricultureSugar Technology ArchitectureVeterinary Medicine Chemistry

Environmental PlanningFishery

ForestryGeology

Interior DesignLandscape Architecture

Master Plumbing

HISTORY

1992

Standardized Guidelines and Procedures for the Implementation of the CPE Programs for All

Professions

First Implementation of CPE for All Professions

1995PRC Res. No. 381

2004 Standardized Guidelines and Procedures for the Implementation of the CPE/CPD System for All

Professions

PRC Resolution No. 2004-179

2008(latest)

Repealing Resolution 2004-179, Series Of 2004, and Implementation of Revised Standardized

Guidelines and Procedures for the Implementation for the CPE/ CPD System for All Registered and

Licensed Professionals

PRC Resolution No. 2008-466

GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION FOR THE CPE SYSTEM FOR ALL PROFESSIONS

CPE

CPE COUNCIL

CPE PROVIDER, PROGRAMS AND CREDIT UNITS

ACCREDITATION FOR CPE PROVIDERS AND CPE PROGRAMS, ACTIVITIES AND SOURCES

EXEMPTION FROM CPE REQUIREMENTS

SANCTIONS

TRANSITORY, REPEALING CLAUSE, EFFECTIVITY

CPE:CPE Definition

Continuing Professional Education refers to the inculcation, assimilation and acquisition of knowledge, skills, proficiency and ethical and moral values, after the initial registration of a professional that raise and enhance the professionals technical skills and competence.

Based on: (1995) PRC Res. No. 381, Art. I, Sec. 2(2004) PRC Res. No. 2004-179 Art. I, Sec. 2(2008) PRC Res. No. 2008-466 Art. I, Sec. 1

CPE:Objectives of CPE Programs


• Continuous education of a registered professional• Professionals capability for delivering professional services• Highest standards and quality in the practice of profession• Globally competitive• General welfare of the public

PRC 381

• Same as PRC 1995-381PRC 2004-

179

• Ethical requirements (additional objective)PRC 2008-

466

CPE:Rationale of CPE Programs

PRC 1995-381

• condition for the renewal of a professional license • substitute for requiring a professional to pass another examination

PRC 2004-179

• voluntary renewal of professional license• ensuring competence, integrity and global competitiveness of

professionals

PRC 2008-466

• a moral obligation of each professional • ensuring competence, integrity and global competitiveness of

professional



CPE

CPE COUNCIL




SANCTIONS


CPE COUNCIL:Creation

Based on: (1995) PRC Res. No. 381, Art. II, Sec. 5(2004) PRC Res. No. 2004-179, Art. II, Sec. 5(2008) PRC res. No. 2008-466, Art. II, Sec. 5

PRBs shall create a CPE Council within 30 days

CPE COUNCIL:Composition


Each CPE Council shall be composed of

a chairman/chairperson and two members.

CPE COUNCIL:Terms of Office


Position Terms of OfficeChairman / Chairperson

Co-terminus with incumbency in the PRC or determined by capacity to fully discharge the functions. Should a change be required by the PRB before the end of the Council Chairperson’s incumbency, the necessary replacement shall be nominated/named by the simple majority of the PRB and thereafter appointed by the Commission in accordance with due process.*

First Member

Co-terminus with incumbency as officer of APO

Second Member(President of the Academe)

Co-terminus with incumbency as officer of organization of deans and department heads of schools, colleges or universities

Second Member(appointed by PRC)

2 years with one reappointment

*Only included in (2008) PRC Res. No. 2008-466

CPE COUNCIL:Exercise of Powers and Functions

1-3. Accept, evaluate and approve applications for accreditation and CPE requirements exemption

4. Monitor the implementation by the CPE providers of their programs, activities or sources

5. Upgrade criteria for accreditation of CPE providers and CPE programs, activities or sources.

6. Perform other related functions


CPE COUNCIL:Functions of CPE Council Chairmen/ Chairperson

1. Preside over the meetings of the CPE Council

2. Direct or supervise the activities of the CPE Council

3. Submit annual reports

Based on: (1995) PRC Res. No. 381, Art. II, Sec. 9

CPE COUNCIL:Functions of CPE Council Chairmen/ Chairperson

1. Preside over the meetings of the CPE Council

2. Direct or supervise the activities of the CPE Council

3. Submit minutes of meetings within 30 days from date of said meetings

Based on: (2004) PRC Res. No. 2004-179(2008) PRC res. No. 2008-466, Art. II, Sec. 9

4. Submit Council annual reports before the end of February of the succeeding year

5. Issue the certificate of accreditation (CoA) as well as certificate of accreditation of program/s (CoAP)

CPE COUNCIL:Secretariat

SECRETARY

Duties and Functions:

1. To see to it that the sessions, meetings or proceedings of the CPE Councils are recorded

2. To prepare the minutes of all the meetings and proceedings of the CPE Councils

3. To submit to the Councils applications for accreditation of aspiring CPE providers and CPE programs, activities or sources

4. To receive applications for accreditation of CPE providers, programs, activities or sources

Based on: (1995) PRC Res. No. 381, Art. II, Sec. 10(2008) PRC res. No. 2008-466, Art. II, Sec. 10


SECRETARY

Duties and Functions:

5. To collect accreditation fees and issue corresponding receipts for and in behalf of the CPE Councils*

* Only included in PRC Res. No. 381

6. To release Certificates of Accreditation to CPE providers and programs, activities or sources

7. To assist the CPE Councils by providing relevant statistical data on the renewal of professional licenses and other related matters



COUNCIL SECRETARY

Functions:

1. To release CPE Certifications of credit units (the “CUs”) earned to the registered and licensed professionals concerned

Based on: (2008) PRC res. No. 2008-466, Art. II, Sec. 10

2. To keep all records, papers and other documents relative to the evaluation, approval and accreditation of CPE programs, activities or sources

3. To maintain records of accredited CPE providers, ongoing, continuing or completed CPE programs, activities or sources, the list of participants and other relevant data

CPE COUNCIL:Meetings

REGULAR MEETINGS

SPECIAL MEETINGS


CPE COUNCIL:Funds of the Councils

funded by the receipt of fees


CPE COUNCIL:Budgetary Requirements

provided for in the annual Commission Budget

Based on: (2008) PRC res. No. 2008-466, Art. II, Sec. 10


*if needed and approved by the CPE Council and PRC

Optional Functions of the APO: processing of applications of CPE providers and their programs keeping all records of CPE providers, and their respective programs and

credit units (CUs) earned by each registered and licensed professional who avail of the CPE programs and related functions

CPE COUNCIL:Involvement of the Accredited Professional Organization (APO)*

Optional Authority / Privileges of the APO: may create APO CPE Council (APO-CPEC) may ask for reimbursement of reasonable processing and recordkeeping

fees directly from the applicants apart from the accreditation fee that such applicants pay directly to the Commission


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SANCTIONS


CPE PROVIDER, PROGRAMS AND CREDIT UNITS:CPE Provider Definition

Based on: (1995) PRC Res. No. 381, Art. III, Sec. 13(2004) PRC Res. No. 2004-179(2008) PRC res. No. 2008-466, Art. III, Sec. 15

CPE Provider shall refer to a natural person or a juridical entity which includes among others, accredited or non-accredited professional organization, firm, partnership, corporation or institution which offers, organizes or arranges CPE programs, activities or sources for implementation.

CPE PROVIDER, PROGRAMS AND CREDIT UNITS:CPE Program, Activities and Sources

Based on: (1995) PRC Res. No. 381, Art. III, Sec. 13B(2004) PRC Res. No. 2004-179(2008) PRC res. No. 2008-466, Art. III, Sec. 15

CPE programs, activities, and sources shall refer to the regime of CPE which enhance the competence of the professionals.

PRC 381

• Scope is beyond the basic preparation for admission of the practice profession

• Enhance the competence of the professionals

• Content must be related but not limited

PRC 2004-179

• Same as PRC 1995-179

PRC 2008-466

• Scope is beyond the basic preparation, the content must be relevant but not limited

• Enhance the competence of the registered and licensed professionals

CPE PROVIDER, PROGRAMS AND CREDIT UNITS:CPE Credit Units

Based on: (1995) PRC Res. No. 381, Art. III, Sec. 15(2004) PRC Res. No. 2004-179, Art. III, Sec. 14(2008) PRC res. No. 2008-466, Art. III, Sec. 16

Registered Professionals

w/ baccalaureate degree

w/o baccalaureate degree

60 CU for 3 years

30 CU for 3 years

Any excess credit units shall not be carried over

to the next 3-year, except units earned for doctoral and masteral degrees and

other special training

1 credit = 1 credit unitAdditional: Programs and activities conducted not-accredited may be given upon submission of relevant documents to the APO CPE Council and upon approval of the PRC CPE Council

CPE PROVIDER, PROGRAMS AND CREDIT UNITS:CPE Programs, Activities and Sources and Equivalent Credit Units

Any provider may submit to the CPE Council programs, activities or sources to be approved and credited for credit units (CUs). No CPE Provider shall be allowed to conduct CPE programs, activities or sources without prior approval and accreditation from the Council.

CPE Programs, Activities or Sources:

Seminars/Conventions Academic Preparation Self-Directed Learning Package Authorship Inventions Postgraduate/In-Service Training Study/Observation Professorial Chair Such other activities/programs/sources to be recommended by the

council and approved by the commission

SEMINARS shall refer to the gathering of registered and licensed professionals which shall include, among others, workshops, technical lectures or subject matter meetings, non-degree training courses and scientific meetings.

As Participant As Resource Speaker

Resource Speaker shall refer to a professional who acts as discussion leader or lecturer, in a convention or seminar or similar gathering.

As Panelist/Reactor As Facilitator/Moderator


PROGRAMSCREDIT UNITS

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS1995 2008 (latest)

SEMINARSAS PARTICIPANT 1 CU per hour (Local)

2 CU per hour (Int’l)1 CU per hour Certificate of Attendance

with number of hours, seminar program, certified list of participants

AS RESOURCE SPEAKER

3 CU per hour (Local)6 CU per hour (Int’l)

5 CU per hour Photocopy of Plaque / Certification and Copy of Paper, Program, Invitation

AS PANELIST / REACTOR

2 CU per hour (Local)4 CU per hour (Int’l)

3 CU per hour Certification from Sponsoring Organization & Copy of Program

AS FACILITATOR / MODERATOR

8.5 CU per hour (Local)3.0 CU per hour (Int’l)

2 CU per hour Certification from Sponsoring Organization & Copy of Program


CONVENTIONS shall refer to a gathering of registered and licensed professionals which shall include, among others, conferences, symposia or assemblies for round table discussions.




CONVENTIONS

AS PARTICIPANT 4 CU per day (Local)6 CU per day (Int’l)

1 CU per hour Certificate of Attendance with number of hours, convention program, certified list of participants/delegates

AS RESOURCE SPEAKER

8 CU per day (Local)12 CU per day (Int’l)

5 CU per hour Photocopy of Plaque / Certification and Copy of Paper, Program, Invitation


ACADEMIC PREPARATION:

Masteral Degree shall refer to a graduate degree from a recognized school, college or university.

Doctoral Degree shall refer to a post graduate degree from a recognized school, college or university.

Residency/Externship shall refer to apprenticeship training at the graduate level which is beyond the basic preparation for the regulated and licensed health professionals. This should be conducted by duly-accredited hospitals and medical centers and the like.

Fellowship shall refer to the completion of a post-doctoral training program in a specific field pre-approved by a duly recognized institution, scientific faculty meeting and the like.


PROGRAMSCREDIT UNITS SUPPORTING

DOCUMENTS1995 2008 (latest)ACADEMIC PREPARATION

MASTERAL DEGREE

5 CU per subject30 CU for the degree

1 CU per academic unit30 CU additional upon completion of degree

University Certification Diploma and Transcript of Records

DOCTORAL DEGREE

8 CU per subject45 CU for the degree

2 CU per academic unit45 CU additional upon completion of degree

University Certification Diploma and Transcript of Records

RESIDENCY / EXTERNSHIP

10 CU per year30 CU upon completion

10 CU per year Hospital CertificationCertificate of Completion

FELLOWSHIP 15 CU per year45 CU upon completion

15 CU per year Certificate from Granting InstitutionCertificate of Fellowship


SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING PACKAGE shall refer to learning which uses course manuals or accredited learning modules. Accredited learning modules include self-instructional materials or programs which may be in the form of printed manual, audio and video cassette tapes, films, computer-assisted learning (CAL), study kits, learning aids and modules or the use of the information highway. These should include among others, clearly defined objectives, adequate content and an evaluation component for each module.

Module Technical Paper/Professional Journal Article




SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

1995 2008 (latest)

SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING PACKAGE

MODULE 20 CU per module 10 CU per complete set of module

Copy of Duly-Accomplished Module and Evaluation

TECHNICAL PAPER/PROFESSIONALJOURNAL ARTICLE

NOT INCLUDED 1 CU per professional/technical article

Copy of Duly-Accomplished Article and Evaluation

INVENTIONS



1995 2008 (latest)

INVENTIONS 10 to 30 CU per invention

10 to 30 CU per invention

Certified Copy of Patent Certificate




AUTHORSHIPRESEARCH/INNOVATIVEPROGRAMS/CREATIVEPROJECTS

10 CU 10 CU Duly certified / Published Technical Report / Paper

BOOK/MONOGRAPHSingle Author2 Authors3 or More

30 CU 20 CU10 CU

(25-50Pp) (51-100Pp) (100/morePp) 20 CU 30 CU 40 CU 10 CU 20 CU 30 CU 5 CU 10 CU 20 CU

Published book with proof of copyright

EDITORNOT INCLUDED

½ of the CU of authorship category

Published Book with Proof of Authorship

ARTICLESingle Author2 Authors3 or More

5 CU3 CU2 CU

(1-3 Pp) (4-6 Pp) (7/morePp) 4 CU 6 CU 8 CU 3 CU 4 CU 6 CU 2 CU 3 CU 4 CU

Proof of Publication of Article

PROFESSIONAL JOURNALEDITOR

NOT INCLUDED

5 CU per issue Copy of Published Journal

PEER REVIEWER*NOT INCLUDED

2 CU per article Duly Certified Copy of Published Article/Book


AUTHORSHIP

*Peer Reviewer shall refer to a professional who acts as an evaluator of a research paper, conference paper or journal article before it is presented or published.

POST GRADUATE/IN-SERVICE TRAINING shall mean training or specialization at the post graduate level for a minimum period of one (1) week.



POSTGRADUATE /IN-SERVICE TRAINING / ON THE JOB TRAINING

5 CU per training (Local)10 CU per training (Int’l)

0.25 CU per hour(maximum of 40 CU per training)

Certificate of Training and Training Description


STUDY / OBSERVATION



1995 2008 (latest)

STUDY / OBSERVATION

6 CU per Tour 2 CU per day (maximum of 30 CU per tour)

Certification from Sponsoring Institution


PROFESSORIAL CHAIR



PROFESSORIAL CHAIR

10 CU per chair 10 cu per chair / year Certification of Grant or Appointment Papers



SUCH OTHER ACTIVITIES/PROGRAMS/SOURCES TO BE RECOMMENDED BY THE COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE COMMISSION


CPE

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SANCTIONS


ACCREDITATION:Criteria for Accreditation for CPE Provider

Based on: (1995) PRC Res. No. 381, Art. III, Sec. 13A(2004) PRC Res. No. 2004-179, Art. III, Sec. 12A(2008) PRC res. No. 2008-466, Art. III, Sec. 14A

Must be a duly registered organization, firm, institution or agency, or a registered and licensed professional of good standing in the APO concerned, and who has never been convicted of a crime.

Shall have an established mechanism for measuring the quality of the program being offered or administered.

Must have adequate, modern and updated instructional materials to carry out the CPE programs and activities

Shall have a pool of regular instructors, lecturers and resource speakers with good moral character and technical competence and must be holders of current/valid professional registrations and licenses, if they are professionals regulated by the Commission.

ACCREDITATION:Procedures for Accreditation for CPE Provider: In Case of Natural Persons

Submission of application form to the Council

Information/documents : o Full name, address, telephone number o Educational background o Profession, years of practice o PRC license number, date of expiration o Current employment o NBI clearance

Submission of the following: o Mechanism for measuring the quality of the program, activity or source being

offered o Criteria for selecting and evaluating speakers, resource persons or lecturers

Based on: (1995) PRC Res. No. 381, Art. III, Sec. 16A(2004) PRC Res. No. 2004-179(2008) PRC res. No. 2008-466, Art. III, Sec. 17A

ACCREDITATION:Procedures for Accreditation for CPE Provider: In Case of Juridical Entity

Submission of application form to the Council

Information/documents : o Full name, address, telephone/fax numbers, email address o SEC or DTI original registration papers o List of officers, their PRC License Numbers, expiry date o Plans for CPE programs or activities o Proof of past CPE activities or programs

Submission of the following: o Mechanism for measuring the quality of the program, activity or source being

offered o Criteria for selecting and evaluating speakers, resource persons or lecturers

Based on: (1995) PRC Res. No. 381, Art. III, Sec. 16A(2008) PRC res. No. 2008-466, Art. III, Sec. 17A

ACCREDITATION:Procedures for Accreditation for CPE Provider:

PRC Resolution Accreditation Fee (3 Years Validity)

(1995) PRC Res. No. 381Natural Person: Php 100.00

Juridical Entity: Php 500.00

(2006) PRC Res. No. 2006-321 Php 5,000.00

ACCREDITATION:Criteria for Accreditation for CPE Program, Activity or Source

Based on: (1995) PRC Res. No. 381, Art. III, Sec. 13B

The scope shall be beyond the basic preparation for admission to the practice of the profession.

The programs, activities or sources shall enhance the competence of the registered and licensed professional by upgrading and updating knowledge and skills for the practice of the profession as brought about by modernization and scientific and technical advancements in the profession.

The content shall be related, but not limited, to the practice of the profession.

ACCREDITATION:Criteria for Accreditation for CPE Program, Activity or Source

Based on: (2004) PRC Res. No. 2004-179, Art. III, Sec. 12B(2008) PRC res. No. 2008-466, Art. III, Sec. 14A

The scope shall be beyond the basic preparation for admission to the practice of the profession. The contents shall be relevant/related, but not limited, to the practice of the profession.

The programs, activities or sources shall enhance the competence of the registered and licensed professional by upgrading and updating knowledge and skills for the practice of the profession as brought about by modernization and scientific and technical advancements in the profession.

ACCREDITATION:Procedures for Accreditation for CPE Program, Activity or Source




Information/documents required :o Title/s of program/s, activities or source/so Name of CPE provider, address, phone and fax numberso Date and venue of the Administration of the programo Objectiveso Targeted audience or participantso Contents and number of hourso Resource speakers, lecturers, discussion leaders, panelists, reactors,

moderators, and facilitators, including their qualifications and current PRC license

o Actual program and scheduleo Proposed budgeto Seminar or convention fee to be collected

Submission of the organized program, activity or source for maximum of 3 years





o Evaluation to be used which could either be: evaluation of seminar by participant evaluation of participants by CPE providers; tests other methods of evaluation

The application must be filed at least 30 days prior to the conduct of the CPE activity.

PRC Resolution Accreditation Fee

(1995) PRC Res.No. 381

Php 300 (per seminar or convention day)

( 2006) PRC Res. No. 2006-321

Php 3,000 (3 years validity)



If approved, the Council issues Certificate of Accreditation of Program/s (CoAP) within 30 days of receipt of application.

ACCREDITATION:Post-Accreditation Requirements

Based on: (1995) PRC Res. No. 381, Art. III, Sec. 17(2008) PRC res. No. 2008-466, Art. III, Sec. 18

Name of CPE provider

Name or description of CPE program, activity or source

Accreditation number and date of issuance of accreditation

Certified list of participants (including PRC license/ID cards and expiry dates), resource speakers, lecturers, discussion leaders, panelists, moderators or facilitators who took part or participated in the CPE program, activity or source

Date and time of start and completion of the holding of the CPE program, activity or source.

Venue/Location of the holding of the program.

Summary of evaluation results of participants.

Name of Secretariat representative who monitored the CPE program or activity


CPE

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SANCTIONS



Based on: (1995) PRC Res. No. 381, Art. III, Sec. 18


CPE

CPE COUNCIL



EXEMPTIONS FROM CPE REQUIREMENTS

SANCTIONS


SANCTIONS

Based on: (1995) PRC Res. No. 381, Art. IV, Sec. 19

Violations SanctionsRegistered professionals

Not complied with the CPE requirements

Not allowed to renew their PRC licenses

Failed to renew their licenses for a period of five (5) continuous years from the last renewal date

Shall be declared delinquent and delisted from the roster of professionals

PRC Employee causes, abets or helps in the renewal of the license of the professional without complying with the CPE requirements

Shall be considered to have violated the office and / or Civil Service Rules and Regulations

Shall be proceeded against administratively if found guilty, shall be meted out the

appropriate penalty

Professionals Practice their professions without valid professional licenses

Shall be charged and held liable in accordance with applicable Professional Regulatory Laws, Code of Ethics, or Implementing Rule and Regulations

Shall be meted out the penalties provided by said laws

CPE Providers Any violation of the CPE guidelines

Cancellation of the Certificate of their Accreditation

SANCTIONS

Based on: (2008) PRC Res. No. 2008-466, Art. III, Sec. 19

Violations SanctionsCPE Provider

Not complying with the prescribed rules and regulations for CPE

Has committed substantial deviation from the approved program

Has submitted false reports Has committed such other acts that the

Council finds to be in violation of the intent of the program

Withdrawal of accreditation

Commission Employee

causes, abets or helps in the renewal of the ID card / license of a registered professional without complying with CPE requirements

Charged with administrative case

if found guilty, shall be meted out the penalties provided for by the said laws and rules and regulations


CPE

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EXEMPTIONS FROM CPE REQUIREMENTS

SANCTIONS


TRANSITORY, REPEALING CLAUSE, EFFECTIVITY:Transitory Provision

Based on: (1995) PRC Res. No. 381, Art. III, Sec. 20

A. Regulatory Board without CPE Programs in Place

B. Regulatory Board with CPE Programs in Place

TRANSITORY, REPEALING CLAUSE, EFFECTIVITY:Repealing Clause

Based on: (1995) PRC Res. No. 381, Art. III, Sec. 21(2008) PRC res. No. 2008-466

PRC 381• All resolutions, circulars or other issuances promulgated

by the PRC and Professional Regulatory Boards providing for, or having any hearing on the implementation of CPE programs, activities or sources are hereby repealed.

PRC 2008-466• No specified repealing clause, although stated in its title:

“Repealing Resolution 2004-179, Series of 2004…”

TRANSITORY, REPEALING CLAUSE, EFFECTIVITY:Effectivity

Based on: (1995) PRC Res. No. 381, Art. III, Sec.22(2008) PRC res. No. 2008-466

This resolution shall be effective fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation which over come earlier

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