Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

What is Continuing Professional Development Webinars

Webinars are a type of virtual learning event
➤The term "continuing professional that attracts online viewers.CPD webinars can
development," or CPD, is used to refer to the give participants the chance to interact, ask
learning activities that professionals take part questions of the hosts, answer polls or surveys,
in to advance and improve their skills. CPD is a and share documents with other participants.
comprehensive strategy for improving one's
own abilities and competence over the course of Events
a professional career. a live speaker session can take the shape of a
➤CPD was created with the adult learning panel discussion or a guest presentation.
principles of autonomy, self-direction, goal
orientation, and practice-based learning in Online Courses
mind. It is highly recommended that you follow course materials can be shared for free online,
the principles and rules that have already been online CPD courses are becoming an increasingly
established by several professional groups and popular method of education. They can also be
international organizations. convenient and affordable. Online courses give
people the freedom to schedule their
CPD in Lifelong Learning for Professionals participation around other obligations such as
job and family.
➤Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is
a lifelong learning process that aims to improve Types of CPDs:
the competence of the professional by updating Active Learning / Structured CPD
the knowledge and skills necessary for the Interactive and participation-based learning are
profession in light of modernization, scientific, typical components of structured CPD.
and technological advancements. Attending training sessions, workshops,
seminars, conferences, eLearning courses, or
Training Courses CPD-certified events can be part of this
➤The most popular way to complete continuing proactive approach. Professionals taking tests
professional development is through a CPD for their careers can also use CPD active
training course, which can last anywhere from learning, but the study and revision would be
one day to several days or over several weeks. regarded as self-directed learning.

Seminars Reflective CPD / Passive Learning

A seminar is a kind of brief training that lasts Reflective CPD refers to learning that frequently
only a few hours to a day. CPD seminars will follows a standardized style but typically lacks
often involve group work, activities, and participant-based interaction, making it
interactive discussion to encourage considerably more passive and unidirectional
participation and improve knowledge retention than organized CPD. Reading case studies,
listening to podcasts, attending industry
Workshops briefings, viewing training videos and tutorials
A workshop is a dynamic instructional group are all examples of reflective CPD.
event that usually lasts one to three days. The
learning methods used in CPD workshops tend
to be more practical and hands-on, and they
may involve role plays, breakout sessions, and
practical exercises.
 Self-Directed Learning / Informal CPD
All unsupervised and unstructured learning
falls under the self-directed CPD umbrella.
This involves participating in forum
conversations and reading printed or online
books, articles, and periodicals. You might
also incorporate news from your industry or
studies from related subjects. Self-directed
CPD frequently lacks set learning
timetables, is informal, and learning
outcomes can differ depending on the
individual.

CPD can only be successful when

- It's a step in a predetermined process;
- The necessary improvement is seen from
a clear perspective;
- It is customized for every professional;
- It is instructed by those who possess the
appropriate knowledge, experience, and
abilities.

Importance of CPD
“Education is not the learning of facts, but
the training of the mind to think” – Albert
Einstein.

Professionals typically choose ongoing

professional development programs to
advance their knowledge and abilities while
at work. This is so because, at this level,
individuals have already obtained academic
credentials and are currently employed in
their preferred fields. Professionals that
work with CDP benefit from disciplined and
useful learning that improves their overall
skills and knowledge. Additionally, it
enables them to determine the knowledge
and abilities they must quickly acquire in
order for the development to be noticeable.
 Continuing Professional Development and
its Legal Basis
Benefits of CPD for individuals CPD versus CPE
Continuing Professional Development is an
Upskilling- CPD provides a comprehensive act of mandate for the professionals to
view of an individual's skill set, allowing continue learning even after they are
them to hone their dominant skills while certified as professional to expand and
working on those that need improvement. progress their knowledge and skills. It is
documented by progress based on your
Adaption - CPD equips employees with the experience to help you record and track
most up-to-date in-demand skills, allowing
your development on an ongoing basis.
them to positively adapt to changes in work
Continuing Professional Education is the
or industry requirements, which is critical in
training that Is required to take for certain
a volatile job market.
hours to maintain the professionalism to
consolidate their knowledge and skills in a
Opens more opportunities- Professionals
certain field. It is a planned and systematic
frequently have both short- and long-term
career goals. To be sure, it all depends on process to initiate and evaluate advanced
one's performance, but obtaining additional topics from a previously established level
certifications can help you stand out if of learning
you're looking for a future promotion.

Shows dedication to self -improvement-

THE CPD LAWS and REGULATION
Attending classes and putting in the hard
work require patience and dedication. E.O. No. 266
PRC Resolution No. 381, Series of 1995
Boosts overall performance- It's only natural
A.O. No. 260 s. 1996
that taking classes will improve your overall
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performance because you'll be able to apply
PRC Resolution No. 179
what you've learned in real-world situations.
PRC Resolution 2008-466
Professional development programs are
designed to teach not only theories and
PRC Resolution 2013-774
concepts, but also how to apply them to R. A 10912
problem solving and decision making. PRC Resolution No. 1032

Benefits of CPD for organizations

Maintains excellent standards across the

organization

Contributes positively to the growth and

prosperity of an organization

Enables a culture of learning and fosters a

healthy working relationship among
healthcare professionals.
 E.O. No. 266 PRC Resolution No. 381, Series of 1995
It was approved on July 25, 1995
INSTITUTIONALIZATION OF THE CONTINUING CPD is important to ensure the competency
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION (CPE) PROGRAMS of professional.
OF THE VARIOUS PROFESSIONAL Its maintenance, enhancement, and
REGULATORY BOARDS (PRBs) UNDER THE extension knowledge, expertise, and
SUPERVISION OF THE PROFESSIONAL competence of professionals after attaining
REGULATION COMMISSION (PRC) a bachelor’s degree.

The order was implemented through PRC
Signed by the late president Fidel V. Ramos, Resolution No. 381, Series of 1995 titled
done in the City of Manila, on July 25, 1995. “Standardized Guidelines and Procedures for
The main objective of this law is to impose the Implementation of the Continuing
upon registered professional licensees the Professional Education (CPE) Programs for
completion of the Continuing Professional all Professions” which took effect on
Education (CPE) programs adopted by all November 13, 1995.
Boards as a mandatory requirement or pre- Former President Fidel V. Ramos issued
requisite for the renewal of professional Executive Order No. 266 entitled
licenses. This statement is supported by the “Institutionalization of the Continuing
section 1 of executive order no. 266 The Professional Education (CPE) Programs of
professionals who undertake the CPE the Various Professional Regulatory Boards
programs are enabled not only to upgrade or (PRBs) under the Supervision of the
improve their technical knowledge and skills Professional Regulation Commission (PRC).”
but also to keep them abreast with modern
trends and technology in their respective
professions, thereby assuring the rendition
of highly qualitative professional service/s
that will be globally competitive under the
General Agreement on Trade in Services
(GATS) and at the same time securing the
safety and protection of the public;HEREAS,
by virtue of the provisions of Sections 5(a)
and 6 (a) of P.D. 223, as amended, the
Professional Regulating Commission (PRC),
hereinafter called the Commission, is
empowered to adopt polices, such as the
Continuing Professional Education (CPE)
programs designed to enhance and maintain
high professional, technical, and ethical
standards in the practice of the professions
for implementation by the respective
Professional Regulatory Boards (PRB),
hereinafter called the Board;

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A.O No. 260 s, 1996

STRENGTHENING THE OPERATION OF THE CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION COUNCILS

OF THE PROFESSIONAL REGULATORY BOARDS UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE PROFESSIONAL
REGULATION COMMISSION

Section 1. Councils – The Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Councils created by PRC
Resolution No. 381, series of 1995, issued pursuant to Executive Order No. 266 issued on July 25,
1995, are hereby attached to the Professional Regulation Commission and its personnel complement
shall be appointed by the Commission in accordance with existing Civil Service Law, rules and
regulations.

Section 2. Fees and Other Income – Subject to budgetary laws, circulars, and regulations, fees and
other charges collected by the CPE Councils pursuant to Resolution No. 381, series of 1995, issued
by the Commission in accordance with Executive Order No. 266, series of 1995, shall constitute a
trust fund that shall be expended exclusively in accordance with the purposes of Executive Order
No. 266 issued on July 25, 1995 as implemented by PRC Resolution No. 381, series of 1995, issued on
October 24, 1995.

Section 3. Repealing Clause – All orders, guidelines and regulations or portion thereof which are in
conflict with this Administrative Order are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

Section 4. Effectivity – This Administrative Order shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation, whichever is earlier.
Done in the City of Manila, this 19th day of March in the year of Our Lord, nineteen hundred and
ninety six.

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R.A. 8981

AN ACT MODERNIZING THE PROFESSIONAL REGULATION COMMISSION, REPEALING FOR THE PURPOSE
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NUMBERED TWO HUNDRED AND TWENTY-THREE, ENTITLED "CREATING THE
PROFESSIONAL REGULATION COMMISSION AND PRESCRIBING ITS POWERS AND FUNCTIONS," AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES

Signed by: JOSEPH EJERCITO ESTRADA

Date Approved: December 05, 2000

Section 1. Title – This Act shall be called the "PRC Modernization Act of 2000." (Short title)

Section 2. Statement of Policy - State recognizes the important role of professionals in nation-building and,
towards this end, promotes the sustained development of a reservoir of professionals.

Section 3. Professional Regulation Commission - There is hereby created a three-man commission, which
shall be attached to the office of the President for general direction and coordination.

Section 4. Composition - The Commission shall be headed by one (1) full-time Chairperson and two (2) full-
time Commissioners, all to be appointed by the President for a term of seven (7) years without
reappointment to start from the time they assume office. Appointments to a vacancy that occurs before
the expiration of the term of a Commissioner shall cover only the unexpired term of the immediate
predecessor. At the expiration of the Chairperson, the most senior of the Commissioners shall temporarily
assume and perform the duties and functions of the Chairperson until a permanent Chairperson is appointed
by the President.
The Chairperson or Commissioner shall be at least forty (40) years of age, holding a valid certificate of
registration/professional license and a valid professional identification card or a valid certificate of
competency issued by the Commission or a valid professional license issued by any government agency,
familiar with the principles and methods of professional regulation and/or licensing and has had at least five
(5) years of executive or management experience: Provided, That, one (1) of the Commissioners must be a
past Chairperson/member of a Professional Regulatory Board.

Section 5. Exercise of Powers and Functions of the Commission - The power of a chairperson and its role.

Section 6. Compensation and Other Benefits - Compensation or the money to be received as they work as
commissioners and other benefits such as pension.

Section 7. Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of the Commission – The powers, functions, and
responsibilities of the Commission are as follows: All of the powers of the people as the members of the
board, their functions, responsibilities as a commissioners such as their sanctions to the examinee and
examiners, preparations of the board and its rules and regulations.

Section 8. Regional Offices - The PRC must branch out their offices for the people whose living in rural
places.

Section 9. Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of the Various Professional Regulatory Boards - The
power, functions and responsibilities of the people in the board, their investigations and sanctions to the
people who will practice dishonesty against the law.

Section 10. Compensation of the Members of the Professional Regulatory Boards - The compensation or the
salary of all the members of the board of the PRC.
Section 11. Person to Teach Subjects for Licensure Examination on all Professions - The person to
teach subjects for licensure examinations must be considered a professional with a professional
license and must be registered in the PRC.

Section 12. Assistance of Law Enforcement Agency - Assistance of Law Enforcement is to coordinate
with the Law enforcement who keeps peace within the venue and around the venue before, during
and after the examination. That includes: Police, Soldiers and other government workers that
conducts peace.

Section 13. Appropriations - The amount that was used to implement this act shall be charged to the
PRC.

Section 14. Authority to Use Income - Authority to use income for this act such as the
implementation of the boards and other activities done in this act shall have the authority to use
income that was charged to the examinees.

Section 15. Penalties for Manipulation and Other Corrupt Practices in the Conduct of Professional
Examinations - All of the penalties that must be charged when someone made a misconduct,
dishonorable or dishonest things during the professional examinations, the amount of penalties and
their time to serve in prison.

Section 16. Penalties for Violation of Section 7 - penalties or sanctions that must be charged for
anyone who will violate all of the said laws in section 7.

Section 17. Implementing Rules and Regulations - Implementing rules and regulations 90 days before
the examination.

Section 18. Transitory Provisions - The incumbent Commissioner and two (2) incumbent Associate
Commissioners shall serve as Chairperson and Commissioners respectively under the terms for which
they have been appointed without need of new appointments.

Section 19. Separability Clause - Any person without proper declaration can’t be considered as
members of the board or can’t be considered as a commissioner.

Section 20. Repealing Clause - This act is always open for revision, modification especially when this
act become inconsistent, also in order to improve this law.

Section 21. Effectivity - This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following its publication in
the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general circulation, whichever is earlier.

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 PRC Resolution No. 179

STANDARDIZED GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES FOR THE

IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION FOR ALL PROFESSIONS

ARTICLE I
CPE OBJECTIVES, DEFINITION, NATURE, AND RATIONALE

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Section 1. Objectives The CPE programs shall have these objectives: (1) To provide and ensure
the continuous education of a registered professional with the latest trends in the profession
brought about by modernization and scientific and technological advancement; (2) To raise and
maintain the professional's capability
for delivering professional services; (3) To attain and maintain the highest standard and quality
in the practice of his profession; (4)To make the professional globally competitive; and (5) To
promote the general welfare of the public.

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Section 2. Definition Continuing Professional Education (CPE) 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 professional's technical skills
and competence.

・
Section 3. Nature The CPE programs consist of properly planned and structured activities, the
implementation of which requires the participation of a determinate group of professionals to
meet the requirements of voluntary maintaining and improving the occupational standards and
ethics of the professionals.

・
Section 4. Rationale Voluntary compliance with the CPE program is an effective and credible
means of ensuring competence, integrity and global competitiveness of professionals in order to
allow him/her to continue the practice of his/her profession.

ARTICLE II
THE CPE COUNCILS: CREATION, COMPOSITION, TERMS OF OFFICE, FUNCTIONS, MEETINGS.

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Section 5. CREATION Each of the concerned professional regulatory boards (PRBs), upon
approval by the PRC, shall create a council within thirty days from the effective of this resolution
shall be known as the CPE council which shall assist its corresponding PRB in implementing its
CPE programs.

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Section 6. COMPOSITION Each CPE council shall be composed of a chairperson and two
members. The chairperson of each CPE council shall be chosen from among the members of the
PRB by the members themselves. The first member shall be the president or, in
his absence or incapacity, any officer chosen by the board of directors of the Accredited
Professional Organization (APO). The second member shall be the president or, in his absence or
incapacity, any officer of the organization of the deans or department heads or schools, colleges
or universities offering the course requiring licensure examination. In the absence of such
organization, the second member shall be chosen and appointed by the PRC from at least three
recommendees of the PRB concerned. Said recommendees shall be well known academicians.
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Section 7. Terms of Office The term of office of the chairperson of each CPE council shall be co-
terminus with his/her incumbency in the PRC. The first member shall have a term of office co-
terminus with his/her incumbency as officer of the APO; the second member shall have a term of
office co-terminus with his/her incumbency as officer of the organization of deans or heads of the
departments. In case of the academinician-member, upon the expiration of their respective terms of
office in the PRB, APO or organization of deans of heads departments, the chairperson, first member
and second member shall continue to function as such in the CPE Council until the appointment or
election of their respective successors in the PRB, APO or organization.

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Section 8. Exercise of Powers and Functions Each CPE Council shall upon majority vote, exercise
powers and functions which shall include but shall not be limited to the following:

1. Accept evaluate and approve applications for accreditation of CPE providers

2. Accept, evaluate and approve applications for accreditation of CPE programs, activities or sources
as to their relevance to the profession and determine the number of CPE credit units to be earned on
the basis of the contents of the program, activity or source submitted by the CPE providers.
3. Accept, evaluate and approve applications for exemptions from CPE requirements.

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

5. Assess periodically and upgrade criteria for accreditation of CPE providers and CPE programs,
activities or sources.

6. Perform such other related functions that may be incidental to the implementation of the CPE
programs or policies.

ARTICLE III
CRITERIA FOR ACCREDITATION OF PROVIDERS, PROGRAMS, ACTIVITIES OR SOURCES;
EQUIVALENT CREDIT UNITS; CREDIT REQUIREMENTS; EXEMPTIONS AND OTHER MATTERS

Section 12. Criteria for Accreditation. In order to merit accreditation, the following criteria shall be
complied with:

A. For CPE Provider

1. Must be a duly registered organization, firm, institution or agency, or a professional of good

standing and has never been convicted of a crime.

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

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

4. Shall have instructors, lecturers and resource speakers with good moral character and technical
competence and are, preferably, holders of current professional licenses.
 B. For CPE programs, activities or sources

1. 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.

2. The programs, activities or sources shall enhance the competence of the 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.

MATRIX FOR CPE PROGRAMS, ACTIVITIES OR SOURCES

PROGRAMS CREDIT UNITS SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

1. SEMINARS/CONVENTION

1.1 PARTICIPANT 1 CU PER HOUR CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE WITH NUMBER OF HOURS,

SEMINAR PROGRAMS CERTIFIED LIST OF PARTICIPANTS

1.2 RESOURCE SPEAKER 5 CU PER HOUR PHOTOCOPY OF PLAQUE CERTIFICATION AND COPY
OF PAPER, PROGRAM INVITATION

2.1 MASTER'S DEGREE 1 CU PER ACADEMIC UNIT 30 ADDITIONAL UPON COMPLETION OF

DEGREE UNIVERSITY CERTIFICATION DIPLOMA AND TRANSCRIPT OF RECORDS

Section 14. CPE Credit Units. The total CPE units for registered professionals with baccalaureate
degree shall be sixty (60) credit units for three (3) years. Any excess credit units earned shall
not be carried over to the next three-year period except credit units earned for doctoral and
masters degrees.

The total CPE credit units for registered professionals without baccalaureate degree shall not be
carried over the next three-year period.

One credit hour of CPE program, activity or source shall be equivalent to one credit unit.

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE: FEBRARY 23, 2004

DATE OF EFFECTIVITY: MARCH 10, 2004

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 PRC Resolution 2008-466

REPEALING RESOLUTION 2004-179, SERIES OF 2004, THE “STANDARDIZED GUIDELINES AND

PROCEDURES FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CONTINIUNG PROFESSIONAL
EDUCATION/DEVELOPMENT (CPE/ CPD) SYSTEM FOR ALL PROFESSIONS” AND
IMPLEMENTATION OF REVISED STANDARDIZED GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES FOR THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CPE/ CPD SYSTEM FOR ALL REGISTERED AND LICENSED
PROFESSIONALS
done on august 1 2008
signed by leonor tripon-rosero (secretary)
PRC Resolution 466 series of 2004 is the repealing of resolution 179 series of 2004 or the
revised version

Section 2. Objectives. – The CPE programs shall have these objectives: (1) To provide and ensure
the continuous education of a registered professional with the latest trends in the profession
brought about by modernization and scientific and technological advancement; (2) To raise and
maintain the professional’s capability for delivering professional services; (3) To attain and
maintain the highest standards and quality in the practice of his/her profession; (4) To comply
with the professional’s continuing ethical requirements; (5) To make the professional globally
competitive; and (6) To promote the general welfare of the public.

Section 3. Nature. – The CPE programs consist of properly planned and structured activities, the
implementation of which requires the participation of a determinant group of professionals to
meet the requirements of maintaining and improving the occupational standards and ethics of the
professionals.

Section 4. Rationale. – Compliance with the CPE program is deemed a moral obligation of each
professional and within the context of the concerned profession’s code of ethics and is considered
a necessary, effective and credible means of ensuring competence, integrity and global
competitiveness of professional in order to allow him/her to continue the practice of his/her
profession.

Section 9. Functions of the Council Chairperson. – Each Council Chairperson shall have the
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2. To direct or supervise the activities of the Council.

3. To submit minutes of regular and special meetings within thirty (30) days from date of said
meetings.

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

5. To issue the certificate of accreditation (the “CoA”) to CPE providers found by the Council to be
qualified in accordance with these Guidelines as well as certificate of accreditation of program/s
(the “CoAP”), activities and sources
 Section 10. Secretariat. – The Chairperson of the Commission shall designate or appoint an
official of the Commission with the rank not lower than Division Chief who shall act as the
Secretary of all CPE Councils. The designated official may participate in the deliberations of the
CPE Councils but shall not vote. His/her duties and functions shall be as follows:

1. To see to it that the sessions, meetings or proceedings of

the Councils are recorded;

2. To prepare the minutes of all the meetings and

proceedings of the Councils;

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

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

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

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

The Secretary shall exercise general supervision and control over each of the Council Secretaries,
the staff of which shall be selected by the Chairperson of the Commission from among the
existing personnel of the Commission. Each of the Council Secretaries shall have, among others,
the following functions:

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

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

Section 11. Meetings. – The Councils shall hold regular meetings once a month on dates to be fixed
by said Councils. Special meetings may be called by a Chairperson or upon written request of at
least a member of a CPE Council.

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 PRC Resolution 2013-774 R. A 10912

The Professional Regulation Commission or also Republic Act 10912 (Continuing Professional
known as PRC has released Resolution No. 2013- Development Act of 2016) also known as the
774, Series of 2013, which contains the Revised Continuing Professional Development Act of
Guidelines on the Continuing Professional 2016. It was enacted to enact measures that
Development (CPD) Program for all Registered will continually increase the competence of
and Licensed Professionals (including Real Estate Filipino professionals and keep them aware of
Service and Real Estate Sales Persons). developments and improvements in their

chosen field. It is an act that requires CPD as
Series of 2013 is hereby shows PRC was done and the mandatory requirement for the renewal of
held in the City of Manila, on Monday, July 25, a Professional Identification Card.
2013. Pursuant to Section 5 of Republic Act No.
8981, otherwise known as the “PRC The 16th congress, the 3rd regular session for
Modernization Act of 2000”, Section 7(a) of Republic Act 10912 was began and held in Metro
Republic Act No. 8981 and Resolution No. 2013- Manila, on Monday, July 27, 2015.
774, Series of 2013 entitled “Revised Guidelines
on the Continuing Professional Development The House of Representatives on Wednesday
(CPD) program for all Registered and Licensed approved a bill that seeks to amend the law
Professional”, the Professional Regulation governing the continuing professional
Commission, after a series of consultations and development of Filipino professionals. Voting
meetings, amended some of the provisions of the 176-6, lawmakers approved on final reading
said guidelines in order to strengthen and House Bill 9311 or the amendment to Republic
enhance its implementation of effective August Act 10912 (Continuing Professional
5, 2016. Development Act of 2016). The CPD Act lapsed

into Law on July 21, 2016, and it took effect on
August 16, 2016. The implementation started
on March 15, 2017, upon the effectivity of
Resolution No. 1032 or the Implementing Rules
and Regulations (IRR) of R.A. No. 10912. In
filing Senate Bill No. 2344 (SBN 2344), Dela
Rosa proposed to repeal Republic Act No.
10912, to unburden the professionals of
undergoing the additional study.

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 PRC Resolution No. 1032

IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS (IRR) OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10912, knowns as the
“CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD) ACT OF 2016

Done on February 15, 2017

Published: February 28, 2017
Effective: March 15, 2017

Section 1. Title - This Resolution shall be known as the "IMPLEMENTING RULES AND
REGULATIONS (IRR) OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10912, knowns as the “CONTINUING
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD) ACT OF 2016" hereinafter referred to as "IRR of R.A.
No. 10912

Section 2. Declaration of Policy - The IRR of R.A. No. 10912 shall be interpreted, construed, and
carried out in the light section 2 of R.A. 10912,which states as follow

"It is hereby declared the policy of the State to promote and upgrade the practice of
professions in the country. Toward this end, the state shall institute measures that will
continuously improve the competence od the professionals in accordance with international
standard of practice, thereby, ensuring the contribution of professions in uplifting the general
welfare, economic growth, and development of the nation

Section 10. CPD as Mandatory Requirement in the Renewal of the Professional License and
Accreditation System for the practice of Profession - The CPD is hereby made as a mandatory
requirement in the renewal of the PICs of all registered and licensed professionals under the
regulation of the PRC.

10. 1 Registered and licensed professionals shall complete the required credit units every three
(3) years of compliance period

10. 2 The table below shall be used as reference for the renewal of PIC in the transitory period;
however, the PRB concerned may prescribe their own required CPD credit units through a
resolution subject to the approval by the Commission.

10. 4 Professionals working overseas may take programs/seminars through the foreign chapters
or affiliates of accredited CPD Providers. They may also attend seminars/trainings conducted by
non-accredited CPD Providers and apply for credit unit/s with their respective CPD Councils
under Self-Directed and/or Lifelong Learning track.
 CPD PROCESS
CPD COUNCIL Mandatory Number of CPD units per transitory
period

For Medical Technologists and Medical

Laboratory Technicians, Pursuant to Resolution
No. 07, series of 2018, of the Professional
Regulatory Board of Medical Technology, the
following is the transitory period for the
compliance of their CUs:

General Matrix of CPD Activities

The members of the Board of Medical Technology
who gave the licensure examination are Dr.
Marilyn A. Cabal-Barza, Chairman; and Ms.
Marian M. Tantingco, Member.

The CPD provider for Medical Technologist