1.
What is Republic Act No. 10912 all about?
Republic Act No. 10912, otherwise known as the “Continuing Professional
Development (CPD) Act of 2016”, is an act which requires CPD as the mandatory
requirement for the renewal of Professional
Identification Card of all registered and
licensed professionals under the regulation of the PRC.
2.
When was the Law enacted and what is its date of effectivity?
The CPD Act lapsed into Law on July 21, 2016 and it took effect on August 16,
2016.
3.
When is the implementation of R.A. No. 10912?
The implementation of R.A. No. 10912 started on March 15, 2017, upon the effectivity
of Resolution
No. 1032 or the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of R.A. No.
10912.
4.
What is CPD Credit Units?
CPD Credit Units refer to the value of an amount of learning achieved
from formal, informal or non-formal learning including professional work
experience wherein credit units can be accumulated to predetermined
levels for the award of a qualification.
5.
Is CPD a mandatory requirement in the Renewal of Professional License and
Accreditation System for the Practice of Professionals?
The CPD is hereby made as mandatory requirement in the renewal of the
Professional Identification Cards (PICs) of all registered and licensed
professionals under the regulation of the Commission.
6.
What is PRC Resolution No. 2019-1146, series of 2019?
The Commission recognized the need to address issues and concerns by
revisiting the pertinent provision of the IRR of the CPD Act of 2016 and
as a result of the consultations with the stakeholders, the Commission
finds it necessary to provide a transition period that will enable the
Commission and stakeholders to complete antecedent requirements for
the efficient implementation of the provisions of the CPD Act of 2016.
Thus, The Commission issued Resolution No. 2019-1146, entitled
“Amending Relevant Provisions of Resolution No. 1032 (s. 2017)
otherwise known as the “Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of
Republic Act No. 10912.
7.
How may credit units are required for a professional to renew his/her PIC?
Required CPD Credit Units for the renewal of PIC during the transition
period:
TABLE 1 – REQUIRED CPD CREDIT UNITS
(FOR THE RENEWAL OF PROFESSIONAL IDENTIFICATION CARD)
PROFESSION
REQUIRED
CPD CREDIT
UNITS
SENIOR CITIZEN/PWD
60 and
above
65 and
above
66 and
above
ACCOUNTANCY
15
AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING
15
AGRICULTURE
15
15
AGRICULTURAL AND
BIOSYSTEMS ENGINEERING
15
10
ARCHITECTURE
15
10
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
15
CHEMISTRY
M MAY OPT TO SUBMIT A BRIEF NARRATION
OF THEIR PROFESSIONAL WORK
EXPERIENCE
CHEMISTS
15
CHEMICAL
TECHNICIAN
10
CIVIL ENGINEERING
15
10
CRIMINOLOGY
15
CUSTOMS BROKERS
15
DENTISTRY
Dentists
Dental Technologists
15
9
10
6
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
15
ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
PECE
ECE
ECT
15
15
10
ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING
15
15
10
FISHERY TECHNOLOGY
FY 2020
FY 2021
10
15
STARTING 2021
15
10
FORESTRY
15
10
GEODETIC ENGINEERING
15
GEOLOGY
15
10
GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING
15
10
INTERIOR DESIGN
15
5 (with minimum of 20 years of
practice)
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
15
6
LIBRARIANS
15
10
MASTER PLUMBERS
FY 2020
FY 2021
(onwards)
10
15
8
12
6
9
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
15
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
Registered Medical
Technologists (RMTs)
Medical Laboratory
Technicians (MLTs)
15
10
12
8
MEDICINE
15
METALLURGICAL
ENGINEERING
15
10
MIDWIFERY
FY 2020
FY 2021
10
15
MINING ENGINEERING
15
NAVAL ARCHITECTURE
15
NURSING
15
10
NUTRITION-DIETETICS
15
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
15
OPTOMETRY
15
PHARMACY
15
5
PHYSICAL THERAPY
15
PROFESSIONAL TEACHERS
15
PSYCHOLOGY
15
RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY
Radiologic Technologists
X-Ray Technologists
15
10
60-64 years old
10
6
65 years old and above
5
4
REAL ESTATE SERVICE
15
RESPIRATORY THERAPY
15
SANITARY ENGINEERING
15
SOCIAL WORKERS
45
VETERINARY MEDICINE
15
8.
Who are not covered by the CPD Requirement?
During the transition period, the following are not covered by the CPD
requirement:
Professionals working overseas. However, they need to provide proof
such as valid Certificate of Employment or Overseas Employment
Certificate duly approved by POEA.
Newly licensed professionals for the first renewal cycle (3 years) after
obtaining their license.
9.
What shall not be covered during this transition period?
a) Where Professional Regulatory Laws (PRLSs) of covered professions
require compliance with specific number of CPD Credit Units for the renewal
of the PIC.
b) Where the professional intends to practice the profession in countries
covered by bilateral, regional or international agreements in which CPD is a
recognition and eligibility requirement, such as the ASEAN Mutual
Recognition Agreements (MRAs).
10.
Are Senior Citizens exempted from CPD Requirement?
No. The Law does not provide any exemption from CPD compliance for the
renewal of Professional Identification card. Please refer to Table 1.
11.
Under PRC Resolution No. 1032, who may apply as CPD Provider?
A natural or juridical person may apply as CPD Provider.
12.
Where can you get the application forms?
The Continuing Professional Development (CPD) forms can be downloaded from PRC
website at www.prc.gov.ph or available
at PRC Regional Offices.
13.
How much is the processing fee for the application for accreditation as CPD Provider, of CPD
Program, and
for Self-Directed and/or Lifelong Learning?
Application for Accreditation
Prescribed Fee
Local CPD Provider
P 5, 000.00
Foreign CPD Provider
P 8, 000.00
CPD Program
P 1,000.00 per offering
Self-directed and/or Lifelong
Learning
P 500.00 per application
14.
How long is the validity of accreditation for CPD Providers?
The accreditation of CPD Provider is valid for three (3) years.
15.
When shall the Accredited CPD Provider file its CPD Program?
CPD Providers shall apply for the accreditation their CPD Program at least fifteen (15) days prior
to the
conduct of the program.
16.
When will the CPD Program earn CPD credit units?
After evaluation of the concerned CPD Council of the CPD Program, the CPD credit units will
be given.
17.
When will the Certificate of Accreditation of CPD Provider be released?
After the evaluation of the CPD Council.
18.
Under the Self-Directed Learning and/or Lifelong Learning track, what do you mean when you say
that the
prescribed fee is ₱ 500.00 per application?
A professional shall collate all activities he/she has undergone or attended to
from a non-CPD Provider three (3) years prior to the renewal of his/her
Professional Identification Card (PIC) and
apply one time to the concerned CPD
Council. The CPD Council will convert such activities to CPD
Credit Units and the
professionals will be entitled to a Certificate of Credit Units Earned.
19.
How long is the period for the processing of the application of the application for accreditation as
CPD Provider, of CPD Program, and for Self-Directed and/or Lifelong Learning?
Application for Accreditation
Processing Period
CPD Provider
14 days, 3 hrs.
and 35 minutes
CPD Program
14 days, 3 hrs.
and 35 minutes
Self-Directed and/or Lifelong Learning
19 days, 3 hours
and 35 minutes
20.
Will the professional regulatory boards issue operational guidelines?
Yes. All professional regulatory boards will issue their own Operational Guidelines (OG) during
this transition period as may
be
pertinent and applicable to their respective profession.
21.
What activities are covered by CPD?
General Matrix of CPD Activities
PROGRAM / ACTIVITY
CREDIT UNITS
SUPPORTING DOCUMENT
1. PROFESSIONAL TRACK (TRAINING OFFERED BY ACCREDITED CPD
PROVIDERS, Face to Face /Online)
1.1 PROGRAM
PARTICIPANT
APPROVED
CREDIT UNITS
FOR THE
PROGRAM
CERTIFICATE OF
ATTENDANCE WITH DATE
AND NUMBER OF HOURS
1.2 PROGRAM -
RESOURCE
SPEAKER
3 CU PER
HOUR
PHOTOCOPY OF CERTIFICATE
OF APPRECIATION WITH DATE
AND NUMBER
OF HOURS
1.3 PROGRAM -
PANELIST /
REACTOR
2 CU PER
HOUR
CERTIFICATION FROM
SPONSORING ORGANIZATION
COPY OF PROGRAM
1.4 PROGRAM -
FACILITATOR /
MODERATOR
1 CU PER
HOUR
CERTIFICATION FROM
SPONSORING ORGANIZATION
WITH DATE AND NUMBER OF
HOURS
1.5 PROGRAM - MONITOR
TWICE THE
NUMBER OF
APPROVED
CREDIT UNITS
FOR THE
PROGRAM
MONITORING REPORT AND
CERTIFICATE OF
APPEARANCE
1.6 IN-SERVICE TRAINING
MAXIMUM OF
20 CU FOR A
12-MONTH
PERIOD OR A
FRACTION
THEREOF
UPON
COMPLETION
CERTIFICATE OF TRAINING &
TRAINING
DESCRIPTION
2. ACADEMIC TRACK
2.1MASTER’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 OR
EQUIVALENT
FULL CREDIT
UNITS UPON
COMPLETION
OF CANDIDACY
FOR
UNIVERSITY CERTIFICATION /
DIPLOMA AND TRANSCRIPT OF
RECORDS
(authenticated copy)
COMPLIANCE
PERIOD
ADDITIONAL
FULL CREDIT
UNITS FOR
COMPLIANCE
PERIOD UPON
COMPLETION
OF
DEGREE
2.3 PROFESSORIAL
CHAIR
15 CU PER
YEAR
CERTIFICATION OF
GRANT OR
APPOINTMENT
PAPER
2.4 RESIDENCY /
EXTERNSHIP /
SPECIALTY / SUB-
SPECIALTY
PROGRAM
10 CU PER
YEAR
HOSPITAL
CERTIFICATION
CERTIFICATE OF
COMPLETION
2.5 FELLOWSHIP GRANT
2.5.1 PARTICIPANT
2 CU PER
GRANT
CERTIFICATION FROM THE
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)
3.1 PARTICIPANT
CREDIT UNITS
FOR THE
PROGRAM AS
EVALUATED BY
THE
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
CERTIFICATION FROM
SPONSORING ORGANIZATION
COPY OF PROGRAM
3.4 FACILITATOR /
MODERATOR
1 CU PER
HOUR
CERTIFICATION FROM
SPONSORING ORGANIZATION
COPY OF PROGRAM
3.5 IN-SERVICE
TRAINING
MAXIMUM OF
20 CU FOR A
12-MONTH
PERIOD OR A
FRACTION
THEREOF
UPON
COMPLETION
CERTIFICATE OF TRAINING &
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 A REFEREED / PEER REVIEWED PROFESSIONAL
JOURNAL
3.8.1 AUTHOR/S
LOCA
L 10
CU
INTER
N
ATIO
NA L
15 CU
COPY OF PUBLISHED ARTICLE
AND TABLE OF
CONTENTS
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
40 CU FOR
SINGLE AUTHOR
FOR BOOK OR
COPY
OF
PUBLISH
ED
PAMPHLET
(LESS THAN
100 PAGES)
MONOGRAPH
(MORE THAN
100 PAGES)
BOO
K
FOR MULTIPLE
AUTHORS,
DIVIDE
CU
EQUALLY
AMONG THEM.
3.9.2
EDITOR
MAXIMUM OF 20
CU
3.10
ARTICLE
IN
MAGAZINE
/
NEWSPAP
ER
MAXIMUM OF 5
CU PER
ARTICLE FOR
MULTIPLE
AUTHORS, DIVIDE
CU EQUALLY
AMONG THEM.
PROOF OF PUBLICATION OF
ARTICLE
3.11
INVENTIONS
FULL
CREDIT
UNITS FOR
COMPLIAN
CE
PERIOD
CERTIFIED COPY OF
PATENT
CERTIFICATE
3.12 STUDY
TOURS/VISI
TS
2 CU / DAY
(MAXIMUM OF
20
CU / TOUR)
CERTIFICATION 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
PROJECT PROPOSAL,
REPORT AND
PHOTOS
3.15 RECOGNITION /
TITLE (e.g. Fellows, Hall
of Fame Award,
Outstanding Professional,
Lifetime
Achievement Awardee,
etc.)
FULL
CREDIT
UNITS FOR
COMPLIAN
CE PERIOD
COPY OF CERTIFICATION
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
22.
Are there any specific Matrix of CPD activities or additional CPD activities prescribed to other professions?
It depends per profession. A guide hereunder is provided:
PROFESSION
OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES
during Transition Period
GENERAL/SPECIFIC
/ADDITIONAL
MATRIX OF
CPD ACTIVITIES
Accountancy
Board Resolution 73, s. 2019
General Matrix of CPD Activities
Aeronautical Engineering
Board Resolution No. 01, s. 2019
Specific Matrix of CPD Activities
Agricultural
and
Biosystems
Engineering
Board Resolution No. 04, s.2019
Specific Matrix of CPD Activities
Agriculture
Board Resolution No. 05, s.2019
General Matrix of CPD Activities
Architecture
Board Resolution No. 07, S.2019
Specific Matrix of CPD Activities
Chemical Engineering
Board Resolution No. 5, s.
2019
Specific Matrix of CPD Activities
Chemistry
Board Resolution No. 10, S.2019
Specific Matrix of CPD Activities
Civil Engineering
Board Resolution No. 06, S.2019
Specific Matrix of CPD Activities
Criminology
Board Resolution No. 5, s.
2019
Specific Matrix of CPD Activities
Customs Broker
Board Resolution No. 01, s. 2019
Specific Matrix of CPD Activities
Dentistry
Board Resolution No. 24, s.2019
General Matrix of CPD Activities
Electrical Engineering
*
General Matrix of CPD Activities
Electronics Engineering
Board Resolution No. 06, s.2019
General Matrix of CPD Activities
Environmental Planning
Board Resolution No. 06, s.2019
Specific Matrix of CPD Activities
Fisheries
Board Resolution No. 3, s.
2019
Specific Matrix of CPD Activities
Forestry
Board Resolution No. 02, s. 2019
General CPD Activities
Geodetic Engineering
*
General Matrix of CPD Activities
Geology
Board Resolution No. 02, s.
2019
Specific Matrix of CPD Activities
Guidance & Counseling
Board Resolution No. 02, s.
2019
General Matrix of CPD Activities
Interior Design
Board Resolution No. 03, s.2019
Specific Matrix of CPD Activities
Landscape Architecture
Board Resolution No. 03, s. 2019
Specific Matrix of CPD Activities
Librarian
Board Resolution No. 5, s.
2019
Specific Matrix of CPD Activities
Master Plumbing
Board Resolution No. 4, s.
2019
Specific Matrix of CPD Activities
Mechanical Engineering
*
General Matrix of CPD Activities
Medical Technology
Board Resolution No. 10, s.2019
Specific Matrix of CPD Activities
Medicine
*
General Matrix of CPD Activities
Metallurgical Engineering
Board Resolution No. 2, s.
2019
Specific Matrix of CPD Activities
Midwifery
Board Resolution No. 6, s.
2019
Specific Matrix of CPD Activities
Mining Engineering
*
General Matrix of CPD Activities
Naval Architecture and Marine
Engineering
Board Resolution No. 5, s.
2020
General Matrix of CPD Activities
Nursing
Board Resolution No. 21, S. 2019,
General Matrix of CPD Activities
Nutrition and Dietetics
*
General Matrix of CPD Activities
Occupational Therapy
Board Resolution No. 13, s.
2019
Specific Matrix of CPD Activities
Optometry
*
General Matrix of CPD Activities
Pharmacy
Board Resolution No. 67, s.
2019
Specific Matrix of CPD Activities
Physical Therapy
Board Resolution No. 12, s.
2019
Specific Matrix of CPD Activities
Professional Teachers
Board Resolution No. 31, s. 2019
General Matrix of CPD Activities
Psychology
*
General Matrix of CPD Activities
Radiologic Technology
Board Resolution No. 7, s.
2019
General Matrix of CPD Activities
Real Estate Service
*
General Matrix of CPD Activities
Respiratory Therapy
Board Resolution No. 01, s. 2020
Specific Matrix of CPD Activities
Sanitary Engineering
*
General Matrix of CPD Activities
Social Workers
Board Resolution No. 05, s.2019
Specific Matrix of CPD Activities
Veterinary Medicine
Board Resolution No. 09, s.
2019
Specific Matrix of CPD Activities
*
To be released soon
Note: All Operational Guidelines of various Profession
can be downloaded from PRC
website at www.prc.gov.ph .
23.
What are the major areas of CPD Activities for the professionals?
Compliance with the required CPD credit units per Major Area of CPD
Activities is hereby suspended. Professionals may earn credit units from
any of the Major Areas of CPD activities, during the transition period.
24.
Are
there ceiling
for
Credit Units under Self-Directed and/or Lifelong Learning track?
Yes. Only a maximum of 30% SDL CPD Units (Non-formal activities) of the
total required for compliance may be credited for renewal of the PIC (PRC
Resolution No. 1197, s. 2019, Guidelines on Self-Directed Learning Creditable
Activities).
25.
Is there a Matrix of CPD-SDL Activities for CPD Units?
Granting of CPD Credit Units using Credit Hours or Notional Learning Hours is
left to the discretion of the CPD Council, to include such other activities as may
be approved by the CPD Council.
NATURE OF
ACTIVITY
CREDITABLE ACTIVITY
HOURS
SUPPORTING
DOCUMENTS
Professional
Activity
(Participation
or Attendance)
Conference
Seminar/Workshop/Colloquium
In-service Training
Webinar, Tutorial
Credit
Hours
Certificate of
Attendance
and Program
or Narrative
Report
Study Tour/Plant Visit
Exhibit
Poster Presentation
Program/Module
Development
Publication
Invention
Consultancy
Recognition/Award/Title
Notional
Learning
hours
Certificate of
Participation
and Narrative
Description of
Activity,
including
results (if
applicable)
Volunteer
Engagement
(Socio-Civic)
Medical Mission/Outreach
Program
Environmental Initiative
Livelihood Program
Disaster/Calamity Assistance
Services to worthy projects
CSR projects