PRC Resolution no. 381

PRC Resolution no. 381Prepared by:Chris Anthony O. CalluengGE51What is PRC Res. No. 381?It is the standardized guidelines and procedures for the implementation of the CPE programs for all professions.Issued on July 25, 1995Done on October 24, 1995PRC Resolution no. 2004-179Series of 2004PRC Resolution no. 2008-466Series of 2008PRC Resolution no. 2004-179-----standardized guidelines and procedures for the implementation of the CPE/CPD programs for all professions. //cpd continuing professional developmentPRC Resolution no. 2008-466-----repealing resolution 2004-179 and implementation of revised standardized guidelines and procedures for the implementation of the CPE/CPD programs for all registered and licensed professionals

2ARTICLE I

CPE OBJECTIVES, DEFINITION, NATURE AND RATIONALESec. 1 ObjectivesContinuous education of a registered professionalProfessionals capability for delivering professional servicesHighest standards and quality in the practice of professionGlobally competitiveGeneral welfare of the public

Additional objective for the prc 2008-466 is the ethical requirements4Sec. 2 DefinitionCPE refers to the inculcation, assimilation and acquisition of knowledge, skills, proficiency, and ethical and moral values, after the initial registration of a professional that raises and enhances the professionals technical skills and competence.

Inculcation instilling; Teaching or impressing upon the mind by frequent instruction or repetitionAssimilationabsorbing

Based from prc res no 381 art 1 sec 2, prc res no 2004-179 art 1 sec 2, prc res no 2008-466 art 1 sec 1.

5Sec. 3 NatureConsists of programmed activitiesRequires the participation of professionals to meet the requirements for the renewal of their professional licenses once every 3 yearsSec. 4 RationalePRC 1995-381Condition for the renewal of a professional licenseSubstitute for requiring a professional to pass another examination

PRC 2004-179Voluntary renewal of professional licenseEnsuring competence, integrity and global competitiveness of professionalsPRC 2008-466A moral obligation of each professionalEnsuring competence, integrity and global competitiveness of professionals

7ARTICLE II

CPE COUNCILS, CREATION, COMPOSITION, TERMS OF OFFICE, FUNCTIONS, MEETINGSSec. 5 CreationPRBs shall create a CPE Council within 30 days

Sec. 6 CompositionEach CPE council shall be composed of a chairperson and two members

First member is the president or any officer chosen by the board of directors of APOSecond member is any officer of the organization of deans or department heads of schools, colleges, or universities offering the course requiring licensure exams9Sec. 7 Terms of OfficeChairman is co-terminus with incumbency as officer of APOSecond member is co-terminus with the incumbency of deans or department heads.Second member (Academician, appointed by the PRC) shall be 2 years with one reappointment

Sec. 8 Exercise of Powers and FunctionsAccept, evaluate and approve applications for accreditation and CPE requirements exemptionMonitor the implementation by the CPE providers of their programs, activities, or sourcesUpgrade criteria for accreditation of CPE providers and CPE programs, activities, or sourcesPerform other related functions

Sec. 9 Functions of the CPE Council ChairmenPreside over meetings of the CPE councilDirect or supervise the activities of the CPE CouncilSubmit annual reports

PRC 2008-466Determined by capacity to fully discharge the functions. Should a change by the PRB before the end of the council chairpersons 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.12Chairperson (cont.)Additional/revised functionsSubmit minutes of the meetings within 30 days from date of said meetingsSubmit Council annual reports before the end of February of the succeeding yearIssue the certificate of accreditation (CoA) as well as certificate of accreditation of programs (CoAP)

Based of PRC res. No. 2004-179 and PRC res. No. 2008-466, Art. II, Sec. 9Sec. 10 SecretariatDuties and functions of SecretaryRecords the sessions, meetings and proceedings of all CPE councilsPrepare the minutes of all meetingsSubmit to the CPE Councils applications for accreditation of aspiring CPE providers and CPR programs, activities or sourcesReceive applications for accreditation of CPE providers, programs, activities, or sourcesCollect accreditation fees and issue corresponding receiptsRelease Certificates of Accreditation (CoA) to CPE providers and programs, activities and sourcesAssist the CPE Council by providing relevant statistical data of the renewal of professional licenses and other related matters

Secretary meetings, minutes, collection of fees (prc 381 only)Council sec certifications, recording, keeping of records, papers and docs (prc 2008-466)14Sec. 11 MeetingsRegular meetingsOnce a month to be set by the councilSpecial meetingsWritten request of at least one member of the CPE councilSec. 12 Funds of the CouncilFunded by the receipt of feesSuch receipts shall be established and treated as special or trust fundsARTICLE III

CRITERIA FOR ACCREDITATION OF PROVIDERS, PROGRAMS, ACTIVITIES, OR SOURCES; EQUIVALENT CREDIT UNITS; CREDIT REQUIREMENTS; EXEMPTIONS AND OTHER MATTERSAccredited Professional OrganizationOptional Functions of APO:Processing of applications of CPE providers and their programsKeeping all records of CPE providers, and their respective programs and credit units

Based on Art. II, Sec. 13*if needed and approved by the CPE Council and PRCCU- earned by each registered and licensed professionals who avail of the CPE programs and related functions18Sec. 13 Criteria for AccreditationCPE ProviderDuly registered organization, or a professional of good standing and has never been convicted of a crimeShall have an established mechanism for measuring the quality of programs being offeredMust have adequate, modern and updated instructional materials to carry out the CPE programs and activitiesShall have instructors, lecturers and resource speakers with good moral character and technical competenceCPE ProviderCPE provider shall refer to a natural person or a juridical entity which includes among others, accredited of non-accredited professional organization, firm, partnership, corporation or institution which offers, organizes or arranges CPE programs, activities or sources for implementation.

Sec. 13 (Cont.)CPE programs, activities or sourcesScope shall be beyond the basic preparation for admission of the practice professionEnhance the competence of the professionalsContent must be related not limitedSec. 14 CPE Programs, Activities, or Sources for Accreditation and Equivalent Credit UnitsSeminars/ConventionsAcademic PreparationSelf-Directed Learning PackageAuthorshipInventionsPostgraduate/In-service TrainingStudy/ObservationProfessorial Chair

SeminarsPROGRAMSCREDIT UNITSSUPPORTING DOCUMENTSAs Participant1 CU per hourCertificate of attendance with number of hours, seminar program, certified list of participantsAs Resource speaker5 CU per hourPhotocopy of plaque/ Certification and copy of paper, program, invitationAs Panelist/ Reactor3 CU per hourCertification from Sponsoring Organization & Copy of ProgramAs Facilitator/ Moderator2 CU per hourCertification from Sponsoring Organization & Copy of ProgramGathering of registered and licensed professionals which shall include, among others, workshops, technical lectures or subject matter meetings, non-degree training courses and scientific meetings.

ConventionsPROGRAMSCREDIT UNITSSUPPORTING DOCUMENTSAs Participant1 CU per hourCertificate of attendance with number of hours, convention program, certified list of participants/delegatesAs Resource speaker5 CU per hourPhotocopy of plaque/ Certification and copy of paper, program, invitationGathering of registered and licensed professionals which shall include, among others, conferences, symposia or assemblies for round table discussions

Academic PreparationMasteral degree- shall refer to ta graduate from a recognized school, college or universityDoctoral degree- shall refer to a post graduate degree from a recognized school, college or universityResidency/Externship- shall refer to apprenticeship training at a graduate level which is beyond the basic preparation for the regulated and licensed health professional. This should be conducted by duly accredited hospitals and medical centers and the likeFellowship- 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 likePROGRAMSCREDIT UNITSSUPPORTING DOCUMENTSMasteral Degree1 CU per academic unit30 CU additional upon completion of the degreeUniversity certificationDiploma and transcript of recordsDoctoral Degree2 CU per academic unit45 CU additional upon completion of the degreeUniversity certificationDiploma and transcript of recordsResidency/Externship10 CU per yearHospital CertificationCertificate of completionFellowship15 CU per year

Certificate from granting institutionCertificate of FellowshipDistance Learning or Self-Directed Learning PackagePROGRAMSCREDIT UNITSSUPPORTING DOCUMENTSModule10 CU per complete set of moduleCopy of duly-accomplished module and evaluationTechnical Paper/ Professional Journal Article1 CU per professional/ technical articleCopy of duly-accomplished article and evaluationCorrespondence learning which uses course manuals or accredited learning modules. It includes self-instructional materials or programs which may be in the form of printed manual, audio and video cassette tapes, films, computer-assisted learning, 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.

InventionsPROGRAMSCREDIT UNITSSUPPORTING DOCUMENTSInventions10 to 30 CU per InventionCertified copy of Patent CertificateAuthorshipPROGRAMSCREDIT UNITSSUPPORTING DOCUMENTSResearch/innovative programs/creative projects10 CUDuly certified/ Published Technical report/paperBooks: Single Author 2 Authors 3 or more*25-50Pp 20 CU 10 CU 5 CU*51-100Pp30 CU20 CU10 CU*100/more40 CU30 CU20 CUPublished book with proof of copyrightEditor of the CU of authorship categoryPublished book with proof of authorshipArticles: Single Author 2 Authors 3 or more*1-3Pp 4CU 3 CU 2 CU*4-6Pp6 CU4 CU3 CU*7/more8 CU6 CU4 CUProof of publication of articleProfessional journal editor5 CU per issueCopy of published journalPeer reviewer2 CU per articleDuly certified copy of published article/bookPeer reviewer- professional who acts as an evaluator of research paper, conference paper, or journal article before it is presented or published29On the Job Training/In-service TrainingPROGRAMSCREDIT UNITSSUPPORTING DOCUMENTSOn the Job Training0.25 CU per hour (maximum of 40 CU per training)Certificate of training and Training descriptionTraining or specialization at the post graduate level for a minimum period of one week.Study/ObservationPROGRAMSCREDIT UNITSSUPPORTING DOCUMENTSStudy/Observation2 CU per day (maximum of 30 CU per tour)Certificate from sponsoring institutionProfessorial ChairPROGRAMSCREDIT UNITSSUPPORTING DOCUMENTSProfessorial Chair10 CU per chair/yearCertification of Grant or appointment papersSec. 15 CPE Credit UnitsRegistered ProfessionalWith bachelor degree 60 CU for 3 yearsWithout bachelor degree 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.

Sec. 16 ProceduresCPE Provider AccreditationIn case of natural personsIn case of juridicial entitiesActivity or SourceAccreditation of a CPE programAccreditation of CPE ProviderIn case of Natural PersonsSubmission of application form to the CouncilInformation/Documents:Full name, address, telephone numberEducational backgroundProfession, years of practicePRC license number, date of expirationCurrent employmentNBI clearanceAccreditation fee of P100.00Submission of the ff:Mechanism for measuring the quality of the program, activity or source being offeredCriteria for selecting and evaluating speakers, resource persons or lecturersToday 5000.0-35Accreditation of CPE ProviderIn case of Juridical EntitiesSubmission of application form to the CouncilInformation/Documents:Full name, address, telephone/fax numbers, email addressRegistration papersList of officers, PRC license number, date of expirationPlans for CPE programs or activitiesProof if past CPE activities or programsAccreditation fee of P500.00Submission of the ff:Mechanism for measuring the quality of the program, activity or source being offeredCriteria for selecting and evaluating speakers, resource persons or lecturers

Accreditation of a CPE Program, Activity or SourceSubmission of organized program, activity or source for maximum of 3 yearsInformation/Documents:Title/s of program/s, activities, or source/sName of CPE provider, address, phone and fax numbersDate and venue of the administration of programObjectivesTargeted audience or participantsContents and number of hoursResource speakers, lecturers, discussion leaders, panelists, reactors, moderators and facilitators including their qualifications and current PRC license.Actual program and scheduleProposed budgetSeminar or convention fee to be collected

Accreditation of a CPE Program, Activity or Source (cont.)Evaluation to be used which could either be:Evaluation of seminar by participantEvaluation of participants by CPE providers testsOther methods of evaluationThe evaluation must be filed at least 30 days prior to the conduct of the CPE activityIf approved, the council issues Certificate of Accreditation of Program/s (CoAP) within 30 days of receipt applications.Accreditation fee of P300.00 (per seminar or convention day)

Latest 3000 (3yrs validity)2000 for 2 yrs1000 for 1 yr38Sec. 17 Post Accreditation RequirementName of CPE providerName or description of CPE program, activity or sourceAccreditation number and date of issuance of accreditationCertified 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 sourceVenue/location of the holding of the programSummary of evaluation results of participantsName of secretariat representative who monitored the CPE program or activity.Sec. 18 Exemption from CPE Requirements ProceduresTemporary Exemption- During stay abroadPermanent Exemption-upon reaching the age of 65Submit an applicationFull name, residence address and phone numberPRC license numberDegree obtainedPrincipal area of professional workIf employed: position, name of employer, address of employerIs studying: certificate of enrollmentSubmit passportPay a fee of Php100 for the issuance of certificateSubmit an applicationFull name, residence address and phone numberPRC license numberDegree obtainedPrincipal area of professional workIf employed: position, name of employer, address of employerSubmit an authenticated copy of birth certificatePay a fee of Php100 for the issuance of certificate

ARTICLE IV

SANCTIONSSec. 19 SanctionsVIOLATIONSSANCTIONSRegistered professionalsNot complied with the CPE requirementsNot allowed to renew their PRC licensesFailed to renew their licenses for a period of five continuous years from the last renewal dateShall be declared delinquent and delisted from the roster of professionalsPRC EmployeeCauses, abets or helps in the renewal of the license of the professional without complying with the CPE requirementsShall be considered to have violated the office and/or Civil Service Rules and RegulationsShall be proceeded against administrativelyIf found guilty, shall be meted out the appropriate penaltyProfessionalsPractice their professions without valid professional licensesShall be charged and held liable in accordance with applicable Professional Regulatory Laws, Code of Ethics, or Implementing Rules and RegulationsShall be meted out the penalties provided by the said lawsVIOLATIONSSANCTIONSCPE ProvidersAny violation of the CPE guidelines

Not complying with the prescribed rules and regulations for CPEHas committed substantial deviation from the approved programHas submitted false reportsHas committed such other acts that the Council finds to be in violation of the intent of the programCancellation of the Certificate of their Accreditation

Withdrawal of accreditationCommission EmployeeCauses, abets or helps in the renewal of the ID card/license of the registered professional without complying with the CPE requirementsCharged with administrative caseIf found guilty, shall be meted out the penalties provided by the said laws and rules and regulationsARTICLE V

TRANSITORY, REPEALING CLAUSE, EFFECTIVITYSec. 20 Transitory ProvisionRegulatory Board without CPE Programs in Place

Renewing licenses of registered professionals of such professions WITH baccalaureate degreeUp to December 31, 1996Licenses can be renewed without requiring CPE credit unitsUp to December 31, 1997Required CPE Certificates with 20 CU earnedUp to December 31, 1998Required CPE Certificates with 40 CU earnedUp to December 31, 1999Required CPE Certificates with 60 CU earnedSec. 20 Transitory Provision (cont.)Regulatory Board without CPE Programs in Place

Renewing licenses of registered professionals of such professions WITHOUT baccalaureate degreeUp to December 31, 1996Licenses can be renewed without requiring CPE credit unitsUp to December 31, 1997Required CPE Certificates with 10 CU earnedUp to December 31, 1998Required CPE Certificates with 20 CU earnedUp to December 31, 1999Required CPE Certificates with 30 CU earnedSec. 20 Transitory Provision (cont.)Regulatory Board with CPE Programs in Place

Renewing licenses of registered professionals(less than 60 CU- professions WITH baccalaureate degreesless than 30 CU- professions WITHOUT baccalaureate degrees)Up to December 31, 1996Required CPE Certificates with required CU earnedUp to December 31, 1997Required Certificate of Credit Units Earned under existing CPEs of the PRBs or under the transitory requirements of this guidelines for the year whichever is higherUp to December 31, 1998Beginning January 1999The required units under this guidelines shall be mandatorySec. 21 Repealing ClauseAll 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.Sec. 22 Effectivity ClauseThis resolution shall be effective fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation whichever come earlier.