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standards of professional service and practice
are internationally recognized and considered
world-class brought about by regulatory
measures, programs and activities that foster
professional growth and advancement.
PROFESSIONAL REGULATION COMMISSION (PRC)
COURSE OUTLINE
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A government commission that oversees the
regulation of professionals in different fields
through enforcing regulatory policies and
licensing of professionals and occupations
under its jurisdiction.
Established in 1973 for the purpose of providing
the country with reliable and competent
professionals.
Act Modernizing the PRC (“PRC Modernization
Act of 2000”)
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R: Responsibility/unity/accountability
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Established as a national government agency
on June 22, 1973 through P.D. No. 223 signed by
former President Ferdinand E. Marcos.
It already existed previously as the Office of the
Board of Examiners by virtue of R.A. No. 546
on June 17, 1950 under the Civil Service
Commission (CSC).
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SECTION 4: COMPOSITION
One (1) full-time Chairperson
Two (2) full-time Commissioners
○​ All to be appointed by the President
for a term of seven (7) years without
reappointment.
Qualifications
History
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The new head of the Professional Regulation
Commission (PRC) who took her oath of office
on September 27, 2022.
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MISSION
The State recognizes the important role of
professionals in nation-building and, towards
this end, promotes the sustained development
of a reservoir of professionals whose
competence has been determined by honest
and credible licensure examinations and whose
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The date wherein PD 223 was promulgated,
standardizing the professional regulation in 33
professions under the jurisdiction of the PRC
Charito A. Zamora
SECTION 2: STATEMENT OF POLICY
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SECTION 3: PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
COMMISSION
There is hereby created a three-man
commission to be known as the Professional
Regulation Commission, hereinafter referred to
as the Commission, which shall be attached to
the Office of the President for general direction
and coordination.
Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)
PRC MODERNIZATION ACT OF 2000 (R.A 8981)
Cuales, JC.​
It started operations on January 4, 1974 with
Arch. Erica C. Nubla as Commissioner.
December 9, 1974
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PRC Modernization Act of 2000 (R.A 8981)
A.​ Section 2: Statement of Policy
B.​ Section 3: Professional Regulation
Commission
C.​ Section 4: Composition
D.​ Section 5: Exercise of Powers and
Functions of the Commission
E.​ Chairperson
F.​ Three Kinds of Functions of the
Commission
G.​ Section 7: Powers, Functions And
Responsibilities Of The Commission
H.​ Section 9: Powers, Functions And
Responsibilities Of The Various
Professional Regulatory Boards
I.​ Section 11: Persons To Teach Subjects
For Licensure Examination On All
Professions
J.​ Section 9: Powers, Functions and
Responsibilities of the Various
Professional Regulatory Boards
K.​ Section 11: Persons to Teach Subjects
for Licensure Examination on All
Professions
L.​ Section 15: Penalties for Manipulation
and other Corrupt practices in the
Conduct of Professional Examinations
M.​ Section 16: Penalties for Violations of
Section 7
N.​ Medical Technology Board
Continuing Professional Development Act
of 2016 (RA 10912)
A.​ Article 1, Section 2
B.​ Rule II, Section 4, IRR
Philippine Qualifications Framework Act (RA
10968)
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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
Has had at least five (5) years of executive or
management experience
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Provided, That, one (1) of the
Commissioners must be a past
Chairperson/member
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a
Professional Regulatory Board.
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Covers the formulation of rules and policies
which have the same binding effect as an actual
law.
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Executive Function
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SECTION 5: EXERCISE OF POWERS AND
FUNCTIONS OF THE COMMISSION
Sit and act as a body to exercise general
administrative, executive and policy-making
functions of the Commission.
Establish and maintain a high standard of
admission to the practice of all professions
and at all times ensure and safeguard the
integrity of all licensure examinations
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A.​ CHAIRPERSON
Shall act as the presiding and chief executive
officer of the Commission.
As presiding officer, he/she shall preside over
the meetings of the Commission sitting as a
collegial body.
As chief executive officer of the Commission,
he/she
shall
be
responsible
for
the
implementation of the policies and the
programs adopted by the Commission for the
general administration of the Commission.
He/she shall perform such other activities which
are necessary for the effective exercise of the
powers, functions and responsibilities of the
Commission
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Involves the investigation of unlawful,
inappropriate and destructive behavior of
examinees and professionals.
The decision of the Commissioner is as
authoritative as that of a Regional Trial Court.
If no appeal is made, the decision becomes
final and executory.
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THREE KINDS OF FUNCTIONS OF THE
COMMISSION
Quasi-Judicial Function
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Quasi-Legislative Function
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Includes the implementation, administration
and enforcement of regulatory policies of the
national government with the maintenance of
professional and occupational standards and
ethics, and the enforcement of the rules and
regulations.
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The Commission is also authorized to..
SECTION 7: POWERS, FUNCTIONS AND
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COMMISSION
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To administer, implement and enforce the
regulatory
policies
of
the
national
government with respect to the regulation and
licensing of the various professions and
occupations under its jurisdiction including the
enhancement and maintenance of professional
and occupational standards and ethics and the
enforcement of the rules and regulations
relative thereto;
To perform any and all acts, enter into
contracts, make such rules and regulations
and issue such orders and other administrative
issuances as may be necessary in the execution
and implementation of its functions and the
improvement of its services;
To review, revise, and approve resolutions,
embodying policies promulgated by the
Professional Regulatory Boards in the exercise
of their powers and functions or in implementing
the laws regulating their respective professions
and other official actions on non-ministerial
matters within their respective jurisdictions;
To administer and conduct the licensure
examinations of the various regulatory
boards in accordance with the rules and
regulations promulgated by the Commission;
a.​ Determine and fix the places and
dates of examinations;
b.​ Use publicly or privately owned
buildings and facilities for examination
purposes;
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Conduct more than one (1) licensure
examination.
■​ When there are two (2) or
more examinations given in
a year, at least one (1)
examination shall be held on
weekdays
(Monday
to
Friday): Provided, further,
that, if only one (1)
examination is given in a
year, this shall be held only
on weekdays.
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Require the completion of a refresher course
where the examinee has failed to pass three
(3) times, except as otherwise provided by law;
Approve the results of examinations and the
release of the same;
Adopt measures to preserve the integrity and
inviolability of licensure examinations;
Appoint supervisors and room watchers from
among the employees of the government
and/or private individuals with baccalaureate
degrees, who have been trained by the
Commission for the purpose and who shall be
entitled to a reasonable daily allowance for
every examination day actually attended, to be
determined and fixed by the Commission;
Publish the list of successful examinees;
provide schools, colleges and universities, public
and private, offering courses for licensure
examinations, with copies of sample test
questions on examinations recently conducted
by the Commission and copies of the syllabi or
terms of specifications of subjects for licensure
examinations; and
Impose the penalty of suspension or
prohibition
from
taking
licensure
examinations to any examinee charged and
found guilty of violating the rules and
regulations governing the conduct of licensure
examinations promulgated by the Commission;
To admit the successful examinees to the
practice of the profession or occupation;
cause the entry of their names on its registry
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book and computerized database; issue
certificates
of
registration/professional
license, bearing the registrant's name, picture,
and registration number, signed by all the
members of the Board concerned and the
Chairperson, with the official seal of the Board
and the Commission affixed thereto which
certificate shall be the authority to practice; and
at the option of the professional concerned,
ministerially issue the professional identification
card, to be used solely for the purpose of
identification, upon payment of the appropriate
amount;
8.​ To have custody of all the records of the
various Boards, including examination papers,
minutes
of
deliberation,
records
of
administrative cases and investigations and
examination results for control and disposition;
9.​ To determine and fix the amount of fees to be
charged and collected for examination,
registration, registration without examination,
professional identification card, certification,
docket, appeal, replacement, accreditation,
including surcharges and other fees not
specified under the provisions of Republic Act
No. 465 as amended by Republic Act No. 6511 or
to charge and collect reasonable fees at the
rates higher than the rates provided thereunder
subject to the approval by the Office of the
President;
10.​ To appoint subject to the Civil Service laws,
rules,
and
regulations,
officials
and
employees of the Commission necessary for
the effective performance of its functions and
responsibilities; prescribe their duties and fix
their compensation subject to the provisions of
Republic Act No. 6758 and allowances including
other fringe benefits; and to assign and/or
reassign personnel as the exigency of the
service requires subject to the Civil Service laws,
rules and regulations; and to organize or
reorganize the structure of the Commission;
and create or abolish positions or change the
designation
of
existing
positions
in
accordance with a staffing pattern prepared
by it and approved by the Office of the
President upon the recommendation of the
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Department of Budget and Management (DBM)
to meet the changing conditions or as the need
arises: Provided, That, such changes shall not
affect the employment status of the incumbents,
reduce their ranks and/or salaries nor shall
result in their separation from the service;
11.​ To submit and recommend to the President of
the
Philippines
the
names
of
licensed/registered
professionals
for
appointment as members of the various
Professional Regulatory Boards from among
those nominated to fill up vacancies pursuant to
the provisions of Executive Order No. 496, Series
of 1991;
12.​ Upon recommendation of the Professional
Regulatory Board concerned, to approve the
registration of and authorize the issuance of a
certificate
of
registration/license
and
professional identification card with or
without examination to a foreigner who
registered under the laws of his state or
country and whose certificate of registration
issued therein has not been suspended or
revoked: Provided, that, the requirements for
the registration or licensing in said foreign
state or country are substantially the same as
those required and contemplated by the laws
of the Philippines and that the laws of such
foreign state or country allow the citizens of the
Philippines to practice the profession on the
same basis and grant the same privileges as
those enjoyed by the subjects or citizens of such
foreign state or country: Provided, further, that,
the Commission may, upon recommendation of
the Board concerned, authorize the issuance of
a certificate of registration/license or a
Special Temporary Permit to foreign
professionals who desire to practice their
professions in the country under reciprocity
and
other
international
agreements;
consultants in foreign–funded, joint venture or
foreign–assisted projects of the government,
employees of Philippine or foreign private firms
or institutions pursuant to law, or health
professionals engaged in humanitarian mission
of a limited period of time: Provided, finally, that
agencies, organizations or individuals whether
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public or private, who secure the services of a
foreign professional authorized by law to
practice
in
the
Philippines
reasons
aforementioned, shall be responsible for
securing a special permit from the Professional
Regulation Commission (PRC) and the
Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE),
pursuant to PRC and DOLE rules
13.​ To authorize any officer of the Commission to
administer oaths;
14.​ To supervise foreign nationals who are
authorized by existing laws to practice their
profession either as holders of a certificate of
registration and a professional identification
card or a Special Temporary Permit in the
Philippines; to ensure that the terms and
conditions for their practice or of their
employment are strictly complied with; to
require the hiring or employing government
agency or private entity/institution to secure a
Special Temporary Permit from the concerned
Board subject to approval by the Commission
and to file a criminal complaint against the head
of the government agency or officers of the said
private entity/institution, who shall be liable
under the penalty provided for in the concerned
professional regulatory law or the penalty
imposed pursuant to this Act, when the
professional regulatory law or the penalty
imposed pursuant to this Act, when the
professional was hired and allowed to practice
his/her profession without permit; to file upon
due process request for deportation with the
Bureau of Immigration and Deportation (BID);
and to supervise professional who were former
citizens of the Philippines and who had been
registered and issued a certificate of registration
and a professional identification card prior to
their naturalization as foreign citizens, who may,
while in the country on a visit, sojourn or
permanent residence, practice their profession:
Provided, that, prior to the practice of their
profession they shave first been issued a special
permit and updated professional identification
card by the Board concerned subject to
approval by the Commission and upon payment
of the permit and annual registration fees;
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16.​ To monitor the performance of schools in
licensure examinations and publish the results
thereof in a newspaper of national circulation;
17.​ To adopt and institute a comprehensive rating
system for universities, colleges, and training
institutes based on the passing ratio and
overall performance of students in board
examinations;
18.​ To exercise administrative supervision over
the various professional regulatory boards
and its members;
19.​ To adopt and promulgate such rules and
regulations as may be necessary to effectively
implement policies with respect to the regulation
and practice of the professions; 20.
20.​ To implement the program for the full
computerization of all licensure examinations
given by the various professional regulatory
boards
including
the
registration
of
professionals not later than the year 2003 and
other operations of the Commission
21.​ To hold in contempt an erring party or person
only upon application with a court of
competent jurisdiction;
22.​ To call upon or request any department,
instrumentality, office, bureau, institution or
agency of the government including local
government units to render such assistance as
it may require, or to coordinate or cooperate in
order to carry out, enforce or implement the
professional
regulatory
policies of the
government or any program or activity it may
undertake pursuant to the provisions of this Act;
23.​ To initiate an investigation, upon complaint
under oath by an aggrieved party, of any
person, whether a private individual or
professional, local or foreign, who practices the
regulated profession or occupation without
being authorized by law, or without being
registered with and licensed by the concerned
regulatory board and issued the corresponding
license/professional identification card or
temporary or special permit, or who commits
any of the prohibited acts provided in the
regulatory laws of the various professions, which
acts are criminal in nature, and, if the evidence
so warrants, to forward the records of the case
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to the office of the city or provincial prosecutor
for the filing of the corresponding information in
court by the lawyers of the legal services of the
Commission who may prosecute said case/s
upon being deputized by the Secretary of
Justice;
24.​ To
prepare
an
annual
report
of
accomplishments on the programs, projects
and activities of the Commission during the
year for submission to Congress after the close
of its calendar year and make appropriate
recommendations on issues and/or problems
affecting the Commission, the Professional
Regulatory Board, and the various professions
under its jurisdiction;
25.​ To perform such other functions and duties as
may be necessary to carry out the provisions
of this Act, the various professional regulatory
laws, decrees, executive orders and other
administrative issuances
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SECTION 9: POWERS, FUNCTIONS AND
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE VARIOUS
PROFESSIONAL REGULATORY BOARDS
To regulate the practice of the professions in
accordance with the provisions of their
respective professional regulatory laws;
To monitor the conditions affecting the
practice of the profession or occupation
under their respective jurisdictions and
whenever necessary, adopt such measures as
may be deemed proper for the enhancement
of the profession or occupation and/or the
maintenance of high professional, ethical and
technical standards, and for this purpose the
members of the Board duly authorized by the
Commission with deputized employees of the
Commission, may conduct ocular inspections in
industrial, mechanical, electrical or chemical
plants or establishments, hospitals, clinics,
laboratories, testing facilities, mines and
quarries, other engineering facilities and in the
case of schools, in coordination with the
Commission on Higher Education (CHED);
To hear and investigate cases arising from
violations of their respective laws, the rules
and regulations promulgated thereunder and
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their Codes of Ethics and, for this purpose, may
issue summons, subpoena and subpoena duces
tecum to alleged violators and/or witnesses to
compel their attendance in such investigations
or hearings: Provided, That, the decision of the
Professional Regulatory Board shall, unless
appealed to the Commission, become final and
executory after fifteen (15) days from receipt of
notice of judgment or decision;
To delegate the hearing or investigation of
administrative cases filed before them except
in cases where the issue or question involved
strictly concerns the practice of the profession
or occupation, in which case, the hearing shall
be presided over by at least one (1) member of
the Board concerned assisted by a Legal or
Hearing Officer of the Commission;
To conduct, through the Legal Officers of the
Commission, summary proceedings on minor
violations of their respective regulatory laws,
violations of the rules and regulations issued by
the boards to implement their respective laws,
including violations of the general instructions to
examinees committed by examinees, and render
summary judgment thereon which shall, unless
appealed to the Commission, become final and
executory after fifteen (15) days from receipt of
notice of judgment or decision.
Subject to final approval by the Commission,
to
recommend
registration
without
examination and the issuance of corresponding
certificate of registration and professional
identification card;
After due process, to suspend, revoke or
reissue, reinstate certificate of registration or
licenses for causes provided by law;
To prepare, adopt and issue the syllabi or
tables of specifications of the subjects for
examinations in consultation with the
academe; determine and prepare the questions
for the licensure examinations which shall strictly
be within the scope of the syllabus or table of
specifications of the subject for examination;
score and rate the examination papers with the
name and signature of the Board member
concerned appearing thereon and submit the
results in all subjects duly signed by the
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members of the Board to the Commission within
ten (10) days from the last day of examination
unless extended by the Commission for
justifiable cause/s; and subject to the approval
by the Commission, determine the appropriate
passing general average rating in an
examination if not provided for in the law
regulating the profession; and
To
prepare
an
annual
report
of
accomplishments on programs, projects and
activities of the Board during the year for
submission to the Commission after the close of
each calendar year and make appropriate
recommendations on issues or problems
affecting the profession to the Commission
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SECTION 11: PERSONS TO TEACH SUBJECTS
FOR LICENSURE EXAMINATION ON ALL
PROFESSIONS
All subjects for licensure examinations shall be
taught by persons who are holders of valid
certificates
of
registration
and valid
professional licenses of the profession and who
comply with the other requirements of the
CHED.
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SECTION 15: PENALTIES FOR MANIPULATION
AND OTHER CORRUPT PRACTICES IN THE
CONDUCT OF PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATIONS
Any person who manipulates or rigs licensure
examination results, secretly informs or
makes known licensure examination questions
prior to the conduct of the examination or
tampers with the grades in professional
licensure examinations shall, upon conviction,
be punished by imprisonment of not less than
six (6) years and one (1) day to not more than
twelve (12) years or a fine of not less than
Fifty thousand pesos (P50,000.00) to not
more than One hundred thousand pesos
(P100,000.00) or both such imprisonment and
fine at the discretion of the court;
In case the offender is an officer or employee
of the Commission or a member of the
regulatory board, he/she shall be removed
from office and shall suffer the penalty of
perpetual absolute disqualification from
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public office in addition to the penalties
prescribed in the preceding section of this Act;
The penalty of imprisonment ranging from four
(4) years and one (1) day to six (6) years or a
fine ranging from Twenty thousand pesos
(P20,000.00) to not more than Forty-nine
thousand pesos (P49,000.00), or both
imprisonment and fine at the discretion of the
court, shall be imposed upon the accomplices.
The penalty of imprisonment ranging from
two (2) years and one (1) day to four (4) years
or a fine ranging from Five thousand pesos
(P5,000.00) to not more than Nineteen
thousand pesos (P19,000.00), or both
imprisonment and fine at the discretion of the
court, shall be imposed upon the accessories.
Qualifications
SECTION 16: PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF
SECTION 7 - SUBPARAGRAPH (L) BY HEADS OF
GOVERNMENT AGENCIES OR OFFICERS OF
PRIVATE ENTITIES/INSTITUTIONS
Any head of a government agency or officer(s)
of a private firm/institution who violates Section
7 subparagraph (l) of this Act shall be punished
by imprisonment of not less than six (6)
months and one (1) day to not more than six
(6) years, or a fine of not less than fifty
thousand pesos (P50,000.00) to not more
than
Five
hundred
thousand
pesos
(P500,000.00) or both at the discretion of the
court
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J.​ MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY BOARD
Composition (Section 7, R.A 5527)
Chairman
○​ Who is a pathologist.
●​ Two members
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are
registered
medical
technologists.
To be appointed by the President of the Philippines
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Dr. Marilyn A. Cabal-Barza, Chairman
Dr. Leila Lany M. Florento, Member
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Filipino citizen
Of good moral character
Is a qualified pathologist, or duly registered
medical technologist in the Philippines with a
degree of Bachelor of Science in Medical
Technology/Bachelor
of
Science
in
Hygiene/Public Health
Has been in practice of laboratory medicine or
medical technology for at least 10 years prior
to his appointment
Not a member of the faculty of any medical
technology for at least 2 years prior to
appointment or having any pecuniary interest
direct
Administer the provisions of RA 5527;
Administer oaths in connection with the
administration of this Act;
Issue, suspend and revoke certificates of
registration for the practice of medical
technology and medical laboratory technician;
Look into conditions affecting the practice of
medical technology in the Philippines and,
whenever necessary, adopt such a measure
may be deemed proper for the maintenance of
good ethics and standards in the practice of
medical technology;
Investigate such violations of this Act or of the
rules and regulations issued thereunder as may
come to the knowledge of the Board and, for
this purpose issue subpoena and subpoena
duces tecum to secure appearance of witnesses
and production of documents in connection with
charges presented to the Board; and
Draft such rules and regulations as may be
necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act:
Provided, that the same shall be issued only
after the approval of the President of the
Philippines;
To determine the adequacy of the technical
staff of all clinical laboratories and blood
banks before they could be licensed with the
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Department of Health in accordance with R.A.
No. 4655 and 1517;
To prescribe the qualifications and training of
medical technologists as to special fields of the
profession and supervise their specialty
examination conducted by the professional
organization
of
medical
technologists
accredited by the Professional Regulation
Commission;
To classify and prescribe the qualification and
training of the technical staff of clinical
laboratories as to: Medical Technology;
a.​ Medical Technologist;
b.​ Senior Medical Technologist;
c.​ Medical Technologist and
d.​ Medical Laboratory Technician.
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scientific meetings, modules, tours and visits,
which equip the professionals with advanced
knowledge, skills and values in specialized or in
an inter or multidisciplinary field of study, self
directed research and/or lifelong learning.
Refers to the inculcation of advanced
knowledge, skills and ethical values in a
post-licensure specialization or in an inter or
multidisciplinary field of study, for assimilation
into professional practice, self-directed research
and/or lifelong learning.
CPD Provider
CPD Council
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Refers to a body created to promote, ensure
and implement the continuous improvement
of knowledge, skills and competencies of
professionals, in accordance with the national,
regional and international standards of practice.
Nature of CPD Programs
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CPD Credit Unit
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CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
ACT OF 2016 (R.A 10912)
PROFESSIONAL REGULATION COMMISSION
Resolution No. 1032 Series of 2017
PROFESSIONAL REGULATION COMMISSION
Resolution No. 2019-1146 Series of 2019
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Continuous Learning and Competence
Global Competitiveness
Ethical and Professional Practice
Lifelong Learning Culture
Compliance and Regulation
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Pursuant to Resolution No. 07, s. 2018, of the
Professional Regulatory Board of Medical
Technology:
○​ Registered Medical Technologists –
45 CPD Credit Units
○​ Medical Laboratory Technicians – 30
CPD Credit Units
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Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
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Refers to value of an amount of learning that
can be transferred to a qualification achieved
from formal, informal or non-formal learning
setting, including professional work experience
wherein credits can be accumulated to
predetermined levels for the award of a
qualification.
○​ Newly licensed professionals are
exempt from CPD compliance for the
first five years after obtaining their
license
Required CPD CU for Medical Technologists and Medical
Laboratory Technicians
A.​ ARTICLE 1, SECTION 2 (R.A. 10912)
It is hereby declared the policy of the State to
the professionals to promote and upgrade the
practice of in the country. Towards the end, the
State shall institute measures that will
continuously improve the competence of the
professionals in accordance with the
international standards of practice, thereby,
ensuring their contribution in uplifting the
general welfare, economic growth and
development of the nation.
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Refers to a set of learning activities accredited
by the CPD Council such as seminars,
workshops, technical lectures or subject matter
meetings, non-degree training lectures and
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Refers to a natural or juridical person
accredited by the CPD Council to conduct CPD
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Non Formal Learning
○​ Refers to learning that has been
acquired in addition to alternatively
to formal learning, which may be
structured and made more flexible
according to educational and training
arrangements.
Informal Learning
○​ Refers to learning that occurs in daily
life assessed, through the recognition,
validation and accreditation process,
and which can contribute to a
qualification;
Self-directed Learning
○​ Refers to learning activities such as
online training, local/international
seminars/non-degree
courses,
institution/company
sponsored
training programs, and the like, which
did not undergo CPD accreditation
but may be applied for awarded CPD
units by the respective CPD Council.
○​ Maximum
creditable
units
for
self-directed/lifelong learning:
■​ RMTs –15
■​ MLTs – 10
Online Learning Activities
○​ Refer to structured or unstructured
learning initiatives, which make use
of the internet and other web-based
Information and Communications
Technology solutions.
Professional Work Experience
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Refers to any participation that a
professional gains while working in a
specific field.
CPD as Mandatory Requirement in the Renewal of
Professional License and Accreditation System for the
Practice of Professions
B.​ RULE II, SECTION 4, IRR (R.A. 10912)
Strengthening the CPD Programs
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There shall be formulated and implemented
CPD Programs in each of the regulated
professions in order to:
○​ Enhance
and
upgrade
the
competencies and qualifications of
professionals for the practice of their
professions pursuant to the Philippine
Qualification Framework(PQF), the
ASEAN
Qualifications
Reference
Framework(AQRF) in relation to
ASEAN
Mutual
Recognition
Arrangement (ASEAN MRA) & other
international arrangements;
○​ Ensure national and international
alignment of competencies and
qualifications
of
professionals
through
career
progression
mechanisms
leading
to
specialization/sub specialization;
○​ Ensure the development of quality
assured
mechanisms
for
the
validation,
accreditation
and
recognition of formal, non-formal
learning
outcomes,
including
professional work experiences and
prior learning;
○​ Ensure
maintenance
of
core
competencies and development of
advanced and new competencies, in
order to respond to national, regional
and international labor market and
industry needs;
○​ Recognize
and
ensure
the
contributions of professionals in
uplifting the general welfare, economic
growth and development of the
nation.
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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.
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Professional Identification Card (PIC)
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Refers to the card bearing the registration
number, dates of issuance and expiry, duly
signed by the PRC Chairperson issued to a
registered professional upon payment of fees.
The PIC is renewable every three (3) years
upon compliance with the requirements set by
law.
Registered and licensed professionals shall
complete the required credit units every three
(3) years of compliance period, a copy of the
Matrix of Credit Units Required per Profession or
as specified in their Professional Regulatory Law.
Any excess CUs earned shall NOT be carried
over the next three-year period except for the
credit units earned from doctorate and master’s
degree or specialty training which shall only be
individually credited only once during the entire
compliance period.
Pursuant to Resolution No. 07, s. 2018, of the
Professional Regulatory Board of Medical Technology
Maximum Creditable Units for Self-Directed
and/or Lifelong Learning:
○​ Registered Medical Technologists
(RMTs): 15
○​ Medical
Laboratory
Technicians
(MLTs): 10
(Section 8 Resolution No. 07, s. 2018 of the Professional
Regulatory Board of Medical Technology)
●​ This provision does not apply to professionals
working overseas during the compliance period
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Figure 1. Professional Identification Card (Front)
Figure 3. Major Areas of CPD Activities for Medical
Technologists
CPD Providers
LOCAL PROVIDER
○​ Sole Proprietor
■​ RMT with
Professional
Card (PIC)
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Figure 2. Professional Identification Card
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an updated
Identification
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Firm/Partnership/Corporation
■​ Partnership: One of the
partners is a RMT with
updated PIC
■​ Corporation: 50% of the
incorporators should be RMT
with updated PICs and that
one of its purpose is to
organize and provide CPD
activities
for
medical
technologists
However, this requirement will not apply if the CPD
activities are conducted as part of its HR Development
plans and program to deliver quality service (e.g.
hospitals)
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FOREIGN PROVIDER
○​ Same as Local Provider
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b.​
Qualifications
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It refers to the formal certification that a
person has successfully achieved specific
learning outcomes relevant to the identified
academic, industry or community requirements.
A Qualification confers official recognition of
value in the labor market and in further
education and training.
c.​
Philippine Qualifications Framework (PQF)
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The PQF describes the levels of educational
qualifications and sets the standards for
qualification outcomes. It is a quality assured
national
system
for
the
development,
recognition and award of qualifications based
on standards of knowledge, skills and values
acquired in different ways and methods by
learners and workers of the country.
It is governed by the PQF National
Coordinating Council (PQF NCC) composed of
the:
○​ Department of Education (DepEd),
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Objectives of the Philippine Qualifications Framework
(PQF)
PHILIPPINE QUALIFICATIONS FRAMEWORK ACT
(R.A. 10968)
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Commission on Higher Education
(CHED),
○​ Technical Education and Skills
Development Authority (TESDA),
○​ Professional Regulations Commission
(PRC) and
○​ Department
of
Labor
and
Employment (DOLE).
It is for employers, workers, teachers, and
learners, parents and governments who wish to
understand
Philippine
qualifications
and
compare them with others.
It outlines what an individual has learned and
can do based on qualification type, levels,
and degrees of competency.
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To adopt national standards and levels of
learning outcomes of education;
To support the development and maintenance
of pathways and equivalencies that enable
access to qualifications and to assist individuals
to move easily and readily between the different
education and training sectors and between
these sectors and the labor market; and
To align domestic qualification standards with
the international qualifications framework
thereby enhancing recognition of the value and
comparability of Philippine qualifications and
supporting the mobility of Filipino students and
workers.
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shows pathways and equivalences to help them
make informed choices in education and
employment growth. As such the framework
promotes mobility, encourages lifelong learning
and builds the workforce confidence.
With the PQF, job mismatch can be reduced
and productivity increased. It provides
employers with specific training standards and
qualifications that are aligned to industry
requirements. The PQF provides employers
immediate information on what a worker can
be expected to know and do, and are further
assured that qualifications are consistent and
are based on standards.
The Philippine Qualifications Framework can
help form unity as it harmonizes education
and training qualifications in the country by
establishing and institutionalizing qualification
standards. It provides the government with
common standards, taxonomy, and typology of
qualifications as bases for granting approvals to
stakeholders. Moreover, the PQF helps policy
and planning formulation through comparison
with the qualification frameworks of other
nations, encouraging the forging of mutual
recognition arrangements within the ASEAN and
other countries.
For Filipinos, the PQF coordinates and
balances
education
and
employment
opportunities for nation building and holistic
economic growth.
Benefits of Philippine Qualifications Framework
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The
Philippine
Qualifications
Framework
describes
the
levels
of
educational
qualifications, the official recognition of a
person’s learning achievements. It also sets
the standards for qualification outcomes which
are the knowledge or skills gained by students
after undergoing a certain learning or
educational program.
The PQF provides a standard for the
recognition of certificates and licenses that
individuals may move and progress through. It
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Figure 4. Philippine Education System
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predictable
contexts;
involve
straightforward,
routine issues which are
addressed by following
set rules, guidelines or
procedures.
DEGREE OF
INDEPENDENCE
In conditions where there
is very close support,
guidance or supervision;
minimum judgement or
discretion is needed.
QUALIFICATION TYPE
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE I
LEVEL
2
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS
AND VALUES
Knowledge and skills that
are manual, practical
and/or operational in
focus with a variety of
options.
APPLICATION
Applied in activities that
are set in a range of
familiar and predictable
contexts; involve routine
issues which are identified
and
addressed
by
selecting
from
and
following a number of set
rules,
guidelines
or
procedures.
and/or practical. Work
involves
understanding
work process, contributing
to problem solving and
making
decisions
to
determine
process,
equipment and materials
to be used.
APPLICATION
Applies in activities that
are set in contexts with
some
unfamiliar
or
unpredictable
aspects;
involve
routine
and
non-routine issues which
are
identified
and
addressed by interpreting
and applying established
guidelines or procedures
with some variations
DEGREE OF
INDEPENDENCE
Application may involve
individual responsibility
or
autonomy,
may
involve
some
responsibility for others.
Participation in teams
including team or group
coordination
may be
involved.
Figure 5. Philippines Qualification Framework
8 - Level Descriptors
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The 8-Level Qualifications Descriptors would
give the students the option to finish courses
with a National Certificate 1 (NC1), NC II, NC III,
NC IV or graduate with a Diploma Degree,
Baccalaureate Degree, post-Baccalaureate
Degree or a Doctoral Degree.
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For example, a Grade 10 graduate or
the equivalent of our high school
graduate may continue up to Grade 12
and get an NC I or NC II certificate,
and after this, may proceed to higher
education qualifications up to a
doctorate degree. Or he may stop but
may also be able to work because he
has acquired the NCII qualification.
LEVEL
1
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS
AND VALUES
Knowledge and Skills that
are manual or concrete or
practical
and/or
operational in focus.
APPLICATION
Applied in activities that
are set in a limited range
of highly familiar and
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DEGREE OF
INDEPENDENCE
In conditions where there
is substantial support,
guidance or supervision;
limited judgement or
discretion is needed.
QUALIFICATION TYPE
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE II
LEVEL
3
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS
AND VALUES
Knowledge and skills are
a balance of theoretical
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QUALIFICATION TYPE
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NATIONAL
III
CERTIFICATE
LEVEL
4
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS
AND VALUES
Knowledge and skills are
mainly
theoretical
and/or abstract with
significant depth in one
or
more
areas;
contributing to technical
solutions of a non-routine
or contingency nature;
evaluation and analysis of
current practices and the
development
of
new
criteria and procedures.
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APPLICATION
Applied in activities that
are set in a range of
contexts, most of which
involve a number of
unfamiliar
and/or
unpredictable
aspects;
involve
largely
non-routine issues which
are
addressed
using
guidelines or procedures
which
require
interpretation
and/or
adaptation.
DEGREE OF
INDEPENDENCE
adaptation/ innovation.
DEGREE OF
INDEPENDENCE
In conditions where there
is broad guidance and
direction,
where
judgment is required in
planning and selecting
appropriate
equipment,
services and techniques
for self and others.
Undertake work involving
participation
in
the
development of strategic
initiatives, as well as
personal
responsibility
and
autonomy
in
performing
complex
technical operations or
organizing others.
Work
involves
some
leadership and guidance
when organizing activities
of self and others.
QUALIFICATION TYPE
NATIONAL
IV
CERTIFICATE
QUALIFICATION TYPE
DIPLOMA
LEVEL
5
LEVEL
6
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS
AND VALUES
Knowledge and skill that
are mainly theoretical
and/or
abstract
with
significant depth in some
areas
together
with
wide-ranging, specialized
technical, creative and
conceptual skills. Perform
work
activities
demonstrating breadth,
depth and complexity in
the planning and initiation
of alternative approaches
to skill and knowledge
applications across a
broad range of technical
and/or
management
requirements, evaluation
and coordination.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS
AND VALUES
Demonstrated broad and
coherent knowledge and
skills in their field of study
for professional work and
lifelong learning.
APPLICATION
Application
in
professional/creative
work or research in a
specialized
field
of
discipline and/or further
study.
APPLICATION
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DEGREE OF
INDEPENDENCE
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BACCALAUREATE
DEGREE
LEVEL
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Demonstrated advanced
knowledge and skills in a
specialized
or
multi-disciplinary field of
study for professional
practice,
self-directed
research and/or lifelong
learning.
APPLICATION
Applied
in
professional/creative
work or research that
requires
self-direction
and/or leadership in a
specialized
or
multi-disciplinary
professional
work/research.
DEGREE OF
INDEPENDENCE
High substantial degree
of independence that
involves
exercise
of
leadership and initiative
individual work or in
teams
of
multi-disciplinary field.
QUALIFICATION TYPE
POST-BACCALAUREATE
PROGRAM
LEVEL
8
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS
AND VALUES
Demonstrated
highly
advanced
systematic
knowledge and skills in
highly specialized and/or
complex multi-disciplinary
field of learning for
complex research and/or
professional
practice
and/or
for
the
advancement of learning.
APPLICATION
Applied for professional
leadership
for
innovation,
research
and/or
development
management in highly
specialized
or
Substantial degree of
independence and or/in
teams of related fields
with minimal supervision.
QUALIFICATION TYPE
Applied in activities that
are supervisory, complex
and non-routine which
require
an
extensive
interpretation
and/or
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS
AND VALUES
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multi-disciplinary field.
DEGREE OF
INDEPENDENCE
Full independence in
individual work and/or in
teams
of
multi-disciplinary
and
more complex setting that
demands leadership for
research and creativity
for strategic value added.
Significant
level
of
expertise-based
autonomy
and
accountability.
QUALIFICATION TYPE
DOCTORAL DEGREE AND
POST-DOCTORAL
PROGRAMS
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