R.A. 10912

• R.A. 10912


  Continuing Professional Development Act of 2016
• Refers to the Accredited Integrated Professional Organization or the Accredited Professional Organization

  AIPO/APO
• Date of Approval

  JULY 21,2016
• TERM: BENIGNO SIMEON C. AQUINO - III
• SECTIONS: 21 SECTIONS
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD)


  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 Council


  A body created to promote and ensure the continuous improvement of professionals, in accordance with national, regional and international standards of practice
• CPD Credit Unit


  The value of an amount of learning that can be transferred to a qualification achieved from formal, informal, or non-formal learning setting, wherein credits can be accumulated to predetermined levels for award of a qualification
• CPD Program


  A set of learning activities accredited by the CPD Council such as seminars, workshops, technical lectures or subject matter meetings, nondegree training lectures and 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
• CPD Provider


  A natural or juridical person accredited by the CPD Council to conduct CPD Programs
• Formal Learning


  Educational arrangements such as curricular qualifications and teaching-learning requirements that take place in education and training institutions recognized by relevant national authorities, and which lead to diplomas and qualifications
• Informal Learning


  Learning that occurs in daily life assessed, through the recognition, validation and accreditation process, and which can contribute to a qualification
• Lifelong Learning


  The learning activities undertaken throughout life for the development of competencies and qualifications of the professional
• Non-formal Learning


  Learning that has been acquired in addition or alternatively to formal learning, which may be structured and made more flexible according to educational and training arrangements
• Online Learning Activities


  Structured or unstructured learning initiatives, which make use of the internet and other web-based Information and Communications Technology solutions
• Professional


  A person who is registered and licensed to practice a regulated profession in the Philippines and who holds a valid Certificate of Registration and Professional Identification Card (PIC) from the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)
• Self-directed Learning


  Learning activities such as online training, local/international seminars/nondegree courses, institution/company-sponsored training programs, and the like, which did not undergo CPD accreditation but may be applied for and awarded CPD units by the respective CPD Council
• CPD Council


  There is hereby created a CPD Council in each of the regulated professions, which shall be under the supervision of the concerned PRB. Every CPD Council shall be composed of a chairperson and two (2) members.
• Submission of list of recommendees from the academe

  1. Within 10 working days from notification of absence of chairperson

  2. PRC shall designate the second member within 20 working days from receipt of the list
• Term of office of the chairperson of the CPD Council

  Coterminous with his/her incumbency in the PRB unless sooner replaced by the PRB concerned through a resolution, subject to the approval of the PRC
• Term of office of the first and second members of the CPD Council

  Two (2) years unless sooner replaced through a resolution by the AIPO/APO concerned or the organization of deans or heads of departments, respectively
• Replacement of members of the CPD Council appointed by the PRC

  May be replaced before the end of the two (2)-year period, upon the recommendation of the PRB through a resolution
• Powers, functions, and responsibilities of the CPD Council


  • Ensure adequate and appropriate provision of CPD Programs
  • Evaluate and act on applications for accreditation of CPD Providers and their CPD Programs
  • Monitor and evaluate the implementation of the CPD Programs
  • Assess and/or upgrade the criteria for accreditation of CPD Providers and their CPD Programs on a regular basis
  • Develop mechanisms for the validation, accreditation, and recognition of self-directed learning, prior/informal learning, online learning, and other learning processes through professional work experience
  • Conduct researchers, studies, and benchmarking for international alignment of the CPD Programs
  • Issue operational guidelines, with the approval of the PRC and the PRB concerned
  • Perform such other functions related or incidental to the implementation of the CPD
• A CPD Council Secretariat is hereby created at the PRC Central and Regional Offices to provide technical, administrative, and operational support to the CPD Councils and the PRBs in the implementation of the CPD Programs
• 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
• The proponent of R.A. 10912 is Sen. Antonio Trillanes, IV
• Continuing Professional Development


  Refers to the inculcation of advance knowledge, skills and ethical values, post-licensure specialization, or in an inter-or multi-disciplinary field of duty, for assimilation into professional practice, self-directed research and/or lifelong learning
• Composition of the CPD Council

  • Chairperson: Member of the PRB
  • 1st Member: President/Representative of APO
  • 2nd Member: President/Representative of national organization of schools
• Comparison of required units

  • Before: 60 CPE units
  • Now: 36 CPD units
• How CPD units may be acquired

  • Professional track (offered by accredited CPD provider)
  • Academic track
  • Self-directed
  • Others as may be determined by the CPD Council
• Activities under the Professional Track


  • Participant
  • Resource speaker
  • Panelist/reactor
  • Facilitator/moderator
  • Monitor
  • In-service training
  • Other activities as approved by CPD Council
• Activities under the Academic Track


  • Master's degree or equivalent
  • Doctorate degree
  • Professional chair
  • Residency/externship/specialty/sub-specialty program
  • Fellowship grant
  • Post-graduate diploma/certificate
• Activities under the Self-Directed Track


  • Participant
  • Resource speaker
  • Panelist/reactor
  • Facilitator/moderator
  • In-service training
  • Technical paper
  • Articles in magazine/newspaper
  • Inventions
  • Study tours/visits
  • Consultancy
  • Socio-civic activities
  • Recognition/title
• Major areas of CPD providers

  • Ethics: 8 CU
  • Standards of practice, laws, rules, issuances, guidelines: 12 CU
  • Enhancement of professional practice and technical competence: 20 CU
  • Environmental factors affecting the profession: 5 CU
• On July 7, 2018, Sen. Leila de Lima filed Senate Bill 1853 amending the 45 CPD units requirement of R.A. 10912, and reducing it to a maximum of 36 CPD units for renewal of professional license