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Total cards: 24•Content version: v4•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026

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#1
Front (Question)

this is important to ensure thee competency of professionals

Back (Answer)

continuing professional development - it is mandatory - end of compulsory education should not be viewed as freedom from educational obligation [even after finishing school, professionals must keep learning new skills and knowledge to stay updated and do their jobs well] - learning happens over the course of a lifetime - professionals should be lifelong learners as it is a demand in an environment filled with global markets [necessary to stay competitive and effective in a fast-changing, global world] *the chair of the CPD - a member form PRB

#2
Front (Question)

true or false CPD is the longest phase of professional education

Back (Answer)

true

#3
Front (Question)

CPE

Back (Answer)

continuing professional education

#4
Front (Question)

who issued Executive Order No. 266: Institutionalization of the Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Programs of the Various Professional Regulatory Boards (PRBs) under the (PRC)

Back (Answer)

Fidel V. Ramos (Former President of PH)

#5
Front (Question)

they are generally tasked to oversee the implementation of the CPD program of the profession (evaluate and monitor of CPD programs)

Back (Answer)

CPD providers - they need to apply their respective programs to the CPD Council at least 45 days prior to the conduct of the CPD activity - examples: PASMETH PCQA FEU

#6
Front (Question)

it is required to renew professional identification card (PIC) every ______ and with requires number of CPDD units: ______ units or an average _____ units per year

Back (Answer)

3 years 45 15

#7
Front (Question)

true or false: if a professional attended the seminar/ training that was not organized by a CPD provider, they can apply it to the CPD Council for it to be converted to CPU CU entitled certificate of credits units earned

Back (Answer)

true

#8
Front (Question)

what is AEC

Back (Answer)

ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) - established in 2015 - a major step towards the regional economic integration of ASEAN member states

#9
Front (Question)

A regional tool that enables comparison of educational qualifications across ASEAN Member States

Back (Answer)

ASEAN Qualifications Reference Framework (AQRF) - supports regional integration and professional mobility - main objective: encourage the development of qualifications that support lifelong learning across ASEAN

#10
Front (Question)

Structured process for maintaining, enhancing, and extending professional competence

Back (Answer)

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) - begins after earning a bachelor’s degree and continues throughout a professional’s career - longest phase of professional education

#11
Front (Question)

why is CPD important

Back (Answer)

Ensures continued competence Supports evidence-based healthcare Promotes career growth and progression Benefits professionals and their organizations *mandatory for professional to ensure their competency and readiness in their field

#12
Front (Question)

difference between CPD and CPE

Back (Answer)

CPD: focuses on overall development (skills, knowledge, and attitude) CPE: more formal and linear, aimed at learning specific skills for improving professional competence

#13
Front (Question)

benefits of CPD - to individual - to organization

Back (Answer)

to individual: - Confidence and credibility - Showcases achievements for appraisals - Achieves career goals by focusing on training and development - Copes with changes +vely by updating knowledge and skill - Improves productivity and effciency - Reflecting learning - Highlight gaps in knowledge and experience to organization: - Maximizes staff potential - Set SMART (specific, measurable, realistic, and time-bound) objective for employees - Staff development - Value for reflecting; Apply learning to their role and for development of organization - Linking to appraisals; Focus achievements of employees

#14
Front (Question)

What did Executive Order No. 266 (July 25, 1995) establish

Back (Answer)

institutionalized the Continuing Professional Education (CPE) programs under PRC - issued by President Fidel V. Ramos - in response to global competition under the WTO’s GATS treaty

#15
Front (Question)

What happened on November 13, 1995, in relation to CPE?

Back (Answer)

PRC Resolution No. 381 was passed to implement EO 266 - creating standardized CPE guidelines - later reinforced by Administrative Order No. 260 (1996)

#16
Front (Question)

What significant law replaced EO 266 on December 5, 2000?

Back (Answer)

Republic Act 8981 - aka the PRC Modernization Act of 2000

#17
Front (Question)

What did PRC Resolution No. 179 (2004) mandate?

Back (Answer)

made CPE voluntary - but was repealed by PRC Resolution 2008-466 - later updated by PRC Resolution 2013-774, shifting focus to CPD

#18
Front (Question)

the CPD Law, which mandated CPD for all regulated professions to align professional competence with international standards.

Back (Answer)

Republic Act 10912 - took effect on August 16, 2016, - implemented on March 15, 2017, through PRC Resolution No. 1032 (IRR of R.A. 10912)

#19
Front (Question)

How does R.A. 10912 define “lifelong learning” and “CPD”?

Back (Answer)

Lifelong learning: Learning activities throughout life to develop competencies and qualifications. CPD: Advanced knowledge, skills, and ethical values in a post-licensure specialization or multidisciplinary field.

#20
Front (Question)

Who makes up the CPD Council for each profession?

Back (Answer)

Chair: – A member of the Professional Regulatory Board (PRB) First Member: – President/Officer of the Accredited Professional Organization (APO) Second Member: – President/Officer of the national organization of deans or department chairpersons of schools offering the related licensure course

#21
Front (Question)

Who are the CPD Council members for Medical Technology?

Back (Answer)

First Member – President of PAMET Second Member – President of PASMETH *their main role is to oversee the implementation, evaluation and monitoring of CPD programs for the profession

#22
Front (Question)

What must CPD Providers do before conducting an activity?

Back (Answer)

Apply to the CPD Council at least 45 days before the CPD activity.

#23
Front (Question)

Is CPD mandatory for renewing the PRC license?

Back (Answer)

Yes, required to renew the Professional Identification Card (PIC) for all PRC-regulated professionals. • renew their PIC every 3 years with at least 45 CPD units (average 15units per year)

#24
Front (Question)

How often must professionals renew their PIC?

Back (Answer)

Every 3 years, with at least 45 CPD units (average of 15 units per year)