QuestionsQuestions (Republic Act No. 2678)
It is issued by the DOH pursuant to a presidential directive (Feb. 12, 2008) and in relation to existing PEME guidelines (AO No. 1, s. 2003; Addendum AO No. 2009-0002), and it aligns with RA 10029 (Philippine Psychology Act of 2009).
To standardize and update the conduct of psychological examinations for overseas work applicants.
All DOH-accredited medical clinics providing psychological services for overseas work applicants.
Only in DOH accredited medical clinics.
At least: (1) 16 PF Test (English or Filipino), and (2) Ravenas Progressive Matrices or Purdue Non-Language Test.
A full-time psychologist registered with the BHFS.
An autobiography and a comprehensive interview.
They must notify the BHFS in writing within 15 days of any change in personnel, physical facility, and/or addition of any psychological test above the minimum requirement.
That its personnel have the required qualification and training to administer, score, interpret, and write reports on the added test(s).
No. Any enhanced/additional psychological test above the minimum requirement must be at no added cost to the applicant.
They must be organized to provide quality, effective and efficient psychological services and have documented administrative/technical policies and procedures (HR, materials/supplies, records/communication, physical facilities/work environment, and referral processes) consistent with DOH BHFS manuals.
The DOH shall establish an electronic uploading system for standard data submissions. Clinics must submit monthly consolidated electronic and hard copy reports to BHFS every first week of each succeeding month following the psychological evaluation format posted on the DOH website.
Each clinic must establish and maintain an information technology system (through a service provider of its choice) ensuring accurate transmission of psychological and medical results to DOH at no cost to DOH and at no added cost to the applicant.
Generally valid for 12–18 months upon completion, or less if the individual undergoes major and significant changes in work and/or life circumstances.
For false statements by management/staff, based on inspection/monitoring records, or for violation or failure to comply with the terms/conditions/provisions of the Order.
It states that any violation of RA 10029, the Order, and/or related issuances by any DOH-accredited medical clinic shall be penalized under Section IX Paragraph 2 of AO No. 181, s. 2004.
Repealing: inconsistent provisions in previous issuances are rescinded/modified. Separability: if a provision is invalidated, the remaining provisions remain valid.
It takes effect 15 days after approval and publication in a newspaper of general circulation, and is subject for review three (3) years after implementation.
It advises that psychologists without a master’s degree and a course in psychological assessment should use the 16 Personality Factors Test (Filipino/English) in lieu of the DAPT and SSCT—this Order later reflects the standardized minimum battery consistent with that approach.