Question & AnswerQ&A (PRC Resolution NO. 507 SERIES OF 1997)
The CPE programs aim to ensure continuous education of registered professionals with the latest trends, raise and maintain professional capability and standards, make professionals globally competitive, and promote the public welfare.
CPE is the inculcation, assimilation, and acquisition of knowledge, skills, proficiency, and ethical and moral values after initial registration that raises and enhances a professional's technical skills and competence.
CPE programs consist of programmed activities requiring participation of professionals to meet the requirements for license renewal every three (3) years.
Each PRB shall create a CPE Council within 30 days from the effectivity of the resolution to assist in implementing CPE programs.
Functions include accrediting CPE providers and programs, approving applications for exemptions, monitoring implementation, upgrading accreditation criteria, and other related functions.
An official of the PRC with rank not lower than Division Chief is designated as secretary to record meetings, prepare minutes, receive applications, release accreditations, and assist councils with related data.
Providers must be duly registered persons or entities, have established quality measurement mechanisms, use updated instructional materials, and have qualified instructors with good moral character and preferably current licenses.
Sixty (60) credit units over three years are required, and excess units cannot be carried over except for doctoral and masteral degrees.
Professionals who fail to comply cannot renew their licenses; those who do not renew for five continuous years shall be declared delinquent and dropped from the roster after due notice.
Yes. Professionals aged 65 or older are permanently exempt. Those working or studying abroad for at least two years are temporarily exempt upon application and proof of status.
Applications should include identification, registration papers (for juridical entities), plans for programs, proof of past activities, mechanisms for measuring quality, and criteria for selecting speakers.
Self-directed learning packages refer to learning using course manuals or accredited learning modules like printed materials, audio/video tapes, CAL, and others containing objectives, content, and evaluation.
Their Certificate of Accreditation may be cancelled by the CPE Council.
They may renew their licenses without submitting CPE certificates for credit units earned.
Regular meetings are held once a month on dates fixed by the Councils.