Law Summary
Professionalism and Conduct During Licensure Examinations
- Examinees are expected to treat licensure examinations with utmost importance.
- Proper appearance and deportment are emphasized to reflect the seriousness of the process.
- The main goal of licensure examinations is to obtain valid and reliable information about an examinee's technical competence for admission to the profession.
Legal Basis and Authority
- The Resolution is enacted under the authority of Section 5 (b), (d), (n), and (o) of P.D. No. 223, as amended.
- The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) adopts this measure jointly with concerned boards to enhance the credibility and effectiveness of licensure examinations.
Specific Licensure Examinations Covered
- The following examinees are required to wear their respective college uniforms:
- Dental Deck Officers (3rd, 2nd, Chief Mates, and Master Mariner)
- Engine Officers (4th, 3rd, 2nd, and Chief Engine)
- Medical Technology
- Physician
- Midwifery
- Nursing
- Nutrition-Dietetics
- Optometry
- Pharmacy
- Physical Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Radiologic Technology
- X-ray Technology
- Veterinary Medicine
Effective Date and Dissemination
- The Resolution takes effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in either the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation.
- The PRC is responsible for widely circulating the Resolution through the schools, colleges, and universities offering the covered courses.
- Strict implementation is mandated through the Examination Division.
Summary of Key Legal Concepts
- Wearing the uniform is a required act that reinforces professionalism and discipline among examinees.
- The measure is grounded on existing legal provisions empowering the PRC to regulate licensure examinations.
- It is part of a broader strategy to maintain the integrity, credibility, and respect for the licensure examination process.