Section 8Sec./Art. 8

Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of the CPD Council. - The CPD Council for each profession shall:

(a) Ensure the adequate and appropriate provision of CPD Programs for their respective profession;

(b) Evaluate and act on applications for accreditation of CPD Providers and their CPD Programs;

(c) Monitor and evaluate the implementation of the CPD Programs;

(d) Assess and/or upgrade the criteria for accreditation of CPD Providers and their CPD Programs on a regular basis;

(e) 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;

(f) Conduct researches, studies and benchmarking for international alignment of the CPD Programs;

(g) Issue operational guidelines, with the approval of the PRC and the PRB concerned; and

(h) Perform such other functions related or incidental to the implementation of the CPD.