Philippine Midwifery Act of 1992
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What is the title of the act known as?

Philippine Midwifery Act of 1992

How many members compose the Board of Midwifery?

A chairman and four (4) members

Who appoints the Board of Midwifery (BOM) members?

The President of the Philippines

What are the qualifications for the members of the Board of Midwifery?

<p>Citizen and resident of the Philippines, good moral character, at least thirty (30) years of age, and not a member of the faculty of any school, college, or university</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the qualifications for the CHAIRMAN of the Board of Midwifery?

<p>Registered obstetrician with at least ten (10) years practice as an obstetrician</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who submits the nominees for the Board of Midwifery?

<p>The association of respective profession</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the qualifications required for the members of the Board at the time of their appointment?

<p>Registered midwives, degree holders in health and social sciences, and at least ten years of practice as midwives with five years in supervisory positions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long is the term of office for the Board members?

<p>Three years</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the duties and functions of the Board?

<p>Enforcing the provision of the act, administering oaths, issuing, suspending, or revoking certificates of registration, investigating violations, conducting yearly board exams, and adopting an official seal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the basis for the compensation of the Chairman and members of the Board?

<p>General Appropriation Act</p> Signup and view all the answers

By whom can the Board members be removed?

<p>The President</p> Signup and view all the answers

For what reasons can the Board members be removed?

<p>Neglect of duty, incompetence, or unprofessional, immoral, or dishonorable conduct</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for the custodial of the Board's records?

<p>The Commission</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the time period for the rules and regulations set by the Board to take effect after publication?

<p>Thirty (30) days</p> Signup and view all the answers

To whom should the Board submit an annual report at the end of each calendar year?

<p>The Commission</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is the current Chairman of the Board of Midwifery?

<p>Melchor C. Dela Cruz Jr., MD, FPOGS</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Composition and Appointment of Board of Midwifery

  • The Board of Midwifery is composed of 11 members.
  • The President of the Philippines appoints the members of the Board of Midwifery.

Qualifications of Board Members

  • The members of the Board of Midwifery must be:
    • Filipino citizens
    • Registered and licensed midwives in the Philippines
    • With at least 5 years of experience in midwifery practice
  • The Chairman of the Board of Midwifery must be:
    • A Filipino citizen
    • A registered and licensed midwife in the Philippines
    • With at least 10 years of experience in midwifery practice
    • Of good moral character

Nomination and Term of Office

  • The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) submits the nominees for the Board of Midwifery.
  • The term of office for the Board members is 3 years.

Duties and Functions of the Board

  • The Board of Midwifery exercises administrative and executive functions, including:
    • Formulating and implementing policies and programs for midwifery education and practice
    • Prescribing and regulating the standards for midwifery education
    • Conducting licensure examinations for midwives
    • Supervising and regulating the practice of midwifery

Compensation and Removal

  • The compensation of the Chairman and members of the Board is based on the salary scale of the government.
  • The President of the Philippines can remove the Board members for:
    • Incompetence
    • Neglect of duty
    • Unprofessional or dishonorable conduct
    • Conviction of a crime involving moral turpitude

Record Keeping and Reporting

  • The Secretary of the Board is responsible for the custodial of the Board's records.
  • The Board must submit an annual report to the President of the Philippines and the Congress at the end of each calendar year.

Rules and Regulations

  • The rules and regulations set by the Board take effect 15 days after publication.
  • The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) assists the Board in the formulation of rules and regulations.

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