PRC PRB FOR Psychology - 2023-04 Published
PRC PRB FOR Psychology - 2023-04 Published
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WHEREAS, Republic Act (R.A.) No. 10029 or the “Philippine Psychology Act of 2009”
mandates the Professional Regulatory Board of Psychology (Board) to supervise and
regulate the practice of Psychology in the Philippines. Section 2 of the said law provides
that the State recognizes the importance of psychologists in nation-building and
development, as such, it should nurture competent, upright and assiduous professionals
whose standards of practice and service shall be excellent and globally competent, for
the protection of the public through prevention of inexperienced or untrained and
unlicensed individuals from offering psychological services;
WHEREAS, Section 3(b), Article III of R.A. No. 10029 provides for the scope of the
professional practice of Psychology, to wit:
(1) psychological interventions: psychological counseling, psychotherapy,
psychosocial support, coaching, psychological debriefing, group processes
and all other psychological interventions that involve the application of
psychological principles to improve psychological functioning of individuals,
families, groups and organizations;
(2) psychological assessment: gathering and integration of psychology-
related data for the purpose of making a psychological evaluation,
accomplished through a variety of tools, including individual tests, projective
Si tests, clinical interview and other psychological assessment tools, for the
purpose of assessing diverse psychological functions including cognitive
abilities, aptitudes, personality characteristics, attitudes, values, interests,
emotions and motivations, among others, in support of psychological
counseling, psychotherapy and other psychological interventions; and
(3) psychological programs: development, planning, implementation,
monitoring and evaluation of psychological treatment for individuals and/or
groups
WHEREAS, Section 33(b), Article VIII of R.A. No. 10029 further provides that no
corporation, partnership, association or entity shall operate a psychology or
psychometrics office, center, clinic or otherwise engage in the practice or allow the
practice of Psychology or Psychometrics within its premises without securing a permit
therefor from the Board. Such permit shall be issued only after the Board is satisfied that
such establishment is competently staffed by a Psychologist and equipped with sufficient
and adequate psychology-related instruments and facilities]
WHEREAS, Section 35, Article VIII of R.A. No. 10029 likewise authorizes the Board to
initiate action to enjoin, restrain, and/or prosecute any individual, corporation, association,
partnership or entity engaging in the practice of psychology and psychometrics in violation
of the law.
NOW THEREFORE, by virtue of the powers vested unto it, the Board RESOLVES, as it
is hereby RESOLVED, to issue and promulgate the following “Rules and Regulations to
Implement Section 33(b) of R.A. No. 10029 on the Issuance of Permit to Operate a
Psychology or Psychometric Office, Center, Clinic, or Facility”:
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PROFESSIONAL REGULATORY BOARD OF PSYCHOLOGY
Resolution No. 04 (s. 2023)
Rules and Regulations to Implement Section 33(b) of Republic Act No. 10029,
Entitled “Philippine Psychology Act of 2009" on the Issuance of Permit to Operate
a Psychology or Psychometrics Office, Center, Clinic, or Facility
Page 2 of 7
RULE I
DEFINITION OF TERMS, SCOPE AND PURPOSE
Section 1. Definition of Terms - The following terms as used in this Resolution shall be
understood to mean as:
Section 2. Scope and Applicability. This Rules and Regulations shall cover all
establishments and facilities operating as Psychology or Psychometric Office, Center,
Clinic, or Facility as herein defined. The following are deemed to be within the scope of
this Rules and Regulations and, for purposes hereof, shall be required to secure a Permit
to Operate from the Board:
RULE II
QUALIFICATIONS AND DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE
ISSUANCE OF PERMIT TO OPERATE PSYCHOLOGY OR PSYCHOMETRICS
OFFICE, CENTER, CLINIC, OR FACILITY
1) With an average of thirty (30) clients per day: at least one (1)
Psychometrician;
2) With more than thirty (30) up to sixty (60) clients per day: at
least two (2) Psychometricians;
3) With more than sixty (60) up to ninety (90) clients per day: at
least three (3) Psychometricians; and
4) With more than ninety (90) up to one-hundred twenty (120)
clients per day: at least four (4) Psychometricians.
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PROFESSIONAL REGULATORY BOARD OF PSYCHOLOGY
Resolution No. 0^ (s. 2023)
Rules and Regulations to Implement Section 33(b) of Republic Act No. 10029,
Entitled "Philippine Psychology Act of 2009’’ on the Issuance of Permit to Operate
a Psychology or Psychometrics Office, Center, Clinic, or Facility
Page 4 of 7
Section 5. Prescribed Fee - The processing fee for application for Permit to Operate was
submitted, reviewed and approved by the Committee on Revision of Fees and is
prescribed in the application form hereto attached as Annex “A”.
PROFESSIONAL REGULATORY BOARD OF PSYCHOLOGY
Resolution No. 04 (s. 2023)
Rules and Regulations to Implement Section 33(b) of Republic Act No. 10029,
Entitled “Philippine Psychology Act of 2009" on the Issuance of Permit to Operate
a Psychology or Psychometrics Office, Center, Clinic, or Facility
Page 5 of 7
RULE III
ISSUANCE OF PERMIT TO OPERATE PSYCHOLOGY OR
PSYCHOMETRICS OFFICE, CENTER, CLINIC, OR FACILITY
a. The Regulation Division of the nearest PRC Regional Office, shall initially evaluate
the application based on the documentary checklist and verify the validity of the
license of the head of the PSU/Psychologist. The Legal Section/Division shall
verify whether there is a pending case filed against the head of the PSU. Once
completed, the applicant shall then be instructed to proceed to the Cash Section
for the payment of the prescribed fee.
b. The applicant shall submit the duly accomplished Application Form, supporting
documents and official receipt of payment to the Regulation Division designated
window.
c. The Regional Division shall forward the application documents to the Accreditation
and Compliance Division (ACD) for validation and endorsement to the Board. The
Board, through its Focal Person, shall proceed to evaluate the application. The
processing and evaluation of the application by the Board Focal Person shall be
subject to the provisions of PRC Memorandum Order No. 04 (s. 2016)1.
d. The corresponding Permit to Operate shall be issued to those whose applications
have been approved. The Permit to Operate shall be signed by the Board
Chairperson and the Commission Chairperson.
ex' Section 7. Initial Issuance and Renewal of the Permit to Operate Psychology or
Psychometrics Office, Center, Clinic, or Facility-The Permit to Operate ("Annex B")
shall be valid for three (3) years, subject to renewal. Any change in the composition or
structure of the office, center, clinic, or facility (e.g. change in the designated PSU Head)
that take place within the validity of the Permit issued shall be reported to the Board within
seven (7) working days from the date the change was implemented. Applications for the
V renewal of the Certificate shall be filed at least three (3) months prior to the expiration of
the Permit originally issued, upon compliance with the requirements set forth in Rule II of
this Resolution.
The Permit to be issued by the Board shall be separate and distinct from the permits and
licenses issued by other government institutions and agencies (e.g. DOH, LGUs, etc.). It
is not to be construed, though, that herein Permit shall be the sole and exclusive authority
to operate Psychology or Psychometrics office, center, clinic or facility, as such permit is
without prejudice to the applicability of the permitting and licensing requirements of other
government institutions and agencies.
1 “Streamlining of Procedures in the Preparation of Board and Commission Resolutions and other Official Issuances
involving Policy Decisions and Directives, Actions and/or Decisions on Applications for the Licensure Examination,
Registration without Examination, Issuance of Certificates of Accreditation, Certificate of Compliance (COCs),
Certificate of Authority to Operate, Certificates of Registration of Corporations and Partnerships for the Practice of
Profession and other similar Applications"
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PROFESSIONAL REGULATORY BOARD OF PSYCHOLOGY
Resolution No. 04 (s. 2023)
Rules and Regulations to Implement Section 33(b) of Republic Act No. 10029,
Entitled “Philippine Psychology Act of 2009” on the Issuance of Permit to Operate
a Psychology or Psychometrics Office, Center, Clinic, or Facility
Page 6 of 7
shall ensure that the concerned Regional Office will send the notice/letter to the applicant.
Any request for reconsideration shall be filed with the Board not later than three (3) days
from receipt of the Board's decision. The Board shall resolve the same not later than three
(3) days from receipt of the request. The decision of the Board is appealable to the
Commission within five (5) days from receipt of the same.
Rule IV
SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION/CANCELLATION AND REINSTATEMENT,
RE-ISSUANCE OF PERMIT TO OPERATE TO OPERATE PSYCHOLOGY OR
PSYCHOMETRICS OFFICE, CENTER, CLINIC OR, FACILITY
The decision cancelling or revoking the Permit to Operate which shall be in the form of a
Board Resolution shall become final and executory upon the completion of its publication
in any newspaper of general circulation.
a. A Permit that has been suspended, revoked, or canceled on the ground of fraud
or deceit under Section 11 (a)(b)(c), Rule IV hereof shall not be reinstated under
any circumstance. Such may also constitute as ground for the institution by the
Board and/or the Commission of the appropriate administrative and/or criminal
actions against those who are responsible therefor;
b. A Permit that has been suspended, revoked or cancelled on the ground of non-
compliance with the provisions of R.A. No. 10029, its IRR and other requirements
and conditions imposed by the Board under Section 11(d), Rule IV hereof may be
reinstated upon compliance with the deficiencies and/or conditions; and
c. In case a Permit has been lost, damaged, or mutilated, the applicant may apply for
a duplicate copy of the same accompanied by a duly notarized affidavit detailing
the circumstances and the reason for the request for re-issuance of the Permit.
PROFESSIONAL REGULATORY BOARD OF PSYCHOLOGY
Resolution No. � (s. 2023)
Rules and Regulations to Implement Section 33(b) of Republic Act No. 10029,
Entitled "Philippine Psychology Act of 2009" on the Issuance of Permit to Operate
a Psychology or Psychometrics Office, Center, Ciinic, or Facility
Page 7 of 7
Rule V
SEPARABILITY CLAUSE AND FINAL PROVISIONS
Section 14. Separability Clause. The provisions of this Resolution are separable, and
in the event that any of its provisions is declared invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the
validity, legality, and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not in any way be
affected or impaired thereby.
This Resolution shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following its publication in the
Official Gazette or in any major newspaper of general circulation.
Let a copy hereof be furnished the University of the Philippines Law Center and relevant
government institutions and agencies.
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Chairperson
Member
ATTESTED BY:
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Atty. � T. BAUTISTA
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Chief, PRB Secretariat Division
APPROVED:
QA.ZAMORA
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Annex“A”
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Professional Regulation Commission
APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO OPERATE PSYCHOLOGY OR
PSYCHOMETRIC OFFICE, CENTER, CLINIC OR FACILITY
INSTRUCTION:
This application must be accomplished by the applicant. Declaration of false statement is subject to administrative sanction and
criminal prosecution.
ADDRESS:
SEC Registration No./DTI Registration No./Charter (for BIR Certification of Registration No (for private entities).:
government Agencies):
Contact Number: E-Mail Address:
Applicant:
NAME LICENSE NUMBER POST GRADUATE STUDIES (MA. MS or PhD) Completed
Part II Acknowledgement:
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the above information written by me are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I further
authorize the PRC and other agencies to investigate the authenticity of all documents presented.
I agree to the PRC Privacy Notice and give my consent to the collection and processing of my personal data in accordance thereto.
Reviewed by:
1. Secure Application Form at the Public Information Counter/Desk of the nearest PRC Office or download at www.prc.qov.ph;
2. Fill-out Application Form then proceed to Regional Office, Regulation Division for evaluation and assessment of supporting documents;
3. Proceed to the Legal Section/Division for the verification of the license of the head of PSU, psychologists and psychometricians whether there
is a pending case filed against them;
4. Proceed to Cash Section to pay the prescribed fee of P6,500.00;
5. Secure documentary stamps;
6. Submit the accomplished Application Form with proof of payment to Regulation Division;
7. Verify your application after days from the time of submission.
CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS
(Applications with incomplete documents will not be accepted)
1) Photocopy of the Charter/Law/or equivalent document 1) Authenticated copy of the SEC Certificate of
establishing its existence; Registration/Authenticated copy of DTI Certificate of
2) Profile of the Psychology or Psychometrics office, Registration;
center, clinic or facility, with a brief statement of the 2) For SEC registered entities, authenticated copy of
nature of psychological services it provides, existing the Articles of Incorporated and By-laws;
staffing complement, among others; 3) Profile of the Psychology or Psychometrics office,
3) List of facilities, areas, furniture, assessment tools, center, clinic or facility, with a brief statement of the
including but not limited to test materials, nature of psychological services it provides, existing
questionnaires, reference manuals, etc. and other staffing complement, among others;
ancillary equipment necessary for the conduct of 4) List of facilities, areas, furniture, assessment tools,
competent and professional services; including but not limited to test materials,
4) Pictures of the secured storage area or room where questionnaires, reference manuals, etc. and other
psychometric and psychological materials and ancillary equipment necessary for the conduct of
questionnaires as well as other confidential materials competent and professional services;
are kept (The pictures submitted by the applicant shall 5) Pictures of the secured storage area or room where
be kept confidential and shall not be available for public psychometric and psychological materials and
viewing or inspection unless upon order of competent questionnaires as well as other confidential materials
authorities or with express written consent of the are kept (The pictures submitted by the applicant
applicant); shall be kept confidential and shall not be available
5) Photocopy of the Diploma of the head of PSU for Post for public viewing or inspection unless upon order of
Graduate studies (MA, MS or PhD in Psychology); competent authorities or with express written
6) Transcript of Records of the head of PSU; consent of the applicant);
7) Photocopies of Certificates of Relevant Training 6) Diploma of the head of PSU for Post Graduate
attended by the head of PSU for the last 3 years; studies (MA, MS or PhD in Psychology);
8) Notarized Contract of Employment of the head of PSU. 7) Transcript of Records of the head of PSU;
If the head of the PSU is the owner, this is not required; 8) Photocopies of Certificates of Relevant Training
9) For clinics or facilities attached or part of government attended by the head of PSU for the last 3 years;
institution/agency, shall submit the photocopy of the 9) Notarized Contract of Employment of the head of
charter of the entity to which they are attached or part PSU. If the head of the PSU is the owner, this is not
of; required;
10) For online psychotherapy or assessment, an 10) For clinics or facilities attached or part of a
undertaking as to full accountability in ensuing data school/university, church, hospital/health institution,
security under the client’s confidentiality clause and or corporate/ industrial firm shall submit the SEC or
Data Privacy Law must be submitted; and DTI registration documents, whichever is applicable,
11) For online assessment, copyright usage of online of the entity to which they are attached or part of;
assessment tools and proof of purchase must be 12) For online psychotherapy or assessment, an
submitted. undertaking as to full accountability in ensuing data
security under the client’s confidentiality clause and
Data Privacy Law must be submitted; and
13) For online assessment, copyright usage of online
assessment tools and proof of purchase must be
submitted. ___
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