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What is the DOH NURSE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM?
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What is the DOH NURSE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM?
The DOH Nurse Certification Program is a DOH-initiated and supervised system of developing and certifying nurses based on a set of standard competencies in specific specialty areas.
Features of the DOH Nurse Certification Program
* Competency-based development that will be standardized across all hospitals
* Assessment of competencies is a major part the implementation
* With level progression: Levels 1-2 General Nursing; Levels 3-5 - Specialty Nursing
* Certification will be based on the competencies demonstrated and applied in the workplace
* Assessment of competencies is a major part the implementation
* With level progression: Levels 1-2 General Nursing; Levels 3-5 - Specialty Nursing
* Certification will be based on the competencies demonstrated and applied in the workplace
Background
Increasing requirements on the provision of efficient and high quality health care has resulted in more focused efforts on the development of health human resources in general and of nurses in particular. With all the environmental factors that affect health, developments in technology, and globalization, it is seen that the nursing profession in the Philippines must continuously attain international standards for quality service and at the same time be globally competitive. There is a need to raise the standards of professional development for Filipino nurses so the country can meet the challenge of producing nurses who can meet global demands while maintaining high quality nursing care for domestic needs.
The DOH Nurse Certification Program (NCP) is designed to provide the mechanism for establishing a competency-based learning intervention and development for nurses, which adopts a career level progression directed towards certification in a specialty area. The certification system is DOH-supervised, with performance criteria and assessment processes established and accepted as standard across all DOH-hospitals.
The DOH Nurse Certification Program (NCP) is designed to provide the mechanism for establishing a competency-based learning intervention and development for nurses, which adopts a career level progression directed towards certification in a specialty area. The certification system is DOH-supervised, with performance criteria and assessment processes established and accepted as standard across all DOH-hospitals.
Program Description?
The DOH NCP provides a framework for looking at higher level performance of nurses within a particular specialty area, using specific behaviors identified for each level of proficiency as performance standards. It also provides the mechanism for progressing from one level of expertise to another, through a guided and evidence-based assessment process that applies the performance standards and is conducted by independent and objective assessors. Certification for a particular level is awarded to a candidate when all performance standards (behaviors) are demonstrated with consistency.
The Program is developed and implemented by selected Department of Health (DOH) Teaching and Training hospitals and Specialty Hospitals and supervised by the DOH-Health Human Resource Development Bureau (HHRDB).
The Program is developed and implemented by selected Department of Health (DOH) Teaching and Training hospitals and Specialty Hospitals and supervised by the DOH-Health Human Resource Development Bureau (HHRDB).
The Assessment Process
The competency-based approach recognizes individual engagement and willful participation in the Program. Assessment tools are designed corresponding to the competencies that have been identified for the proficiency level and specialty area. The process considers these competencies as standard criteria for performance and requires the submission of evidence to support a claim to competence.
Learning and Development
To meet the ultimate objectives of the NCP, where preparation of a nurse certified as proficient in a given specialty area and who can compete globally is the desired outcome, a learning and development program that will support certification will be designed by the lead teaching and training hospitals for a particular specialty area.
The Certification Process.
If the Candidate seeking certification has shown competence on all performance criteria listed in a particular proficiency level, a Certificate of Competence for that level is awarded. The DOH issues the Certification.
Steps to be followed for Assessment and Certification:
1. Nurse Candidates (applicants) shall submit the following to the DOH NCP Office of the respective hospitals:
a) Accomplished and Validated Self-assessment Tool;
b) Accomplished Application Form; and
c) Portfolio or Evidence of Competence
2. Payment of Assessment Fee at the designated hospital who will then assign 2 assessors per nurse candidate.
3. The Nurse candidate undergoes a series of workplace assessments.
4. Assessors submit the accomplished checklist and Assessment Report: Once the candidate is assessed as competent, the Hospital DOH NCP Committee prepares a Recommendation Letter endorsing the candidate for certification. Then DOH issues the Certificate of Competence.
5. If a candidate has been assessed as “not yet competent” in certain competency areas, the Hospital DOH, DOH NCP Committee (Sub-Committee on Assessment and Certification) advises the applicant on the availment of appropriate learning interventions.
Steps to be followed for Availment of Learning and Development Interventions
1. Nurse candidates shall proceed to the DOH NCP Office of the designated hospital and present their
accomplished self-assessment tool or Assessment Report (for those with prior assessment).
2. The Hospital DOH NCP Committee then recommends available learning interventions that would address the competency gaps. Corresponding payments for the selected courses or modules are settled by the candidate.
3. Upon completion of the learning intervention, trainees undergo an assessment of the competencies set to be addressed by the particular learning intervention.
4. Once assessed, the Hospital DOH NCP Committee issues a Certificate of Completion which indicates the competencies gained from the particular course or module taken.
| Specialty Area | Designated Hospitals | Hospital DOHNCP Committee |
| Cardiovascular Nursing | Philippine Heart Center Dr. Manuel T. Chua Chiaco Jr. | Ms. Daisy U. Algenio |
| Renal Nursing | National Kidney and Transplant Institute Dr. Jose Dante P. Dator | Ms. Nerissa Gerial Mr. Rancy Robin T. Celeste |
| Pulmonary Nursing | Lung Center of the Philippines Dr. Jose Luis J. Danguilan | Ms. Elvira Baura Ms. Glenda L. Picardal Ms. Carmen Tumolva |
| Pediatric Nursing | Philippine Children`s Medical Center Dr. Julius Lecciones | Ms. Jennifer R. Santos |
| Pediatric Nursing | National Children's Hospital Dr. Epifania Simbul | Ms. Daisy L. Llarenas Ms. Ma. Leonore Pasol Ms. Claire O. Batulan |
| Maternal and Child Nursing | Dr. Jose Fabella Memorial Hospital Dr. Ruben C. Flores | Ms. Primitiva C. Labudahon Mr. Jose Alain dela Merced Ms. Ana Estrella D. Apruebo |
| Mental Health Nursing | National Center for Mental Health Dr. Bernardino A. Vicente | Ms. Lucila Espinosa Ms. Estelita Pascua Ms. Jane de Guzman Mr. Cesar Zarandona Ms. Rosalina Evasco |
| Infectious Desease Nursing | San Lazaro Hospital Dr. Winston Go | Ms. Vilma J. Cruz Mr. Maria Teresa Santos Mr. Arnel B. Roque |
| Emergency and Trauma Nursing | East Avenue Medical Center Dr. Ronal Cortez | Ms. Cynthia Tuazon Mr. Remo Palgan |
| Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Nursing | Philippine Orthopedic Center Dr. Luisito R. Maaño | Ms. Judy Franco Ms. Elizabeth M. Raymundo Ms. Shierna B. Campita Ms. Ma. Eva T. Cruza |
| Anesthesia Care Nursing | Philippine Heart Center Quirino Memorial Medical Center East Avenue Medical Center Jose R. Reyes Memorial Medical Center | |
| Operating Room Nursing | National Kidney and Transplant Institute Philippine Heart Center |
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