Based on the Learning and Development Needs Assessment results, offices prioritizes Learning and Development Interventions to be attended by the staff through the Learning and Development Plan.

To ensure that all Learning and Development Interventions to be conducted by the offices are competency-based, the Learning Design/ Instructional Design shall be used. This will define the training objectives, learning objectives, topics to be discussed, teaching methodology and evaluation method to be used for the intervention

are training and non-training interventions with defined learning outcomes that teaches skills, knowledge, or competencies in order to improve performance and meet an agreed standard of proficiency

A process administered to measure and evaluate learning as a means toward determining learning needs as well as assessing if such needs have been effectively addressed. Strengths and areas for improvement are identified from evaluation results using the following tools:

Level I Evaluation – refers to a feedback on the value, relevance, and satisfaction on the different aspect of the learning experience following an LDI.

Level II Evaluation – refers to the degree to which learners acquired the intended knowledge, skills and attitudes as a result of an LDI which is usually administered through a pre and post-test instrument or pre and post demonstration of skills required.

Level III Evaluation – refers to the extent whether the knowledge and skills acquired from the LDI are being applied in the work setting, and have contributed to improved job performance.

Workplace Application Plan – refers to a Level III evaluation tool that measures the degree to which LDI participants apply the knowledge and skills in their workplace.

Career progression is the process of developing or moving towards a more advanced state in a person’s job, title, position, or profession; it outlines the route one may follow in order to reach identified career development goals. Concomitantly, Specialization refers to the field of practice of a profession for a particular area of knowledge or the process of becoming an expert in a particular field of professional practice.

Pursuant to the Republic Act (RA) No. 10912 or otherwise known as the “Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Act of 2016, the DOH in coordination with the Accredited Integrated Professional Organization or the Accredited Professional Organization (AIPO/APO), takes its effort in the development of a well-versed standards and qualification for professional practice outcomes aligned with the corresponding Philippine Qualifications Framework (PQF) level in the Public Health Career Progression and Specialization (CPS) programs. This is also in accordance with the R.A. No. 10968 or the “PQF Act”, that declares that it is the policy of the State to institutionalize the PQF to encourage lifelong learning of individuals, provide employee specific training standards and qualifications aligned with industry standards.

In relation to this, Resolution on the Guidelines on the Creation of a Career Progression And Specialization Program for the Dentistry Profession was issued and published by the PRC dated 17 August 2021.