RA 7392 & Midwifery Jurisprudence - Concept Map
RA 7392: Philippine Midwifery Act of 1992
Related concepts
Legislative Framework & History
Sub concepts
- RA 7392 (1992) — Current Law
- RA 2644 (1960) — Superseded Law
- Public Protection Policy
- National Regulation Under PRC
Relationship to central
Foundation — establishes the legal basis and evolution of midwifery regulation
Professional Regulatory Board of Midwifery
Sub concepts
- Board Composition (Chairman + 2 Members)
- Presidential Appointment
- Powers & Functions
- Administrative Jurisdiction
- Investigation & Adjudication
Relationship to central
Administrative body — appointed to enforce and administer RA 7392
Licensure & Registration
Sub concepts
- Admission to MLE
- Eligibility Criteria
- Examination & Passing Requirements
- Professional Oath
- Certificate of Registration (COR)
- Professional Identification Card (PIC)
- Registration by Reciprocity
Relationship to central
Core requirement — defines how midwives gain and maintain legal practice authority
License Renewal & Continuing Professional Development
Sub concepts
- PIC Renewal Cycle (3 Years)
- RA 10912 (CPD Act of 2016)
- CPD Units/Credits
- Accredited Activities
- Lifelong Competence Mandate
Relationship to central
Maintenance requirement — ensures ongoing competence and legal practice authority
Professional Ethics & Standards
Sub concepts
- Professional Oath
- Code of Ethics
- Code of Technical Standards
- Scope of Practice Compliance
- Client Confidentiality
- Informed Consent
- Record Keeping
- Professional Dignity
Relationship to central
Conduct guidelines — establishes professional duties and ethical obligations
Penal & Administrative Provisions
Sub concepts
- Illegal Practice Penalties
- Fine & Imprisonment
- Grounds for Refusal/Suspension/Revocation
- Moral Turpitude
- Malpractice & Gross Negligence
- Fraud
- Practicing Beyond Scope
- Mental Incompetence
Relationship to central
Enforcement mechanism — protects public by penalizing misconduct and illegal practice
Scope of Midwifery Practice
Sub concepts
- Normal Maternal Care
- Normal Delivery Conduction
- Prenatal Care
- Postnatal Care
- Newborn Care
- Family Planning Services
- Community Health
- Recognize & Refer Complications
Relationship to central
Practice boundaries — defines what midwives can independently do vs. refer
Comparison with Nursing (RA 9173)
Sub concepts
- Different Governing Acts
- Different Regulatory Boards
- Different Educational Requirements
- Different Professional Titles (RM vs RN)
- Different Core Scope
- Shared Principles (CPD, Code of Ethics, PRC Regulation)
Relationship to central
Regulatory distinction — clarifies how midwifery law differs from nursing law
Liability & Legal Consequences
Sub concepts
- Administrative Liability
- Criminal Liability
- Civil Liability
- Concurrent Pursuit Possible
- Board Sanctions
- Court Penalties
Relationship to central
Risk framework — describes consequences of legal violations
Concept connections
- RA 7392Professional Regulatory Board of MidwiferyCreates and empowers the board to administer and enforce the act
- Professional Regulatory Board of MidwiferyLicensure & RegistrationBoard prepares MLE, rates exams, and issues licenses
- Licensure & RegistrationProfessional OathOath is taken immediately upon passing exam before registration
- Professional OathCode of EthicsOath binds midwife to uphold ethical standards prescribed by board
- Code of EthicsScope of Midwifery PracticeEthics require midwife to practice only within legal scope
- Scope of Midwifery PracticeRecognize & Refer ComplicationsScope limitation necessitates early detection and referral of complications
- License Renewal & CPDRA 10912CPD requirement flows from separate CPD Act of 2016
- Penal & Administrative ProvisionsProfessional Regulatory Board of MidwiferyBoard enforces administrative sanctions for violations
- Penal & Administrative ProvisionsIllegal Practice PenaltiesCriminal courts prosecute illegal practice crimes outside board jurisdiction
- Scope of Midwifery PracticeComparison with Nursing RA 9173Midwifery scope is narrower and specialized vs nursing's broad scope
- Professional Regulatory Board of MidwiferyInvestigation & AdjudicationBoard hears administrative cases and determines violations
- Administrative LiabilityCriminal LiabilityBoth can be pursued concurrently for same violation
- Licensure & RegistrationCertificate of Registration CORCOR is proof of successful registration and license to practice
- Certificate of RegistrationProfessional Identification Card PICPIC is current proof of valid license; must be renewed every 3 years
- Illegal PracticeMoral TurpitudePracticing without license or beyond scope may constitute moral turpitude
- RA 7392RA 2644RA 7392 superseded RA 2644 as current governing law
- Licensure Admission RequirementsGood Moral CharacterCore requirement; disqualifies those with moral turpitude convictions
- Professional PracticeRecord KeepingEthical duty to maintain accurate records of all cases attended
- Community Health RoleRHU/BHS IntegrationMidwives in rural health units and barangay health stations provide primary maternal-newborn care
- Recognize & ReferBEmONC FacilitiesComplications are referred to basic and comprehensive emergency obstetric care facilities
Diagrams
RA 7392 Midwifery Act - Complete Concept Hierarchy
Comprehensive mind map showing the complete hierarchy and relationships of all major concepts in RA 7392. The central act branches into nine primary domains: legislative framework, board structure, licensure process, professional practice, ethics, license maintenance, and enforcement mechanisms. Each domain further subdivides into specific requirements and provisions.
Midwife Licensure & Registration Process Flow
Step-by-step flowchart showing the complete pathway from midwifery graduation to licensure and ongoing renewal. Shows eligibility checks, examination, oath-taking, certificate issuance, and the periodic renewal cycle tied to CPD requirements. Illustrates decision points and consequences of failure at each stage.
Midwife Practice Scope - Recognize & Refer Decision Tree
Decision flowchart illustrating the core midwifery principle of recognizing normal vs. complicated cases. Shows how midwives assess cases, provide care within scope for normal presentations, and how they detect and refer complications to appropriate BEmONC or hospital-level care. Emphasizes the recognize-and-refer framework central to RA 7392 practice.
License Revocation & Administrative Liability Process
Comprehensive flowchart showing the administrative process from complaint through investigation, hearing, and potential sanctions. Illustrates the distinction between types of violations, levels of sanctions, appeals process, and the possible concurrent pursuit of criminal liability separate from administrative action. Shows how midwife licensing violations are addressed under RA 7392.
Midwife License Status Lifecycle
State diagram showing the complete lifecycle of a midwife's license from graduation through potential end states. Illustrates transitions between active practice, inactive status (expired PIC), temporary suspension, and permanent revocation. Shows both the normal pathway (graduation → registered → active → renewal) and disciplinary pathways (suspension, revocation).
RA 7392 vs RA 9173 - Midwifery vs Nursing Regulatory Comparison
Comparative flowchart highlighting the key differences and similarities between RA 7392 (Midwifery) and RA 9173 (Nursing). Shows distinct aspects: different governing acts, different boards, different titles, different educational pathways, and different core scopes. Also illustrates shared regulatory principles under PRC, CPD mandates, ethical codes, and the recognize-and-refer discipline common to both professions.