APPLICATION FOR MANDATORY CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION (MCPE)

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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE APPLICATION 

 

MCPE is a post-licensure learning that enables members to increase or update knowledge and competence in technical and professional subjects related to the practice of animal science.

 

MCPE is one of the activities of the Institute which specifies training programs mandatorily required to be performed by members. This training contributes to securing enough points that subsequently permit members to practice the profession in the following year.

Maximum of Thirty (30) Mandatory Continuing Education points shall be required each year for each
member.

Scoring System:

The Scoring procedure shall include:
i.Certificate of attendance at NIAS Annual General Meeting - 5 points

ii.Certificate of attendance at NIAS Workshops/summits/trainings or Certificate of attendance at other Animal Science Workshops/Seminars - 5 points
iii.Certificate of attendance at any Animal Production/Industry Conference - 5 points
iv.Written MCPE Examination - maximum - 15 points

The scoring is as shown in the table below

 

 

 

SCORE

 

 

 

 

NAME

RAS/GAS NO.

MCPE

AGM

PROFES.CONF

NIAS ACTIVITES

CUMULATIVE

 

 

15

5

5

5

30

 

a. Maximum points obtainable per year = 30

b. Minimum points obtainable per year = 15


Please note:
MCPE training is compulsory for all Registered Members and is assigned credit hours for membership retention and Annual Practicing License.
MCPE cannot be attended by proxy
Certificate would be given based on active participation
Deadline for submission of scanned or hard copies of certificates for programmes issued by organizations other than that of NIAS should be made available to the Institute on or before
November 8th of every year.