(Apr 2020) ROOM ASSIGNMENT: Midwifery Board Exam

Are you taking the Midwifery Board Exam this April 5-6, 2020? Make sure to check your Room Assignment below which has been provided by the PRC (Professional Regulation Commission) so that you’ll know where to go and where to take the Registered Midwife board exam!

UPDATE (March 2020): The official room assignments for those taking the Midwife Board Exam are now being finalized and will soon be released! Scroll below to see which exam venues already include the note “Now Available!”. This means room assignments for these venues are ready for viewing. If the PDF file is not yet displayed, the PRC is still finalizing the room assignment but it will be uploaded very soon. Kindly refresh the page or visit this page again later to see if the update has been posted.

To help you pass the exam, why not check out useful tips and tricks which we compiled below from board exam passers and topnotchers themselves? Good luck!

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Before you take the Board Exam, be informed about the following important details — including exam schedule, dress code, and what you can and cannot bring during exam day. All these are official instructions sourced from the PRC.

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Midwifery Board Exam Schedule (Apr 2020)

On the first day of the board exam, be present at the venue before 6:30 AM so you can check your room and seat number. Take note that examinees who will come in late will NOT be admitted to the exam room so don’t be late, otherwise, you might not be able to take the board exam!

Here’s the schedule and exam topics in the upcoming April 2020 board exam as released by the PRC.

April 5, 2020 (Sunday)

7:00 AM – 7:45 AM – General Instructions and Filling out of Forms
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM – Obstetrics
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM – Fundamentals of Health Care
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM – Infant Care and Feeding

April 6, 2020 (Monday)

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM – Primary Health Care
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM – Professional Growth and Development

NOTE: The following will be integrated with the above subjects:

Fundamentals of Sociology
Principles of Bacteriology
General Anatomy and Physiology
General Psychology
Nutrition
Parasitology
Microbiology
Pharmacology

Midwife Board Exam Dress Code

Please note that all examinees are REQUIRED to wear the following attire during board exam days:

Males & Females – All examinees are required to wear their respective COLLEGE UNIFORM, as per Resolution No. 311, dated May 18, 1994.

What to Bring During Midwives Exam

Make sure to bring the following items with you during exam day:

Notice of Admission (NOA)
Official Receipt (OR)
Two (2) or more Pencils (No. 2)
Ballpens with black ink (black ballpens) only
One (1) piece long brown envelope
One (1) piece long transparent plastic envelope (for safekeeping of valuables and other allowed items)
Calculator with these features only: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, trigonometric function, logarithm, and x^y. Only one (1) Basic Calculator per examinee will be allowed. Inspection of calculators shall be done prior to the start of the exam.
Food – all examinees are required to bring with them snacks or meals placed inside a transparent plastic bag. No other person, including the proctors or room watchers, shall be allowed to give or distribute food to any examinee while the board exam is in progress.

NOTE: During the exam, candidates are not allowed to borrow anything or to communicate with other people taking the exam. Examinees are also not allowed to leave the room, so with regard to using the CR, make sure you go to the restroom right before taking the exam.

What NOT to Bring During Midwifery Exam

Take note that the following items are NOT ALLOWED to be brought inside the exam room:

Books, notes, review materials, and other printed materials containing coded data / information / formula;
Calculators which are programmable or with embedded functions especially CASIO FX991ES and CASIO FX-991ES Plus;
Cellphones, mobile phones, ear plugs, transmitters, portable computers, smart watches, Bluetooth and other electronic gadgets or devices which may be used for communication purposes;
Bags of any kind (ladies bag, shoulder bags, attache case, backpacks, etc.);
Other examination aids not stated on this program.

Tips to Pass the Midwives Board Exam

Do you want some tips to help you pass the Board Licensure Exam for Midwives?

Without a doubt, passing the Board Exam requires tons of preparation, hard work, persistence, and determination. You will surely do your part. You will study long hours, read a lot of books, and answer hundreds of pages of reviewers.

But for you to pass or to be a topnotcher with above-average scores, you probably would want to hear useful tips straight from those who already passed the boards? Here’s our collection of the best insights and tips from Midwifery passers and topnotchers themselves so you can be a top scorer in the exam too!

Tip #1: Read your notes and reviewers at least 3 to 5 times.

When you read for the first time, the goal is to understand. The second time, your goal should be to improve recall. Read for the third time to help you summarize. Now, for the fourth time, read so you can memorize concepts. Finally, read for the fifth time, so that the learnings become a part of you already that even without the book, you’ll know the Midwifery Exam concepts by heart.

Tip #2: Create a review calendar.

Prepare a calendar that will show a schedule of what you should have already reviewed and by when. This helps you manage all the concepts that you need to review, so you won’t cram when it’s already close to the exam date.

You can be flexible and you can adjust your schedule depending on the actual completion of your review. If you find yourself lagging, either study faster or allot more hours per day to review. If you see yourself getting ahead of schedule, use the additional free time to re-read and review previous concepts. (Check back our Tip #1 on reading your notes and reviewers at least 3 to 5 times.)

Tip #3: Avoid cramming.

Do not cram the review because it’s not kind to you and your body. You probably don’t realize it but cramming is one of the worst harassments that you can possibly inflict on yourself. Stressing yourself won’t be good for you in the long run.

Some people may argue that cramming helps them focus and review more effectively. That’s probably the case for some, but longer preparation for the exam has also been proven as a more effective method. Another benefit is that by avoiding cramming, you reduce stress and anxiety on yourself since you won’t find yourself inundated with a lot of books and reviewers to study days or weeks before the exam.

Tip #4: Keep motivating yourself.

Always tell yourself that you need to pass the examination. Without a doubt, your future is at stake here, so give your 100% and try your best to pass the exam on your first take. When you feel sad or disheartened, take a breather and remind yourself that there are people who care for you and can inspire you to continue, like your family, friends, loved ones, and also God.

I heard from a Midwife exam topnotcher that she posted several handwritten notes on her bedroom wall to console herself from the fact that she put herself on “self-exile” just to pass the exam. The motivational notes and quotes distracted her from the idea that she was no longer watching movies or TV shows, meeting friends, or even checking Facebook or social media. In the end, that sacrifice paid off.

Tip #5: Ask for help.

If you find difficulty understanding a concept, ask your friends who already took the exam or your friends or even former professors to explain the concepts to you. You might also want to join Facebook groups or forums focused on the Midwife Board Exam. Getting suggestions from other people can also unearth useful tips, tricks, and techniques that they used that helped them pass the exam. It’s free and helpful advice so why not do it?

ROOM ASSIGNMENT: Midwifery Board Exam 2020

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PRC Room Assignments: Midwife Board Exam (Apr 2020)

If you see a “Now Available!” note beside the exam venue, it means the PRC already released the list for that province or city and you may now view the room assignment. If it is not yet available, the PRC is still finalizing the school and classroom details. We will update this post once the official Room Assignments are released.

Here are additional useful tips we suggest you follow before the exam.

1. You’ll notice that even in just one school, several buildings and classrooms will be used as testing centers. To make sure that you proceed to the correct location, write down the exact Building, Classroom, and Seat Number assigned to you on a piece of paper and bring this with you on the exam day so you can easily find your room assignment.

2. Prior to the actual day of the board exam, research the address of the school or venue where you’ll be taking the exam. Find out the actual location using Google Maps or a guide map to determine how to get there.

3. Better yet, try visiting the venue a few days before the board exam! Doing so will help you discover the best transportation or routes to take. If you simulate going to the venue beforehand, you’ll also have an idea how long it will take you to reach the exam center from your place. This allows you to change your transportation plans, if needed.

4. On the day of the exam, don’t be late! According to the PRC, examinees who will be late will NOT BE ALLOWED to take the exam. We suggest you arrive at the venue at least one (1) hour before the start of the exam. This gives you enough time to locate the building, classroom, and seat number assigned to you.

What happens if you did not show up or weren’t able to take the boards? The answer is in this article: I registered but I did not take the board exam.