June 2013 MFPA meets Minister of Education The Malta Federation of Professional Associations Executive Council recently met with the Minister of Education, Hon. Evarist Bartolo, at the Professional Centre. During this fruitful meeting, a number of issues relating to professionals were discussed, with the Minister proposing that such meetings be held on a regular basis. Following a brief introduction to the Federation, legislation related to the delivery of professional services was discussed. At present there is a lot of disparity between legislation governing different professions. It is the Federation’s view that some pieces of legislation have proved more effective than …

The Malta Federation of Professional Associations (MFPA yesterday organised its third in a series of talks directed to the general public at their premises. The topic was Osteoporosis: Prevention of Osteoporosis through exercise. The talk was delivered by Ms. Ariane Calleja from the Society of Medical Radiographers (SRM) and a Senior Radiographer at the Medical Imaging department at Mater Dei Hospital Malta. After working for sometime in the bone density department, she conducted a research study during the last year on the imprtance of exercise for the prevention of osteoporosis. The talk was well attended and participants had the opportunity …

The MFPA organised a talk on Ethics in Professions: an option or need? This was held on Friday 18th October 2013 at 7.30pm at the Federation’s Professional Center in Gzira. This talk focused on professional ethics towards clients and colleagues. The speaker, Rev. Prof. Jose’ Angel Lombo. who is a Professor of Ethics and Moral Philosophy at the prestigious Pontifical University of the Holy Cross in Rome, came purposely to Malta for this event. This talk was very well attended by maltese professionals. …

The Malta Federation of Professional Associations will be holding a public talk entitled ‘Physiotherapy and Disease Protection’ on Thursday 14th November 2013 at 6:30pm at the Professional Centre in Gzira. The talk will be delivered by Mr Karl Spiteri a state registered physiotherapist. The talk will focus on non-Communicable diseases (NCDs), also known as chronic diseases, are the most common cause of mortality in developed countries. These diseases pose a big burden on the national health care systems. Tobacco use, physical inactivity, unhealthy diet and the harmful use of alcohol increase the risk of or cause most NCDs. Physiotherapists can …

The Code of Ethics below is for guidance only. Common Values of the Liberal Professions in the European Union Introduction In March 2000 the European Council of Lisbon adopted a programme for reform. The aim was to make the EU the most competitive and dynamic knowledge-based economy in the world by 2010. The Commission’s Communication “Professional Services – Scope for more reform” of 5 September 2006 recognised the contribution that liberal professions make to the economy in all Member States and thus to the EU economy as a whole.. One major identifying factor of a profession is the willingness of …

Malta Federation of Professional Associations elects New Council During an EGM of the Malta Federation of Professional Associations held on 8th March 2011. Ing Helga Pizzuto was elected President of the MFPA. Ing Pizzuto currently holds the position of Chief Technology Officer with the Malta Communications Authority. Prior to this position, she has held a number of senior posts within the local electronics manufacturing and telecommunications industries. She has also held the position of head of the Management Efficiency Unit, government’s in-house consultancy group and provided independent consultancy services for a number of years. Ing Pizzuto was also President of …

Launch of the Professional Card in Malta by the Federation of Professional Associations The Hon Chris Said, Parliamentary Secretary for Public Dialogue and Information within the Office of the Prime Minister congratulated the Malta Federation of Professional Association for being in the forefront in the field of Professionals by issuing the professional card. The Professional Card is a concept that is mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC on Professional Recognition. The Directive recognises the introduction of professional cards issued by professional associations or organisations which cards would facilitate the monitoring of the career development of professionals and support mobility and …

Mr Ben Rizzo, Vice President MFPA was recently re-elected on MEUSAC Core Group. The Federation congratulates all the three nominees elected, namely Mr Ben Rizzo, Ing. Saviour Baldacchino from the Chamber of Engineers and Ms. Maria Louisa Busuttil from the Malta Association of Physiotherapists. These will be representing the Civil Society on the Core Group. MEUSAC NEWS: http://www.meusac.gov.mt/Portals/FME/Documents/MEUSACNews062.pdf …

The Strategic Review on Adequacy, Sustainability & Social Solidarity of the Pensions System was launched for Public Consultation. Material related to this review can be downloaded from the following link: www.pensionsreform.gov.mt under Strategic Review – December 2010. The Malta Federation of Professional Associations will be organising a Consultation Session for member organisations. Mr David Spiteri Gingell, Chairman of the Pensions Working Group will explain the rationale of the work carried out by the Pensions Working Group followed by a discussion. Feedback will be the Federation’s basis for this consultation. On the day, the Federation will be presenting an ‘Acknowledgement of …