Department of Physical Therapy
 

The Department of Physical Therapy of the Mariano Marcos State University was founded in 1993 (BOR 183A, s. 1993) . It aims to provide quality education and training in physical therapy to produce physical therapists who are competent in delivering the full spectrum of physical therapy services, clinical or non-clinical, required in the present health care system along multiple settings towards various clienteles.

Faculty Profile

Batin, Ruth Anne Claricel P.

Callo, Richard A.

• Instructor I
• Focal person, CHS sports and physical activities

Gerald Lester A. Caoili

• Associate professor IV
• Chairman
• Member, URERB
• Member, Faculty Performance and Promotion Committee
• Member, Students Awards and Recognition Committee
• Member, Disciplinary Committee

Cariaga, Chester Marc B.

• Instructor I
• Member, CHS Disaster Risk Reduction Management

Concepcion, Jeffreel M.

• Instructor I
• Chair, CHS Information Technology and Communication Committee

Fetalvero, Juneth Angela C.

• Instructor I
• Member, Alumni Relations Committee

Ganotisi, Kriza G.

• Instructor I
• Member, Instructional Materials and Library Committee

Glaiza R. Gapuzan

• Instructor I
• Member, CHS Disciplinary Committee

Lampitoc, Myra R.

• Assistant professor II
• Member, Faculty Performance and Promotion Committee
• Member, URERB

Liberato, Paul Cresencio R.

• Instructor II
• Member, Alumni Relations Committee

Macalma, Chariss M.

• Assistant professor I
• College Extension Coordinator

Madamba, Bernard Allan R.

• Instructor I
• Member, Research Committee

Manuel, Marsha Angela Y.

• Instructor I
• Member, Information Technology and Communication Committee

Obra, Cheryll Didi Nellie N.

• Professor VI
• Dean
• Internal accreditor
• Internal auditor
• Member, CHED – RQuAT

Raval, Marilou J.

• Assistant professor III
• Member, Extension Committee
• Secretary, URERB

Salvador, Kathleen Kate B.

• Instructor I
• Member, Physical Plant and Facilities Committee

Sucgang, Ryan Dean T.

• Associate professor II
• Director, CHUMS

Taylor, Danielle Christiana R.

• Instructor I
• Member, Students Awards and Recognition Committee

Viloria, Mary Audrey D.

• Instructor III
• Chief, UPTRC
• Member, External Linkages and Partnership Committee

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

The Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy is a four-year degree program consisting of general education and professional courses. It also includes an internship program that involves assigning students to different CHED-accredited affiliation centers that cater to various patient/client populations for a minimum of 1500 hours.

Accreditation Level

The department was awarded with its Certificate of Program Compliance to operate the Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy per CMO No. 15 s. 2017 in accordance with the pertinent provisions of Republic Act (RA) No. 7722, otherwise known as the “Higher Education Act of 1994.”

The department has also been awarded by the Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines (AACCUP), Inc. with the status of Level II with all the rights and privileges as well as the obligations and responsibilities corresponding thereto effective May 1, 2019 to April 30, 2023.

View Certificate of Program Compliance

View AACCUP certificate

Awards and Achievements

Graduates of the Nursing program are provided with sound academic foundation through excellent instruction and trainings that enable them to perform well in the Nurse Licensure Examination. Their outstanding performances in the Nurse Licensure Examinations given by the Board of Nursing of the Professional Regulation Commission have always been above the national passing percentage, thus, placing MMSU in the list of Top Performing Schools in Nursing. It has reaped recognition and awards from the Board of Physical Therapy of the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) for its noted achievements, as follows:
 

A roster of graduates from the department were recognized and awarded as top-notchers and top placers:
 

Program Objectives

The program aims to produce physical therapists who are:

1. Produce physical therapists equipped with all requisite knowledge, skills, and professional behaviors in order for them to practice effectively for the maintenance of health and restoration of function.
2. Conduct, disseminate and utilize relevant researches for the improvement of the quality of physical therapy education and services.
3. Render extension services that promote community empowerment and mainstreaming of persons with disabilities through the use of available resources.
4. Promote linkages and partnerships with government institutions and private agencies in the implementation of physical therapy and rehabilitation programs.

Program Outcomes

The graduates of Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy should be able to:

1. Apply acquired knowledge of physical sciences, social sciences, and natural sciences to the practice of physical therapy.
2. Demonstrate consistent competence in conducting a comprehensive examination, evaluation, and assessment of patients/clients across the lifespan within a broad continuum of care.
3. Demonstrate consistent competence in planning and implementing appropriate physical therapy interventions for patients/clients across the lifespan within a broad continuum of care.
4. Apply teaching-learning principles in different learning environments.
5. Practice beginning management and leadership skills in various practice settings.
6. Demonstrate research-related skills in the application of best practice evidence in the performance of various roles in different practice settings.
7. Promote health and improved quality of life through the practice of the profession.
8. Actively engage in lifelong learning activities.
9. Work effectively in an inter-professional collaborative setting.
10. Demonstrate proficiency in oral and written communication skills as well as reading and listening.
11. Demonstrate social and professional responsibility and ethical behaviors in multi-cultural settings and scenarios.
12. Maximize the use of innovative technology in the practice of the profession.

Curriculum

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