DMMC INSTITUTE OF HEALTH SCIENCES

COLLEGE OF PHYSICAL THERAPY

Course Description

The Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy (BSPT) program of DMMC INSTITUTE OF HEALTH SCIENCES prepares graduates for professional practice in the promotion of optimal health and well-being, as well as restoration of functional ability and prevention of disability in individuals suffering from or threatened by disease or injury.

In this five-year course, the first two years are composed of general education subjects aimed to strengthen intellectual foundation. The third and fourth years focus on professional courses considered essential to the practice of Physical Therapy. This will include human anatomy and physiology, medical and surgical conditions, physical therapy assessment, therapeutic exercises and modalities, etc. Clinical Internship Program will come in the fifth and final year. This is a supervised clinical experience in different affiliate hospitals and centers.

Why BSPT as a course?

If you are interested in having a very fulfilling career, have one of the best jobs around the world or become one of the highest paid healthcare providers in the United States of America, then BSPT is the course for you!

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy is a very promising course offered to any high school graduate or even those who have bachelor’s degree. Conquering the challenging course requirements of BSPT will equip you with the skills needed as you become a professional physical therapist, You will have the opportunity to work one-on-one with clients according to different health care needs especially those who have certain disabilities.

As a therapist, you are able to aid and witness the step-by-step progress of your client’s. treatment leading to the recovery of their independent functions and maximum mobility. With this course, you have the chance to make a difference in the lives of your clients.

Also, surveys show that BSPT’s have a strong job security worldwide with lots of job openings and very high satisfaction ratings among those who are currently working in the field. From a variety of job opportunities in hospitals, outpatient clinics, home health care agencies, sports and physical fitness facilities, nursing homes and private practice, the possibilities of acquiring a job is endless! Today, there are various other areas of specialization for physical therapists such as in pediatric, cardiac or vestibular units, sports, aquatics, training and rehabilitation and a lot more. You can also build your own private facility clinics offering physical therapy services. Or better yet, if you are someone who is into traveling and is very much interested in seeing beautiful places but still wants to earn, you can become a traveling Physical Therapist.

Talking about job salaries, you’d probably be interested in the highest paying job that you can get. Here in the Philippines, the salary of a Physical Therapist is more than twice as much as that of the monthly pay for an average hospital worker who earns 10,000 – 12,000Php. Having private clients under home health service with just an average of 3-4 clients/day with a rate of 500 – 1000Php/client depending on location, treatment duration and modalities used, a PT can earn as 25, 000 Php/month or more!

On the other hand, acquiring a degree in Physical Therapy can pave the way to greener pastures offering a starting rate of 30$/hour plus a wide range of good benefits when you get hired in the USA. If you, then, compute your possible annual income, you wouldn’t be surprised if you have around 58, 000 – 86,000 USD per year.

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Why to choose DMMC INSTITUTE OF HEALTH SCIENCES?

As a pioneer in Health allied care education in NOTHERN BATANGAS , one institution that has produced many graduates known to be hardworking and globally competent. Choosing our school will expose you to newest and most modern facilities for learning and hands on practice.

DMMC IHS has very well equipped with a simulated hospital, audio visual rooms, upgraded library with electronic e-books and numerous diverse book sources, a college quadrangle to hold various student activities and a lot more. Different laboratories are available for anatomy, physiology, chemistry, and physics laboratory classes.

Most especially, for this course offered to you, our school provides a physical therapy laboratory and On Hand Practice with supervision by our competent P.T instructors and facilitators containing the most modern technology and state several sets of state of the art equipment. These will not only aid you through hands on clinical practice. It will give you a superb and ultimate learning experience!

The spirit of being a family is evident in each cheerful face making learning at DMMC IHS fun and enjoyable.

Concerned about getting enough hands on exposure? Don’t worry! We are the only college affiliated with DANIEL MERCADO MEDICAL CENTER in Tanauan City, Batangas and UNITED PHYSICIAN MEDICAL CENTER   ( UPMC) – Manila, the only health care educational institution was a tertiary base hospital . Our base hospital is equipped with top of the line facilities that further enhance the learner’s clinical experience and is now a conglomerate hospital of the Philippine General Hospital, Veterans Memorial Medical Center, Lung Center of the Philippines and Jose R. Reyes Memorial Medical Center.

In DMMC.IHS, We support you, from Enrolment, to Employment!

Future in Physical Therapy

Statistics show that there are only 186,000 practicing PTs in the USA. This number is actually quite small compared to registered nurses who have a total population of 2,909,467 and counting. This only means that job opportunities as a physical therapist are knocking on your door right now.

This August 2012, 469 examinees successfully passed the licensure examinations for Physical Therapist. In recent February 2013, only 285 were given licenses to work as PT’s. This only means that the high demand for the job is very encouraging to those interested in earning high salary and more benefits.

Being a “Schedule A” priority career in the USA, this occupation is expected to grow faster posing a really high demand for PTs over the next years. There is but a high chance for you to land a job abroad as a Physical Therapist.

Talking about how you are going to get employed, it’s very easy! Employers do sponsor qualified applicants for the Foreign Credentialing Commission on Physical Therapy (FCCPT), examination application fees, airfare, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) working visa or side by side immigrant visa applications.

If you dream BIG, take up BSPT. Because with this course on  DMMC IHS,

YOU are assured for a bigger and brighter future.

For more inquires; Please contact

DMMC INSTITUTE OF HEALTH SCIENCES

COLLEGE OF PHYSICAL THERAPY

143 Narra St. Mountview Subd. Brgy.3 , Tanauan City Batangas

Tel.no. (043) 778-6352, (043) 778-6893

Email: dmmc_ihs@ymail.com / dmmc.ihs@gmail.com 

DMMC Institute of Health Sciences COLLEGE OF PHYSICAL THERAPY now accepting Freshmen students for SY 2013 - 2014

The College of Physical Therapy now accepting freshmen for SY 2013 - 2014. Entrance examination given from Monday to Saturday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Just Look for Mam Lisa at DMMC IHS registrar's office for information. Feel the warmth welcome and experience the new vision in life through Rehabilitation Medicine. College of Physical Therapy also offers cross enrollees and Transferees for those students who have subject deficiencies.

DMMC Institute of Health Sciences got 100% Passing Rate in February Physical Therapy Licensure examination Licensure Examination

DMMC Institute of Health Sciences - College of Physical Therapy Hails Ms. Ghada Usman,PTRP for passing P.T licensure Examination last February 2012. Ms. Usman, who were the first graduate of College of Physical Therapy begs the average percentage passing rate.

Ms. Usman also were the the DMMC IHS scholar and Provincial scholar grantee sponsored by the province of Batangas.

College of Physical Therapy held its Lakbay Aral - 2011

The DMMC Institute of Health Sciences College of Physical Therapy Hold its Lakbay Aral - a field study program of College of Physical therapy in cooperation with Physical Therapy Student Society last September 2011 on Myth of the Human Body, Taguig City  and Science Discovery  center in S.M Mall of Asia.

The purpose of the activity is to enhance their knowledge and skills in basic science especially in Anatomy and Physiology of the human body and Basic knowledge in General sciences specifically Natural Sciences, Biology  Chemistry and Physics.

COLLEGE OF PHYSICAL THERAPY UPDATES - EXAMS FOR SCHOLARSHIP

 ATTENTION: TO ALL 4th Year High School

Scholarship examination of the for the SY: 2012 - 2013 were scheduled on

DECEMBER  10 AND 17, 2011
8:00 AM - 11:00 1:00 PM - 5:00

DMMC INSTITUTE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
143 Narra St. Mt. View Sub.Brgy.3,
Tanauan City,Batangas

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Clinical Internship Program Affiliations

1.Lung Center of the Philippines
2. Jose Reyes Memorial Medical Center
3. Philippine General Hospital
4. Veterans Memorial Medical Center
5. Daniel Mercado Medical Center
6. Mary Mediatrix Medical Center

Internship Coordinator: Erwin S.Ocampo, PTRP

What is Physical Therapy

Physical therapy or  Physiotherapy - is a branch of rehabilitative medicine aimed at helping patients maintain, recover or improve their physical abilities. 

Physical therapists or physiotherapists(UK/Ireland/Australia) work with patients whose movements may be undermined by aging, disease, environmental factors, or sporting hazards.

Physical therapy also means the treatment of any pain, disease, or injury by physical means. 

According to Medilexicon'smedical dictionary, physical therapy is:

1. The treatment of pain, disease, or injury by physical means.  

2. The profession concerned with promotion of health, with prevention of physical disabilities, with evaluation and rehabilitation of persons disabled by pain, disease, or injury, and with treatment by physical therapeutic measures as opposed to medical, surgical, or radiologic measures.

A physical therapist seeks to identify and maximize quality of life and movement potential through prevention, intervention (treatment), promotion, habilitation, and rehabilitation.

Habilitation means making somebody fit or capable of doing something. 

Rehabilitation means making somebody fit or capable of doing something they can no longer do properly or at all, but used to be able to - i.e. restoring an ability or abilities. 

Promotion means the process of enabling people to increase control over and improve their health.

Physical therapy is a clinical health science 

Physical therapy is not alternative therapy. It is a clinical health science. Physical therapists study medical science subjects, including anatomy, neuroscience and physiology in order to acquire the health education needed for prevention, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, etc., of patients with physical problems. 

The physical therapist works in hospitals, GP (general practice, primary care medicine) practices, and the community. In the vast majority of countries a physical therapist must be fully qualified and registered by law. In order to become registered the physical therapist must have graduated with a university degree in physical therapy or a health science university degree that included a physical therapy course. 

A qualified physical therapist is an expert in the examination and treatment of people with cardiothoracic, musculoskeletal and neuromuscular diseases; focusing on conditions and problems that undermine patients' abilities to move and function effectively.

Physical therapy is based on science 

According to the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, UK:

"Physiotherapy is science-based, committed to extending, applying, evaluating and reviewing the evidence that underpins and informs its practice and delivery. The exercise of clinical judgment and informed interpretation is at its core."

What does a physical therapist do?

According to the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, UK, physical therapists use their training and skills to treat a wide range of physical problems linked to different systems in the body, including:

• Neuromuscular systems - concerned with both nerves and muscles. Nerves include the brain, spine and nerves throughout the body. Neuromuscular refers to neuromuscular junction - where nerves and muscle fibers meet, and also includes neuromuscular transmission - the transfer of information, impulses, from the nerve to the muscle.

• Musculoskeletal systems - an organ system that gives us the ability to move using our muscles and bones (muscular and skeletal systems). The musculoskeletal system gives us form, movement and stability. The musculoskeletal system includes our bones, muscles, cartilage, tendons, ligaments, joints, and other connective tissue.

• Cardiovascular systems - include the heart and the circulatory systems. The circulatory system carries nutrients and oxygen via blood vessels to the tissues of the body and removes waste and carbon dioxide from them.

• Respiratory systems - include organs that are involved in breathing, such as the lungs, bronchi, trachea, larynx, throat, and nose.

In many countries doctors increasingly refer their patients to physical therapists, which is resulting in more and more patients going straight to the physical therapist without having first seen a doctor. 

DMMC INSTITUTE OF HEALTH SCIENCES

COLLEGE OF PHYSICAL THERAPY

Tanauan City, Batangas

(043) 778-6352/(043) 778-6893

email:dmmcihsptss@rocketmail.com