The Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy (PT) is the choice for individuals looking to help treat and rehabilitate people with disabilities arising from illness, injury, or aging. The BS Physical Therapy course is a 5-year college degree program in the Philippines where aspiring therapists are trained in various ways to restore physical function such as hydrotherapy, radiant and superficial heating, electrotherapy, therapeutic exercise regimens and techniques, therapeutic ultrasound, and patient education and training, among others.
Admission Requirements for BS Physical Therapy
Each school may have different requirements for admission but the following are the typical qualifications and requirements:
- Must be a high school graduate – If there is non-completion of high school education, the student may opt to attend Alternative Learning System (ALS) and pass the Philippine Educational Placement Test (PEPT) to qualify for college.
- College entrance exam
- High School Scholastic Standing
- National Secondary Assessment Test
- Interview conducted by the college
- Good Moral Certificate
Physical Therapists in the Philippines
While many BS Physical Therapist graduates who pass the Physical Therapist Licensure Examination end up as Physical Therapist Clinicians, there are other jobs awaiting them in the field of medicine, such as:
- Neurological Physical Therapist, who helps patients recover from brain injury or disability such as ALS, cerebral palsy, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s disease
- Traveling Physical Therapist, who works with different types of patients while traveling from place to place
- Physical Therapist on Women’s Health, who focuses on helping women to be relieved from illnesses such as pelvic pain, urinary incontinence, and lymphatic swelling
The BS Physical Therapy course may seem difficult at first but many students can attest that this is an interesting degree to study. However, before one can enjoy the full practice of Physical Therapy, he/she must first pass the Physical Therapy Licensure Examination.
Physical Therapist Licensure Examination
The Physical Therapist Licensure Examination, along with the Occupational Therapist Licensure Examination, is conducted twice a year by the Board of Examiners for Physical Therapists and Occupational Therapists under the supervision of the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC).
The following are the scope and coverage of the Physical & Occupational Therapy board exam:
Physical Therapist Board Exam Coverage
- Basic Sciences – 30%
- Medical and Surgical Conditions, Pathology – 25%
- Physical Therapy, Applications Electrotheraphy, Therapeutic Exercises, Principles of Rehabilitation and Hydrotherapy – 45%
Occupational Therapist Board Exam Coverage
- Basic Sciences – 20%
- General Medical and Surgical Conditions – 20%
- Occupational Therapy Applications Programs, Organization and Administration in Rehabilitation Psychosocial Dysfunction and Physical Disabilities – 60%
Top Performing Schools for Physical Therapy Licensure Exam
Is your school one of top schools for BS Physical Therapy? Check our list below showing data about the average passing rates in previous Physical Therapy Licensure Exams.
Category 1: Physical Therapy (PT) Schools with more than 100 examinees
| PESO BOND FUNDS | Jan-Jul 2018 YTD Gain (Loss) % | Jul 2017-Jul 2018 1-Year Gain (Loss) % | 3-year Gain (Loss) % | 5-year Gain (Loss) % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cocolife Fixed Income Fund | 3.06% | 5.40% | 5.20% | 5.22% |
| 2 | Ekklesia Mutual Fund | 0.78% | 0.57% | 1.14% | 0.84% |
| 3 | ALFM Peso Bond Fund | 0.75% | 1.57% | 1.65% | 1.39% |
| 4 | First Metro Save and Learn Fixed Income Fund | -0.01% | 0.15% | -0.09% | -0.1% |
| 5 | Philequity Peso Bond Fund | -0.72% | 0.1% | -0.43% | -0.44% |
| 6 | Sun Life of Canada Prosperity Bond Fund | -0.79% | 0.02% | 0.11% | -0.21% |
| 7 | Sun Life Prosperity GS Fund | -1.34% | -0.77% | -0.48% | -0.81% |
| 8 | ATRAM Corporate Bond Fund | -1.93% | -2.16% | -1.58% | -0.6% |
| 9 | Grepalife Fixed Income Fund | -2.08% | -1.7% | -1.57% | -1.84% |
| 10 | Soldivo Bond Fund | -2.6% | -3.16% | -1.62% | No Data |
| 11 | Philam Bond Fund | -2.96% | -3.78% | -1.07% | -1.01% |
Category 2: Physical Therapy (PT) Schools with 51 to 100 examinees
| FOREIGN CURRENCY BOND FUNDS | Jan-Jul 2018 YTD Gain (Loss) % | Jul 2017-Jul 2018 1-Year Gain (Loss) % | 3-year Gain (Loss) % | 5-year Gain (Loss) % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ALFM Euro Bond Fund | -0.14% | 0.7% | 1.26% | 1.7% |
| 2 | ALFM Dollar Bond Fund | -0.5% | 0.37% | 2.2% | 2.93% |
| 3 | First Metro Save and Learn Dollar Bond Fund | -0.8% | -0.4% | 0.54% | No Data |
| 4 | Philequity Dollar Income Fund | -0.8% | -0.93% | 0.76% | 2% |
| 5 | ATRAM Total Return Dollar Bond Fund | -1.62% | -1% | 1.02% | 1.47% |
| 6 | Philam Dollar Bond Fund | -3.44% | -2.52% | 0.98% | 2.73% |
| 7 | PAMI Global Bond Fund | -3.63% | -3.91% | -0.83% | -2.29% |
| 8 | Sun Life Prosperity Dollar Abundance Fund | -4.24% | -4.2% | 0.63% | 1.46% |
| 9 | Grepalife Dollar Bond Fund | -4.29% | -4.55% | -0.33% | 1.34% |
| 10 | MAA Privilege Dollar Fixed Income Fund | No Data | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| 11 | MAA Privilege Euro Fixed Income Fund | No Data | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Category 3: Physical Therapy (PT) Schools with 50 and below examinees
| PESO MONEY MARKET FUNDS | Jan-Jul 2018 YTD Gain (Loss) % | Jul 2017-Jul 2018 1-Year Gain (Loss) % | 3-year Gain (Loss) % | 5-year Gain (Loss) % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | ALFM Money Market Fund | 1.46% | 2.22% | 1.59% | 1.38% |
| 2 | Sun Life Prosperity Money Market Fund | 1.44% | 2.3% | 2.06% | 1.26% |
| 1 | Philam Managed Income Fund | 1.18% | 1.73% | 0.29% | 0.33% |
Note: The tables above only rank the passing rates of first-time takers; repeaters are not included in the passing rate. All figures are based on the four (4) past Physical Therapy Licensure Exams in February 2018, August 2017, February 2017, and August 2016.
See also: Physical Therapist Board Exam Results & List of Passers
Source: PRC Philippines (prc.gov.ph)
