Ang Therapist

Theme — The Filipino Physical Therapist: Forging the Path Towards Global Competitiveness

Where and When
September 12-13, 2009
Traders Hotel, Pasay City

Special Guest Speakers via Video Conferencing

• Prof. Marilyn Moffat – President, World Confederation for Physical Therapy
• Assoc. Prof. Ronald De Vera Barredo – Assistant Dean, College of Health Sciences, Tennessee State University, Tennessee, USA; President’s Awardee, FSBPT

Aims
1. Define the globally competitive physical therapist.
2. Explore global skills which compliment the practice of PT in various settings
3. Provide a venue for interaction among Filipino PTs.

Topics
1. Global Competitiveness (WCPT and Local Perspectives)
2. Trends in Global Movement
3. Ensuring Quality Service: Private practice, clinics, hospitals
4. Medical Tourism: Are we ready to participate? What’s out there?
5. Global Competitiveness and the Law
6. Benchmarking, networking and collaborative work

For inquiries, contact the Registration Committee
Tel. (02) 521-2710 loc 5509
Fax: (02) 521-2710 loc 5351
Email: pptaconvention2009@yahoo.com

Emilio Aguinaldo College, College of PT/OT
8th Floor, EAC Bldg-7
1113-1117 San Marcelino Street, Ermita Manila
(02) 521-2710 loc 5351
Look for Dean Napoleon R. Caballero, Mr. Michael Gabilo or Ms. Eliza Mangaliman

University of Sto. Tomas
College of Rehabilitation Sciences – Faculty Room
2nd Floor, Right Wing, Medicine Building, UST
España, Manila
(02) 406-1511 loc 8455
Look for Prof. Donald S. Lipardo

University of the East – Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center
College of Physical Therapy
166 Aurora Boulevard, Quezon City
(02) 713-3312
Look for: Ms. Archelle Jane Callejo

Philippine Heart Center
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine
8th floor Medical Arts Bldg.
(02) 925-2401 loc 3800/3801
Look for Mr. Arthur King

Angeles University Foundation
College of Allied Medical Professions
Physical Therapy
McArthur Highway, Angeles City, Pampanga
(045) 652-2810
Look for Dr. Carmelo Cunanan

Mariano Marcos State University
College of Health Sciences
Department of Physical Therapy
Batac City, Ilocos Norte
(077) 792-2236
Look for: Prof. Baldhomero Ranjo II