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Better late than never! Our warmest congratulations to all newly licensed Filipino therapists. You certainly put your textbooks to good use!

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 230 out of 542 passed the Physical and Occupational Therapists Licensure Examinations given by the Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy in the cities of Manila and Cebu this January 2010.

The members of the Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy who gave the licensure examinations are Dr. Reynaldo R. Rey-Matias, Chairman; Raul G. Agustin, Marylynn B. Querouz and Bernadette M. Reyes, Members.

The results were released in two (2) working days from the last day of examinations.

Registration for the issuance of Professional Identification Card (ID) and Certificate of Registration will start on Friday, February 5, 2010 but not later than February 19, 2010. Those who will register are required to bring the following: duly accomplished Oath Form or Panunumpa ng Propesyonal, current Community Tax Certificate (cedula), 2 pieces passport size picture (colored with white background and complete name tag), 1 piece 1” x 1” picture (colored with white background and complete name tag), 2 sets of metered documentary stamps and 1 short brown envelope with name and profession; and to pay the Initial Registration Fee of P600 and Annual Registration Fee of P450 for 2010-2013. Successful examinees should personally register and sign in the Roster of Registered Professionals.

The oathtaking ceremony of the successful examinees in the said examinations as well as the previous ones who have not taken their Oath of Professional will be held before the Board on Sunday, February 28, 2010 at 1:00 o’clock in the afternoon at the SMX Convention Center Mall of Asia, Pasay City.

Registration for membership with the Philippine Physical Therapy Association, Inc. (PPTA) and Occupational Therapy Association of the Philippines, Inc. (OTAP) will take place after registration as a Professional with the Board and the Commission.

Related Links:
Performance of Physical Therapy Schools for January 2010
Performance of Occupational Therapy Schools for January 2010
Top Ten Physical Therapy Examinees for January 2010
Top Ten Occupational Therapy Examinees for January 2010
List of successful examinees for the Physical and Occupational Therapy Licensure Examination for January 24-25, 2010

Source: PRC

When & Where
31 January 2010
Resources for Educational and Allied Consultancy Habitat, Inc. (R.E.A.C.H Inc.)
2/F Metromall Uniwide Sales, Pamplona, Las Piñas City

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Registration Fees
Early Bird Registration – PhP1,000.00 (on or before January 26)
On Site Registration – Php1,200.00

Inclusion: Certificate, Handouts, Lunch/Snack

For more details, contact Ms Jane or Ms Anna at (632) 871-5167 or 873-3438.

Once again, occupational therapy and physical therapy (and maybe those involved in emergency medical assistance as well) has made it to the best-jobs list for 2010, according to U.S. News and World Report.

The Outlook for Physical Therapists
Employment of physical therapists is poised to grow by more than 56,000 jobs, or 30 percent, between 2008 and 2018. That rate would be much faster than average. New treatments and therapies promise to expand the scope of therapy practices, and the aging baby boom generation will increase demand for rehab. Your prospects may be especially strong in rural areas.

The Outlook for Occupational Therapists
Demand for occupational therapists is expected to swell going forward, with employment increasing 26 percent from 2008 to 2018—significantly faster than other fields. As the baby boom generation retires in growing numbers, demand for occupational therapists specializing in elderly treatment will be particularly strong.