Module 1.2: OT Philippine History Flashcards
In 1917 Philippines, concern for the disabled began, thus the Revised Administrative Code was adopted. What does this Code state?
The Revised Administrative Code provided compensation & benefits to the disabled.
In the year 1923, after the Revised Administrative Code in 1917, what law was passed?
A law was passed which provided the care and
custody of disabled children.
In 1926, the Workmen’s Compesation Act was passed. What is it?
It prescribed compensation for employees’ injuries, death, or illness contracted on duty.
In 1937, the government constructed it to combat habilitation concerns. It is located in Mandaluyong.
Then: National Psychopathic Hospital
Now: National Mental Hospital
In World War II, what happened to OT in the Philippines?
OT emerged as a profession.
In 1945, the United States Army established Amputation and Training Center at the Vilona Medical Center
A hospital created to care for Filipino and American military and civilian casualties of World War II
Then: Philippine Civil Administration Unit 1 General Hospital
Now: Mandaluyong Emergency Hospital
A French therapist introduced OT at the PCAU 1
Andre Roche
They founded the Department of OT at PCAU 1 General Hospital after receiving training and rehabilitation in art and arts and crafts under U.S.
Conchita Abad and Gilceria Andaya
In 1947, how were long range programs to upgrade PCAU 1 General Hospital fulfilled?
Medical allied medical staff were sent abroad for advanced training and education
In 1948, she was given fellowship grant to study OT at Philadelphia school of OT in University of Pennsylvania
Conchita Abad
PCAU 1 General Hospital was renamed to…
National Orthopedic Hospital
The first chief of the National Orthopedic Hospital
Dr. Jose V. Delos Santos
The first certified Filipino OT in the US
Charlotte Aspuna
He increased awareness and acceptance of the concept of rehabilitation in the Philippines.
Dr. Henry Kessier
In 1950, she was granded OT certification and returned to the Philippines to spearhead the reorganization of OT sections in various hospitals and institutions.
Conchita M. Abad
In 1950, the umbrella organization of private agencies involved in rehabilitation program was established.
PFRD (Philippine Foundation for the Rehabilitation of the Disabled)
In 1950, this organization was established and resident type of activities were employed as treatment modalities
(PMHA) Philippine Mental Health Association
Opened by American businessmen of the benevolent and protective order of Elks Lodge 761
Elks Cerebral Palsy Rehabilitation Center
Succeeded Dr. Jose V. Delos Santos as NOH chief in 1953
Dr. Tamesis
What was done after Dr. Tamesis revealed the need for professional training of OTs and PTs?
Through the initiative of the NOH, the Philippine government requested for consultants to survey rehabilitation work in hospitals and other institutions in the Philippines.
After hearing plans of a school for PT, Conchita Abad and Charlotte Aspuna wished to create a school for OT, which they now call
The Genesis School of Allied Medical Profession
Who helped Abad and Aspuna draft the OT curriculu?
Elizabeth Ahlberg & Robert Jacques
In 1965, this association was founded with Aspuna being the President and Abad being the vice president
OT Association of the Philippines
What was the theme of the first OTAP symposium held in WHO conference hall?
Is it time to estab lish a comprehensive work oriented
rehabilitation center in the Philippines.
