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.
What is Republic Act 5680, which was passed in 1969?
The Act of creating board of
examinations for PTOT.
Established to provide medical assistance and shelter for the disabled
Philippine Council of Homes for the Disabled (PH Council of Cheshire Homes, Inc.)
When was the Philippine Decade of Rehabilitation declared?
1970
The first Philippine trained OT to leave the country
Evanina Estrada
In 1972, the 2nd OTAP Annual Convention happened with the theme:
Bridging communication among health sciences through professional writing
What happened in June 1973?
The first board of examiners were inducted and the first OT board exam was given
First chairman of the first board of examiners
Dr. Jesus Mendoza
The first SAMP dean when BOR approved it as an independent unit
Dr. Guillermo Damian
Established by virtue of President Corazon Aquino in June 1978
(NCCDP) National Commission Concerning Disabled Person
What were the NCCDP’s mandated tasks?
To prepare and adopt an integrated and comprehensive plan for disability prevention and rehabilitation.
What happened for OT during the EDSA Revolution?
In 1980, the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board
(AOTCB) became available for OTs residing in the Philippines
During the destabilizing economic state in the Marcos years, the lack of trained manpower was starting to take a toll in the local OT market and the hospitals which formerly offered OT services were starting to convert OT units to PT units or they were abolishing OT items together.
What is Batas Pambansa 344, which was passed on December 27, 1982?
Also known as the Accessibility Law, this law provided for the enhancement of the mobility of disabled persons in buildings, institutions, establishments and public utilities.
The five-year (1983-1987) plan
Five year plan for disability and rehabilitation
What is the amendment of the OTPT Law?
Pushed by OTAP in 1984, it was done to strengthen OT as a separate profession of its own and not merely a cousin to PT.
Established by Dr. Ofelia
Reyes in 1986
Association of the Philippine Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy School
It was accredited by the Department of Education in 1987.
Perpetual Binan
OT Onwards to the 21st Century
1991 - establishment of Emilio Aguinaldo College Manila (BSOT), Velez College, Cebu Doctors College
1993-2002 — Asian and Pacific Decade of Disabled Persons
2010 — UST: OTAP & WFOT Accreditation.
Passed by senate and congress providing for the rehab, self-development, and self reliance of disabled persons and their integration into the mainstream society
Magna Carta for Disabled Persons (RA 7277)
