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)