College of Physical Therapy
Maximizing movement and functioning.
Advancing quality of life and full potential.
Accreditation Level
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PHYSICAL THERAPY PROGRAM
Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Government Recognition no. 6, s. 2020
Programs Description
The Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy (BS PT) program of New Era University is a fouryear undergraduate curricular program that is geared as first professional qualification/entry level education that upon its completion, the graduate is eligible to secure appropriate license to practice, and eventually qualifies the physiotherapist for practice as an independent autonomous professional.
The curriculum program requirements have a total of 195 units (128 lecture and 67 laboratory) categorized as general education courses, professional courses, and internship coursework. The program of study is based on national (Commission on Higher Education) and international (World Physiotherapy) professional entry level education policies, standards, and guidelines, taking into account the local needs of the Philippine society as well as the demands of the international market.
The program is unique and is designed to equip its graduates the knowledge, skills, and attributes necessary in the current practice of physical therapy integrating in the training reflection and critical thinking, ethics and professionalism, service-orientation, self-directedness and life-long learning, collaboration and team-work, and evidence-based practice.
Vision
The college, which is an institution of learning with a unique Christian culture of excellence, discipline, and service to humanity, is envisioned as the locus of academic and professional pursuits in the country and a recognized partner of development in allied rehabilitation sciences in South East Asia.
Mission
Provide quality education anchored on Christian values aimed at producing competent and compassionate physical therapists dedicated to the service of humanity.
Objectives
The College Aims To:
A. Produce competent and compassionate physical therapists attuned to the needs of the society:
B. Promote continuous professional development of faculty as physical therapist educators and researchers;
C. Advance the science and art of physical therapy through research; and
D. Forge partnerships towards inclusive growth and development of the community.
