3 - PPTA

• When did the PPTA become a member of the World Confederation for Physical Therapy?

  May 24, 1967
• What is the Philippine Physical and Occupational Therapy Law also known as?

  Republic Act 5680
• When was the Philippine Physical and Occupational Therapy Law enacted?

  January 21, 1969
• When was the PPTA recognized as a national organization for physical therapists?

  May 31, 1978
• What does PPTA stand for?

  Philippine Physical Therapy Association, Inc.
• What is the role of the PPTA?

  To advance the cause of the physical therapy profession in the Philippines
• What significant event occurred 20 years after the PPTA's recognition?

  Presidential Proclamation No.15 was signed, declaring September 8 as National Physical Therapy Day
• When was the PPTA founded?

  December 8, 1964
• What is the vision of the PPTA for the year 2020?

  • A solid organization of dedicated Filipino physical therapists
  • Promote a robust practice of physical therapy in the Philippines
• What are the core values of the PPTA?

  • Nationalism
  • Integrity
  • Competence
  • Accountability
  • Social Responsibility
  • Altruism
• What is the mission of the PPTA?

  • Provide impetus for a stronger physical therapy profession
  • Serve as a resource for the profession locally and internationally
  • Represent the Filipino physical therapy community
  • Further the rights of Filipino physical therapists and their clients
• How does the PPTA define nationalism?

  PPTA is devoted to the progress of Filipinos and the Philippines through physical therapy
• What does integrity mean for the PPTA?

  PPTA exemplifies excellent Filipino ethics and humane professional values
• What is meant by competence in the context of the PPTA?

  PPTA demonstrates the capacity to respond to the needs of its members and stakeholders
• What does accountability entail for the PPTA?

  PPTA actively assumes responsibilities to strengthen the profession and involve its members
• How does the PPTA view social responsibility?

  PPTA initiates strategies that benefit Philippine society
• What does altruism mean for the PPTA?

  PPTA prioritizes the welfare of society above its own concerns
• What are the goals of the PPTA?

  1. Contribute to national progress through excellent standards
  2. Channel international developments into local practice
  3. Represent Filipino physical therapists at all venues
  4. Provide professional development opportunities
  5. Improve public awareness of physical therapy
  6. Enhance access to physical therapy services
  7. Promote the identity of the profession
  8. Enhance interaction with other health care providers
  9. Protect the rights of physical therapists and clients
• What are the linkages of the PPTA?

  • Professional Regulations Commission (PRC)
  • Department of Health (DOH)
  • Philippine Society of Hypertension
  • Philippine Lipid Society
  • Council of Professional Health Associations (COPHA)
  • Philippine Federation of Professional Associations (PFPA)
  • Council of Health Agencies of the Philippines (CHAP)
  • Bantay-Bata Philippines
  • Pfizer Philippines
  • Bahaginan