Study Programs Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy

Prepare for a rewarding career in physical therapy with LCIC’s four-year program, combining hands-on clinical training and professional skills. Learn to assess, treat, and collaborate across healthcare, ready to make an impact from day one.

Program Overview

The LCIC’s Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy Program is a four-year program developed in response to the need of providing quality physical therapy services especially in areas with high demand but low availability of PTs. The curriculum was developed based on the Outcomes-Based Education Model (Spady, 1994). The curriculum is over and above the minimum standards set by the Commission on Higher Education’s Policies, Standards and Guidelines for BS PT Education (CMO 55 S. 2017).

The courses per year level is based on the Miller’s Pyramid of Clinical Competence (Miller, 1990): during the 1st year when students are introduced to basic sciences (normal anatomy and physiology) and the nature of the PT profession. The 2nd Year consists of general medical courses of musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, integumentary, and cardiopulmonary conditions, its assessment and management. In this year level, interprofessional collaboration is introduced as medical doctors and specialists (example, nuclear medicine for diagnostic imaging, social worker for community organizing in CBR).

This year level is also anchored on the patient-client management model (APTA, 2014) where students are introduced to the PT process using a simulated patient. The ICF framework (WHO, 2001) that focuses on the five domains was likewise integrated in the PT process. The second year is the introduction of students to the nonclinical roles of PT. The second year is the introduction of students to the nonclinical roles of PT. The 3rd Year focuses on a deeper and more specialized assessment and treatment procedures on an actual patient and the other nonclinical roles. The 4th year is devoted for the Clinical and Nonclinical Internship.

Program Goals

The BS Physical Therapy Program aims to produce physical therapists who are competent to fulfill professional responsibilities in the following areas (CMO 55 S. 2017):

Patient/client care in various settings for different populations
Education of individuals and groups
Administration and management of PT programs, institutions and facilities, including private practice and delivery of home health care services
Lifelong learning for the development of the profession
Health promotion
Advocacy for the advancement of the profession
Community service and development
Research

Program Outcomes

A graduate of BS Physical Therapy is expected to CMO 55 S. 2017):

Apply knowledge of physical sciences, social sciences, health sciences and natural sciences to the practice of physical therapy.
Demonstrate consistent competence in conducting a comprehensive examination, evaluation, and assessment of patients/clients across the lifespan within a broad continuum of care.
Demonstrate consistent competence in planning and implementing appropriate physical therapy interventions for patients/clients across the lifespan within a broad continuum of care.
Apply teaching-learning principles in different learning environments.
Practice beginning management and leadership skills in various practice settings.
Demonstrate research-related skills in the application of best practice evidence in the performance of various roles in different practice settings.
Promote health and improved quality of life through the practice of the profession.
Actively engage in lifelong learning activities.
Work effectively in an inter-professional collaborative setting.
Demonstrate proficiency in oral and written communication skills as well as reading and listening.
Maximize the use of innovative technology in the practice of the

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PHYSICAL THERAPY

FIRST YEAR

	CODE	DESCRIPTIVE TITLE	UNITS	HOURS	PREREQUISITES
1st SEMESTER
	PT 101	Introduction to PT	3	3	None
	PT 102	Human Anatomy	1(2)	1(6)	None
	PT 103	Human Physiology 1	1(2)	1(6)	None
	PT 104	Human Growth and Development	2	2	None
	GE 2	Readings in Philippine History	3	3	None
	PE 1	PATH Fit 1	2	2	None
	GE 7	Science, Technology and Society	3	3	None
	GE 8	Ethics (Gen Ed)	3	3	None
	GE 3	Contemporary World	3	3	None
	Subtotal Units and hours		21(4)	21(12)

	CODE	DESCRIPTIVE TITLE	UNITS	HOURS	PREREQUISITES
2nd SEMESTER
	PT 105	Neuroscience	1(2)	1(6)	PT 102
	PT 106	Human Physiology 2	1(2)	1(6)	PT 102 & 103
	PT 107	Foundations of PT Practice	1(1)	1(3)	PT 101
	PT 108	Psychiatry in PT	2	2	None
	PT 109	Kinesiology & Biomechanics	1(2)	1(6)	PT 102 & 103
	PT 110	Ethics in PT	1(6)	1(3)	None
	GE 1	Understanding the Self	3	3	None
	GE 4	Mathematics in Modern World	3	3	None
	PE 2	PATH Fit 2	2	2	PE 1
	Subtotal Units and hours		15(8)	15(24)

Second Year

	CODE	DESCRIPTIVE TITLE	UNITS	HOURS	PREREQUISITES
1st SEMESTER
	PT 111	Musculoskeletal Conditions 1	2	2	PT 105 & 109
	PT 112	Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy Assessment and Treatment 1	2(1)	2(3)	PT 105 & 109
	PT 113	Cardiopulmonary Conditions (Lymphatics)	2	2	PT 106
	PT 114	Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy Assessment and Treatment	2(1)	2(3)	PT 106
	PT 115	Pediatrics in PT	2(1)	2	PT 104, 105
	PT 116	Intro to Research (EBP)	1(1)	1(3)	PT 107
	PT 117	Pathology	2	2	PT 106
	PE 3	PATH Fit 3	2	2	PE 2
	GE NSTP1	NSTP1	3	3	None
	ELEC 1	Elective 1 (Foreign Language)	3	3	None
	ELEC 2	Elective 2 (Biostatistics)	3	3	GE 4
	Subtotal Units and hours		22(5)	22(15)

	CODE	DESCRIPTIVE TITLE	UNITS	HOURS	PREREQUISITES
2nd SEMESTER
	PT 118	Neurologic Conditions 1	2	2	PT 105 & 106
	PT 119	Neurologic Physical Therapy Assessment & Treatment	2(1)	2(3)	PT 105 & 106
	PT 120	Integumentary and Other Conditions	2	2	PT 117
	PT 121	Integumentary Physical Therapy Assessment and Treatment	2(1)	2(3)	PT 117
	PT 122	Geriatrics in PT	2(1)	2(3)	PT 115
	PT 123	CBR 1 (Community Profiling & Program Development)	1(1)	1(3)	None
	PT 124	Research Proposal	1(1)	1(3)	PT 116
	PT 125	Pharmacology	2	2	PT 117
	PE 4	PATH Fit 4	2	2	PE 3
	GE NSTP 2	NSTP2	3	3	NSTP 1
	GE ALT	Purposive Communication	3	3	None
	Subtotal Units and hours		28	23(15)

	CODE	DESCRIPTIVE TITLE	UNITS	HOURS	PREREQUISITES
SUMMER TERM
	PT 126	PT as Manager/Consultant	1(1)	1(3)	None
	PT 127	PT as an Educator	1(1)	1(3)	None
	ELEC 3	Elective 3 (Physics)	2(1)	2(3)	GE 4
	Subtotal Units and hours		4(3)	4(9)

Third Year

	CODE	DESCRIPTIVE TITLE	UNITS	HOURS	PREREQUISITES
1st SEMESTER
	PT 128	Therapeutic Modalities - Electrotherapy	1(1)	1(3)	2nd Year Standing
	PT 129	Therapeutic Modalities - Hydrotherapy	1(1)	1(3)	2nd Year Standing
	PT 130	PT Practice Issues 1	2(1)	2(3)	2nd Year Standing
	PT 131	CBR 2 (CBR Program)	(1)	3	2nd Year Standing
	PT 132	Musculoskeletal Conditions 2	2	2	2nd Year Standing
	PT 133	Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy Assessment and Treatment 2	1(1)	1(3)	2nd Year Standing
	PT 134	Clinical Education 1	(2)	6	2nd Year Standing
	PT 135	Seminar 1	(2)	6	2nd Year Standing
	GE 6	Art Appreciation	3	3	None
	RIZ 1	Rizal	3	3	None
	Subtotal Units and hours		13(9)	13(27)

	CODE	DESCRIPTIVE TITLE	UNITS	HOURS	PREREQUISITES
2nd SEMESTER
	PT 136	Neurologic Conditions 2	2	2	3rd Year 1st Sem Standing
	PT 137	Neurologic Physical Therapy Assessment & Treatment 2	2(1)	2(3)	3rd Year 1st Sem Standing
	PT 138	Health Promotion, Wellness & Nutrition	3	3	3rd Year 1st Sem Standing
	PT 139	Orthosis & Prosthesis	2(1)	2(3)	3rd Year 1st Sem Standing
	PT 140	Clinical Education 2	(2)	6	3rd Year 1st Sem Standing
	PT 141	Seminar 2	(2)	6	3rd Year 1st Sem Standing
	PT 142	PT Practice Issues 2	2(1)	2(3)	3rd Year 1st Sem Standing
	PT 200	Research Implementation & Dissemination	3	3	3rd Year 1st Sem Standing
	ELEC 4	PT in Multicultural Settings	3	3	None
	Subtotal Units and hours		17(7)	17(21)

Fourth Year

	CODE	DESCRIPTIVE TITLE	UNITS	HOURS	PREREQUISITES
1st SEMESTER
	Cl 1	Clinical Internship 1	15	750	3rd Year 2nd Sem Standingand Comprehensive Exam
	CA 1	Course Audit 1	2	6	3rd Year 2nd Sem Standingand Comprehensive Exam
	Subtotal Units and hours		17	756

	CODE	DESCRIPTIVE TITLE	UNITS	HOURS	PREREQUISITES
2nd SEMESTER
	CI 2	Clinical Internship 2	15	750	3rd Year 2nd Sem Standingand Comprehensive Exam
	CA 2	Course Audit 2	2	6	3rd Year 2nd Sem Standingand Comprehensive Exam
	Subtotal Units and hours		17	756

Hospital Affiliations

Manila-based Affiliation Hospitals

Provides students with clinical exposure in hospital operations, patient care, and specialized medical services in a government healthcare setting.

Offers hands-on training in patient care, clinical procedures, and healthcare support services in a modern medical facility.

Supports students in developing competencies in hospital-based care, patient management, and public health services.

Provides specialized training in physical therapy, rehabilitation techniques, and patient recovery programs.

CEBU-BASED AFFILIATION CENTERS

Offers comprehensive clinical experience in patient care, hospital operations, and multidisciplinary healthcare services.

Gives students exposure to government healthcare delivery, patient services, and clinical support operations.

Supports practical learning in rehabilitation medicine, therapeutic interventions, and patient- centered recovery care.

Provides hands-on experience in physiotherapy practices, movement rehabilitation, and wellness-focused treatment programs.

NEGROS-BASED AFFILIATION HOSPITALS

Offers clinical exposure in provincial healthcare systems, patient care services, and community health programs.

Supports student training in advanced medical care, hospital systems, and professional healthcare practices.

Course audit 1 & 2

Provides academic support and review programs that help students prepare for licensure examinations and professional certification.

Dedicated to empowering aspiring physical therapists in the Philippines, Aquila supports students in achieving their goal of becoming registered professionals through quality review programs, academic guidance, and career-focused training.