Academic Unit Information
Physical Therapy is a Science and Art of treatment by means of therapeutic exercise, heat, cold, light, water, manual manipulation, electricity, and other physical agents. It is an allied medical profession that develops, coordinates, and utilizes selected knowledge and skills in planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating programs for the care of individuals whose ability to function is impaired or threatened by disease or injury. Physical Therapy requires an in-depth knowledge of human growth and development, human anatomy and physiology, neuroanatomy and neurophysiology, biomechanics, and abnormal psychological responses to injury, sickness and disability, and the cultural and socio-economic influences of the individual. The goal of Physical Therapy is to help the patient reach maximum potential and to assume her/his due place in society while learning to live within the limits of such capabilities. The Physical Therapist works under the supervision of the Physiatrist, the Rehabilitation Medicine specialist. The Physical Therapist functions in these general types of positions:
- as staff in a supervisory position who provides direct services to the patient in a hospital setting;
- as a teacher in a clinical and academic setting; and
- as an administrator of a program in an educational institution, a clinical department, or a health agency.
Statement of Philosophy
The faculty of the SU Physical Therapy Program believe that: The human being is created in the image and likeness of god— a unique yet unified whole with spiritual, biological, mental, emotional, socio-cultural, and environmental components. As a member of a family, a community, and the world, his day-to-day encounter with life affects the wholeness of an individual. Physical Therapy is a humanistic science that seeks to assist the person in meeting his/her health needs and problems. This is achieved through independent practice or in collaboration with health and non-health disciplines by promoting and restoring health, preventing illness and treating disease conditions, and by improving functional capabilities that provide the best care through rehabilitative techniques. Physical Therapist is one who has acquired the essential knowledge, skills, and desirable attitudes so that he/she can function efficiently in any work setting.
DR. LILY ANN D. BAUTISTA
Leadership:
- Director, Institute of Rehabilitative Sciences
- Coordinator, Internship
Rank: Assistant Professor
Education :
- Doctor in Physical Therapy (A.T. Still University, USA)
- PhD in Education (Administration)
ERWIN F. ARAPOLS
Leadership:
- Clinical Supervisor, Community-Based Rehabilitation, Marina, Dauin
- Faith Coordinator, F.I.R.E.
Rank: Instructor
Education:
- Masters in Public Health
JULEI A. GESITE, PTRP
Leadership:
- Clinical Supervisor
Rank: Instructor
Education:
- Doctor in Physical Therapy (University of Montana, USA) (on-going)
ROSELLE FRANZ B. FELISILDA
Leadership:
- Clinical Supervisor, IRS Free PT Clinic
- Extension Coordinator, F.I.R.E.
Rank: Instructor
Education:
- Masters in Public Health (on-going)
JAROME REY T. SIMON
Leadership:
- Clinical Supervisor, Community-Based Rehabilitation-Outpatient Department, SU-Valencia
Rank: Instructor
Education:
- Masters in Public Health (on-going)
HAZELYN O. PABIANIA
Leadership:
- Clinical Supervisor, Community-Based Rehabilitation-Outpatient Department, SU-Valencia
Rank: Instructor
Education:
- Masters in Public Health (on-going)
Updated: September 18, 2024
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FACULTY
ANLAP, DON B.
Rank: Instructor (Part-time)
Education:
- Masters in Public Health (Negros Oriental State University) (on-going)
APARICIO, MAYNARD B.
Leadership:
- Instruction Coordinator, F.I.R.E.
Rank: Assistant Professor
Education:
- Masters in Public Health
ARAPOLS, ERWIN F.
Leadership:
- Clinical Supervisor, Community-Based Rehabilitation, Marina, Dauin
- Faith Coordinator, F.I.R.E.
Rank: Instructor
Education:
- Masters in Public Health
BANZUELA, BLAIR DENNISE D.
Rank: Instructor
Education:
- Masters in Public Health (on-going)
BAUTISTA, LILY ANN D.
Leadership:
- Director, Institute of Rehabilitative Sciences,
- Coordinator, Internship
Rank: Assistant Professor
Education :
- Doctor in Physical Therapy (A.T. Still University, USA)
- PhD in Education (Administration)
BULFA, MARIPEL M.
Rank: Instructor
Education:
- Masters in Public Health (on-going)
- Masters in Business Administration (Foundation University)
CANARES, TRISTAN MICHAEL V.
Rank: Instructor
Education:
- Doctor in Physical Therapy (University of Montana, USA) (on-going)
ENABE, NYDINNE ISABEL C.
Rank: Instructor
Education:
- Doctor in Physical Therapy (University of Montana, USA) (on-going)
FELISILDA, ROSELLE FRANZ B.
Leadership:
- Clinical Supervisor, IRS Free PT Clinic
- Extension Coordinator, F.I.R.E.
Rank: Instructor
Education:
- Masters in Public Health (on-going)
GADIANA, RINA GRACE A.
Rank: Instructor (Part-time)
Education:
- Masters in Public Health (Negros Oriental State University) (on-going)
GESITE, JULEI A., PTRP
Leadership:
- Clinical Supervisor
Rank: Instructor
Education:
- Doctor in Physical Therapy (University of Montana, USA) (on-going)
JIMENEZ, PAOLO MANUEL G.
Rank: Instructor
Education:
- Doctor in Physical Therapy (University of Montana, USA)
LAGRIA, MARIA MENIERVA G.
Rank: Instructor
Education:
- MA in Health Professional Education (University of the Philippines-Manila) (on-going)
MAPUE, RIA ANN O.
Rank: Sports Clinical Instructor/Strength and Conditioning Coach (IRS Free PT Clinic)
Education:
- Masters in Sports Psychology (on-going)
MARCIAL, MINERVA G.
Leadership:
- Research Coordinator, F.I.R.E.
Rank: Assistant Professor
Education:
- Masters in Public Health
PUTONG, CYFLOR E.
Leadership:
- Chairperson, University Research Ethics Committee
Rank: Assistant Professor
Education:
- Masters in Public Health
PABIANIA, HAZELYN O.
Leadership:
- Clinical Supervisor, Community-Based Rehabilitation-Outpatient Department, SU-Valencia
Rank: Instructor
Education:
- Masters in Public Health (on-going)
SALERA, CLAIRE A.
Rank: Assistant Professor
Education:
- Masters in Public Health
SIMON, JAROME REY T.
Leadership:
- Clinical Supervisor, Community-Based Rehabilitation-Outpatient Department, SU-Valencia
Rank: Instructor
Education:
- Masters in Public Health (on-going)
TAURO-SY, MA. VIVIAN
Rank: Instructor
Education:
- Doctor of Medicine (Remedios Trinidad Romualdez Medical Foundation – College of Medicine)
TILOS, AMIEL MAY C.
Rank: Instructor
Education:
- Masters in Public Health (on-going)
TIU, ALEXA C.
Leadership:
- Clinical Supervisor, IRS Free PT Clinic
Rank: Instructor
Education:
- Masters in Public Health (on-going)
TORRES, SEVERINO M. JR.
Rank: Assistant Professor
Education:
- Masters in Public Health
STAFF
LIM, MIKEE DIANNE D.
Position:
- Office Assistant
Education:
- Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship
NARCISO, EFREN G.
Position:
- Laboratory Assistant
Education:
- Industrial Technology Basic Electricity (Central Visayas Polytechnic College)
NOCETE, MATE V.
Position:
- Office Secretary, Institute of Rehabilitative Sciences
Education:
- Masters in Public Administration (with units)
- Bachelor of Business Administration Major in Management
OBERES, JOVENA
Position:
- Laboratory Assistant
Education:
- Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (St. Cecilia’s College)
TABUÑAG, JASON A.
Position:
- Laboratory Assistant
Education:
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Human Resource Development Management) (Negros Oriental State University)
Updated: September 18, 2024
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ERWIN F. ARAPOLS
Leadership:
- Clinical Supervisor, Community-Based Rehabilitation, Marina, Dauin
- Faith Coordinator, F.I.R.E.
Rank: Instructor
Education:
- Masters in Public Health
ASST. PROF. MAYNARD B. APARICIO
Leadership:
- Instruction Coordinator, F.I.R.E.
Rank: Assistant Professor
Education:
- Masters in Public Health
ASST. PROF. MINERVA G. MARCIAL
Leadership:
- Research Coordinator, F.I.R.E.
Rank: Assistant Professor
Education:
- Masters in Public Health
ROSELLE FRANZ B. FELISILDA
Leadership:
- Clinical Supervisor, IRS Free PT Clinic
- Extension Coordinator, F.I.R.E.
Rank: Instructor
Education:
- Masters in Public Health (on-going)
Updated: September 18, 2024
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Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy (BSPT)
Admission Policies & Procedure SY 2026–2027
All applicants for admission to the IRS Physical Therapy Program must meet the qualifications and requirements set by the Admissions and Promotions Committee.
Apply online via:
https://aris.su.edu.ph/admission/
Important Notes
- Application fee is ₱300.00 (subject to change), payable at the Business Office and credited to the IRS Program Fund.
- Accepted applicants must enroll within five (5) working days from receipt of the Notice of Approval to secure their slot.
- Failure to enroll within the allocated period means forfeiture of slot.
For First-Year Applicants
Requirements- Online application form: https://aris.su.edu.ph/admission/
- Application fee payment (₱300.00, subject to change)
- Soft copy of PSA Birth Certificate
- Soft copy of Barangay Clearance
- Soft copy of report card: Grade 11 (1st & 2nd semester) and Grade 12 (1st semester)
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Academic Qualification (STEM/STEAM Track):
- General average of 85% from Grade 11 and Grade 12 (1st semester)
- No final grades below 75% in English, Math, Biology, and Chemistry
- Fail grades in other subjects (with remedial/removal pass) subject to committee review
-
Non-STEM/Non-STEAM Track:
- Must have taken at least basic Chemistry and Biology
- Augmentation subjects may be required (unit-equivalent to science department requirements)
-
Foreign Students:
- Applicants who can show successful completion of Biology and Chemistry in high school may enter without augmentation subjects
- Preliminary screening
- Notice sent to qualified applicants to schedule the College Admission Written Test and Interview
Interview attire: Formal/Business attire required -
Ranking of qualified applicants:
- 50% – Grade 11 & 12 averages
- 30% – PT admission test
- 20% – Interview
- Release of successful applicants on dates specified by the PT Program (acceptance letter via email)
- Submission of original documents + two (2) sets of photocopies (one set for the department) to Admissions Office, HH6 Hibbard Hall
- Final evaluation and approval
- Notice of approval via email (with Student ID Number)
- Enrollment: Pay required down payment and complete enrollment within five (5) working days from Notice of Approval
Hard Copy Submission Checklist (Accepted First-Year Applicants)
Submit originals + two (2) sets of photocopies to Admissions Office, Room HH6, Hibbard Hall:
- Senior High School Report Card (SF9/Form 138) – Grade 11 & 12
- Certificate of Good Moral Character from the school last attended
- Certificate of Good Moral Character from a respectable member of the community (Barangay / Police Clearance preferred)
- Physical examination results by SUMC University Physician with Hepa Titer:
- Hepa A Antibody
- HBS Antibody and Antigen Test
- Proof of Tetanus, Hep B, Varicella, and MMR vaccinations (or proof of immunity)
- Passport-size picture taken within the last six months (2 pcs.)
- Official NSO/PSA-issued Birth Certificate
- Copy of “cleared” proof of application fee payment
- 1 long brown envelope and 1 long folder
Waitlist Policy
- The number of accepted applicants is predetermined by the department.
- Remaining qualified applicants will be placed on a waitlist.
- Accepted applicants have five (5) working days to enroll; unclaimed slots may be offered to waitlisted applicants based on ranking.
Program Eligibility & Health Advisory
The BS Physical Therapy program involves rigorous academic and physically demanding clinical training. Applicants diagnosed with a serious communicable disease, mental health problems, or other physical conditions that may impair the ability to safely perform essential functions of a Physical Therapist are ineligible per IRS guidelines.
For Shiftees
- Shifting form with attached grades
- Cumulative QPA of at least 2.5 with no final grade below 2.0 in any subject
- PT Admission Test grade of 2.0 (75%) via SU Testing Center
- PT Personal Interview at 75% level of competence
For Transferees & Second-Coursers
- Informative copy of Transcript of Records for evaluation (with Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Calculus similar to STEM/STEAM)
- Cumulative QPA of at least 2.5 and no failing grade in any major courses
- Good Moral Certificate from the school last attended
- Good Moral Certificate from a respectable community member (Barangay / Police Clearance preferred)
- Non-STEM/Non-STEAM SHS graduates must have taken basic Biology and Chemistry (augmentation may apply)
- All GE subjects from previous programs must be validated by the Registrar within the first semester
- Previous school must be at par with IRS curricular standards (TOR review required)
- Advanced credit for minors may be granted per service unit discretion
- Advanced credit for majors is subject to faculty approval and syllabus review
- No transferees accepted to Levels III and IV
- The Institute does not accept BSPT students dismissed from former schools for academic or non-academic reasons
- Admitted students must comply with IRS and University policies and sign the Agreement Form
- The Institute reserves the right to decide on the number of qualified applicants based on available faculty and facilities
