The Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy (BSOT) is a five-year degree program that provides students with knowledge and skills needed to assist patients who have physical, mental, or emotional health complications. The program aims to train students to rebuild a patient’s life through activities of daily living, work, leisure, and education and bring back their independence and self esteem.
Recommended Senior High School Strand
Students who want to pursue a degree in Occupational Therapy are encouraged to take the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) strand under the Academic Track. The strand provides the basics of applied mathematics and sciences that will be useful in their college life.
Subjects and Curriculum
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Gross and Organ System Anatomy
- Ethics in Occupational Therapy
- Introduction to Occupational Therapy and Rehabilitation
- Theoretical Foundations in Occupational Therapy
- Evaluation for Physical Dysfunction
- Management of Physical Dysfunction
- Introduction to Clinics
- Human Behavior in Occupational Therapy
- Therapeutic Skills in Human Development
- Orthotics and Prosthetics
Admission Requirements
Qualifications
- The student must be a high school graduate.
However, if they were not able to graduate high school, they may opt to take the Alternative Learning System (ALS) and pass the Philippine Educational Placement Test (PEPT) to qualify for college; the availability of courses for PEPT passers depend on the university.
- The students must pass the College Admissions Test of the university.
Basic Requirements
- Form 138 - High School Report Card (Original and Photocopy)
- Recommendation letter from High school principal and guidance counselor
- Most recent medical and dental health record
- Copy of NSO Certified birth certificate
- Certificate of Good moral character
- Copy of honorable dismissal
- Copy of high school diploma
- (1) Latest 2”x2” ID Picture
Program Outcome
Graduates of BS in Occupational Therapy are expected to be able to:
- Show general clinical competence
- Comply with occupational therapy’s professional and ethical practices
- Conduct research-related skills to use best in OT practices
- Lead and demonstrate systems approach skills to health care
- Utilize occupational therapy foundations and concepts in evaluating occupational therapy practices
- Participate in occupational therapy advocacies to respond to the occupational needs of the society
On-The-Job Training/Internship
During the fourth year of the program, students are required to attend an On the Job Training (OJT) in hospitals, free-standing Rehabilitation Centers or clinics, nursing homes, mental health institutions, home health agency services and community home health-settings.
Students are given the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills in an actual work setting. Usually, universities require them to submit a written report on their tasks, learning experiences, and hours rendered. Their work performance will also be evaluated by their immediate managers and will be submitted to their respective OJT coordinator. The number of hours required may differ in each university.
Board Exam
To become a Registered Occupational Therapist in the Philippines, a graduate of BS in Occupational Therapy needs to pass the Occupational Therapist Licensure Examination. The examination is conducted by the Board of Examiners for Physical Therapists and Occupational Therapists under the supervision of the Professional Regulations Commission (PRC).
Career Opportunities
Graduates of BS in Occupational Therapy may pursue a career path in hospitals, free-standing Rehabilitation Centers or clinics, nursing homes, mental health institutions, home health agency services and community home health-settings. They may be an Occupational Therapist in the following areas: aged care, disabilities, general medicine, occupational health, health promotion, pediatrics, psychiatry, and vocational rehabilitation.
