University of Santo Tomas. BS degree has accreditation level of 2 valid until 2008. It is accredited by FCCPT (credentialing commission). On the other hand, our masteral degree is not accredited and began only 2002. UST is the only university in the Philippines with an MSPT. UP has none. I’ve read other sources that 2002 and below graduated do not need a masteral degree but 2002 and above graduates need a masteral degree. I also read that a minimum entry level of at least masters level for foreign physical therapist desiring to work abroad. If this is the case, then technically no Filipino can work in the US as a PT if they are 2002 and above graduates. I believe that there might be a way or alternative to help Filipinos in working there since PT abroad is in demand.
#1 by mistify on January 14, 2010 - 3:03 pm
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I believe this only applies to US trained therapists…it was mandated that all US PT programs become masters level by 2002 via CAPTE. Foreign trained therapists must sit for the examination which think is meant to “weed out” those who need more education.
Each state’s requirements, however, may be different. You can view the laws in each state by going to the federation of state boards at: http://www.fsbpt.org/licensing/index.asp
I think you will still be able to come to the US, you will just need to sit for the licensining exam and, if your courses were not taught in English (although the Pillippines instructs in English, doesn’t it?) then you must pass the Tofel and Tce for profficiency in English.
#2 by Mushtaq A on January 14, 2010 - 5:54 pm
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