The Philippine Physical Therapy Association, Inc.

invites you to the

2009 PPTA National Convention

The Filipino Physical Therapist:

Forging the Path Towards Global Competitiveness

September 12-13, 2009

Traders Hotel, Pasay City

with guest speakers via video conferencing:

Prof. Marilyn Moffat

President

World Confederation for Physical Therapy

And

Assoc. Prof. Ronald De Vera Barredo

Assistant Dean

College of Health Sciences

Tennessee State University,

Tennessee, USA

President’s Awardee, FSBPT

Aims:

1.  Define the globally competitive physical therapist.

2.  Explore global skills which compliment the practice of PT in various settings

3.  Provide a venue for interaction among Filipino PTs.

Topics

1.  Global Competitiveness (WCPT and Local Perspectives)

2.  Trends in Global Movement

3.  Ensuring Quality Service: Private practice, clinics, hospitals

4.  Medical Tourism: Are we ready to participate? What’s out there?

5.  Global Competitiveness and the Law

6.  Benchmarking, networking and collaborative work

Registration Fees

Early Birds
(until June 15) / On-site
Participants
§  PPTA Members / 3000 / 4000
§  Non-members/ Other professionals / 3800 / 4500
§  Students / 2800 / 3600
§  Foreign Delegates / USD 200 / USD250
Day Rates
§  Non-members/ Other professionals / 2000/day / 2250/day
§  Students / 1400/day / 1800/day

Registration Procedures

1.  Fill-out the attached registration form.

2.  Pay and deposit the appropriate amount (see Registration Rates) at any Security Bank Branch under the following account:

Security Bank:

Account Name: Philippine Physical Therapy Association

Account Number: 0171-007992- 205, UST Branch

Swift Code (for foreign delegates): Code: SETCPHMM

(Important note: Please keep a personal copy of the deposit slip. You shall present this at the registration table on the day of the convention.)

3.  After making the payment /deposit, inform PPTA immediately of your registration by forwarding a copy of the registration form and deposit slip via any of the following means:

Ø  fax to 521-2710 loc 5351

Ø  email scanned form and slip to

Ø  submit to any of the following institutions:

Emilio Aguinaldo College, College of PT/OT

8th Floor, EAC Bldg-7

1113-1117 San Marcelino Street, Ermita Manila

(02) 521-2710 loc 5351

Look for Mr. Napoleon R. Caballero, Mr. Mike Gabilo or Ms. Elai Mangaliman

University of Sto. Tomas

College of Rehabilitation Sciences – Faculty Room

2nd Floor, Right Wing, Medicine Building, UST

España, Manila

(02) 406-1511 loc 8455

Look for Mr. Donald S. Lipardo

University of the East – Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center

College of Physical Therapy

166 Aurora Boulevard, Quezon City

(02) 713-3312

Look for: Ms. Archelle Jane Callejo

Philippine Heart Center

Department of Rehabilitation Medicine

8th floor Medical Arts Bldg.

(02) 925-2401 loc 3800/3801

Look for Mr. Arthur King

Angeles University Foundation

College of Allied Medical Professions

Physical Therapy

McArthur Highway, Angeles City, Pampanga

(045) 652-2810

Look for Mr. Carmelo Cunanan

Mariano Marcos State University

College of Health Sciences

Department of Physical Therapy

Batac City, Ilocos Norte

(077) 792-2236

Look for: Mr. Baldhomero Ranjo

Upon verification of your registration and payment, the Registration Committee shall send a confirmation note via e-mail or text to the details stated in your registration form. Print (if received by email) or save (if received by text) a copy of your confirmation note. You shall present this at the registration table on the day of the convention.

Payments made are transferable, but non-refundable.

For further inquiries and/or confirmation of registration, please email the Registration Committee at , or call landline: (02)521-2710 loc 5509 and look for Mr. Mike Gabilo or Ms. Elai Mangaliman