College of Rehabilitation Sciences

De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute (DLSMHSI) is a premier Catholic health institution dedicated to excellence in medical and health sciences education, patient care, and research. Guided by the mission of "Nurturing Life," the Institute aims to produce God-loving, person-oriented, and patriotic nurturers of life who serve as catalysts for the spiritual, social, and economic transformation of the country.

• Educational Philosophy: DLSMHSI continually promotes and maintains the quality and standards of education that demonstrate accountability upholding the welfare of the society. Its Vision-Mission shall be realized by producing graduates who are lifelong learners and nurturers of life through diverse and meaningful experiences. As they transition to practice, they are well-equipped to meet the needs of society in the healthcare system.

• Core Values: The institution is founded on the Lasallian values of Spirit of Faith, Zeal for Service, Communion in Mission, and Reverence for Life.

• Institutional Outcomes (IOs): Graduates are formed as Lasallian Nurturers of Life (Spirit, Potentials, Health, Discoveries, Communities, and Environment), World-Class Professionals, and Compassionate Stewards and Advocates.

The College of Rehabilitation Sciences is a prime tertiary institution in CALABARZON, offering programs in

Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech-Language Pathology. It is one of only two accredited

institutions in the Philippines to offer specialized refresher programs for licensure examinees. The College

advocates for the empowerment of persons with disabilities (PWDs), integrating community service as an

essential part of its training through public-private partnerships.

CRS Outcomes (CRSOs) Success is measured by five outcomes-based education (OBE) anchor points:

1. Passing the Licensure/Certification Examination.
2. Autonomous Clinical Practice.
3. Lasallian Core Values Integration.
4. 21st Century Skills and Employability.
5. Research Competency.

3.1. Description of the Profession:

Physical Therapy is a health profession that provides services to individuals and populations aimed at developing, maintaining, and restoring maximum movement and functional ability throughout life

3.2. Role of Physical Therapists in Healthcare:

PTs are movement specialists who embrace "mobility as their specialty". They manage movement dysfunction caused by aging, injury, disease, or environmental factors to promote over-all health

3.3. Practice Areas of Occupational Therapy: 

Graduates are trained for:

Pediatrics (Neurodevelopmental conditions

Adult-Geriatric (Neurologic, musculoskeletal, and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation).

Sports Rehabilitation Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR). Academe and Research.

3.4. Local and Global Demand:

There is a sustained domestic and global demand for physical therapists in hospitals, clinics, and community-based care settings

4.1. Program Description:

A four-year undergraduate program (PQF Level 6) producing entry-level Lasallian PTs who are

"competent nurturers of life".

4.2. Program Goals and Objectives:

To produce graduates competent in providing services to restore movement and function, viewing

functional movement as integral to health

4.3. Program Highlights and Distinctive Features:

• Utilizes a spiral integration model that exceeds minimum CHED standards.
• Integrates Simulation-Based Education (SBE) and unique clinical exposure through base and satellite training facilities.
• Incorporates telerehabilitation and specialized research scaffolding

4.4. Mode of Learning and Academic Environment:

Delivery is face-to-face within a compassionate, God-centered environment where students are cocreators

through Student Development and Mentoring (SDM) contracts.

4.5. Duration of the Program:

Completed in 4 years (8 semesters and one Mid-Year term)

PO1: Live a life centered in God guided by Lasallian spirituality.

PO2: Demonstrate reverence for life through social and professional responsibility.

PO3: Demonstrate proficiency in verbal and non-verbal communication skills.

PO4: Engage in lifelong activities of continuing professional development.

PO5: Synthesize and utilize knowledge of health, social, and physical sciences.

PO6: Demonstrate competence in conducting comprehensive examination and evaluation.

PO7: Demonstrate competence in planning and implementing interventions.

PO8: Work effectively in multicultural and inter-professional settings.

PO9: Engage in health promotion and advocacies to improve quality of life.

PO10: Demonstrate and practice management and leadership skills.

PO11: Apply teaching-learning principles to educate various stakeholders.

PO12: Demonstrate research-related skills in evidence-based practice.

PO13: Maximize the use of innovative technology in the profession.

PO14: Promote community health through mobilization and accessibility.

PO15: Advocate to protect and preserve the environment.

PO16: Appreciate Filipino heritage and culture towards cultural competence

The curriculum comprises 212 total academic units:

• General Education: 42 units.
• Pre-Professional (Foundation): 40 units.
• Professional Courses (Major) and Integration and Clinical Courses: 104 units.
• Institutional Requirements: 12 units

Digital Learning:

Utilizes a dedicated Learning Management System (LMS), Office 365, and OctoProctoTM for secure testing.

Facilities:

Includes specialized laboratories, the RPAMDAFSC (Dr. Ariniego) Library with world-class

databases, and ScantronTM technology for item analysis.

Clustered Support: Academic support via LEAPS and non-academic via Student Life and Engagement (SLE).

Mentoring: The SDM program pairs students with faculty mentors

Monitoring: An at-risk student tracker allows for early warning and intervention.

Inclusivity: Earning a 4.75 rating for reasonable accommodations for PWDs.

• Clinicians (Hospitals, private clinics, sports centers, pediatric facilities)
• Community-Based Therapists (NGOs, LGUs, rural health units).
• Academic Professionals (Educators, clinical mentors).
• Health Managers and Researchers.

Academic Excellence: Ranked 5th Top Performing School (Dec 2025) with 7 topnotchers in 10 years.

Licensure Success: 78.55% average first-time passing rate, exceeding the national average.

Employability: 91.67% of employed graduates hold full-time positions with high degree relevance (88.64%)

Specialized Training: Exposure to telerehabilitation and specialized training exposures

• Clinical Anatomy, Kinesiology, and Biomechanics

• Clinical Neuro and Organ System Anatomy and Physiology

• Diagnostic Imaging in Physical Therapy

• Human Growth and Development

• Introduction to Medical Rehabilitation, Patient Care, Safety and Emergency Management

• Introduction to Research and Evidence-Based Practice

• Medical and Surgical Conditions

• Orthopedic, Rheumatologic, Industrial, and Sports Rehabilitation

• Integumentary, Metabolic, Cardiopulmonary and Geriatric Rehabilitation

• Pediatric and Adult Neurologic Rehabilitation

• Orthotics and Prosthetics

• Physical Therapy Examination, Evaluation, and Documentation

• Physical Agents and Modalities

• Adaptive-Assistive Orthotic and Prosthetic Applications

• Therapeutic Exercises

Clinical Settings

• Clinical Physical Therapy

• Outpatient Physical Therapy

• Pediatric Physical Therapy

• Geriatric Physical Therapy

• Orthopedic Physical Therapy

• Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy

• Neurological Physical Therapy

• Home Health Physical Therapy

• Aquatic Physical Therapy

Other Specialized Fields

• Sports physical therapy

• Industrial physical therapy

• Military physical therapy

• Community-based physical therapy

• Telehealth physical therapy

• Academe and Research

• PT Entrepreneur

Specialized Fields

• Sports physical therapy

• Industrial physical therapy

• Military physical therapy

• Telehealth physical therapy

Other Opportunities

• Academe and Research

• Community-based physical therapy

De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute (DLSMHSI) is a premier Catholic health institution dedicated to excellence in medical and health sciences education, patient care, and research. Guided by

the mission of "Nurturing Life," the Institute aims to produce God-loving, person-oriented, and patriotic nurturers of life who serve as catalysts for the spiritual, social, and economic transformation of the country.

Educational Philosophy:

DLSMHSI continually promotes and maintains the quality and standards of education that

demonstrate accountability upholding the welfare of the society. Its Vision-Mission shall be realized by producing graduates who are lifelong learners and nurturers of life through diverse and meaningful experiences. As they transition to practice, they are well-equipped to meet the needs of society in the healthcare system.

Core Values:

The institution is founded on the Lasallian values of Spirit of Faith, Zeal for Service, Communion in Mission, and Reverence for Life.

Institutional Outcomes (IOs): Graduates are formed as Lasallian Nurturers of Life (Spirit, Potentials, Health, Discoveries, Communities, and Environment), World-Class  Professionals, and Compassionate Stewards and Advocates.

The College of Rehabilitation Sciences is a prime tertiary institution in CALABARZON, offering programs in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech-Language Pathology. It is one of only two accredited institutions in the Philippines to offer specialized refresher programs for licensure examinees. The College advocates for the empowerment of persons with  isabilities (PWDs), integrating community service as an essential part of its training through public-private partnerships.

CRS Outcomes (CRSOs) Success is measured by five outcomes-based education (OBE) anchor points:

1. Passing the Licensure/Certification Examination.
2. Autonomous Clinical Practice.
3. Lasallian Core Values Integration.
4. 21st Century Skills and Employability.
5. Research Competency.

3.1. Description of the Profession:

Occupational Therapy (OT) is a client-centered health profession that promotes health and well being through occupation, enabling participation in everyday life activities.

3.2. Role of Occupational Therapists in Healthcare:

OTs are functional independence and participation specialists. They help individuals engage in meaningful activities despite physical, developmental, or psychosocial challenges.

3.3. Practice Areas of Occupational Therapy: Graduates are trained for:

• Pediatrics (Neurodevelopmental disorders).
• Physical Dysfunction (Neurologic, musculoskeletal, and cardiopulmonary).
• Psychosocial / Mental Health.
• Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR).
• Academe and Research.

3.4. Local and Global Demand:

There is a long-standing global shortage of OTs, with employment projected to grow 14% from 2024–2034, much faster than the average for other health occupations.

4.1. Program Description:

A four-year undergraduate program (PQF Level 6) producing entry-level Lasallian OTs who are "competent nurturers of life".

4.2. Program Goals and Objectives:

To produce graduates committed to delivering client-centered services that promote functional independence in self-care, work, and leisure.

4.3. Program Highlights and Distinctive Features:

• Utilizes a spiral integration model that exceeds minimum CHED standards.
• Integrates Simulation-Based Education (SBE) and unique clinical exposure through base and satellite training facilities.
• Incorporates telerehabilitation and universal design.

4.4. Mode of Learning and Academic Environment:

Delivery is face-to-face within a compassionate, God-centered environment where students are cocreators through Student Development and Mentoring (SDM) contracts.

4.5. Duration of the Program:

Completed in 4 years (8 semesters and one optional Mid-Year term for optional elective).

1. Live a God-centered life.
2. Integrate spirituality to restore client meaning.
3. Demonstrate reverence for life and ethics.
4. Synthesize multi-disciplinary knowledge.
5. Perform comprehensive OT evaluations.
6. Plan and implement OT interventions.
7. Work in inter-professional teams.
8. Engage in advocacy for the profession and society.
9. Demonstrate communication proficiency.
10. Engage in lifelong learning.
11. Practice management and leadership.
12. Apply teaching-learning principles.
13. Demonstrate research-related skills.
14. Maximize the use of innovative technology.
15. Promote community health.
16. Advocate for the social and natural environment.

The curriculum comprises 201 total academic units:

• General Education: 36 units.
• Pre-Professional (Foundation): 16 units.
• Professional Courses (Major): 76 units.
• Integration and Clinical Courses: 31 units.
• Electives: 13 units ( plus 2 units = optional elective)
•  Mandated/Institutional/College: 27 units (PE, NSTP, Religious Ed).

Digital Learning:

Utilizes a dedicated Learning Management System (LMS), Office 365, and OctoProctoTM for secure testing.

Facilities:

Includes specialized laboratories, the RPAMDAFSC (Dr. Ariniego) Library with world-class databases, and ScantronTM technology for item analysis.

Clustered Support: Academic support via LEAPS and non-academic via Student Life and Engagement (SLE).

Mentoring: The SDM program pairs students with faculty mentors

Monitoring: An at-risk student tracker allows for early warning and intervention.

Inclusivity: Earning a 4.75 rating for reasonable accommodations for PWDs.

• Clinicians (Hospitals, clinics, schools, mental health centers).
• Community-Based Therapists (NGOs, LGUs).
• Academic Professionals (Educators, clinical mentors).
• Health Managers and Researchers.

Academic Excellence: Ranked 3rd Top Performing School (Dec 2025) with 36 topnotchers in 10 years.

Licensure Success: 77.77% average first-time passing rate, exceeding the national average.

Employability: 90.67% job relevance with high employer satisfaction in adaptability (3.80/4.0).

Specialized Training: Exposure to telerehabilitation and universal design.

Occupational therapy is a client-centered health profession concerned with promoting health and well-being through occupation. The primary goal of occupational therapy is to enable people to participate in the activities of everyday life. Occupational therapists achieve this outcome by working with people and communities to enhance their ability to engage in the occupations they want to, need to, or are expected to do, or by modifying the occupation or the environment to better support their occupational engagement. – World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) 

Occupational therapists help patients improve their ability to perform tasks in living and working environments. They work with individuals who suffer from a mentally, physically, developmentally, or emotionally disabling condition. Occupational therapists use treatments to develop, recover, or maintain the daily living and work skills of their patients. The therapist helps clients not only to improve their basic motor functions and reasoning abilities but also to compensate for permanent loss of function. The goal is to help clients have independent, productive, and satisfying lives.

• Clinical Anatomy, Kinesiology, and Biomechanics

• Clinical Neuro and Organ System Anatomy and Physiology

• Human Growth and Development

• Therapeutic Skills in Human Development

• Introduction to Occupational Therapy

• Theoretical Foundations in Occupational Therapy

• OT Evaluation, Assessment and Documentation: Physical Dysfunctions, Pediatric and Mental Health Conditions

• OT Management: Physical Dysfunctions, Pediatric and Mental Health Conditions

• Universal Design in OT

• Physical agents and Modalities

• Adaptive-Assistive-Orthotic and Prosthetic Applications

• Medical and Surgical Conditions

1. Clinical Settings

• Clinical Occupational Therapy 
• Pediatric Occupational Therapy 
• Geriatric Occupational Therapy 
• Mental Health Occupational Therapy
• Home Health Occupational Therapy 

2. Community-based Rehabilitation

3. School-based OT 

4. Work Rehabilitation 

5. Academe and Research

De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute (DLSMHSI) is a premier Catholic health institution dedicated to excellence in medical and health sciences education, patient care, and research. Guided by

the mission of "Nurturing Life," the Institute aims to produce God-loving, person-oriented, and patriotic nurturers of life who serve as catalysts for the spiritual, social, and economic transformation of the country.

Educational Philosophy:

DLSMHSI continually promotes and maintains the quality and standards of education that

demonstrate accountability upholding the welfare of the society. Its Vision-Mission shall be realized by producing graduates who are lifelong learners and nurturers of life through diverse and meaningful experiences. As they transition to practice, they are well-equipped to meet the needs of society in the healthcare system.

Core Values:

The institution is founded on the Lasallian values of Spirit of Faith, Zeal for Service, Communion in Mission, and Reverence for Life.

Institutional Outcomes (IOs): Graduates are formed as Lasallian Nurturers of Life (Spirit, Potentials, Health, Discoveries, Communities, and Environment), World-Class Professionals, and Compassionate Stewards and Advocates.

The College of Rehabilitation Sciences is a prime tertiary institution in CALABARZON, offering programs in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech-Language Pathology. It is one of only two accredited institutions in the Philippines to offer specialized refresher programs for licensure examinees. The College

advocates for the empowerment of persons with disabilities (PWDs), integrating community service as an essential part of its training through public-private partnerships.

CRS Outcomes (CRSOs) Success is measured by five outcomes-based education (OBE) anchor points:

1. Passing the Licensure/Certification Examination.
2. Autonomous Clinical Practice.
3. Lasallian Core Values Integration.
4. 21st Century Skills and Employability.
5. Research Competency.

3.1. Description of the Profession:

Speech-Language Pathology is a health profession dedicated to "nurturing life" through effective communication and swallowing rehabilitation

3.2. Role of Speech-Language Pathologists in Healthcare:

SLPs are specialists in the human communication process. They evaluate, identify, manage, and prevent speech, language, voice, fluency, and cognitive disorders, as well as feeding and

swallowing problems

3.3. Practice Areas of Speech-Language Pathologists: Graduates are trained for:

Pediatrics (Neurodevelopmental and language conditions). Adult-Geriatrics (Acquired cognitive and motor speech conditions) Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR). Telerehabilitation Practice

Academe and Research.

3.4. Local and Global Demand:

There is high market demand for speech-language services due to a critical national and global need for communication and swallowing specialists in schools, hospitals, and therapy centers

4.1. Program Description:

A four-year undergraduate program (PQF Level 6) producing entry-level Lasallian SLPs who embrace "communication as their mission"

4.2. Program Goals and Objectives:

To produce graduates dedicated to promoting the effective functioning of speech, hearing, and language mechanisms to ensure quality of life

4.3. Program Highlights and Distinctive Features:

• Utilizes a spiral integration model that exceeds minimum CHED standards.
• Integrates Simulation-Based Education (SBE) and unique clinical exposure through base and satellite training facilities.
• Incorporates specialized training in telerehabilitation and community immersions.

4.4. Mode of Learning and Academic Environment:

Delivery is face-to-face within a compassionate, God-centered environment where students are cocreators through Student Development and Mentoring (SDM) contracts.

4.5. Duration of the Program:

Completed in 4 years (8 semesters).

PO1: Demonstrate competence in the assessment of speech/language/communication functions and limitations across a lifespan.

PO2: Demonstrate competence in planning and implementing appropriate interventions.

PO3: Apply principles of evidence-based practice in SLP services.

PO4: Communicate proficiently in verbal and written forms using culturally-appropriate language.

PO5: Practice beginning administrative, management, and leadership skills.

PO6: Participate in the research process to support the advancement of the practice.

PO7: Collaborate effectively with clients, families, and interprofessional teams.

PO8: Demonstrate social responsibility through Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR).

PO9: Engage in activities for the advancement of practice via academic teaching.

PO10: Maximize the use of innovative technology in the profession.

PO11: Reflect honesty, perseverance, and mercy in interactions.

PO12: Emphasize the need to spend time with God through prayer

The curriculum comprises 197 total academic units:

• General Education: 36 units.
• Pre-Professional (Foundation): 16 units.
• Professional Courses (Major): 79 units.
• Integration and Clinical Courses: 39 units.
• Mandated/Institutional/College: 27 units (PE, NSTP, Religious Ed).

Digital Learning:

Utilizes a dedicated Learning Management System (LMS), Office 365, and OctoProctoTM for secure testing.

Facilities:

Includes specialized laboratories, the RPAMDAFSC (Dr. Ariniego) Library with world-class databases, and ScantronTM technology for item analysis.

Clustered Support: Academic support via LEAPS and non-academic via Student Life and Engagement (SLE).

Mentoring: The SDM program pairs students with faculty mentors

Monitoring: An at-risk student tracker allows for early warning and intervention.

Inclusivity: Earning a 4.75 rating for reasonable accommodations for PWDs.

• Clinicians (Hospitals, clinics, schools, mental health centers).
• Community-Based Therapists (NGOs, LGUs).
• Academic Professionals (Educators, clinical mentors).
• Health Managers (Private clinic owners or consultants) and
• Researchers.

Academic Excellence: Produces board topnotchers consistently (e.g., 5 topnotchers in 3 years)

Licensure Success: 93.52% average first-time passing rate

Employability: 88.73% employment rate with high job relevance (82.54%)

Specialized Training: Unique exposure to telerehabilitation, pediatrics, and adult-geriatrics through a spiral integration mode

• Acquired Language and Cognitive Conditions

• Anatomy and Physiology for Speech and Language Pathology

• Articulation and Phonology

• Augmentative Alternative Communication

• Aural Habilitation and Rehabilitation

• Community Health and Evaluation 

• Conditions Associated with Speech and Language Disorders in Adults

• Conditions Associated with Speech and Language Disorders in Children

• Counseling in Speech and Language Pathology

• Dysphagia

• Ethics in Speech and Language Pathology

• Fluency

• Introduction to Audiology

• Introduction to Speech and Language Diagnostic Process

• Introduction to Speech and Language Intervention Process

• Language Development from Infancy to School Age

• Language Conditions in Children

• Language Processing and Cognitive Sciences

• Motor Speech Conditions

• Neuroanatomy and Physiology for Speech and Language Pathology

• Organization and Administration for Speech and Language Pathology

• Personal Effectiveness and Mentoring

• Principles and Foundations of Community-Based Rehabilitation Practice

• Professional Communication and Development

• Research Methods in Speech Pathology

• Research 2: Final Research and Defense

• Speech and Hearing Sciences

• Teaching and Learning

• Voice Disorders

• Clinics (private pediatric clinics)

• Hospitals (in-patient and out-patient rehabilitation)

• Special Education (SpEd) and mainstream schools (primary and secondary education)

• Academe (tertiary education)

• Home-based care

• Tele-rehabilitation

• Community-based rehabilitation

• Research centers