Pre-CTS
1969
Physical Therapy Clinical Center (PTCC) was established by the college’s Department of Physical Therapy in collaboration with the Department of Rehab Medicine, Philippine General Hospital
1974
The PTCC was recognized by the board of regents on January 1974
The Occupational Therapy and Speech Pathology departments established their respective clinics as well. OTs catered to pediatric clients while SPs rendered service to both children and adult cases with communication problems.
1985
The three services were merged, forming the Research and Clinical Training Center (RCTC).
1988
Only SP services during this period were provided because of an exodus of OT and PT professionals overseas.
1989-1990
Conceptualization for the Rehabilitation and Research Development Center (RRDC) began, as headed by Former CAMP Deans Charlotte Floro and Policarpia Magpili. In 1990, RRDC objectives were modified to include a research center, an information center, independent living center, work hardening center and a specialty and training center. This was clarified to differentiate the purpose of the center from the service-oriented clinics affiliated with the university (i.e PGH DRM).
1992
January 1992, the CDTS was inaugurated as the first project of RRDC. The project aimed to cater to the pediatric population with the following philosophies and aims:
- Grounded on developmental principles in the provision of integrative and family-oriented therapy services for children with special needs
- To serve as a training center for OT, PT and SP students, provide rehabilitation services, educate and train other healthcare professionals, provide research opportunities, enhance the clinical skills of students and faculty and provide community and extension services
1994
The Physical Therapy Clinical Center (PTCC) was updated to the Research and Clinical Training Center (RCTC) as a response to the challenge of providing quality rehabilitation for all Filipinos. Headed by Jocelyn Christina B. Marzan, the center aimed to undertake research that would further advance the status of rehabilitation programs and provide training on the delivery of safe and effective therapy services.
1995
During the Balik-CAMP alumni homecoming event, Rick Carasco, Alexis Reyes, Serge Ilagan, Inday Cabatan and Policarpia Magpili conceptualized CDTS to cater to developmental disorders because such service was not yet established in the country.
CTS Timeline
1996
As a result of college planning from 1992 – 1996, changes were made in an effort to keep up with the development of pediatrics as a specialty or focus.
The Physical Therapy Clinical Center renamed to Center for Therapy Services. It aimed to serve as training, service and research arm of CAMP
- Training for students in effective and efficient evaluation and management of children with developmental disorders
- Services for the rehabilitation of (?) other health care providers
- Research opportunities to university students and faculty
The center received approval in November 1996. Highlight was given to providing models of practice appropriate for the Philippine setting, this differentiated CTS from Rehab Med services
1997
Policies and procedures for CTS specific for funds utilization and payment scheme was approved by the then BOR thru the Vice Chancellor. CTS was mandated to use earnings for equipment, materials and supplies.
1998-1999
A total of 101 students rotated in CTS with a daily average of 27 patients receiving treatment and 3 patients receiving evaluation services
2004
Although adolescents and adults were already receiving PT and SP services for quite a while, CTS-Adult and Adolescent section (CTS-AA) was formally launched during this year. CTS-AA training program was first developed by the physical therapy clinicians in CTS (CCapio, SRamos, ERJGorgon)
CTS Adult and Adolescent aimed to be a recognized venue for multi-professional training in the rehabilitation sciences focusing in client-centered practice in working with adults and adolescents using the ICF model. Clinicians began to develop relevant training programs, comprehensive, effective, evidence-based OPST and related services to adult and adolescent clients, establish and maintain active linkages with possible sources of referrals and funding and a data management system. The clinic aimed to engage in one research project per year, four research proposals every year and present/publish every year and provide consultancy services.
2005-2008
The Mission and Vision Statement were revisited
- Vision: Nationally recognized center responsive to the needs of the Filipino People and committed in providing highest standard of clinical education, offering innovative and collaborative programs and services, and generating research influential to local policies of Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and Speech Pathology
- Mission
- Clinical educators geared toward developing professional competencies and reflective and ethical practice based on sound and efficient problem solving, decision making and critical thinking
- Programs that are affordable and integrative to serve various needs of Filipinos across age groups and social roles, preparing them for integration into the community while giving emphasis on collaboration in the management and prevention of disability and promotion of health and well-being
- Opportunities for research and development and dissemination to promote and maintain best practice
- Support for endeavors geared toward improved education, service and extension
2008-2014
Operations continued, and the CTS vision 2020 and mission from strategic planning in 2010 was revised vis-à-vis CAMP vision and mission and core values.
CTS Vision for 2025 saw the clinic as a program of CAMP, to be recognized in the ASEAN region as a globally-competitive center for occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech pathology that is at the forefront of developing and providing model programs for clinical education; provides quality services relevant to the needs of the Filipino people; and contributes to the knowledge base of the professions.
The clinic aimed to develop and provide clinical education programs of high standards to local and international occupation therapy, physical therapy, and speech pathology students that enhance relevant knowledge, skills, and attitudes; to provide interdisciplinary, family-centered, and evidence-based programs across client groups; to develop and utilize new knowledge relevant to the practice of occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech pathology.
2018
CAMP held a tactical planning that included the development of the new CTS business model
The new business model was developed by the CTS business model technical working group composed of the CTS head and clinical therapists and supervisors of the OT, PT, and SP in the clinic
The renovation of the CTS Pediatric section also started during this time to update infrastructure of the clinic.
2019
The new CTS business model was completed and was determined to:
- Provide interdisciplinary, evidence-based, and family-centered therapy services
- Be service-oriented more than training-oriented
- Provide therapy to clients all year-round
- Cater to clients who are in need of early intervention therapy services, transition services, health and wellness services, dysphagia therapy services, assistive technology services, and specialized services for persons with complex conditions
- Apply for revision of clinic fees
- Apply for accreditation
The renovation of the kitchen, pantry, and restrooms in CTS Adult-Adolescent section started during this year.
The development of the new clinic programs started. Priority was given to the development of the early intervention program, transition program, health and wellness program, dysphagia program, and augmentative and alternative communication program as part of the assistive technology program.
2020
The plans for floor design and use of space for the renovation of the entire CTS Adult-Adolescent section was finalized and submitted for bidding and commencement of renovation activities.
The telehealth occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech therapy guidelines was developed and piloted by Charlemaine Deane A. Perrez, MPT, PTRP and Veronica R. Dee, OTRP in response to the need for therapy services by clients during the COVID-19 pandemic.
CTS offered telehealth occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech therapy to clients in need of services for free amid the pandemic.
The plans for retrofitting of the clinic in preparation for hybrid and face-to-face therapy services upon reopening started.
2021
The renovation of the CTS Pediatric section was completed. The newly renovated clinic was turned over to CAMP for use in therapy services and clinical training.
The clinic was retrofitted for hybrid and face-to-face therapy services amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The conduct of face-to-face clinical training and client care was approved by the Commission on Higher Education for inspection, the Manila City local government unit, and the University of the Philippines Manila.
The Maagang Habilitasyon at Kalinga ng CTS (MaHal Ka ng CTS) Early Intervention program was developed and piloted by Bernice Alecsa D. Austria, CSP, Aila Nica J. Bandong, PhD, Veronica R. Dee, OTRP, and Esmerita R. Rotor, PhD as part of the new business model of the clinic.
The SPEAK OUT! Service Program was developed by Czarina Camille A. Lazaro, CCC-SLP, Ferdiliza Dandah S. Garcia, MD, CCC-SLP, and Charlemaine Deane A. Perez, MPT, PTRP.
2022
The clinic returned continued to deliver hybrid (face-to-face and remote) therapy services and clinical training according to the phased return to onsite operations amid the COVID-19 pandemic and resumed billing of service fees
The Augmentative and Alternative Communication Program was developed by Ellyn Cassey K. Chua, MSc, CCC-SLP, Michael C. Valdez, MRS-SP, CCC-SLP, and Charlemaine Deane A. Perrez, MPT, PTRP as part of the new business model of the clinic.
2023
The CAMP Immersive Laboratory which aims to highlight the use of technological innovations for therapy which located above the clinic is undergoing construction for use in research of CAMP and CTS.
