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Inst. Maria Eliza M. Dela Cruz, MASPEd, PTRP

Department of Physical Therapy | College of Rehabilitation Sciences

mmdelacruz2@ust.edu.ph

Academic Qualifications

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Academic Qualifications

Degrees

Master of Arts in Special Education, St. Paul University – Manila, Philippines, 2018
Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, Pamantasan ng Lunsod ng Maynila – Manila, Philippines, 2001

Eligibility

Philippine Regulation Commission Physical Therapy Licensure Examinations, August 2001

Research Highlights

Assessing Quality of Life of the Residents of a Community in Manila using the WHOQOL-BREF Tool City of Manila EAC Research Bulletin 16 1 2018 Local

Research Interests

Pediatric Physical Therapy
Special Education
Occupational Health
Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

Courses Handled

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Courses Handled

Undergraduate Level

Neuroanatomy (Lec/Lab)
Test Taking Skills (Testmanship) Physical Agents and Modalities (PAMS) for OT (Lab)
Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology (Lab)
Introduction to Physical Therapy and Patient Care (Lec)
Foundation of Therapeutic Exercises and Functional Training (Lab)
Introduction to Assessment and Treatment Planning (Lab)
Human Anatomy and Pathophysiology (Lec/Lab) Thesis Writing in PT
Therapeutic Agents (Lec/Lab)
Therapeutic Exercises 1 (Lec/Lab)
Specific Exercises for Medical Conditions (Lab)
Therapeutic Exercises 3 (Lec/Lab)
Human Growth and Development Community Based Rehabilitation for PTOT (Lab)
Research Method & Design in PT (Lab)
Introduction to Physical Therapy 1 (Lec/Lab)
Light, Thermal Agents & Hydrotherapy (Lec/Lab)
PT Measurements, Exam & Evaluation (Lab)
Electrotherapy (Lec/Lab)
Clinical Correlation in PT-1 (Seminar 1)
Physical Therapy Clinical Education 1 (Lab)
Introduction to Community and Public Health (Healthcare) (Lec/Lab)
Gross & Organ System Anatomy (Lec/Lab)
General Physiology & Organ Physiology (Lab)
Clinical Neuroanatomy (Lab)
Kinesiology (Lab)
Ethics in Physical Therapy Health Ethics (For Allied Health Courses) Health Economics
Human Anatomy and Physiology (Lec/Lab) (For Allied Health Courses)
Health Care 2 (Lec/Lab) (PTOT, Nursing, Medtech, Pharmacy and other Allied Health Courses)
Health Care 1 (Lec/Lab) (PTOT, Nursing, Medtech, Pharmacy and other Allied Health Courses)
Caregiver Course

Major Recognitions

Professional Activities

Chairperson, Philippine Physical Therapy Association (PPTA) Membership Committee, 2011 – present
COMELEC Member, Philippine Physical Therapy Association (PPTA) National Election, 2010, 2012, 2016 and 2018
Member, Philippine Physical Therapy Association (PPTA) Pediatric’ Special Interest Group, 2017 – present
Member, Philippine Physical Therapy Association (PPTA) Educators’ Special Interest Group, 2014 – present
Lifetime Member, Philippine Physical Therapy Association (PPTA), 2007 – present
Member, Cardiac Rehabilitation Society of the Philippines (CARESP), 2006

Selected Publications

IMPETUS 2019 PPTA National Convention Pasay City, Century Park Hotel Oct 19-20, 2019
4 th South Manila Educational Consortium Research Congress and 4 th International Forum on Innovative Collaborative Learning in Higher Education Hotel Jen, Pasay City February 21-22, 2019
Asian Confederation for Physical Therapy (ACPT) and Philippine Physical Therapy Association (PPTA) Synergy Impetus Waterfront, Lahug, Cebu City Nov. 21-23, 2018

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