UP Occupational Therapy

03/07/2026

Celebrating the achievements of our UP CAMP Department of Occupational Therapy alumni! 🎉📚

The UP Manila College of Allied Medical Professions, Department of Occupational Therapy proudly congratulates our Department of Occupational Therapy alumni, whose collaborative research has been published in an international peer-reviewed journal.

Authored entirely by UP CAMP OT alumni, including our faculty members Asst. Prof. Kristel Faye Roderos and Ms. Kizha Marie Gabutan, the publication contributes to the growing body of evidence supporting inclusive education and equitable participation for learners with disabilities. Their work reflects the Department's enduring commitment to research, scholarship, and evidence-informed occupational therapy practice that creates meaningful impact in education and society.

We are incredibly proud to see our alumni continue to advance the profession through research while exemplifying the values of excellence, service, and lifelong learning.

Congratulations to all the authors on this remarkable achievement! Your success is an inspiration to the entire UP CAMP OT community.

28/06/2026

💡 𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰? Occupational therapy isn't about finding a job ("occupation")? It's about helping people engage in the meaningful activities, or *occupations*, that make up everyday life.

Occupational therapists work with people of all ages to help them participate in the activities they 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝, 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐨. Whether that's playing, learning, working, caring for themselves, or participating in their communities. Through a holistic and client-centered approach, occupational therapists empower individuals to live meaningful and independent lives despite illness, injury, disability, or other challenges.

Another fun fact: 𝐁𝐒 𝐎𝐜𝐜𝐮𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐃 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 under the 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐃 𝐌𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 (𝐂𝐌𝐒𝐏).

The application period for the 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐃 𝐌𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 is 𝟐𝟐 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝟑𝟏 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔.

Interested applicants may refer to the following for more information:
📌 CMSP Application Portal: https://bit.ly/2026CMSPApplicationPortal
📌 CHED website: https://ched.gov.ph

𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮'𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐟𝐮𝐥, 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬, 𝐎𝐜𝐜𝐮𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐲 𝐦𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐟𝐢𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮. 💙

Check all the CHED Scholarship Priority Courses (First-Priority Programs and Second-Priority Programs) here: https://governmentph.com/ched-courses/

Details of CHED Merit Scholarship 2026: https://governmentph.com/ched-merit-scholarship/

⚠️ For informational purposes only. Government PH does not process applications.

18/06/2026

Bridging Global Practice: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Dementia Care

This morning, Ms. Ava Magdalena Nazarino, BSOT, OTR/L, CGCP, shared her expertise and over two decades of clinical experience during Bridging Global Practice: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Dementia Care, offering valuable insights into interdisciplinary practice, patient-centered interventions, and dementia care across healthcare settings.

Bringing together students and practitioners, the session explored interdisciplinary collaboration, patient-centered approaches, and practical strategies for supporting older adults living with dementia. The discussions highlighted the importance of adapting international best practices to the realities of Filipino families, communities, and healthcare systems.

As our population continues to age, the need for compassionate and knowledgeable healthcare professionals in geriatrics has never been greater. It is our hope that this session sparked curiosity and inspired more students and practitioners to explore careers in geriatric occupational therapy and dementia care, helping shape a future where every older Filipino receives dignified and person-centered support.

Mahalo, Ms. Ava, for generously sharing your knowledge and inspiring the next generation of healthcare professionals. Thank you as well to everyone who participated and contributed to the insightful conversations that made this morning’s lecture truly memorable.

18/06/2026

📣 UP Occupational Therapy is now opening registrations for Vision and Occupation!

In this workshop, licensed occupational therapists will learn about their role in visual rehabilitation, how to evaluate performance, and how to apply intervention strategies for persons with visual impairments. There will be direct client interactions for the evaluation, intervention, and home program dissemination.

Event details:
🗓️ Duration: 3 months (July 29 to September 30)
⏱️ Total Hours: 30 hours across 14 sessions
💻 Venue & Format: Hybrid
- Online: 12 sessions, once per week
- On-site: 2 sessions at Angeles University Foundation (Pampanga)
📝 CPD units applied!

☑️ Securing your slot:
Slots are strictly limited!
Register now through this link: https://bit.ly/vision-occupation-2026
or scan the QR code in the poster

For inquiries, reach out to the team by messaging our page (https://www.facebook.com/upmanilaOT)

Don’t miss this opportunity to level up your clinical skills!

15/06/2026

📢 Registration is now open!

Are you ready to enhance your skills and make a lasting impact on mobility and assistive technology? The UP CAMP Department of Occupational Therapy invites you to join the Certification Course on Wheelchair Service Provision (Basic & Intermediate Level).

In this workshop, participants will acquire knowledge and skills in assessing, prescribing, preparing, and fitting appropriate wheelchairs, as well as training its end-users.

🗓️ Event Details
Dates: July 27 to 31, 2026
Venue: UP College of Allied Medical Professions

💡 What Participants Will Receive
Original Manuals: Access to official WHO-WSTP Basic and Intermediate manuals.
Expert Guidance: Hands-on training delivered directly by WHO-trained intermediate trainers.
Professional Growth: CPD Units Applied.

📲 How to Secure Your Slot
Slots are strictly limited, so don't wait until the last minute!

Register here: bit.ly/WSTP2026 (or scan the QR code in the poster)

Inquiries? Reach out to the team at [email protected]

08/06/2026

The UP CAMP Department of Occupational Therapy program proudly celebrates a 100% passing rate in the June 2026 Occupational Therapy Licensure Examination, with all seven examinees successfully earning their licenses and six securing places among the top-ranked examinees nationwide.

🏆 Rank 2 – Maritoni Elline P. Neri
🏆 Rank 3 – Sophia Alexandra F. Santos
🏆 Rank 3 – Kimi N. Tiu
🏆 Rank 4 – Seanne Kimberly C. Arambulo
🏆 Rank 5 – Paige Berrenyce T. Diño
🏆 Rank 5 – Jamyll Shealtiel B. Nobleza

Higit pa sa mga marka at pagkilala, ang tagumpay na ito ay sumasalamin sa pangakong maglingkod sa sambayanan. Nawa’y dalhin ng ating mga bagong occupational therapist ang diwa ng dangal, kahusayan, at malasakit sa bawat komunidad na kanilang paglilingkuran para maisulong ang isang lipunang higit na inklusibo, makatarungan, at may pagkilala sa dignidad ng bawat tao.

Mabuhay ang mga bagong lisensiyadong occupational therapist ng bayan. Para sa propesyon, para sa bayan, para sa Pilipino.

04/06/2026

🌍🧠 Bridging Global Practice: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Dementia Care

The University of the Philippines College of Allied Medical Professions invites students, faculty, clinicians, and healthcare professionals to a special lecture featuring Ava Magdalena Nazarino, BSOT, OTR/L, CGCP, a UP CAMP alumna, geriatric-certified occupational therapist practicing in Hawaii, USA, and a recently certified dementia specialist through Johns Hopkins University.

Drawing from over 20 years of clinical experience, Ms. Nazarino will share practical strategies in dementia care, interdisciplinary collaboration, fall prevention, and patient-centered interventions across healthcare settings.

📅 June 18, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 NN
📍 Hybrid Format (Onsite and Online)

Join us as we explore global best practices in supporting older adults living with dementia.

🔗 Register here: https://forms.gle/gZsi6sHQTFqc8y2X8

02/06/2026

𝐀𝐧𝐨 𝐛𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐚 𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐜𝐜𝐮𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐲 𝐤𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐭𝐨’𝐲 𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐚 𝐦𝐠𝐚 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐜𝐜𝐮𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐭?

For many Filipino OT students and practitioners, much of what is learned comes from Western literature. While these references and resources have helped shaped the profession to become what it is today, they do not always capture the realities, strengths, challenges, and lived experiences of Filipinos.

This vision inspired the creation of Filipinos and Disability, Access to Occupational Therapy and Healthcare, authored by Dr. Zielfa B. Maslin, former chair of the UP CAMP Department of Occupational Therapy, Peñafrancia E. Ching and Kristel Faye M. Roderos, current faculty members of the department; and Jay Allen B. Villon, former faculty member of the department.

Grounded in the Philippine context, the book explores how Filipino culture, families, beliefs, communities, healthcare systems, and social realities influence occupational therapy practice. More importantly, it challenges us to reflect on how we can continue building a profession that is responsive to Filipino needs.

The book highlights an important reality: that there is still much work to be done in documenting Filipino experiences, strengthening grassroots occupational therapy services, and developing knowledge that is grounded in our own context. Serving as a reference for OT students, educators, practitioners, and researchers, the book bridges foundational OT concepts with Filipino realities, offering a resource that is both academically grounded and locally relevant.

For future Filipino OTs, this book is both a reflection of how far the profession has come, and an invitation to help shape where it goes next.

And perhaps, the most important and powerful message is this:

Understanding Filipinos is essential to serving Filipinos.

We extend our deepest gratitude and congratulations to the authors for their invaluable contribution to Philippine occupational therapy. May this work inspire generations of OTs, educators, researchers, and students to continue advancing knowledge grounded in Filipino realities.

Para sa propesyon. Para sa mga Pilipino. Para sa bayan.

Read more: https://camp.upm.edu.ph/archives/6552
Get your own copy : https://cebookshop.com/product/8072636

21/04/2026

VISION AND OCCUPATION: TOOLS and TECHNIQUES for Visual Rehabilitation for Occupational Therapists is back!

Looking to grow your skills in working with clients with visual impairment?

Together with Eye-Can Occupational Therapy Service, we’re launching another run of this seminar-workshop for OTs, combining discussion, hands-on activities, and practical applications that you can apply directly to your sessions.

✨ What to expect:
• 14 sessions, 30 hours total (synchronous + asynchronous + face-to-face)
• Patient evaluation, treatment, and home program activities
• Using and maximizing residual vision
• Supporting independence in self-care and daily activities
• Sensory and motor skill development
• Safety and environmental modifications (home, school, workplace)
• For both pediatric and adult clients
• CPD units being applied

Whether you’re just starting out in visual rehab or building on your experience, this workshop aims to give you useful, practice-based strategies you can apply right away.

🔔 More details and registration info coming soon—stay tuned!

20/04/2026

What happens when Occupational Therapy meets Engineering? You don’t just create devices, you create possibilities.

In a month-long collaboration between the Department of Occupational Therapy and the UP Surgical Innovation and BiOtechnology Laboratory - UP SIBOL (UP SIBOL), OT students and gardineers (UP SIBOL Engineers) came together to design and produce 3D-printed assistive devices for simulated client cases, highlighting both technical skill and a deep understanding of meaningful participation and independence for each individual.

This collaboration culminated in an Assistive Device Fair held in the college last April 17, 2026, where experts Mr. Chris Johnniel France Rana (DOST-FPRDI Industrial Designer and Science Research Specialist II) and Asst. Prof. Peñafrancia Ching (UP CAMP OT faculty and Innovation Officer) served as panelists, offering insights on the students’ innovative outputs.

Among the devices developed were BABIES (Built-up, Adjustable, Bendable, Indented Eating Spoon) and Pressy the Ele-Fun for pediatric clients; Wrist Assured and Click Back Control for adults with upper extremity amputation; CookWear and No Grip for geriatric clients with arthritis; and RotaStraw alongside S.T.A.B.L.E. (Stabilizing Tool for the Arm, Built for Life Engagement) for individuals with neurological conditions.

From helping a child learn how to feed themself and play, to helping an adult regain independence after limb loss, to helping a Lola return to the kitchen, to enhancing school and social participation for a young adult, each device tells a story of function, dignity, and participation. More than the outputs themselves, this initiative reflects the power of collaboration beyond the traditional healthcare team.

This is what the future of healthcare looks like: Interprofessional, human-centered, and innovative. Built not just for patients, but with purpose.