• Bachelor of Science in Nursing

The curriculum at the PRI College of Sciences is a 4-year enriched program as noted in the addition of a foreign language, which is Spanish.

In the English subjects, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is integrated to significantly help you in the mastery of this language, which is of utmost importance when you choose to work overseas. During the second semester of the graduating students, review program on CGFNS/NCLEX, & TOEFL-iBt will be offered to facilitate and enhance employability in the U.S. and other countries.

It is a privelege to have the San Fernandino Hospital located along the MacArhur Highway, in the City of San Fernando, Pampanga as the base hospital of the Nursing Course of the Guagua campus at the St. Martin de Porres Charity Hospital in San Juan, Metro Manila for the PRI-Quezon City campus. The hospitals are third level (tertiary) referral hospitals, which are departmentalized and teaching hospitals. The exposure, experience and sharing of skills and expertise with the clinical instructors will be most valuable to you as clinical application of your theoretical background is of paramount importance.

Job Outlook

The Nursing Profession has expanded and the demand has grown at an accelerated rate in recent years especially in the first world countries. This is attributed to the low population rate and the difficulty in pursuing the nursing course in these countries. Retirement of middle-aged and older nurses has depleted the workforce globally in recent years. As necessary, the outsourcing of nursing graduates from other countries has resulted in the recent phenomenal demand for nursing professionals.

It is noteworthy to emphasize how significant nursing graduates have become to hospital operations and the substantial part they play in the healthcare workforce. As the population grows, more hospitals, medical centers, and outpatient clinics will be established and subsequently, more nurses will be needed to serve the greater number of patients.

The domestic demand for nurses is presently critical due to a great number of registered and experienced (young and middle-aged) nurses are being hired to work in the first world countries like the U.S.A., England, and Canada. This has triggered the mushrooming of the opening of more nursing schools in the country in the last few years.

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• Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy is a 5-year allied medical health profession concerned with the rehabilitation and treatment of individuals with disabilities resulting from injury or illness.

The Physical Therapy programs are aimed to achieve the highest level of functional independence through the use of physical modalities and agents, therapeutic and exercise programs for individuals with physical disorders like muscle weakness, pains and limited movements of joints, which may be caused by injury or illness. The patients who need Physical Therapy programs are referred form the different spectra of medical specialties like Neurology, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pediatrics, Rheumatology, Geriatrics, Internal Medicine, and Sports Medicine.

Note: The Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy course offerings are recognized by the Foreign Credential Committee in Physical Therapy and International Agency of the U.S.A.

Job Outlook

The advantage of being a PRI graduate of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy is that the PRI has access to the largest outpatient facilities network in Central Luzon since 1981. Employment opportunities are always available for PRI graduates in these facilities.

Graduates in Physical Therapy may find work in hospitals, free-standing outpatient Rehabilitation Centers and clinics, nursing homes and facilities, schools and educational or research centers, hospices, corporate and industrial health centers, Sports Medicine and athletic training facilities and fitness centers.

Physical Therapists are independent health professionals in the U.S.A. and may be considered consultants in their field of expertise thus, compensation is relatively high, most especially after pursuing higher levels of learning (Masteral and Doctorate Degrees).

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• Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy is a 5-year allied medical health profession, involved in the rehabilitation and treatment of individuals with disability. Occupational Therapy makes use of purposeful or meaningful activities, designed to provide potential benefits in achieving functional outcome.

Individuals, who may be limited by a physical illness or injury, a dysfunctional condition, a mental illness, a cognitive impairment, a psychosocial dysfunction, or a developmental or learning disability may benefit from Occupational Therapy programs by developing, improving, and restoring their highest possible level of independence.

Job Outlook

Graduates can find work in hospitals, free-standing Rehabilitation Centers or clinics, special education schools, home health institutions and agencies, day care treatment centers, and institutional and community mental health centers.

The international market demand has remained high all over the U.S.A., Canada and Asia. Professional fees are relatively competitive.

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• Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology

Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology is a 4-year course that deals with the study of the application of various radiant energies (i.e. x-rays) to humans for diagnostic, therapeutic or research purposes, which include ways of minimizing risks. The knowledge of the various physical principles involved in diagnostic imaging and its therapeutic applications, as well as the skills in proper positioning of patients in the different procedures called for employing the appropriate exposure factors to achieve the desired results, are also included in the study.

Job Outlook

PRI College of Sciences Guagua Campus is the only school in Pampanga that offers Radiologic Technology. Graduates are sought for in the diagnostic traditional X-ray and imaging centers of big hospitals, free-standing outpatient laboratories and clinics with CT Scan, MRI, X-ray and Ultrasonography facilities.

In most recent years, it has been noted that Radiologic Technologists are getting scarce locally due to the significant increasing demand for Radiologic technologists in the U.S.A., Europe and Asia.

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• Bachelor of Science in Hospital Management (Q.C. Campus Only)

The Hospital Manager of the 21^st century is considered to be one of the most important member of the healthcare team. Although it is a pioneer course in the Philippines, it is widely accepted among a large number of hospital owners/administrators that there is a great need for this course as the healthcare industry continues to expand and offers a wide variety of interesting and challenging opportunities to graduates of this program. Graduates of this course are in great demand in private physician's offices; medical and surgical clinics; medical centers/hospitals; private care facilities; insurance companies; health maintenance organizations (HMOs); medical laboratories; and retirement homes/home for the aged and orphanages.

Today's Hospital Managers will often be required to perform various administrative tasks. The course is designed to provide students with comprehensive training in the different settings in the hospital, as well as many other functions. They may serve in the information center of the hospital, facilitating information to the public, organizing and maintaining paper and electronic files, managing projects, analyzing spreadsheets, producing correspondence, and providing overall back up for the Hospital Administrator. They use computers to run spreadsheets, work processing, and database management. They can also handle medical record keeping/filing, medical billing and encoding, which ensures the efficiency and continuation of the business of the hospital.

Under a general Hospital Administrator, graduates will be middle level office managers designated to handle the process in the functioning of their areas of responsibility in the hospital. They will be tasked to manage a number of departments in the hospital at one given time, which aims to decentralize authority, increase employee involvement at lower levels of the organization, restructure decision-making process, and encourage more innovative and forward thinking.

Job Outlook

Healthcare is one of the fastest growing fields in the country, offering outstanding career opportunities for the trained professionals. The healthcare industry is expected to increase significantly within the next several years as the health services industry expands due to technological advances in medicine and a growing and aging population. Employment growth will also be driven by the increase in the number of group practices, clinics, and other healthcare facilities that needs a high proportion of support personnel, particularly the Hospital Manager who can handle administrative duties.

This entry-level occupation provides basic training and experience and serves as a stepping stone to a more highly sensitive position like Hospital Administrator, following a post-graduate master's course.

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