BRIEF HISTORY

The University of Perpetual Help, in 1987 pioneered the Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy program in the Philippines. The key people who designed and established the program are Dr. Karen B. Tamayo, Dr. Ma. Consuelo C. Mison-Obillo, and Mr. Joseph S. Lim. Recognition of the program was granted by the Department of Education on the same year.

 The Technical Committee for Respiratory Therapy Education chaired by Cr. Abundio Balgos with members Dr. Ma. Consuelo C. Mison-Obillo, Prof. Marcelino V. Valera, and Ms. Rigmor R. Dygico, created the first CHED Policies, Standards, and Guideline for Respiratory Therapy Education in the form of CHED CMO 9 Series of 2007.

In the need to regulate the profession through board examinations, the proposed Respiratory Therapy Act of 1992 was drafted and submitted to the Philippine Congress and Senate by the BS Respiratory Therapy graduates of University of Perpetual Help. After eighteen (18) years of almost yearly submitting and lobbying for the proposed bill, it was finally enacted as Republic Act 10024 “Philippine Respiratory Therapy Act of 2009” with Congressman Marcelino Teodoro as sponsor in Congress and Senator Antonio Trillanes IV as author, Senators Edgardo J. Angara, Mar Roxas, Ramon A. Revilla Jr., and Panfilo M. Lacson. The first board examination for Respiratory Therapy was given on September 2013 with a national passing score of forty-one percent (41%). Thus, the journey of the respiratory therapy profession as part of the healthcare team continues. 

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WHAT IS RESPIRATORY THERAPY?

The UPH-DJGT Medical University is the FIRST school  to offer a Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy in the Philippines and in Asia.  We are the pioneers!

A respiratory therapist is a licensed healthcare professional trained in pulmonary medicine specializing in problems related to breathing.  They  manage ventilators, administer medications to the lungs, and administer oxygen.  They are part of the medical team of cardiopulmonary patients.

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ㅤBreathe life into your future with a degree in Respiratory Therapy at the University of Perpetual Help - Dr. Jose G. Tamayo Medical University!

At UPH-DJGTMU, we go beyond the textbooks, offering hands-on training and access to state-of-the-art facilities and equipment. Our commitment to real-world learning ensures that you graduate as a competent and compassionate respiratory therapist ready to make a difference in the lives of patients.

Join us as we prepare you to excel in this vital healthcare field and embark on a fulfilling journey of healing, compassion, and professional growth.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Our graduates can work locally and overseas in countries like the USA, the United Kingdom, Canada, Singapore, the Middle East and other countries that require practitioners in the following fields:

CLINICAL PRACTICE

• Hospital Pulmonary

• Laboratories

• Clinics and Sanitaria

• Home Care Services

• Emergency Medical Services

RESPIRATORY CARE EDUCATION

• Faculty in colleges and universities offering Respiratory therapy program to teach professional courses and conduct research

RESPIRATORY CARE INDUSTRY

• Product Specialist

• Sales and Marketing

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ACHIEVEMENTS

• 2017- Best Paper during 13th ARCPP Convention Program Research Presentation

An Inter Hospital Respiratory Therapy Research Paper Challenge Professional Category

• 2017-3rd place during 13th ARCPP Convention Program Research Presentation

An Inter Hospital Respiratory Therapy Research Paper Challenge Student Category

• 2018- Best Paper during 14th ARCPP Convention Program Research Presentation

An Inter Hospital Respiratory Therapy Research Paper Challenge Professional Category

• 2018- Best Paper during 14th ARCPP Convention Program Research Presentation

An Inter Hospital Respiratory Therapy Research Paper Challenge Student Category

• 2019- 2nd place during 15th ARCPP Convention Program Research Presentation

An Inter Hospital Respiratory Therapy Research Paper Challenge Professional Category

• 2019-Best Paper during 15th ARCPP Convention Program Research Presentation

An Inter Hospital Respiratory Therapy Research Paper Challenge Student Category

• PACUCOA – LEVEL 1 August 2020-2023

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News & Updates

Stay Informed with the Latest News & Updates from University of Perpetual Help - Dr. Jose G. Tamayo Medical University! Your source for breakthroughs, achievements, and important announcements.

Visit Link: https://sites.google.com/uphsl.edu.ph/uph-djgtmedicaluniversity/home

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