Global Relevance of Radiologic Technology Education in the Philippines: An Overseas Competitiveness Perspective

Ramel Caalem  Cenil,

Global Relevance of Radiologic Technology Education in the Philippines: An Overseas Competitiveness Perspective

Abstract:

Using information from alumni employed in the UAE, mostly in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah, the study examines how radiologic tech-nology education is globally relevant in the Philippines. It examines the present curriculum and covers topics such as student learning policies, teaching methods, teaching personnel, learning materials, assessment procedures, and internship opportunities. Additionally, it looks into the ability of Philippine graduates in radiologic technology to work abroad in professions that adhere to international standards. Additionally, the analysis examines how their careers have devel-oped, how they adapt to various work contexts, if they apply the skills they have acquired, any challenges they have faced in finding employ-ment in the UAE, and what they still need to learn. Based on the up-dated Area of Practice data, the results show that Philippine RT pro-grams offer a moderate level of preparation for international certifi-cation, with strengths in foundational knowledge and updated artic-ulation of weaknesses in specific modality experience, especially in areas like General Radiography, Sonography, Interventional Radiog-raphy, CT, and MRI. These insights inform targeted action plans to en-hance the global competitiveness and contemporary relevance of Philippine radiologic technology education.

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