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The Preparedness of the Radiologic Technology Program of Davao Doctors College for PACUCOA Accreditation: Basis for an Accreditation Development Plan

Maria Leah F. Villano

Discipline: Radiologic Technology

 

Abstract:

This study aimed to determine the preparedness of the Radiologic Technology Program of Davao Doctors College for PACUCOA Accreditation. The independent variables were social position and executive leadership of the Davao Doctors College. The dependent variable was the preparedness of the Radiologic Technology Program for PACUCOA accreditation in the following nine areas, namely: Purposes and Objectives, Faculty, Instruction, Library, Laboratories, Physical Plant and Facilities, Student Personnel Services, Social Orientation and Community Involvement, and Organization and Administration. The study employed the descriptive correlational research design There was no significant difference in the ratings of the students and faculty in the following areas: Purposes and Objectives, Instruction, Library, Laboratories, Physical Plant and Facilities, Student Personnel Services, and Social Orientation and Community Involvement. These seven areas were rated very good by both groups of respondents. However, there was a statistically significant difference in the ratings of students and faculty in the areas of Faculty and Organization and Administration. There was a statistically significant relationship, though only to a moderate extent, between the preparedness of the Radiologic Technology Program for PACUCOA accreditation and social position and executive leadership. The implementation of quality assurance at DDC strengthened the preparedness of the RT Program for accreditation based on the criteria set by PACUCOA. The student respondents have a significantly greater appreciation of the provisions for Faculty, Organization and Administration areas.