An assessment of problems encountered in the implementation of Associate in Health and Science Education Program at the College of Medical Radiation Technology

Date of Completion

2002

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology

Keywords

Health Education, Radiologic Technology

Abstract

Descriptive method was used in this study. There were 179 respondents, comprised of four (4) administrators, five (5) faculty members and 170 students of Associate in Health and Science Education (AHSE) program. An adapted questionnaire was used for data gathering. Frequency, mean, standard deviation and coefficient of variation were the statistical tools used. The study concluded that, 1) The administrators, faculty members and students of College of Medical Radiation Technology were aware to a very great extent regarding the general objectives in implementing the AHSE Program; 2) The administrators and students were aware to a great extent while the faculty members were aware to a very great extent regarding the behavior objectives of AHSE Program; 3) The administrators stated that the problems were, a) faculty members were not trained to teach the course, b) the academic preparation in professional courses was shorten or reduced to one (1) year which was not a guarantee that students’ mastery will improve, c) the curriculum content, particularly in the placement of research subject and its integration with the internship training program, was a concern and, d) most of the colleges were not consulted about the implementation of AHSE Program; 4) The faculty members stated that their problems were: a) transportation support for faculty members during community activities and services in Health Care 2, especially in remote areas, b) lack of training and seminars, resulting in difficulties in teaching physical and clinical assessment, and c) lack of facilities and teaching materials; 5) Students reported the following problems: a) insufficient time to discuss the topic per subject and b) problem in curriculum content regarding the adjustment period, specifically the fourth year interns who also take the Thesis Writing and Clinical Education subject; 6) The administrators recommended the following: a) train the faculty members in Health Care 2 and other AHSE subject, b) the Association of Deans of the Philippine Schools and Colleges of Radiologic Technology should assist other schools in terms of implementing the program, and c) review the curriculum content and find ways to separate research subject from internship training program or look for alternatives other than thesis writing so that administrators would gain or meet the appropriate knowledge that they are expecting from the students because that administrators are expecting that their interns are more focused in their training rather than spending their time more on thesis writing; 7) The faculty members recommended the following: a) the college should provide transportation support to ensure safe travel and comfort of students and faculty members during community service, and b) enough budgetary allowance for teaching materials must be provided; 8) The students recommended to review and make a necessary revisions about the program.

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