Dr. Nini Lim, Dr. Carmelita C. Divinagracia and Dr. Evelyn G. Tejada

ABSTRACT

The study was conducted in January to April, 2005 to assess the existing common two-year curriculum for Allied Health Science Education (AHSE) determine the compliance of colleges and universities with the CHED Memo order No. 27, s. 1998; and to identify the problems and needs encountered in the implementation and determine its impact on the students. The results of this study served as bases for developing a revised curriculum.

The study utilized the descriptive research design using a structured survey questionnaire in gathering data and a multistage stratified sampling in selecting the participants.

The population of the study involved the deans, faculty and fourth year tertiary level students of selected colleges and universities from the different regions of the country offering health science course like: Radiologic Technology, Midwifery, Medical Technology, Nursing, Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy, Nutrition and Dietetics, Pharmacy, Dentistry and Optometry during school year 2004-2005.

Frequency, weighted average and percentage was used to analyze and interpret data gathered.