Davao Doctors' College

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Davao Doctors College (DDC) is a private and non-sectarian academic institution in Davao City founded in 1975.

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History

Davao Doctors College (DDC), formerly known as the Davao Doctors Hospital School of Nursing (DDHSN), was the brainchild of a group of medical doctors in response to the increasing demand for nurses in Davao Doctors Hospital. DDC was originally housed within the hospital premises and offered only the three-year Basic Course in Nursing leading to graduate nurse. There were 52 students in the first batch of enrollees, 32 of whom eventually graduated. One hundred percent of the batch passed the Nurse Licensure Exam in 1978. In 1979, DDHSN expanded its curricular offerings. The Graduate Nurse Program was upgraded to Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Bachelor of Science in Biology and Pre-Dentistry opened in the same year. 1981 - DDHSN was officially named Davao Doctors College

1990 - Offered BS Physical Therapy and BS Radiologic Technology

1994 - Offered Doctor of Optometry

1998 - Opened non-health related courses: BS Psychology, BS Hotel and Restaurant Management, BS Computer Science and AB Communication Arts

2000 - Start of accreditation by the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities-Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA)

2001 - Offered Bachelor of Elementary Education and Bachelor of Secondary Education

2009 - Offered Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy

2009 - Offered TESDA Accredited Courses

Current Status of Accredited Programs:

BS Nursing - Level IV Re-Accredited Status

BS Biology - Level III Re-Accredited Status

BS Hospitality Management - Level II Accredited Status

BS Radiologic Technology - Level II Accredited Status (First in the Philippines); 2nd top-performing Radiologic Technology School in the Philippines

BS Physical Therapy - Level I Accredited Status

BS Psychology - Level I Accredited Status

Doctor of Optometry - Level I Accredited Status

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Today

As of today, the school has now two campuses, the Main Campus, and the Caduceus Hall located at General Malvar Street, Davao City, houses the Basic Education (Senior High School) and the College Program. Currently, there are 3, 499 students enrolled (1,610 SHS, and 1,598 College students, 214 Graduate Program students)

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Academic Programs

Basic Education

• Senior High School ( Grade 11 to Grade 12)
  • Academic Track:
    • Accountancy, Business and Management (ABM)
    • Science, Technology, and Mathematics (STEM)
    • Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS)
    • General Academic Strand (GAS)

Higher Education

• Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology
• Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science
• Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management
• Doctor of Optometry
• Bachelor of Science in Biology
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship
• Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy
• Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy
• Bachelor of Science in Psychology
• Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management
• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Graduate Program

• Master of Arts in Nursing

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References

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External links

• Official website

Source of article : Wikipedia