Davao Doctors College (DDC) is a private and non-sectarian academic institution in Davao City, Philippines.[1] College was founded in 1975 and supports House of Hopes.[2]
Davao Doctors College
Former names
Davao Doctors Hospital School of Nursing (1975-1981)
Motto
Aestimamus Vitam
Motto in English
We value life
Type
Private, Nonsectarian Coeducational secondary and tertiary education institution
Davao Doctors College (DDC),[3] 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[4] in 1978.
In 1979, DDHSN expanded its curricular offerings. The Graduate Nurse Program was upgraded to a 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
2014 – Offered Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science and Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy
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
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Davao Doctors College DDC is a private and non sectarian academic institution in Davao City Philippines 1 College was founded in 1975 and supports House of Hopes 2 Davao Doctors CollegeFormer namesDavao Doctors Hospital School of Nursing 1975 1981 MottoAestimamus VitamMotto in EnglishWe value lifeTypePrivate Nonsectarian Coeducational secondary and tertiary education institutionEstablished1975 48 years ago 1975 ChairmanDr Daniel C dela PazPresidentProf Miguel D SoledadVice presidentDr Maria Leah F Villano VP for Higher Education amp Academic Support Ms Angelica L Torres VP for Basic Education Extension amp Administration Management CouncilMs Virginia N Magdolot Director for FinanceDr Lucila T Lupo Group Head for Academic Support ServicesDr Estela R Dequito Group Head Knowledge Resource managementStudents3 500 estimated LocationGeneral Malvar St Poblacion Dist Davao City Davao del Sur Philippines7 04 18 N 125 36 13 E 7 07166 N 125 60359 E 7 07166 125 60359 Coordinates 7 04 18 N 125 36 13 E 7 07166 N 125 60359 E 7 07166 125 60359CampusUrbanGeneral Malvar St Poblacion Dist Davao City2 5 hectares 25 000 m2 Colors White and Purple Websitewww wbr davaodoctors wbr edu wbr phLocation in MindanaoShow map of MindanaoDavao Doctors College Philippines Show map of Philippines Contents 1 History 2 Academic programs 2 1 Basic education 2 2 Higher education 2 3 Graduate Program 3 Gallery 4 References 5 External linksHistory EditDavao Doctors College DDC 3 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 4 in 1978 In 1979 DDHSN expanded its curricular offerings The Graduate Nurse Program was upgraded to a 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 2014 Offered Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science and Bachelor of Science in PharmacyCurrent 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 StatusAcademic programs EditSource 5 Basic education Edit 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 Technical Vocational amp Livelihood TVL Higher education Edit 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 PharmacyGraduate Program Edit Master of Arts in NursingGallery Edit Bachelor of Science in Biology Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor of Science in Nursing Doctor of Optometry Bachelor of Science in PharmacyReferences Edit Davao City Web Site davaocity gov ph Archived from the original on 10 May 2011 Tejano Ivy C 15 December 2017 Davao Doctors College supports House of Hope students Davao Doctors College Inc We value life News Professional Regulation Commission prc gov ph Davao Doctors College CHED ched gov ph Archived from the original on 30 July 2018 External links EditOfficial website Portals Education Medicine Philippines Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Davao Doctors 27 College amp oldid 1099506619, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,