Consistent with its thrust in providing quality education, the University of Bohol Caregiver Program under the College of Physical Therapy and Allied Medical Sciences, posted another feat when nine examinees passed out of nine students who took the TESDA Competency Assessment Examination for Caregiving National Certificate II, held last March 30,2011 at St. Martha Skills Training and Assessment Center, Tagbilaran City.
Dr. Jeimylo C. de Castro, college dean, disclosed the names of the new caregivers as, Joshua T. Buntod, Nilia L. Busano, Cristito O. Caybot, Jr., Jean Crislyn O. Caybot, Jovelyn A. Dionisio, Marchiel B. Golosino, Mary Grace B. Jaspe, Rosalinda S. Namulata and Susana B. Simodlan. According to de Castro, the consistent 100% passing rate among UB examinees is attributed to the highly qualified instructors, adequate and modern facilities and work exposures.
Presently in the province, only the University of Bohol offers a caregiver program in a university level category. Under this level, the students aside from the usual classroom discussions can also avail of the medical/dental services, fully air-conditioned lecture rooms, complete library, student services wherein the students have their assigned guidance counselors, equipped instructional media center ,and efficient internet centers. The school also specialize training centers for the practicum to include; University of Bohol Medical Rehabilitation Center, IMAP Lying-in Center for Obstetrics and Pediatric, Ramiro Community Hospital for in-patient exposure and Soledad Suites for hotel exposure, and home care. (L.A. Boncales)_
