COLLEGE OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY

A Tracer Study on the Graduates of

College of Medical Technology,

University of Perpetual Help System

An Undergraduate Thesis Presented to the

Faculty of the College of Medical Technology
University of Perpetual Help System

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement for the

Degree of Bachelor of Science
In Medical Technology

By:

Melodillar, Glicelda R.

Nicolas, Joyce A.

Tono, Mary Angel

Tanate, Jara Mae

2018

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Chapter 1

The Problem and its setting

Abstract

This study will discuss the results of the tracer study of the College of Medical

Technology graduates of University of Perpetual Help System who graduated between

2013 and 2017. The main objective of this tracer study is to examine the changes in the

career pattern of the graduates in order to provide a basis of evaluation of the College

of the College of Medical Technology graduates of University of Perpetual Help System.

Introduction

According to Schomburg (2003), Institutions involved in developing human

resources through long and short term programs have the duty to keep track of the

performance of their graduates to determine accountability and whether or not their

programs have impacted on the individual, the institution, or the country. Tracer study

constitutes one form of empirical study which provides valuable information for

evaluating the results of the education and training of a specific institution of higher

education. This information may be used for further development of the institution in the

context of quality assurance.

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Surveying graduates of the College will give rich experience about the

whereabouts of graduates, which might help to expand perspectives among

administrators, faculty and students. Such information like the income, economic sector,

current job title, working time, duration of search for the first job, methods of job search,

values develop and practice in work, skills acquired are relevant for higher education

institutions to note.

The University of Perpetual Help System continues to raise its educational

standards to produce graduates who are highly competent, efficient and competitive in

the labor market. The B.S. Medical Technology is now on its 10th year of operation in

the University. After a decade of offering the program, it already has produced batches

of graduates. Up until 2008, no tracer study on the medial technology graduates was

done. For this reason this tracer study will be done. The researchers will have this study

to determine whether the graduates have achieved the goals to acquire appropriate

skills, equipped with the knowledge and right attitudes necessary for medical technology

practice to be locally and globally competitive and whether it has effectively carried out

the vision and mission of the school.

According to Schomburg (2003), graduate and employer surveys constitute one

form of empirical study which can provide valuable information for evaluating the results

of the education and training of a specific institution of higher education. This

information may be used for further development of the institution in the context of

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quality assurance. In addition Schomburg (2003) cited that a tracer study sometimes

also called as “alumni survey” or “follow up survey” should enable the institution of

higher education to get information to indicate possible deficits in a given educational

programme and to serve as a basis for future planning activities. Information on the

professional success (career, status, income) of the graduates are needed as well as

information on the relevance of knowledge and skills (relationship between knowledge

and skills and work requirements, area of employment, professional position). More so,

consequences of university expansion can be determined with respect to the

relationship between higher education and work through tracer studies (Teichler, 1981).

A study of Dato’ Seri Mohamed Khaled bin Nordin and Menteri Pengajian Tinggi

(2006) cited that Graduate Tracer Study has proven to be an effective method in getting

accurate and quick inputs for the purpose of ensuring the human capital produced by

higher education institutions are at all times relevant and be able to meet the ever

changing demand of job market.

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Objective of the Study

1. determine whether or not the graduates’ current specific work functions are

related to their field of study;

2. determine the employment/unemployment rate of the UPHSD Calamba campus’

Medical technology graduates;

3. determine the length of waiting time before the graduate gets employed;

4. discover the reasons of the graduates for staying/changing jobs;

5. demonstrate success of education and training relating to the graduates and

employment; and,

6. indicate possible deficit in the given program that would serve as basis for future

planning activities.

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Statement of the Problem

1. What is the response rate of the graduates of academic year 2013-2014 to 2016-

2017 as classified to their year graduated?

2. Determine the percentage of the medical technology graduates who passed the

licensure examination.

3. Determine who are employed locally and are employed abroad.

4. What are the employment characteristics of the BS Medical Technology graduates as

classified according to their course and school year graduated in terms of:

4.1 Employment status:

4.2 Relation of Medical Technology Program to their first job:

4.3 Current position of graduates in their work:

4.4 Length of job search:

4.5 Gross monthly income of their current employment:

4.6 Reasons of Medical Technology graduates for staying on their current job:

4.7 Reasons for unemployment of Medical Technology graduates:

5. Relevance of the Medical Technology curriculum to the graduates’ present job

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6. What post baccalaureate activities did BS Medical Technology graduates engage to

when classified according to their school year graduated in terms of graduates’ studies

and additional degree studies/training program?

7. What are the suggestions and recommendations of UPHS Medical Technology

graduates about the changes needed to improve the competitive edge of the program in

the field of training?

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Hypotheses:

The hypothesis was formulated in null form and is subjected to statistical testing.

H0: there is no significant difference in the employability rate among BS Medical

Technology graduates in UPHSD-Calamba

Assumptions of the study:

In conducting this study the following assumptions were made.

It was assumed that:

1. The participants/graduates in the study freely provided the researcher with the

ratings of importance regarding the Medical Technology program.

2. The respondents based their ratings on the importance of the Medical

Technology Program objectively.

Conceptual Framework:

The research paradigm that guided this study is shown in the figure below.

It follows the input-process-output approach

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Figure 1 Research Paradigm showed the schematic diagram of the study.

• Tracing the graduates. Disribution of the survey

INPUT questonnires.

• Data gathering,analysis and interpretation

PROCESS

• Curriculum Review of Bachelor of Science in Medical

OUTPUT Technology

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Significance of the Study

The study only includes graduates of B.S. Medical Technology program from school

year 2012-2013 to school year 2016-2017. The results of this study are beneficial to the

following recipients:

To the School: : the study may serve basis for initiating and implementing

improvement plans to the university’s academic curriculum, as it would provide

information about the graduates’ chosen career ; that all the data stated by the

researchers are accurate and may be used as a reference by students who will conduct

a similar study

Medical Technology Department : The study would help the faculty members in

sustaining the standards of the college and its program by continuously inventing

strategies that would develop and ready the students in the post-academic world

whereby equipping the graduates to be competitive globally

To the Students: that this study would inform the students about their chosen course

as their future career

To the Future researcher: who have plans to conduct a similar study may be able to

use this study as their reference and information background, aiding them in their future

researches.

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Scope and Delimitation

The study analyzed the BS Medical Technology graduates in terms of their

academic year. This study will be limited to the extent of the available respondents who

will submit their information and whereabouts voluntarily. The study involved the

coordination of the researchers with the medical technology department. The

researchers used descriptive method of the survey type of research in cinducting the

study

The study started last June 2018 in Calamba, Laguna that included the

distribution of questionnaires online, intended to have the opinion and rating of the

Medical Technology graduates objectively.

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Definition of Terms

Alumni- refers to BS Medical technology graduates who graduated from 2013 to 2017

BS Medical Technology Graduates- in this study it refers to the University of

Perpetual Help system Dalta Calamba Branch, Batches 2013 to 2017, who satisfactory

completed the requirements of the four-year course, and they were used as the subject

of this study.

Employed- one you currently working at a job, including the part time workers. The

respondents who found a job related to their course or have a job.

Institution- refers to the University of Perpetual Help System Dalta Calamba branch

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Chapter 2

Review of Related Literature and Studies

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CHAPTER 3

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

This chapter discusses design, area of study, population, sample of the population,

sampling technique, instrument for data collection, validation of the questionnaire,

administration of the instrument and method of data analysis.

3.1 RESEARCH DESIGN

The researchers have come to an agreement of choosing descriptive method of the

survey type of research that describes and interprets data and characteristics about the

Medical Technology Graduates Academic Year 2013-2014 to 2016-2017.

3.2 POPULATION OF THE STUDY

The convenience sampling will be used in the selection of the respondents. The online

survey questions are limited only to the Medical Technology Graduates of Academic

Year 2013-2014 to 2015-2016. The list of the respondents covered for the tracer study

is listed below:

Table 1: Name of Medical Technology Graduates of Academic Year 2012-2013

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YEAR FULL NAME

GRADUATED

2013 1. Abrigo, Cassy Z.

2. Boardo, Jan Michele B.

3. Escala, Jessa Marie S.

4. Malijan, Andrea G.

5. Palles, Kianelli Ann M.

6. Roland, Samira A.

7. Rodriguez, Graciano A.

8. Sales, Myraluz J.

9. San Jose, Micae Gabriel R.

10. Tamaño, Joyce D.

Table 2: Name of Medical Technology Graduates of Academic Year 2013-2014

YEAR FULL NAME

GRADUATED

2014 1. Barrenchea, Kamille P.

2. Bonevente, Joana Maripaz L.

3. Imperial, Nikko N.

4. Pilongo, Kyle Cedric C.

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5. Reyes, April T.

6. Tad-Y, Eddy Mark V.

7. Viray, Ann Rhodalynne A.

Table 3: Name of Medical Technology Graduates of Academic Year 2014-2015

YEAR FULL NAME

GRADUATED

2015 1. Basilan, Ma. Isabel F

2. De Castro, Jirah B.

3. De Torres, Rolando Jr I.

4. Flores, Mark Aldrin A.

5. Gamila, Camille C.

6. Libang, Clarenze J.

7. Ligo, Maria Kristina Q.

8. Manglo, Sheryl B.

9. Porca, Melrose D.

10. Ruiz, Francis D.

11. Sanchez, Odin Jr G.

12. Villafuerte, Geena Arianne P.

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Table 4: Name of Medical Technology Graduates of Academic Year 2015-2016

YEAR FULL NAME

GRADUATED

2016 1. Arellano, Erika Joyce B.

2. Canceran, Irah Christine S.

3. Catindig, Jhomar Xavier

4. Consumido, Erlie S.

5. Delos Trinos, Rhodie-Lyne M.

6. Dimamay, Jhonalyn

7. Fetalcurin, Mildred Vern M.

8. Gojit, Hazek Blanche A.

9. Guevarra, Dianne F.

10. Heramis, Hazel Anne V.

11. Hilario, Shamea Kaye M.

12. Laroza, Anjelu Azel B.

13. Madrid, Klarisse D.

14. Manez, Marlove Xena H.

15. Medina, Anne Mariella I.

16. Ombao, Diannara Grace L.

17. Nunag, Maria Ronaly Micah

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D.

18. Panganiban, Dianne D.

19. Ramillo, Aika Marie L.

20. Rodriguez, Jennica G.

21. Salugsugan, Cherina Aeriel

C.

22. Tarin, Mary Joy Y.

23. Ulpindo, Mary Rose D.

24. Valoria, Joana Paula J.

25. Viray, Luningning

Table 5: Name of Medical Technology Graduates of Academic Year 2016-2017

YEAR FULL NAME

GRADUATED

2017 1. Apolega, Kathleen Romalis

P.

2. Asturias, Vince D.

3. Cabildo, John Leonardi A.

4. Elazegui, Peter Paul S.

5. Galon, Princess Jhunilyn L.

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6. Gimutao, Jeramia P.

7. Guerrero, Jehd Francis B.

8. Ibiguin, Dianna Marie G.

9. Jamisola, Katrina Faye G.

10. Job, Lenita P.

11. Lanting, Elorah Marie B.

12. Limpiada, Kimberlie Marie

S.

13. Llarina, Maria Angelyne R.

14. Micosa, Marc Holden M.

15. Obiniana, Charles Daniel M.

16. Onte,Lanie P.

17. Severino, Alyanna Marie S.

18. Tecson, Andrei Nicolai V.

19. Valenzuela, Edessa S.

20. Resureccion, Maria Niña R.

21. Celis, Lyka C.

22. Castillo, Dana

23. Lopez, Meianne T.

24. Alcantara, Apple Alyza C.

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25. Alcasid, Ann Roan

3.3 SAMPLE OF THE POPULATION

The researchers selected accessible population for the study because of the reasonable

access and connections between the researchers and the respondents. A sample in this

study is a small group of elements drawn through a definite procedure from an

accessible population

The sample of the population of this stood at 10 Medical Technology Graduates from

Academic Year 2012-2013; 7 Medical Technology Graduates from Academic Year

2013-2014; 12 Medical Technology Graduates from Academic Year 2014-2015; 25

Medical Technology Graduates from Academic Year 2015-2016; 25 Medical

Technology Graduates from Academic Year 2016-2017 gave a total of 70 target

respondents.

3.4 SAMPLING TECHNIQUES

A convenience sampling procedure was used to acquire participants in this study. This

technique is employed to the availability of the participants at a given time, or the

willingness to participate in the researchers study.

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This is achieved by getting the list of graduates from school year 2013-2014 to school

year 2016-2017 in University of Perpetual Help DALTA - Calamba Campus. The

researchers traced the graduates and sent a survey questionnaire to the graduates

willing to give their opinion on the said survey.

3.5 INSTRUMENT FOR DATA COLLECTION

The survey questionnaire was used as the main data-gathering instrument for this

study. The online survey questions were sent to Medical Technology Graduates of

Academic Year 2013-2014 to 2016-2017 through electronic mail. The content of the

survey form was made based upon the needed information of the College of Medical

Technology to trace its graduates. The survey question contains the employment

characteristics and the relevance of the Medical Technology program and curriculum

that could improve the college.

The online survey form enabled the Medical Technology graduates to answer the

question at any given time of their availability. Furthermore, the survey questionnaire

allowed the research study to execute the quantitative approach necessary for the

interpretation of data.

3.6 VALIDATION OF QUESTIONNAIRE

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The questionnaire designed for the study was subjected to a validation process. In the

validation process of the researchers study, copies of the questionnaire and copies of

the questions were given to Mrs. Josephine G. Maningas, Director of Student Personal

Services.

The director of Student Personal Services, Mrs. Maningas, went through the

researchers questionnaire to carefully ascertain the appropriateness and adequacy of

questionnaire made by the researchers. The validation was made in order to see:

• How the subject will react to the questionnaire;

• Whether the items are clear enough and easily understood;

• Whether there is the need to include more items in certain areas; or

• Whether there are some items to which they would not like to respond

• Determine the workability of the proposed method of data analysis for the study.

3.7 METHOD OF DATA COLLECTION

There were seventy copies of the questionnaire given out and fifty two copies of

questionnaire were successfully completed and returned. The possibility of giving and

retrieving back all the questionnaire was as a result of the researchers colleagues who

offered a helping hand. The opposite could have been the case if the researcher had

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taken the lonely task of going round the Hospitals of Laguna to collect the

questionnaire.

3.8 SUMMARY

The significance of this study aims to trace the employment status, the relevance of

Medical Technology course of study and the activities Medical Technology graduates

are currently engaged to. All data interpretations are stated in chapter 4 of this research

study.

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Chapter 4

Presentation, Analysis, and Interpretation of Data

Table 1

Response rate of the graduates from academic year 2013-2014 to 2016-2017

Academic year Frequency Percentage, %

2013 7 out of 10 70%

2014 4 out of 7 57.14%

2015 6 out of 12 50%

2016 13 out of 25 52%

2017 22 out of 25 88%

Total 52 out of 79 65.82%

As shown in Table 1, it is clearly shown that Academic year of 2017 got the highest

percentage of respondents that gives 88%; followed by 70% of Academic year 2013;

third is 57.14% of Academic year 2014; fourth is 52% of Academic year 2016 and the

least percentage that gives 50% of respondents is Academic year 2016.

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Table 2

Percentage of the medical technology graduates who passed the licensure

examination

Frequency Percentage
Medical Technology 47 out of 52 90.4%
Licensure Examination
Passer
Graduates of Medical 5 out of 52 9.6%
Technology that did not
pass the Licensure
Examination

Table 2 shows that most of the Medical Technology graduates have passed the

licensure examination, with a percentage of 90.4%. However, there are 9.6% of Medical

Technology graduates did not pass the licensure examination.

Table 3

Medical Technology graduates employed locally and abroad

Frequency Percentage

Employed locally 40 out of 52 76.92%

Employed abroad 2 out of 52 3.85%

Did not respond 10 out of 52 19.23%

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In Table 3, the majority of Medical technology graduates were employed locally, having

the percentage of 76.92%. Meanwhile, there is 3.85% of Medical technology graduates

are employed abroad. However, the remaining 19.23% of Medical technology graduates

did not respond in the survey.

Table 4.1

Employment status of Medical technology graduates

Frequency Percentage

Part time 0 out of 52 0%

Probationary 10 out of 52 23.8%

Regular 32 out of 52 76.2%

Table 4.1 presents that 76.2% of Medical technology graduates are working as regular

employees. 23.8% of the Medical technology graduates are currently working as

probationary employee.

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Table 4.2

Relation of Medical Technology Program to their first job

Frequency Percentage

Related 44 out of 52 84.62%

Not related 0 out of 52 0%

Did not respond 8 out of 52 15.38%

Table 4.2 presents that most of the Medical technology graduates agreed that their first

job was related to Medical Technology program. However, 15.38% of the Medical

technology graduates answered that their first job was not related to Medical

Technology.

Table 4.3

The position of graduates in their current work

Frequency Percentage

Medical Technologists 39 out of 52 75%

Drug Analysts 1 out of 52 1.92%

Caregivers 1 out of 52 1.92%

Sales Executives 2 out of 52 3.85%

Students 1 out of 52 1.92%

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N/A 8 out of 52 15.38%

Table 4.3 presents that most graduates of Medical technology are currently working as

Medical technologists, giving a percentage of 75%. 3.58% of Medical technology

graduates are currently working as sale executives, while 1.92% is currently employed

as drug analysts, with the same percentage of graduates working as caregivers.

However, another 1.92% of medical technology graduates are studying medicine. The

remaining 15.38% of the medical technology graduates did not respond to the question.

Table 4.4

Percentage of length of job search of medical technology graduates after

graduating from college or passing the licensure examination.

Length of job search Frequency Percentage

Less than 6 months 38 out of 52 73.07 %

6 months to 1 year 3 out of 52 5.76 %

1 year to 2 years 1 out of 52 1.92 %

More than 2 years 0 out of 52 0%

N/A 10 out of 52 19.23 %

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Table 4.4 shows that most of medical technology graduates take less than 6 months

with 73.07% before landing on their first job, followed by 6 months to 1 year with

5.76%, and the least percentage with 1.92% or 1 year to 2 year before they had their

first job.

Table 4.5

Percentage of Gross monthly income of medical technologist in their current

employment

Gross monthly income Frequency Percentage,

Below Php 10,000 0 out of 52 0%

Php 10,000 – Php 14,999 21 out of 52 40.38 %

Php 15,000 – Php 19,999 13 out of 52 25 %

Php 20,000 – Php 24,999 5 out of 52 9.61 %

Php 25,000 – Php 29,999 1 out of 52 1.92 %

Php 30,000 – Php 34,999 1 out of 52 1.92 %

Php 35,000 – Php 39,999 0 out of 52 0%

Php 40,000 – Php 44,999 0 out of 52 0%

Php 45,000 and above 2 out of 52 3.84 %

N/A 9 out of 52 17.30 %

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Table 4.5 shows that most of the respondents’ gross monthly income belongs to Php

10,000 – Php 14,999 as reflected by the 40.38 (%) percentage of the total respondents,

followed by the income of Php 15,000 – Php 19,999 with 25 (%) percent, third were

those who belong to Php 20,000 – Php 24,999 with 9.61 (%) percent, followed by Php

45,000 and above with 3.84 (%) percent, and the least frequency of 1 with a 1.92 (%)

percent.

Table 4.6

Reasons of Medical Technology graduates for staying on their current job:

Frequency Percentage

Salaries and benefits 11 out of 52 21.15%

Career challenge 17 out of 52 32.70%

Related to their special 8 out of 52 15.38%

skills

Proximity to residence 3 out of 52 5.77%

Peer influence 0 out of 52 0%

Family influence 3 out of 52 5.77%

N/A 10 out of 52 19.23%

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The respondents were asked to indicate the reason why they are staying on their

current job. Table 4.6 represents that 32.70% of the respondents are staying on their

current job because it is closely linked to the medical technology program; 21.15% of

the Medical technology graduates are staying on their job because of the salaries and

benefits offered by the company or laboratory that they are employed presently; 15.38%

of the respondents are staying in their current job for the reason that it is related to their

special skills; 5.77% of the Medical technology graduates are staying on their current

job due to the proximity to residence, with the same percentage as respondents staying

on their current job because of the influence of their family. However, the remaining

19.23% of the Medical technology graduates did not respond to the question.

Table 4.7

Reasons for unemployment of Medical Technology graduates

Reason Frequency Percentage

No connection to Medical 8 Out of 52 15.4%

Technology program
Plan to seek job abroad 8 Out of 52 15.4%

Engaged in further study 5 Out of 52 9.6%

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Other concern 31 Out of 52 59.61%

Table 4.7 shows that the problem with medical technology program having no

connection to job that graduates applied to, is one of the main reason for

unemployment, giving 15.4% to the total percentage. Also, 15.4% of the graduates are

unemployed because they plan to seek job outside the country. 9.6% of the graduates

of Medical Technology responded that they are engaged in further studies. 59.61% of

the total percentage responded with other concerns like having a low pay in their past

job or because they run a family business.

Table 5

Relevance of the Medical Technology curriculum to the graduates’ present job

Relevant Irrelevant Percentage

(Relevance)

Technical 43 out of 45 2 out of 45 95.60%

competencies

Analytical thinking 44 out of 45 1 out of 45 97.80%

Critical thinking 44 out of 45 1 out of 45 97.80%

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Interpersonal skill 43 out of 45 2 out of 45 95.60%

Research 37 out of 45 8 out of 45 82.22%

Problem solving 42 out of 45 3 out of 45 84%

N/A 13.46%

The Medical technology graduates were asked to rate the curriculum of the program

based on its relevance to their present job. Table 5 presents 45 out of 52 (86.54%)

Medical technology graduates responded. 97.80% of the respondents agreed that

analytical and critical thinking are considered as relevant to their present job; 95.60% of

the respondents agreed that technical competencies and even interpersonal skills are

considered as relevant to their present job; 84% of the respondents have agreed that

problem solving is relevant to their present job; 82.22% of the respondents have also

agreed that research is relevant to their present job. However, the remaining 13.46 of

the Medical technology graduates did not respond to this question.

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Table 6

Highest educational attainment of the BS Medical Technology graduates

Highest Educational Frequency Percentage

Attainment

Bachelor’s Degree 49 out of 52 94.23 %

Masteral Degree 3 out of 52 5.76 %

Table 6 shows that most of BS Medical Technology graduates highest attainment

was Bachelor’s Degree with 94.23 (%) percent, and 5.76 % has a Masteral Degree.

However, two out of the 49 Bachelor Degree holder are currently taking up their

Degree in Medicine.

7. SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY

GRADUATES

Overall, the Medical Technology graduates recommend that the department of

Medical Technology should provide equipment enough for each student to experience

the actual processing of specimens. The lack of reagents must be given attention and

should have sufficient supply to enable the students to perform experiments for practical

learning. Improved facilities and equipment of the laboratory would give the students the

idea of what an actual laboratory set up is like. But other than the improvement of the

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laboratory equipment, the Medical Technology graduates emphasizes that there should

be more seminars for the students to equip them with more knowledge and to orient

them about the topics and certain questions that might be asked in the Medical

technology licensure examination.

The professors play a big role in molding and guiding the students to become the

best Medical technologist and acts as a bridge for the students to achieve their dreams

and that is why the Medical Technology graduates expressed that the College of

Medical Technology should hire more professors to divide the workload for them to give

much better attention and focus on subjects that their students are having a hard time

because it would enhance the student’s skills and expertise not only on written but more

specially on practical techniques. Moreover, the Medical Technology graduates would

like the Department of Medical Technology to consider bringing back the 12 month long

internship program to let the students experience and familiarize their selves in the real

work of a Clinical Laboratory Scientist.

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Chapter V

Summary of Findings, Conclusion and Recommendation

In this chapter, the researchers will be able to present study’s conclusion and

recommendations for interventions based on the data that was collected, interpreted

and provide some recommendations for future researcher.

Summary of Findings

The main thrust of this study was to show

1. Based on the response given by the Medical Technology graduates, batch 2017

gave the highest response rate having 88% among the given batches.

2. Based on the percentage of Medical Technology graduates having 90.4%

passing rate in the Medical technology licensure examination.

3. Based on the percentage of Medical Technology graduates in terms of their job

assignment, most of the respondents answered that they are employed locally

having 76.92%.

4. Based on the percentage of Medical Technology graduates having 76.2%

working as a regular employee.

5. Based on the percentage of Medical Technology graduates having 84.62% that

stated that their first job was related to the Medical Technology program.

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6. Based on the percentage of Medical technology graduates having 75% that

presented that most graduates are currently working as Medical Technologists.

7. Based on the percentage of Medical technology graduates in terms of the length

of job search, most of the graduates were able to find a job in less than 6 months

with 73.07% as percentage.

8. Based on the percentage of Medical Technology graduates in terms of their

gross monthly income, it showed that the respondents’ gross monthly income

that has the highest percentage fall on between 10,000 to 14,999 Php.

9. Based on the percentage of Medical Technology graduates that indicated the

reason for staying on their job is because their current job is largely relevant to

Medical Technology program with 32.70%.

10. Based on the percentage of Medical Technology graduates that indicated the

reason for their unemployment is that there is no connection between the job

available and to Medical technology program and that the graduates would like to

seek job abroad with 15.4% as their percentage.

11. Based on the percentage given by the Medical Technology graduates in terms of

the relevance of the Medical Technology curriculum on their present job, it

presented that Technical competency played a big role with 95.60% as its

percentage.

12. Based on the percentage given by the Medical Technology graduates in terms of

the highest educational attainment they have reached, it showed that most of the

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graduates attained Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology with 94.23%, than

those who attained Masters with only 5.76%.

Conclusion

1. Based on the gathered findings the researches therefore conclude that Medical

Technology graduates of University of Perpetual Help System Calamba branch

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