Davao Doctors' College
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Former names
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Davao Doctors Hospital School of Nursing |
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| Motto | Aestimamus Vitam |
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Motto in English
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We value life |
| Type | Private, Nonsectarian College |
| Established | 1975 |
| President | Prof. Miguel D. Soledad |
| Vice-president | Dr. Maria Leah F. Villano Vice President for Higher Education and Academic Support Ms. Angelica L. Torres Vice President for Basic Education, Extension and Administration |
| Management Council | Ms. Virginia N. Magdolot Director for Finance Dr. Lucila T. Lupo Group Head for Academic Support Services Dr. Estela R. Dequito Group Head, Knowledge Resource management |
| Students | 3,500 (estimated) |
| Location | Davao City, Davao del Sur, Philippines |
| Campus | Davao Doctors College Main Campus Davao Doctors College Caduceus Building |
| Colors | White & Purple |
| Website | www |
Davao Doctors College (DDC) is a private and non-sectarian academic institution in Davao City founded in 1975.
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
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)
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Doctor of Optometry
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy
Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship
Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management
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