Fostering Experiential Learning and Local Health Collaboration
📅 August 22, 2024
📍 Kapangan, Benguet
Level 4 students from the University of the Cordilleras College of Nursing (UC-CON) officially commenced their community duty rotations for the 2024–2025 academic year with a courtesy call at the Mayor’s Office in the Kapangan Municipal Hall. The activity marked an important milestone as students transitioned from classroom learning to hands-on practice in real-world healthcare environments.
The nursing students continued their outreach by visiting the Rural Health Center, Barangay Hall, and Barangay Health Stations, where they introduced themselves and built relationships with local health personnel. These early engagements laid the groundwork for collaboration in delivering essential health services to the community throughout their duty period.
This initiative highlights UC-CON’s dedication to community-based learning and public health service, allowing students to apply theoretical knowledge while contributing to the well-being of residents. Through experiences like these, UC-CON continues to strengthen its partnerships with local government units and health facilities across Benguet.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Alignment
This activity supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly:
- SDG 3.8 – Achieve universal health coverage and access to quality essential healthcare services.
Students support the delivery of essential health services in underserved communities, enhancing accessibility and continuity of care. - SDG 4.4 – Increase the number of youth and adults with relevant skills for employment and entrepreneurship.
Community duty rotations provide practical, skill-based learning experiences that prepare nursing students for professional roles in healthcare. - SDG 17.17 – Encourage and promote effective public, public-private, and civil-society partnerships.
The courtesy call and collaboration with the municipal government and rural health units exemplify UC-CON’s commitment to multi-sectoral cooperation for sustainable community health.
On August 22, 2024, Level 4 students from the University of the Cordilleras College of Nursing officially commenced their community duty rotations for the 2024-2025 school year with a courtesy call at the Mayor’s Office in Kapangan Municipal Hall. This marked an important step in their journey as they transition from the classroom to hands-on experience in healthcare settings.
