ASSESSING COMPETENCIES IN TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY, COMMUNICATION SKILLS, AND ETHICAL INTEGRITY TOWARDS FUTURE PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

Competency remains essential for ensuring quality patient care and professional excellence in a fast-evolving world. This study assessed the competencies of 4th-year Radiologic Technology students in three key areas: technical proficiency, communication skills, and ethical integrity. Using quantitative and qualitative methods, the findings revealed that while students demonstrated strong competency in technical proficiency, communication skills, and ethical integrity, they acknowledged that there are persisting challenges that may affect the improvement of their professional growth. Pearson’s correlation analysis showed that demographic factors, such as age and sex, had no significant influence on competency levels. These results emphasized the need for continuous training and structured internship programs to enhance student preparedness for professional practice. Based on the findings, an enhancement program was proposed to support future radiologic technologists in meeting healthcare standards and delivering high-quality patient care.