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CAPITOL MEDICAL CENTER COLLEGE (CMCC): NURSING a better tomorrow
                                         By:  Mary Jane Cortez, R. N. – Dean – CMCC

        Capitol Medical Center has wielded a tremendous influence in the ever fluctuating course of historical events in the field of hospital management from the time it opened its doors to the needing public.
         In June 1974, the CMC School of Nursing was established to prepare future nurses in
accordance with the standards of excellence set by the hospital.  With a meager number of 60 students aspiring to finish a Graduate of Nursing course, the school had a remarkable leap with the changing demands and trends of the country to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. The expansion included Midwifery, Junior Secretarial Course, Post-Graduate studies in Critical Health Care, Physical Therapy, Certificate in Radiology, Commercial Food Service and Dietetic Technician.
        Ten years into its nursing program, The CMC School of Nursing boasted a 100% passing
in the licensure examination. 
        As the years evolved, the growing demand for the hospital’s services pushed
management to opt for service expansion, temporarily closing the Nursing School until such time a viable site can be obtained for it.
        In 1994, CMC School of Nursing re-opened and offered the B.S. in Nursing course. In
June 2004, it obtained the permit to operate from the Commission on Higher Education. Since then it operated as the CMC Colleges with a 160 student enrollment and a faculty of 30 for Nursing and 13 for General Education.  Mrs.  Belen B. Antonio acted Dean during its initial years then was succeeded by Dean Mary Jane L. Cortez in April 2006.
            CMC Colleges promptly and successfully worked for full recognition from CHED to operate a four-year BSN program. The College is proud of noteworthy performances of its graduates in the PRC Nurses’ Licensure Examinations, having placed 9th, 11th, 13th, 16th, 17th, 19th, 20th respectively, not to mention the consistent above national passing rate of the college.  
For school year 2010-2011, the College offers two new programs: Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology and Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology.
            The CMCC Management Committee and Board of Directors led by Dr. Thelma
Navarrete-Clemente are steadfast on the vision that Capitol Medical Center Colleges is an excellent learner-centered institution fostering globally competent health care professionals in the service of humanity.