Overseeing Limited In-Person Classes in Medical Technology: Reference to a Post-Pandemic Supervisory Plan

The advent of Coronavirus 19 infection and its effects on higher education has been the focus of concern in the efforts for learning continuity. To create a school environment that adheres to continuously changing guidelines and is ready for contingencies, the school administrators and policymakers were expected to develop leadership goals and implement innovative strategies. A total of 202 respondents purposively selected from 6 schools, representing the groups of students, instructors, and school administrators, participated to share their assessments and insights about the conduct of limited in-person classes in the BS Medical Technology program. Key areas regarded for evaluation include the Policies, Health Protocols, Facility Controls, and Instructions and Performance Tasks. The leadership approaches employed by the school administrators in the conduct of limited in-person classes were evaluated in the areas of Crisis Management, Communication and Consultation, and Compliance and Implementation. There were no significant differences across the groups in their assessment of the leadership approaches. However, in the key areas of Policies and Health Protocols, the groups differed. The best practices in the conduct of limited in-person classes common across the 3 groups include: observing the minimum public health standards, answering daily health checklists or contact tracing, wearing personal protective equipment, and active implementation of protocols and guidelines. A supervisory plan was recommended based on the empirical indicators and best practices to ensure the safe and quality conduct of limited in-person classes.