CLDHEI History
Central Luzon Doctors’ Hospital Educational Institution is a non-sectarian academic institution founded in 1976 by a group of physicians led by Dr. Constante D. Quirino. CLDHEI was intended originality as a school of higher learning for nursing and allied medical courses but was later expanded to include basic education and, at one time, included TESDA-affiliated technical-vocational courses.
Dr. Constante D. Quirino, Sr.
Initially called CLDH School of Nursing, CLDHEI’s first academic program was a three-year Graduate Nurse course to be followed later by a two-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing Supplemental Course. In 1985, the school received government recognition for the four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing, followed by the Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, Associate in Radiologic Technology, Midwifery, and Nursing Aide (renamed Health Care Services NC II) thus expanding the school’s academic offerings. Two years later, permits were issued by the Commission on Higher Education for Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy and Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology.
As the Institution continued the expansion of its academic programs and facilities to accommodate more students, two allied health courses, the Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology and Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy were introduced in 1998. These new programs increased the available options for students to choose from. To further enhance healthcare education, the Graduate School was established with the Master of Science in Nursing as its course offering.
As demand for healthcare education grew, additional classrooms and associated facilities became necessary. In 2003, a new campus was constructed in San Pablo, Tarlac City. This new school complex provided much more space for the growing school population. It also included better teaching facilities such as spacious air-conditioned classrooms, fully-equipped laboratories, a modern multimedia library, sports facilities, and a gymnasium.
The Institution remains committed to giving the best to its students. It is continuously finding ways to modernize its facilities and employ highly qualified faculty members. It envisions to have the programs accredited in the near future and be accorded a university status at the soonest possible time.
On June 10, 2018, the Basic Education Department, which comprises the Pre-Elementary and Secondary Level, was formally opened. DECS Order no. 23, Series 1984 and DepEd Order No. 1, series 2003 granted CLDHEI, Government Recognition No. E-073, series 2008 for the Pre-Elementary Course effective 2008-2009, and Government Recognition No. E-023, series of 2009 for the Elementary Course.
This was followed by the grant, to operate the First to Third Year Levels of the Secondary Course—junior high school—under Government Permit No. S-052, series of 2010. Government Recognition of the complete Secondary course, first year to fourth year, was granted in SY 2011-2012 by virtue of government Recognition No. S-006, series of 2012.
With the passage of Republic Act No. 10533, or the Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013, into law in April 2013, CLDHEI applied to offer Senior High School program. Permit was issued on October 5, 2015 for the school to open Grade 11 and Grade 12, Academic Track and three strands: Accountancy, Business and Management (ABM); Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS) and Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), effective SY 2016-2017. The first batch of Grade 12 graduates completed their senior high school in 2018.
The school continuous to look forward in serving the community and nearby towns and provinces by providing quality instructions to learners for their total development as global citizens.
Mission
- To provide Quality Instruction to fully develop students’ knowledge, skills, attitudes and values for a better quality of life.
- To produce Graduates who meet National and Global Standards of Competency, Efficiency and Effectiveness.
- To strengthen Awareness and Involvement in the community.
- To provide Relevant and Strong Basic, Higher and Advanced Education.