HEALTH G-10

4TH QUARTER
Prepared by: Sir John Carlo E. Poniente
ACTIVITY
 ACTIVITY
“MATHEMATHINK”
Direction:
Observe the pictures and
emoticons to find the correct
word or phrase. The methods
we will use in this activity are
addition and subtraction
PLANNING FOR
HEALTH CAREER
 HEALTH CAREER
offers a good salary and
job security.
 HEALTH CAREER
• Educational learning is widely
available in the country with a
path for advancement in
different specialized fields of
interests.
 CAREER
An occupation or profession
that Requires special training.
 CAREER
Are designed to familiarize
students with the various careers
in the medical profession and
allied health services.
Why Pursue a Health Career?

• Good salary
• Job security
• Do work that interests you
Why Pursue a Health Career?
• Find a health career that fits
your educational plan
• A clear path to advancement
• Work with people (or not)
COMPONENTS AND STEPS
IN MAKING A HEALTH
CAREER PLAN
1. Self-Assessment
 1. Self-Assessment
Discover your personal strengths
through self-assessments (values,
interests, personality, testing, skills,
etc.
2.Career Exploration
 2.Career Exploration
You can explore different careers
and work environments through
career fairs, online research,
meetings, internships, alumni
connections, professional resources.
3.Decision Making
 3.Decision Making
Before you decide on taking a
career that works for you, you
can evaluate and narrow down
your options through listing
 3.Decision Making
The pros and cons, comparing
your personal strengths and
interests, and deciding which
career fulfills both current and
future goals
4.Plan of Action
 4.Plan of Action
Plan achievable goals and
develop strategies to reach
your goals, organize your goals
into smaller steps
 4.Plan of Action
identify actions for each step,
utilize helpful people and
resources, review and adapt
your plan regularly.
HEALTH CAREER
PLAN
 HEALTH CAREER PLAN
refers to an individual’s plan
to make a career choice,
growing in the chosen career
or making a career shift.
SELF-ASSESSMENT
 SELF-ASSESSMENT
It is necessary to understand
one’s capabilities and
drawbacks.
 SELF-ASSESSMENT
It involves continuous learning
and improvement to build and
grow in the chosen career path.
MEDICAL AND ALLIED HEALTH
PROFESSION
1.Audiologist
 1.Audiologist
He/she identifies and
rehabilitates hearing
impairments and related
disorders.
2.Clinical psychologist
 2.Clinical psychologist

He/she assesses, diagnoses,

treats and helps prevent
mental disorders.
3.Dietitian / Nutritionist
3.Dietitian / Nutritionist
He/she promotes good
health through proper diet
and treatment of diseases
4. Medical Assistant
 4. Medical Assistant

He/ she performs under the

direction of a physician.
5.Medical Technologies
5.Medical Technologies
He/she performs a variety
of tasks on body fluids, from
simple blood test
6.Occupational therapist
 6.Occupational therapist
He/she uses purposeful activity
and interventions to maximize
the independence and health
of any client.
7. Paramedic
 7. Paramedic
He/she gives emergency medical
treatment or assists medical
professionals in emergency
situations.
8.Radiologic Technologist/Radiographer
8.Radiologic Technologist/Radiographer

A healthcare professionals who

perform imaging procedures,
such as x-ray examinations.
9.Physical Therapist
 9.Physical Therapist

He/she examines, evaluates,

and treats physical impairments
through use of special exercise.
10. Radiation therapist
 10. Radiation therapist
He/she administers radiation
therapy services to patients and
observes patients during
treatment
11.Pedorthist
 11.Pedorthist
He/she are foot orthotic and
orthopedic footwear experts
trained in the assessment of lower
limb anatomy and muscle and joint
function.
12.Exercise physiologist
 12.Exercise physiologist
Body of knowledge concerning
physiologic, metabolic, and
structural responses to short-term
and long-term physical activity