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Health
Quarter 4 – Module 3:
Selecting a Health Career
Pathway

CO_Q4_Health10_Module3
Health - Grade 10
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 4 - Module 3: Selecting a Health Career Pathway
First Edition, 2020

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Health
Quarter 4 – Module 3:
Selecting a Health Career
Pathway
Introductory Message
This Self-Learning Module (SLM) is prepared so that you, our dear
learners, can continue your studies and learn while at home. Activities,
questions, directions, exercises, and discussions are carefully stated for
you to understand each lesson.
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In addition to the material in the main text, Notes to the Teacher are also
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 What I Need to Know

In Module 2, you have learned about preparing a personal health career

following the prescribed components and steps. This time, you will be able to learn
about selecting a health career pathway. The activities designed in this module
will help you become familiar with the topics or lessons about exploring the
various health career paths, selecting a particular health career pathway based
on personal competence and interest, and participating in a health career
orientation program.
Working on the module is a stress-free experience. Why? Because you can
do the tasks or activities here at your most convenient time and place. Assistance
of your parents, siblings or relatives in answering the module may be allowed
particularly in doing performance tasks.

Let us check what you know about

selecting a health career pathway.
Are you ready? Let’s proceed.

In this module, you are expected to:

1. explore the various health career paths;

2. select a particular health career pathway based on personal
competence and interest; and
3. participate in a health career orientation program (H10PC-IVc-d-3).

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 What I Know

Pretest

Directions: Read each item carefully. Choose the best answer and write it in your
activity notebook.

Your score will not be graded but you

have to try your best to answer all
items; The result of this activity is my
way of checking your prior knowledge
about this lesson. Are you ready?
Let’s get it on!

1. What health career pathway focuses on communicable and non-

communicable diseases?
a. Community healthcare c. Occupational Safety
b. Disease prevention and control d. Personal healthcare

2. Which health career pathway deals with complex public health issues that
affect women, children and their families?
a. Community healthcare c. Maternal and childcare
b. Drug prevention and control d. Nutrition

3. What health career pathway specializes in out-of-hospital medical care?

a. Dental health c. Mental healthcare
b. Emergency medical services d. Nutrition

4. In which health career pathway does a Barangay Health Worker belong to?
a. Community healthcare c. Emergency medical services
b. Dental health d. Nutrition

5. Which among the following careers belongs to emergency medical services?

a. Epidemiologist c. Psychiatrist
b. Paramedic d. Social worker

6. Which is not a sample career under mental healthcare?

a. Marriage and family therapist c. Psychologist
b. Paramedic d. Psychiatric nurse

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7. Which health career is not included in environmental healthcare
management?
a. Air pollution analyst c. Environmental health educator
b. Community health worker d. Environmental health inspector

8. What health career pathway seeks to reduce community and individual

problems related to alcohol and drug abuse?
a. Community healthcare c. Drug prevention and control
b. Disease prevention and control d. Health education

9. Which among the following professionals performs healthcare-related tasks

in a personal care level?
a. Air pollution analyst c. Disease detective
b. Dental assistant d. Home health aide

10. What is the main task of health professionals in occupational safety? They
deal with…
a. various oral conditions which include tooth decay and tooth loss.
b. safety, health and welfare of people in a workplace.
c. ways to balance individuals’ food and nutrition.
d. promotion of healthcare and training of health workers.

11. Kenneth is reading articles in magazines about anger management, anxiety,

stress, and mood disorder. What health career pathway is he interested in?
a. Community healthcare c. Mental health care
b. Health education d. Occupational safety

12. John actively participates in various activities in saving Mother Earth

against pollution. He is interested to take a health career. What health
career pathway will you recommend to him?
a. Community healthcare c Environmental healthcare management
b. Dental health d. Personal healthcare

13. Lea is passionate in cooking and meal planning for her family. Which
among the following health career pathways should she pursue?
a. Community healthcare c. Nutrition
b. Maternal and childcare d. Occupational safety

14. Manny is competent in doing first aid. What health career pathway will he
explore?
a. Dental healthcare c. Mental healthcare
b. Emergency medical services d. Personal healthcare
15. Robert cannot decide on what specific health career pathway he will take.
What advice are you going to give?
a. Adopt your friend’s plan.
b. Attend a health career orientation program.
c. Consider the personality and interests of others.
d. Never mind what the future holds.

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 Module
Selecting a Health Career
3 Pathway

What’s In

In the previous module, you have gained information about preparing

personal health career plan using prescribed components and steps. This time,
you will focus on exploring various health careers, and selecting a particular
health career pathway.

The health care field is so extensive. It offers various careers that you can
explore and select from. To know the health career that suits you, your interests,
skills, and abilities will be essential inputs in determining what pathway to take.

What’s New
The activity contains the different
health career pathways. It aims to help you
become familiar with the different ideas
concerning the lesson you are going to
learn.
Are you ready? Then let us start
answering. Have fun!

Activity 1: Fill Me In

Directions: Identify what is being described in each item by filling in the missing
letters to form the correct answer. Write your answers in your activity notebook.
1. These health workers deal with complex public health issues that affect
women, children and their families.
M_T_RN_L AND CH_LD C_R_
2. These health workers focus on immunization, screening of newborns,
promotion of breastfeeding, infant diseases prevention, adolescent
healthcare and life skills.
D I S E A _ E PR _ VE _ TI _ N AND C _ NTR _ L

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3. These health workers monitor patients, administer and assist in
personal care and hygiene, and perform housekeeping duties.
PE _ S _ N _ L H _ ALT _ C _ R _
4. These health workers focus on the maintenance, protection and
improvement of the health of all community members
CO_ _U _ I _ Y H _ ALT _ CA _ E
5. These health workers find ways to balance individuals’ food and
nutrition and their impact on patient’s health.
N_T_I_I_N
6. These health workers specialize in cognitive and psychosocial
development, promotion of healthy self-esteem through feelings and
anger management.
M_N_A_ H _ A _ T _ CA _ E
7. These health workers protect workers from sickness, disease and injury
arising from possible hazards of their employment and workplace.
O _ C _ P _ _ IO _ AL S _ F _ _ Y
8. These health workers specialize in out-of-hospital medical care such as
first-aid procedures, emergency medical response and immediate.
E _ E _ GEN _ Y ME _ IC _ L S _ R _ I _ ES
9. These health workers deal with various oral conditions which include
chronic mouth and facial pain, oral sores, gum disease, tooth decay and
tooth loss, other diseases and disorders that affect the oral cavity.
DE_ _ _L H _ _ L _ H
10. These health workers try to establish the correlation between and
among the physical, chemical, biological, social and psychosocial
factors in the surrounding environment.
EN_ IR _ N_ _NT _ LHE _ LT_ C _ RE MA _ A _ EM _ NT

Did you enjoy the activity? Now that

you are done, you may proceed to learn
more. Keep going!

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 What is It

Career pathways are cluster of occupations that are grouped because of

shared skills. All pathways include a variety of careers that require different levels
of education, skill, and training. Selecting a career pathway provides you with an
area of focus, along with flexibility and a variety of ideas to pursue for personal
development.

Learners who are interested in helping others, working in a team

environment and being a part of a field with a lot of opportunities for growth are
encouraged to pursue in the health career pathways. In this career path, students
will acquire the skills to be valuable members of any healthcare team.

Moreover, sample career skills of learners are:

Beginner:
• Understand how healthcare teams communicate, interact and practice
• Learn industry standard procedures for both patient safety and
infection control
Intermediate:
• Demonstrate direct patient care skills, including patient grooming,
rehabilitation and restorative care, vital signs and oxygen management
• Understand human growth and development by visiting and observing
early childhood programs
Advanced:
• Learn medical terminology and study human anatomy
• Chart on real-life healthcare flow sheets to record patient data
Health career pathway is significant for it provides a guide on what to take
in order to achieve your desired goals. It is a concrete representation of your
personal health career plan. Understanding health career pathways is important
because it makes it easier for you to identify health career professionals, assists
you in choosing a health career, and helps you develop a plan on how to prepare
for your chosen health career.

There are 12 various health career pathways which you can explore. These are:

1. Community Healthcare

Specialists in this area focus on the

maintenance, protection, and improvement of
the health of all community members.
Sample of health careers in this
pathway are Barangay or Community Health
Worker, Health Coach, Community Health
Educator, Community Outreach Manager,
Family Advocate, Peer Counselor, and Public
Health Aide.

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2. Dental Health
Dental health workers deal with
various oral conditions which include
chronic mouth and facial pain, oral sores,
gum disease, tooth decay and tooth loss,
other diseases and disorders that affect
the oral cavity, and risk factors for oral
diseases which include unhealthy diet,
tobacco use, harmful alcohol use and
poor oral hygiene.
Sample of health careers in this pathway are Dental Hygienist,
Dental Assistant, Dentist, Dental Nurse, and Dental Health Support.

3. Disease Prevention and Control

People who specialize in this career path
focus on communicable and non-
communicable diseases. Their work includes
immunization, screening of newborns,
promotion of breastfeeding, infant diseases
prevention, adolescent healthcare and life
skills.
Sample of health careers in this
pathway are Community or Barangay Health
Worker, Disease Detective, Nurse,
Epidemiologist, Epidemiology Assistant, and Prevention Specialist.

4. Drug Prevention and Control

People whose careers revolve around
this area seek to reduce community and
individual problems related to alcohol and
drug abuse through evidence-based
programs and policy advocacy.
Sample of health careers in this
pathway are Addiction Counselor, Addiction
Nurses, and Detox Specialist.

5. Emergency Medical Services

People assigned in this work specialize in
out-of-hospital medical care. Their skills
include first-aid procedures, emergency
medical response and immediate medical
attention.
Sample of health careers in this pathway
are Emergency Medical Responder, Emergency
Medical Aid, Emergency Medical Technician,
and Paramedic.

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6. Environmental Healthcare Management
These health workers try to establish
the correlation between and among the
physical, chemical, biological, social and
psychosocial factors in the surrounding
environment. These include monitoring the
quality of environment and impact of human
activities on ecosystems and developing
strategies for restoring ecosystems.
Sample of health careers in this
pathway are Air Pollution Analyst, Environmental Health Educator,
Environmental Health Inspector, Environmental Health Specialist or
Manager, Environmental Toxicologist and Groundwater Protection
Specialist.

7. Health Education
Those who work in this field are tasked with
promotion of healthcare and training of health
workers on managing change in healthcare. Their
work involves assessing individual and community
needs, planning, implementing and evaluating
health programs, promoting the understanding of
various health-related behaviors plus coordinating
health education services.
Sample of health careers in this pathway
are Health Education Specialist, Health Advocate,
Wellness Director, Community Health Educator, and Social Worker.

8. Maternal and Child Care

These health workers deal with complex
public health issues that affect women,
children and their families. These include
providing information on reproductive health,
family planning and improvement of health
delivery system through advocacy, education
and research.
Sample of health careers in this
pathway are Maternal and Child Health
Specialist, Midwife, Community Health Educator, Outreach Specialist,
and Pediatrician.

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9. Mental Healthcare
These medical professionals specialize
in dealing with interpersonal and intrapersonal
relationships and life skills. These include
cognitive and psychosocial development,
promotion of healthy self-esteem through
feelings and anger management and
identifying warning signs or red flags of
learning disorders, such as ADHD, anxiety,
mood disorders, stress, and bullying.
Sample of health careers in this
pathway are Psychologist, Psychiatric Nurse, Psychiatrist, Mental Health
Counselor, Clinical Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist.

10. Nutrition
Specialists in this area find ways
to balance individuals’ food and nutrition
and their impact on patient’s health.
These include meal planning, food
preparation and health and nutrition
economics.
Sample of health careers in this
pathway are Nutritionist, Dietitian,
Clinical Dietitian, Sports Nutritionist, Public Health Nutritionist, Nutritional
Therapist, and Nutrition Educator.

11. Occupational Safety

Careers in this path are related to the
safety, health and welfare of people engaged in
work or employment. These include protecting
workers from sickness, disease and injury
arising from possible hazards of their
employment and workplace.
Sample of health careers in this pathway
are Occupational Health and Safety Technician,
Health Inspector, and Industrial Hygienist.

12. Personal Healthcare

Professionals in this field perform
healthcare related tasks in a personal care
level. These include monitoring patients;
administering and assisting in personal care
and hygiene; performing housekeeping duties;
and advising clients on related healthcare
issues like infant care, hygiene and nutrition.
Sample of health careers in this pathway are Physical Therapist,
Practical Nurse, Home Health Aide, and Wellness Consultant.

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 Now that you have already explored the 12 different career pathways, how
will you select a particular health career pathway? These are the suggested ways.

Motivation
What are your reasons for selecting this health
career?

Educational and Training Requirements

How will you be educated and trained in this
health career?

Skill Alignment

Are your skills suitable to the health career?

Role Suitability

Do you see yourself in the healthcare field?

Place of work
Will you be comfortable working in the
healthcare field?

Impact
Will you and your family be benefitted when
you work in the healthcare field?

In addition, other factors that may affect in selecting a particular health

career pathway may include

Job
Life
Availabilit Passion
Roles
y

Family
Profession
Profession preferenc
al Finances
al Growth e and
Envisionin
suggestio
g
n

Cultural
Salary Backgro Potential
und

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 After exploring the various career paths and selecting a particular health
career pathway based on the given factors, you are now ready to participate in a
heath career orientation program. Health career orientation program aims to
provide meaningful, relevant, updated and valuable information regarding the
health career that you want to pursue which directs and assists you in your
chosen health career path.

Health career orientation program helps you to evaluate and assess such
factors as personal needs, interests and skills, provide an opportunity to identify
and explore health careers, learn about the duties and responsibilities of health
professionals, acquire an awareness for both academic and vocational fields, and
pursue health career pathways for future education or training.

On February 14, 2019, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte signed into law
Republic Act 11206 otherwise known as Secondary School Career Guidance and
Counseling Act. This Act shall pursue the following objectives:

a. Institutionalize a career guidance and counselling program for students

in all public and private secondary schools nationwide in order to
provide them proper direction in pursuing subsequent tertiary
education;
b. Equip secondary education students with the capability to make
educated career decisions and expose them to relevant labor markets;
and
c. Ensure that graduates of tertiary education meet the requirements of
the government, industry, and the economy.

In this regard, schools are conducting career advocacy activities under the
career guidance program. The schools invite different professionals to share their
unique and inspiring life experiences. Other activities during the orientation
program are parade of professionals, lectures from the different partner
institutions, course caravan, mock interview for admission, among others.

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Parade of Professionals Lectures from the different partner
institutions
Different Activities in Health
Career Orientation Program

Course Caravan Mock Interview for Admission

What’s More
Good Job! Now that you have explored and
selected a health career and understood the
concepts in participating in a health career
orientation program, let’s check how far you have
gone. Do the activities and assessments work for
you? Alright, let’s move on for the next activity.

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Activity 1: Exploring Health Careers
Direction: Find 10 sample health careers in the Word Hunt below then identify
what health career pathway do they belong. Write your answers in your activity
notebook.

B A D D I C T I O N C O U N S E L O R D
Q A R E Z S E W R T P Y O I U H J K L E
T P R A C T I C A L N U R S E V B N O N
H U H A S D F G H J K L I U Y R E Z X T
E C L E N L P A T H W A Y S L V O V R A
A V K R J G I C D O P D A N G A D R G L
L R M P A R A M E D I C S L O N R T A H
T T A S Y P P Y B A R J H A I Z X N N Y
H H S Y D H G R H E A L T H Y T A V I G
I J X C I T E M Z E F H E M M I N O O I
N K P H O T N O E P A E N G T K D R L E
S I L O N R E J A H P L R I C A R C R N
P U O L P E R I C S O R T D S N O B V I
E Y I O D A O N L B R E S H O G A E R S
C T U G R S W K O C I T R O W O P L I T
T R Y I E G K Y R D X R T A C O V I D W
O F T S W E L K I T A W A S D E R L P O
R B R T F A D W S O C I A L W O R K E R
M N E O A D F S E R G H T T I O N B E N
E P I D E M I O L O G I S T F S H D W R

1. __________ - __________ 6. __________ - ___________

2. __________ - __________ 7. __________ - ___________
3. __________ - __________ 8. __________ - ___________
4. __________ - __________ 9. __________ - ___________
5. __________ - __________ 10. _________ - ___________

Assessment 1: Complete Me!

Directions: From the 12 career pathways presented, rank order your first five
choices. Complete the table below by writing the required information and answer
the questions afterwards. Write your answers in your activity notebook.

Job Description of the

Health Career Pathway Health Career
Chosen Health Career
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

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Reflective Questions:
1. Why is it important to understand the different health career pathways
before choosing which one to pursue?
2. What are the factors that will affect your choice in selecting a particular
health career pathway?

Activity 2: MatchBox
Direction: Match Column A with Column B. Write your answers in your activity
notebook.

COLUMN A COLUMN B
Sample Health Careers Health Career Pathways
1. Physical Therapist and Home Health A. Community Healthcare
Aide
2. Maternal and Child Health Specialist B. Dental Health
and Community Health Educator
3. Health Inspector and Industrial C. Disease Prevention and
Hygienist. Control
4. Environmental Toxicologist and D. Drug Prevention and
Groundwater Protection Specialist. Control
5. Health Education Specialist and E. Emergency Medical
Community Health Educator Services
6. Emergency Medical Responder and F. Environmental
Emergency Medical Technician Healthcare Management
7. Sports Nutritionist and Nutritional G. Health Education
Therapist.
8. Epidemiology Assistant and Prevention H. Maternal and Child Care
Specialist
9. Addiction Nurses and Detox Specialist I. Mental Healthcare

10. Mental Health Counselor and Marriage J. Nutrition

and Family Therapist.
11. Dental Nurse and Dental Health K. Occupational Safety
Support
12. Community Health Worker and Public L. Personal Healthcare
Health Aide.

Assessment 2: A Friend in Need

Directions: Read the different situations below then complete the table that
follows. Write your answers in your activity notebook.

Situation A: Nicole, a Grade 10 student, is kind and helpful to her classmates. She
excels in Science and Mathematics. In fact, she is always appreciated by her teacher
whenever she does laboratory works. She always volunteers in various civic
activities for her fellow youth and enjoys participating in different outreach
programs. Recently, she helped in the conduct of a feeding program in a nearby
barangay. Help Nicole in choosing a health career pathway to pursue.

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 Career Exploration Justification
Self-Assessment
(Career path that Nicole may (Reason for selecting
(Personality, skills,
be interested to pursue) or pursuing the
talents, abilities, hobbies,
Health Specific specific health
interests, strength and
Career Health career)
weaknesses)
Pathway Career

Situation B: Andy is an active member of the Boys Scout of the Philippines. He is

energetic and dynamic. He loves playing volleyball and basketball. He excels in
giving first aid procedures in the conduct of fire and earthquake drills. In his bag,
he always has his first-aid kit. He can think even under pressure especially in times
of emergency. Help Andy in selecting a health career pathway fitted for him.

Career Exploration Justification

Self-Assessment
(Career path that Andy is (Reason for selecting
(Personality, skills,
interested to pursue) or pursuing the
talents, abilities, hobbies,
Health Specific specific health
interests, strength and
Career Health career)
weaknesses)
Pathway Career

Activity 3: Getting Across with Health Careers

Directions: Complete the given crossword puzzle below by identifying sample
health career in the given Health Career Pathway. Write your answers in your
activity notebook.
Down: 1

1. Community Health Care 5 2

5. Drug Prevention and

6
Control 8
7. Maternal and Child Care
8. Nutrition 7

Across 3

2. Disease Prevention and

Control 4

3. Mental Health Care

4. Dental Health
6. Emergency Medical
Services
9. Health Education 9

10. Environmental
Healthcare Management 10

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Assessment 3: Find your path
Directions: The table below is for you. Fill it out with the necessary information.
Answer the questions that follow. Write your answer in your activity notebook.

Self-Assessment Career Exploration Justification

(Personality, skills, (Career path that I am (Reason for selecting
talents, abilities, interested to pursue) or pursuing the
hobbies, interests, Health Specific specific health
strength and Career Health career)
weaknesses) Pathway Career

Reflective Questions:
1. What do you think are your most important attribute, attitude, or skill that
can help you in selecting a health career pathway?
2. Which among the first three health career pathways that you have listed
would you like to pursue? Why?
3. Why is it important for you to attend a health career orientation program?

What I Have Learned

Health career pathways are a cluster of occupations grouped together

because of shared skills. There are 12 various health career pathways such as 1.
Community Healthcare; 2. Dental Health; 3. Disease Prevention and Control; 4.
Drug Prevention and Control; 5. Emergency Medical Services; 6. Environmental
Healthcare Management; 7. Health Education; 8. Maternal and Child Care; 9.
Mental Healthcare; 10. Nutrition; 11. Occupational Safety; and 12. Personal
Healthcare. Each Career Pathway has a specific sample of health careers.
After exploring the different health career pathways, the next step is
selecting a particular health career pathway to pursue. There are various factors
that may affect the chosen health career path such as personal competence,
interest, passion, job description of the chosen health career, health career impact
to family, different life roles, cultural background, family preference, salary,
growth opportunities, and among others.
To guide and assist you in the chosen health career path, it is necessary
for you to participate in a health career orientation program. Health career
orientation program provides meaningful direction in the chosen health career
path and makes smart health career decisions.

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 What I Can Do

LET’S EXPLORE!
A. Complete the table below. Identify at least 3 health careers that are present in
your school or community that may influence you in selecting a health career
pathway. Write your answers in your activity notebook.

B. Read and answer the questions below. Write your answers in your activity
notebook.
Job Description
Health Career Specific Health Name of the
of the Health
Pathways Career Health Worker
Worker
1. 1. 1. 1.
2. 2. 2. 2.
3. 3. 3. 3.
1. What health careers are commonly available in your school or community?
2. Which among the health workers/professionals should be present in your
school or community? Why?
3. Why is the presence of health care workers/professionals in the school and
in the community important?
4. Have you decided which health career pathway to pursue? Why?

Assessment

Posttest
Directions: Read each item carefully. Write the letter of the best answer in your
activity notebook.
1. Which among the following careers belongs to emergency medical services?
a. Epidemiologist c. Psychiatrist
b. Paramedic d. Social worker

2. What health career pathway specializes in out-of-hospital medical care?

a. Dental health c. Mental healthcare
b. Emergency medical services d. Nutrition

3. What health career pathway focuses on communicable and non-

communicable diseases?
a. Community healthcare c. Environmental healthcare management
b. Disease prevention and control d. Personal healthcare

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4. Which health career pathway deals with complex public health issues that
affect women, children and their families?
a. Community healthcare c. Maternal and childcare
b. Drug prevention and control d. Nutrition

5. What health career pathway does a barangay health worker belong to?
a. Community healthcare c. Emergency medical services
b. Dental health d. Nutrition

6. Which is not a sample career under mental healthcare?

a. Marriage and family therapist c. Psychologist
b. Paramedic d. Psychiatric nurse
7. Which health career is not included in environmental healthcare
management?
a. Air pollution analyst c. Environmental health educator
b. Community health worker d. Environmental health inspector

8. What health career pathway seeks to reduce community and individual

problems related to alcohol and drug abuse?
a. Community healthcare c. Drug prevention and control
b. Disease prevention and control d. Health education

9. What is the main task of health professionals in occupational safety? They

deal with…
a. various oral conditions which include tooth decay and tooth loss.
b. safety, health and welfare of people in a workplace.
c. ways to balance individuals’ food and nutrition.
d. promotion of healthcare and training of health workers.

10. Which among the following professionals performs healthcare-related tasks

in a personal care level?
a. Air pollution analyst c. Disease detective
b. Dental assistant d. Home health aide

11. Kenneth is reading articles in magazines about anger management, anxiety,

stress, and mood disorder. What health career pathway is he interested in?
a. Community healthcare c. Mental health care
b. Health education d. Occupational safety

12. John actively participates in various activities in saving Mother Earth

against pollution. He is interested to take a health career. What health
career pathway will you recommend to him?
a. Community healthcare c. Environmental healthcare management
b. Dental health d. Personal healthcare
13. Manny is competent in doing first aid. What health career pathway will he
explore?
a. Dental healthcare c. Mental healthcare
b. Emergency medical services d. Personal healthcare

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 14. Lea is passionate in cooking and meal planning for her family. Which
among the following health career pathways should she pursue?
a. Community healthcare c. Nutrition
b. Maternal and childcare d. Occupational safety
15. Robert cannot decide on what specific health career pathway will he take.
What advice will you give him?
a. Adopt your friend’s plan
b. Attend a health career orientation program
c. Consider the personality and interests of others
d. Never mind what the future holds

Additional Activity

Let’s build the concept

Cut a picture from magazines and newspapers showing activities involving
participation in a health career orientation program. You can also search from the
net. Write a caption and describe its importance. Make sure to apply what you
have learned from this lesson. Place your activity on a coupon bond.
SUGGESTED RUBRIC FOR SCORING

Criteria 3 2 1
The picture The picture The picture
selected selected partially selected poorly
extensively depicts depicts the depicts the
Appropriateness the importance of importance of importance of
participating in participating in participating in
health career health career health career
orientation orientation orientation
program program program
The caption The caption The caption poorly
extensively partially explains explains the
Caption explains the the picture. It has picture. It has
picture. It has no 1 to 2 errors in more than 2
error in grammar grammar and errors in grammar
and spelling. spelling. and spelling.
The output The output The output is a
Appearance appears neat and appears neat but product of
presentable. presentation can haphazard work.
still be improved.

Congratulations! You’re done.

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What’s New What I Know
Activity 1: Fill Me Up PRETEST
1. MATERNAL AND CHILD CARE 1. B
2. DISEASE PREVENTION AND CONTROL 2. C
3. B
3. PERSONAL HEALTHCARE 4. A
4. COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE 5. B
6. B
5. NUTRITION 7. B
6. MENTAL HEALTHCARE 8. C
9. D
7. OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY 10.D
8. EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES 11.C
12.C
9. DENTAL HEALTH 13.C
10.ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTHCARE 14.B
15.B
MANAGEMENT
Answer Key
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What’s More
Activity 1. Exploring Health Careers
B A D D I C T I O N C O U N S E L O R D
Q A R E Z S E W R T P Y O I U H J K L E
T P R A C T I C A L N U R S E V B N O N
H U H A S D F G H J K L I U Y R E Z X T
E C L E N L P A T H W A Y S L V O V R A
A V K R J G I C D O P D A N G A D R G L
L R M P A R A M E D I C S L O N R T A H
T T A S Y P P Y B A R J H A I Z X N N Y
H H S Y D H G R H E A L T H Y T A V I G
I J X C I T E M Z E F H E M M I N O O I
N K P H O T N O E P A E N G T K D R L E
S I L O N R E J A H P L R I C A R C R N
P U O L P E R I C S O R T D S N O B V I
E Y I O D A O N L B R E S H O G A E R S
C T U G R S W K O C I T R O W O P L I T
T R Y I E G K Y R D X R T A C O V I D W
O F T S W E L K I T A W A S D E R L P O
R B R T F A D W S O C I A L W O R K E R
M N E O A D F S E R G H T T I O N B E N
E P I D E M I O L O G I S T F S H D W R
1. Addiction Counselor – Drug Prevention and Control
2. Barangay Health Worker - Community Healthcare
3. Health Inspector – Occupational Safety
4. Epidemiologist – Disease Prevention and Control
5. Social Worker – Health Education
6. Dental Hygienist – Dental Healthcare
7. Paramedics – Emergency Medical Services
8. Psychologist – Mental Healthcare
9. Dietitian - Nutrition
10.Practical Nurse – Personal Healthcare
Assessment 1: Complete Me!
Answers may vary
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What’s More
Activity 2: MatchBox
1. L
2. H
3. K
4. F
5. G
6. E
7. J
8. C
9. D
10.I
11.B
12.A
Assessment 2: A Friend in Need
Situation A
Self-Assessment Career Exploration Justification
(Personality, skills, talents, (Career path that I am (Reason for
abilities, hobbies, interests, interested to pursue) selecting or
strength and weaknesses) pursuing the
Health Specific
specific health
Career Health
career)
Pathway Career
• Kind and helpful
• Excels in Science and
Math
• Excels in laboratory Answers may
Community Answers
works vary
Healthcare may vary
• Volunteers in various
civic activities
• Enjoys participating in
outreach programs
Situation B
Self-Assessment Career Exploration Justification
(Personality, skills, talents, (Career path that I am (Reason for
abilities, hobbies, interests, interested to pursue) selecting or
strength and weaknesses) pursuing the
Health Specific
specific health
Career Health
career)
Pathway Career
• Member of BSP
• Energetic and dynamic
• Loves playing
volleyball and
basketball Emergency Answers may
Answers
• Excels in conducting Medical vary
may vary
first aid procedures Services
• Always has his first
aid kit
• Can think under
pressure
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What’s More
Activity 3: Getting Across with Health Careers
1. P
5D 2D I S E A S E D E T E C T I V E
E E
T 6P A R A M E D I C
O 8N C
X U O
S 7M T U
3P S Y C H I A T R I C N U R S E
E D I S
C W T 4D E N T I S T
I I I L
A F O O
L E N R
I I
S S
T 9H E A L T H A D V O C A T E
10A I R P O L L U T I O N A N A L Y S T
Assessment 3: Answers may vary
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Additional Activity ASSESSMENT
POSTTEST
1. B
Let’s Make a Poster! 2. B
Newspaper Ads 3. B
4. C
Answers may vary 5. A
6. B
7. B
8. C
9. D
10.D
What I Can Do 11.C
12.C
Let’s Explore! 13.B
A. Answers may vary 14.C
B. Answers may vary 15.B
References
n.d. Apply: TCHS Pennock's Bridge Campus. Accessed July 19, 2020.
https://www.cciu.org/page/1075.
Callo, Lualhati, Mark Kenneth Camiling, Johannsen Yap, Janeth Cagulang, Jose
Doria, Encarnita Deveraturda, and Joan Grecia. 2015. Learner's Material
in Physical Education and Health - Grade 10. 5th Floor Mabini Building,
DepEd Complex, Meralco Avenue, Pasig City: Vibal Group, Inc.
Department o fEducation. 2020. K to 12 Most Essential Learning Competencies.
2019. RA 11206: An Act Establishing a Career Guidance and Counseling Program
for All Secondary Schools and Appropriating Funds Therefor. Philippines,
February 14.

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