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• Professional


  A person engaged in a specified activity as a paid occupation one for which he or she is achieved or trained for
• Job


  The work that a person does regularly in order to earn money
• Career


  An occupation in a specific field undertaken for a significant period during which the person progressed through several levels
• Planning for a career is planning for the future. Although no one can predict the future, take the responsibility to make educated assumptions and take calculated risks. Careful and strategic career planning will give you better odds at as at a successful life. Success is not all about money or having connections alone. Depending on one's circumstances, it can mean having a dream job, security, or a happy family life.
• Planning for a career is not an easy task, nor can it be decided overnight. Career planning is a process that involves a series of decision-making activities. There is no specific one-size-fits-all plan for everyone.
• Key steps to consider and undergo whatever career you may be planning for

  1. Set your goals

  2. Shortlist your interests

  3. List down your strengths

  4. Highlight and match

  5. Look at the current trends

  6. Lifestyle check

  7. Start now

  8. Review
• Set your goals


  What kind of career do you want and why? What kind of job do you think you will excel at? What things are you looking for in a job? What do you foresee as your long-term career? Create Career success is often you would prefer to have and experience, but you may be able to on compromise, and on the other side, list the "Non-negotiable" not willing to forgo.
• Shortlist your interests


  Make a list of all your interests. You may have a lot of interests like singing, dancing, art, math, science, health, theater, etc. Under each category, list down subcategories that you may be interested in. Under arm, for example, you might just be into painting and not sketching. It may be possible that some of your interests are simply hobbies or leisure activities and not necessarily those you would want to pursue as a career.
• List down your strengths


  What subjects and sports do you get awards for in school or in the community? What qualities do people admire in you? What do your parents and teachers usually commend you for? In which areas did you have special classes and extra training?
• Highlight and match


  Match items with your strengths and weaknesses. For example, you like drawing and you got several awards in inter-school poster making contests. Another example might be that you are interested in children's health and you once were Teacher of the Day or Nurse of the Day in school. These matches will serve as a strong foundation in planning your career. If you are passionate about something and are good at it, then having a career in this area will definitely be for you.
• Look at the current trends

  With the options that you have now, do some research. Look at the trends in the job market and see which career is the most practical for you. Your first choice might be a combination of your strengths and interests but will not provide you many job opportunities in the country.
• Lifestyle check


  Is your lifestyle fit for the career you are eyeing? Are you willing to travel? Are you up for working more than eight hours per day? Are u up you ready to be on-call during weekends or holidays? Based on your research, will the average pay for the job be enough to fund the lifestyle you lead or want? Again, ask around, read, and research.
• Start now


  Even before graduating or looking for employment, make sure you have what it takes to be efficient in the field you want to work in. Look for trainings and seminars that you can attend. Read books, research materials, and journal articles to make more knowledgeable about your field of preference. Make sure you meet the job requirements and necessary qualifications.
• Review


  Look back at each step. Career planning is not accomplished overnight. You might have interests now that you were not able to include when you first began your list. You might have read several researches that made you consider or stop considering a certain option. Look back and reflect if you have gotten all buses covered. If you did, then you are just about ready to journey on towards achieving your goals.
• Health career options


  • Public Health
  • Personal Healthcare
  • Maternal and Child Care
  • Mental Health
  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Disease Prevention and Control
  • Community and Environmental Health
  • Drug Prevention and Control
  • Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Health Education
  • Dental Health
  • Nursing
  • Medical and Allied Health Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
• Public Health


  Public health careers are concerned with the health and safety of the community. It is the strand the medical field that studies and minimizes the risks and threats to community health in the form of diseases, unhealthy lifestyles, toxins, and pollutants.
• Personal Healthcare


  Personal health care providers focus on the individual health of people who seek their services. They may be nurses, therapists, or personal aides and the like. They provide constant and necessary assistance to people who need their professional help. These people include the elderly, victims of accidents, stroke survivors, patients recovering from surgery, and others with disability.
• Maternal and Child Care

  Maternal and child care professionals offer assistance and guidance to pregnant women before, during, and after child birth. They monitor the health of both mother and child. They suggest preventive measures against illnesses that the mother and infant may be at risk of and also provide nutrition and fitness advice for optimal health. They are concerned not only with the physical well-being but also the mental and emotional state of patients.
• Mental Health


  While most of the health career tracks focus on the physical state and well-being of individuals and the community in general, the mental state of the people must also not be taken for granted. Mental health care professionals of services from therapy to medication if needed. They provide a variety of usually overlap with the emotional health care that is needed by the patient.
• In the Philippines, people seldom take time to see mental health professionals for fear of being branded as crazy. Just as it is necessary to seek professional advice for signs and symptoms of physical pain or illness.
• Occupational Health and Safety

  As the name suggests, this is all about keeping the workplace safe and accident-free. Keeping people in the workplace healthy and safe will result in increased productivity and harmony at work. Workers concerned with occupational health and safety are responsible for providing health guidelines and programs to promote a healthy and safe work environment.
• Disease Prevention and Control

  Professionals in this field focus on the study of diseases, their causes, and methods of prevention, cure, pattern, and possible complications. Their functions range from research work and studies regarding the current situation, and the implementation of health services needed to minimize or eradicate diseases that occur in the community.
• Community and Environmental Health

  The professionals in this field are experts in the state of health of the community they are stationed in. They are responsible for providing medical attention to the members of their community. Some of them may even be classified as social workers who promote health in the community free of charge and on a voluntary basis. They also focus on the surroundings and suggest or implement programs that promote a healthy lifestyle.
• Drug Prevention and Control


  In the Philippines, the government drug prevention and control body is the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA). They, along with local drug enforcement agencies, are responsible for making sure that there are no illegal drug activities in their area. They are also responsible for ensuring that the use of legal substances like alcohol and tobacco products are regulated. These professionals are also in-charge of the rehabilitation of drug addicts.
• Nutrition and Dietetics


  People in this field play an important role in ensuring the physical health of the members of society by promoting a healthy and balanced diet. Each person has a different lifestyle and has a different body type. Some may have health and fitness issues. Thus, everyone has unique needs in terms of food, supplements, and vitamins and minerals.
• Health Education


  Health educators focus on all facets of public health. Their primary role is to provide health awareness to members of the community through talks, seminars, formal education, and the like. The main goal of health education is to empower individuals with the necessary knowledge, helping them avoid unhealthful activities, and resolve health issues and concerns.
• Dental Health


  Apart from the basics of dental health care, dentists are sought for tooth extraction, braces or retainers, oral cleaning (prophylaxis) and the like. Ideally people visit the dentist at least twice a year. Dental health professionals are concerned not only with keeping the teeth healthy but also the gums, tongue, and palette as well. They may prescribe medication, conduct dental procedures, or even perform dental surgery when necessary.
• Nursing


  Nursing has seen a resurgence as a booming career in the past decade. Filipinos are recognized as stellar nurses around the globe because they are innately kind and have a caring and nurturing nature. Nursing involves a wide scope of health care services. They provide first aid, monitor patient's health and progress, provide personal health care, and assist during surgery. They work hand in hand with physicians to promote optimal health for all patients.
• Medical and Allied Health Emergency Medical Services (EMS)


  EMS personnel are always on-the-go. They are the forerunners in providing medical assistance to victims of accidents and emergency situations. They are in charge of first aid and transporting victims to healthcare facilities where physicians can provide further medical care. EMS professionals are known to be fast, skilled to think on their feet, physically fit, and dedicated to saving lives. They are trained to remain calm and reassuring during the most trying times.
• All these professionals are vital to the health and welfare of the community. Although scope of work of each one may be distinct from the others, they all have the same goal of promoting optimal health for all.
• It is important to be fully aware of one's chosen career before pursuing It is particular track. Each school has their own career planning program. Some e invite guest speakers from various fields, some conduct field trips to different workplaces, and others conduct a variety of activities and tests to bring out the strengths and interests of the students.
• Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency

  Drug Enforcement Agency
• Emergency Medical Services


  Medical Services