Health 4Q

Direct patient care/Hands-on patient care

- has a high level of direct patient interaction and follow-up care

- ex. Dentist, Dietitian, Physician, etc.

Imaging and Diagnostics

- involves the use of technology in the diagnosis of patients

- ex. medical laboratory technologist, pathologist, phlebotomist, etc.

Healthcare Facility Support

- ensures proper functioning of all the auxiliary services and departments of the hospitals

- ex. Infection control officer, Hospital maintanenance engineer, Sanitary engineer, etc.

Health informatics/business

- does not involve patient care and interaction

- essential services that sustains daily hospital operations

- ex. Data analyst, health information specialist, health services administrator, etc.

Research and development

- utilizes research findings in science and technology to improve health care

- ex. Biomedical engineer, Biomedical chemist, Biostatistician

Health system/medical system

is a set of mechanisms through which human resources, healthcare facilities, and medical technology are organized through administrative structures.

Public health

the science and art of preventing diseases, prolonging life, and promoting health through organized community efforts

9 Different Fields of Health

- Public health

- Maternal and child health

- Occupational health and safety

- Environmental health and drug prevention control

- Nutrition and dietetics

- Dental health/oral health

- Clinical nursing

- Medical and allied health

- Emergency medical services

3 Careers in Community Health Care

- Community nutritionist

- Barangay rural health worker

- Community health nurse

Community nutritionist

responsible for nutrition programs of a certain group of people in the community.

Barangay rural health worker

works in a designated health unit that provides management, home visit, risk assessment, and health education.

Community health nurse

responsible for the implementation of educational programs and services that promotes sound health practices

Maternal and child health

cares for pregnant women, mothers, children, and adolescents up to 18 years of age and mainly focuses on reducing maternal illnesses

Occupational health and safety

aims to determine the impact of work on health and ensures that employees are fit to work

Environmental health and drug prevention control

has a major role of social and physical environment in shaping the health and wellbeing of the members of the community, specifically teenagers

Nutrition and Dietetics

assist the patient and their families in choosing the right food for adequate nutrition

Dental health/oral health

focuses on maintaining the physical well-being of an individual

Clinical nursing

providing care for individuals who have been hospitalized to facilitate recovery from sickness or rehabilitation (and provides the necessary care in the patients homes)

Medical and allied health

refers to a distinct group of health professionals who apply their expertise to prevent diseases transmission and diagnose, treat and rehabilitate people of all ages and all specialities

Emergency medical services

facilitate the delivery of health and safety services to victims of life-threatening injuries or emergencies