All DepEd teaching and non-teaching personnel in the Schools Division covered by this notice are required to undergo an annual physical examination. The examination ran for the whole months of April and May 2019. Its goal is to make sure every employee is physically fit to perform their assigned roles and functions.
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Legal basis
The requirement follows these issuances:
- DECS Memorandum No. 184, s. 1993
- DECS Memorandum No. 500, s. 1997
- Regional Memorandum No. 99, s. 2006, dated September 25, 2006, on the Teachers Health Welfare Enhancement program
- Civil Service Memorandum Circular No. 127, s. 1989, which the physical examination complies with
The Office also describes the activity as a sign of its concern for the health of its employees.
Who must take the examination
- All teaching personnel
- All non-teaching personnel
Required diagnostic examinations
Each employee should complete these tests:
- Complete Blood Count (CBC)
- Blood Chemistry, which includes:
- Fasting Blood Sugar
- Lipid Profile
- Serum BUN and Creatinine
- SGPT
- SGOT
- Serum Uric Acid
- Urinalysis
- Chest X-ray. Pregnant women are exempted. They take a sputum microscopy test instead.
- Electrocardiogram (ECG)
When to have the tests done
All diagnostic exams must be done one month before the April to May health assessment visit in your district. Check your district’s schedule for the visit, then plan your laboratory tests early so the results are ready.
Tips for personnel
- Fasting Blood Sugar and the Lipid Profile are part of the required blood chemistry. Ask your clinic how long you need to fast before the test.
- If you are pregnant, tell the clinic so that you get sputum microscopy instead of a chest X-ray.
- Bring your results to your district’s health assessment visit.
Related reading
- DepEd Order No. 13, s. 2017
- DepEd SALN Forms and Guidelines
- Download Official DepEd Wallpapers
Frequently asked questions
Who is required to take the DepEd annual physical examination?
All teaching and non-teaching personnel of the Schools Division are required to undergo it.
What tests are included in the annual physical examination?
Complete Blood Count, Blood Chemistry (Fasting Blood Sugar, Lipid Profile, Serum BUN and Creatinine, SGPT, SGOT, Serum Uric Acid), Urinalysis, Chest X-ray, and Electrocardiogram.
Do pregnant employees need a chest X-ray?
No. Pregnant women are exempted from the chest X-ray and are asked to take a sputum microscopy test instead.
When should the diagnostic exams be done?
All diagnostic exams must be done one month before the April to May health assessment visit in each district.
What is the legal basis of the annual physical examination?
It follows DECS Memorandum No. 184, s. 1993, DECS Memorandum No. 500, s. 1997, Regional Memorandum No. 99, s. 2006, and Civil Service Memorandum Circular No. 127, s. 1989.
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