LEARNER HEALTH ASSESSMENT and SCREENING

Bureau of Learner Support Services - School Health Division

Orientation

Short Introduction

Bureau of Learner Support Services - School Health Division

LHAS OVERVIEW

According to

DepEd’s Five Point Reform Agenda

1. Take Care of Teachers

2. Healthy Learning Environment

3. Learning Delivery: Digital and Classroom gaps closed

4. Quality Education

5. Jobs for Senior High School

According to

DepEd’s Five Point Reform Agenda

2. Healthy Learning Environment

prioritizes the protection of learners’ physical and mental well-being

According to DepEd Order 12, s. 2025

all learners shall undergo a mandatory learner health assessment (LHA) during Brigada Eskwela up to three weeks after the start of classes

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“All-Year implementing learner guidelines on the school calendar and activities”

According to DepEd Order 12, s. 2025

To be conducted by the designated health personnel of the school in coordination with counselors and class advisers.

“All-Year implementing learner guidelines on the school calendar and activities”

According to DepEd Memorandum (DM) 033. s, 2025

“the [Bawat Bata Makababasa Program (BBMP)] shall ensure that learners with vision and hearing impairments are identified and receive the necessary support to facilitate their learning.”

“Supplemental Guidelines for the implementation of the bawat bata makababasa Program”

According to DepEd Memorandum (DM) No. 42, s. 2025

Brigada Eskwela “[supports] the physical and mental well-being of learners.” This year’s focus includes “creating a master list of learners along with a schedule for health assessments”

“2025 Brigada Eskwela implanting guidelines ”

6 Components of LHAS

1. Master Listing

2. Nutritional Assessment

3. Health History Intake & Head-to-Toe Assessment

4. Vision and Hearing Screening

5. Oral Health

6. Mental Health and Psychosocial Screening

Involves schools preparing a list of eligible learners for LHAS components, considering school capacity and parental consent to monitor assessment progress and report status.

MASTER LISTING

1.

MASTER LISTING

1.

Marks the start of PhilHealth Registration, supported by School Health Personnel

School OK sa DepEd TWG Focal: Clinic Focal

MASTER LISTING

SDO Counterpart: Medical Officer III / Nurse II

1.

Parental Consent Form

LHAS Timeline

June 9, 2025

Start of Master listing and securing of consent form

June 16, 2025

Start of baseline nutritional assessment and vision and hearing screening

July 4, 2025

Completion the baseline nutritional assessment, vision and hearing screening and LHAS scheduling

July 7-11, 2025

Start of the health history intake and head-to-toe assessment and catch up on vision and hearing screening

August 11, 2025

Start of annual psychosocial screening and universal mental health screening

LHAS Timeline

December 19, 2025

Completion of the Annual Psychosocial and Universal Mental Health Screening

March 27, 2025

Target date of completion of endline nutritional assessment

involves measuring the height and weight of Kinder to Grade 6 learners to determine their nutritional status using WHO standards for the School-Based Feeding Program, with progress tracked through baseline and endline assessments. 

NUTRITIONAL ASSESSMENT

2.

School OK sa DepEd TWG Focal Person: Clinic Focal

NUTRITIONAL ASSESSMENT

SDO Counterpart: Medical Officer III/ Nurse II

Conducted by: School Health Personnel, designated non-teaching staff or local health partners

2.

LHAS Timeline

June 9, 2025

Start of Master listing and securing of consent

June 16, 2025

Start of baseline nutritional assessment and vision and hearing screening

July 4, 2025

Completion of the baseline nutritional assessment, vision and hearing screening and LHAS scheduling

July 7-11, 2025

Start of the health history intake and head-to-toe assessment and catch up on vision and hearing screening

August 11, 2025

Start of annual psychosocial screening and universal mental health screening

CUP-ANGYARIHAN

Health History Intake and General Head-to-toe

involves collecting key health information such as:

• Past medical history
• Family medical history
• Smoking or vaping habits
• Handedness
• Immunizations
• Other relevant information

HEALTH HISTORY INTAKE

3.

CUP-ANGYARIHAN

Health History Intake and General Head-to-toe

An annual full-body examination conducted to detect signs of:

• physical or behavioral illness
• monitor hygiene

Provide health education to learners and parents

GENERAL HEAD-TO-TOE ASSESSMENT

3.

CUP-ANGYARIHAN

Health History Intake and General Head-to-toe

Conducted by: School Health Personnel

School OK sa DepEd TWG Focal Person: Clinic Focal

HEALTH HISTORY INTAKE & HEAD-TO-TOE ASSESSMENT

SDO Counterpart: Medical Officer III/ Nurse II

3.

CUP-ANGYARIHAN

Health History Intake and General Head-to-toe

Sample SHD Form 1-A

Sample SHD Form 1-B

LHAS Timeline

June 9, 2025

Start of Master listing and securing of consent form from Parents

June 16, 2025

Start of baseline nutritional assessment and vision and hearing screening

July 4, 2025

Completion of the baseline nutritional assessment, vision and hearing screening and LHAS scheduling

July 7-11, 2025

Start of the health history intake and head-to-toe assessment and catch up on vision and hearing screening

August 11, 2025

Start of annual psychosocial screening and universal mental health screening

LHAS Timeline

December 19, 2025

Completion of the Annual Psychosocial and Universal Mental Health Screening

March 27, 2025

Target date of completion of endline nutritional assessment

CUP-ANGYARIHAN

Health History Intake and General Head-to-toe

Uses charts, occluders, and other methods to detect and manage vision problems in learners.

Conducted by: Trained teachers, non-teaching staff, school health personnel

VISION HEARING

4.

CUP-ANGYARIHAN

Vision and Hearing Screening

School OK sa DepEd TWG Focal Person: Clinic Focal

VISION SCREENING

SDO Counterpart: Medical Officer III/ Nurse II

4.

CUP-ANGYARIHAN

Vision and Hearing Screening

refers to the use of a 512 Hz tuning fork or a retractable pen by health personnel to identify learners who may require comprehensive audiological assessment and further management by appropriate healthcare professionals.

HEARING

SCREENING

4.

CUP-ANGYARIHAN

Vision and Hearing Screening

School OK sa DepEd TWG Focal Person: Clinic Focal

HEARING SCREENING

SDO Counterpart: Medical Officer III/ Nurse II

4.

LHAS Timeline

June 9, 2025

Start of Master listing and securing of consent form from Parents

June 16, 2025

Start of baseline nutritional assessment and vision and hearing screening

July 4, 2025

Completion of the baseline nutritional assessment, vision and hearing screening and LHAS scheduling

July 7-11, 2025

Start of the health history intake and head-to-toe assessment, oral health assessment and catch up on vision and hearing screening

August 11, 2025

Start of annual psychosocial screening and universal mental health screening

CUP-ANGYARIHAN

Oral Health Assessment

This process includes inspection of the teeth, gums, and other oral tissues to identify dental caries, periodontal issues, and other oral health concerns. It supports early detection, timely intervention, and referral for necessary treatment.

ORAL HEALTH ASSESMENT

5.

CUP-ANGYARIHAN

Oral Health Assessment

School OK sa DepEd TWG Focal Person: Clinic Focal

SDO Counterpart: Dentist II and/or Nurse in charge designated to coordinate dental services.

ORAL HEALTH ASSESMENT

5.

LHAS Timeline

June 9, 2025

Start of Master listing and securing of consent form from Parents

June 16, 2025

Start of baseline nutritional assessment and vision and hearing screening

July 4, 2025

Completion of the baseline nutritional assessment, vision and hearing screening and LHAS scheduling

July 7-11, 2025

Start of the health history intake and head-to-toe assessment, Oral health assessment and catch up on vision and hearing screening

August 11, 2025

Start of annual psychosocial screening and universal mental health screening

CUP-ANGYARIHAN

Mental health and Psychosocial Screenings

Systematically assesses learners' academic, behavioral, and social-emotional functioning to identify at-risk students and offer early support or referrals.

UNIVERSAL MENTAL HEALTH SCREENING

Tool Used: Children and Adolescents Risk Screener (CARS)

6.

CUP-ANGYARIHAN

Mental health and Psychosocial Screenings

Administered to students from Kindergarten to Grade 12

UNIVERSAL MENTAL HEALTH SCREENING

Meant for risk assessment not clinical diagnosis

Access it through:

https://bit.ly/DepEdCARSForms2025.

6.

CUP-ANGYARIHAN

Mental health and Psychosocial Screenings

Psychosocial triage for the early identification of risk factors to prevent unfavorable health outcomes.

PSYCHOSOCIAL�SCREENING

Tool Used: Rapid HEEADSSS

Access it through: https://bit.ly/DepEdLHASSY2526Forms

6.

CUP-ANGYARIHAN

Mental health and Psychosocial Screenings

A self-administered questionnaire recommended for adolescents aged 10-19.

PSYCHOSOCIAL SCREENING

School OK sa DepEd TWG Focal: School Registered Guidance Counselor (RGC) and/or Guidance Advocate

6.

CUP-ANGYARIHAN

Mental health and Psychosocial Screenings

A 5-question assessment tool evaluates the severity and lethality of learners' suicidal thoughts and behaviors while determining the appropriate level of support they need. 

PSYCHOSOCIAL�SCREENING

Tool Used: Columbia Suicide Severity Scale (CSSR-S)

6.

CUP-ANGYARIHAN

Mental health and Psychosocial Screenings

Access it through:

https://bit.ly/DepEdLHASSY2526Forms.

PSYCHOSOCIAL SCREENING

School OK sa DepEd TWG Focal: School Registered Guidance Counselor (RGC) and/or Guidance Advocate

6.

CUP-ANGYARIHAN

Mental health and Psychosocial Screenings

PSYCHOSOCIAL SCREENING

SDO Counterpart:

• Program Coordinators of the School Mental Health Program
• Adolescent Reproductive Health Program
• Schools Division Counselor
• Any equivalent SDO personnel designated to coordinate guidance and counseling services

6.

LHAS Timeline

June 9, 2025

Start of Master listing and securing of consent form from Parents

June 16, 2025

Start of baseline nutritional assessment and vision and hearing screening

July 4, 2025

Completion the baseline nutritional assessment, vision and hearing screening and LHAS scheduling

July 7-11, 2025

Start of the health history intake and head-to-toe assessment, Oral health assessment and catch up on vision and hearing screening

August 11, 2025

Start of annual psychosocial screening and universal mental health screening

LHAS Timeline

December 19, 2025

Completion of the Annual Psychosocial and Universal Mental Health Screening

March 27, 2025

Target date of completion of endline nutritional assessment

ROLE OF FOCAL PERSONS

What is my duty?

ROLE OF FOCAL PERSONS

1. In charge of coordination activities, including reportorial tasks

3. Tasks assigned to teachers in the conduct of LHAS as stipulated in this memorandum shall be integrated in the teachers’ performance of both teaching and ancillary tasks, as applicable.

2. Actual assessment shall be administered only by qualified and/or trained professionals.

4. SDO OKsaDepED TWG shall collaborate with Local Government Units (LGUS)

ROLE OF FOCAL PERSONS

5. School Health and Nutrition Personnel shall ensure that all learners undergo the LHAS within the school year.

6. SDOs through their SHN sections shall implement the following:

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- OK sa DepEd TWG’s oversight of the conduct of the assessment.

- Collaboration with LGUs and other external partners

- Planning and coordination of SDO personnel with schools.

- Monitoring and reporting.

Other Matters

• You may access all forms and templates related to the implementation of the LHAS through: https://bit.ly/DepEdLHASSY2526Forms

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• You may access all SHD forms mentioned in the enclosure of the LHAS Memorandum through: https://bit.ly/SHDForms2025.

Other Matters

3. Reminders for Feedback on OKD-HLI SAC (due June 13, 2025)

Other Matters

3. Reminders for Feedback on OKD-HLI SAC (due June 13, 2025)

Questions and Clarifications

THANK YOU FOR LISTENING!