"Because We Care for the Caregiver"


This is CHP Dagupan's theme for its 4th year Anniversary celebration on March 10-14, 2008, a way of giving recognition and importance to its caregiver trainees and graduates who have been extending professional care to their clients and patients.

A whole day of free training seminar was attended by the trainees and graduates on March 11. Mr. Medarlo Barongan a Certified Nurse Aide and a Licensed Massage Therapist from San Diego, USA who's been in the country for further studies, gave a very inspiring orientation and testimony about working in a healthcare facility in the US. He shared about how important it is for a caregiver to have a personal mission and passion to work in a foreign country and not just for the financial compensation and material satisfaction. He noted that C.H.P. is a good acronym for Compassion, Harmony and Positive Attitude. These qualities are what he believes have helped him to attain success and fulfillment in his chosen profession

Mr. Barongan also demonstrated a sample of holistic massage therapy with one of the students as a volunteer. CHP plans to add massage therapy training soon as part of its enhancement program for the caregivers.

After the very enriching morning session, the students enjoyed another treat: a free stress management lecture and relaxation exercises in the afternoon. They learned about breathing and practical yoga exercises and mediation. Stress Management is actually part of the Personality Development module in the Caregiver Program.

CHP Dagupan shall continue to advocate this kind of approach in its training program. CHP has always believed that producing world-class healthcare professionals are not just about excellence and quality training but also inculcation of values: positive attitude, professionalism and integrity. CHP graduates who embraced this kind of training become well-rounded caregivers: COMPETENT and COMPASSIONATE.