Osteopathic Physician

Duties and Responsibilities: Osteopathic Physician use accepted methods of diagnosing and treating injuries and diseases. Although they practice in all branches of medicine and surgery like allopathic physicians(m.d) they differ by emphasizing the importance of the musculoskeletal system,holistic medicine, proper nutrition, and environmental factors in maintaining good health.  

Salary:$100,000

Education:

Students should take the most challenging high school courses (including AP or IB courses) available in science, math, and English. After three or four years of college, prospective physicians must attend medical school.  Undergraduate requirements for admission to all medical schools include one year of basic chemistry, one year of organic chemistry, one year of biology, and one year of physics.  Some medical schools also require course work in calculus, English, the humanities, or social science.

Library Medicine Technologist

Duties and Responsibilities: Nuclear Medicine Technologists prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals (radioactive substances) to detect and treat disease. They then position equipment over patients to make images.These pictures allow physicians to identify abnormal areas.This helps in diagnosing illness. Their work is performed in specialized hospital departments, clinics, or laboratories.  Level of work performed varies depending upon level of training and education completed.

Salary: $28,000- $42,000

Education:Students should take the most challenging science, math, and English courses available in high school. Nuclear medicine technology training programs vary in length from one to four years.  One year programs that lead to certification are offered by hospitals.  Associate and bachelor degrees are offered in colleges and universities.  Courses include training in safety, radiation procedures, physical science, effects of radiation to the body and organs, and computer techniques.  Almost all states require licensing, and all technologists must meet federal standards for administering and using of radioactive materials.

Reflection: No, i wouldn't like to be a library medicine technologist, it seems boring.

Student Success Statement

Student success statement 

"If you want to achieve excellence, you can get there today. As of this second, quit doing less-than-excellent work." - Thomas J. Watson  

This quote implies how people shouldn't just settle for less always exceed your expectations and settle for more see this as a transcendent aspect in your life. If you can accomplish excellence why settle for "OK" work, , ? In order to succeed more you'll need to put in more effort from your side. you'll probably accomplish more things that you didn't even know you could, most people settle for less just to get by not knowing they can do way better and with that they'll succeed more in future and reach higher goals than expected. 

Home Health Aide

Home Health Aide

Duties and responsibilities: Home health aides usually work for companies that provide in-home assistance to ill, injured, elderly, or disabled customers.  Their duties include taking the blood pressure, temperature, and pulse of patients.  They help patients get in and out of bed, take baths, and dress.

Salary: $8,000-$18,000

Education: Most employers prefer that nursing assistants and aides have a high school diploma or GED certificate.  Some vocational schools and community colleges offer training programs. 

Reflection:  I think I wouldn’t like to be a home health aide because it's something that doesn't catch my attention because i wouldn't want to be spending all day at a house taking care of sick patients, i wouldn't want someone else's life to depend on me, because what if i can't do nothing 

about their disease and then after wards im going to feel guilty.

Genetic Counselor

Genetic counselor

Duties and responsibilities:  They work with families and patients in which have birth defects, inherited or genetic diseases. They inform their patients of what precautions to take within the disease that they have. They provide educational information about professional medical and bout the genetic disorders. They inform the people who are at risk of getting these genetic disorders. They can also provide genetic testing, they can help investigate families and see why they were determined with genetic disorders, they can figure all this out by looking back at their families’ background.

Average salary:  $25,000- $55,000

Education: A master’s degree is required. Also taking challenging high school curriculums that involve science and mathematics. A strong undergraduate background in biology, chemistry, or behavioral science could also be needed. Very few states required that they be certified.

I would probably like to be a genetic counselor because, I like communicating well within people and especially if they have problems I like hearing them out and help them out.

Student Success Statement

"I wasn't trying to leave a legacy. i was trying to do what was right." - Dean Smith

The best thing to do is not what you like if not what is right. Why ? Because not all the time is right to choose what like you doing because it can be bad. Sometimes you like something but you shouldn't do it. Other times is better to choose something you're not really satisfied with because it's the right thing to do, and thats what you should do. Always choose the right. 

Student Success Statement

"Ctr connects you to happiness and success- CTW disconnects." - Mr.Haymore 

By choosing the right you'll be on your way to right paths and success. If you done wrong you'll always be going through the wrong paths and not right. If you do right you'll be living a much happier life and be happy within yourself.If you do wrong you'll never get anywhere in life and you'll always be feeling guilty and not be able to go on with your life. 

Electrocardiograph Technician

Electrocardiograph Technician

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Duties and responsibilities:

Electrocardiograph (ECG or EKG) technicians usually work under the supervision of cardiologists in hospitals, doctors’ offices, clinics, or bedside. They operate electrocardiogram equipment to monitor patients’ heart problems. They:

·         Connect electrodes to patients

·          Insert and remove catheters

·         Monitor equipment output

·         Record test results

·         Identify emergencies or abnormalities

·         Operate ultrasound  equipment

Average salary: $15,000-$32,000

Educational Requirements:

Electrocardiograph technicians must have a high school diploma or GED before beginning specialized training.

Electrocardiograph training can be obtained through vocational schools, community colleges, and in some cases through on- the- job supervised experience. Basic training takes one to two years.

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CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Student Success Statement
"I think it's  better to do right, even if we suffer in so doing, than to incur the reproach of our consciences" - Robert E. Lee 


Choosing the right is always better in the long run. why ? because you will have uh clear conscience. Sometimes it feels like if going the right way, it's more difficult that's why some people rather choose the wrong. 

Dialysis Technician

Duties and responsibilities:

Dialysis technicians operate machines that remove waste and excess fluids from the blood of patients whose kidneys can no longer carry out those functions. Dialysis technicians are also referred to as renal dialysis technicians, hemodialysis technicians, or nephrology technicians. They work under the supervision of physicians, primarily in hospitals and clinics.

Dialysis technicians must fully understand the operation of the kidney dialysis machines. They are responsible for their operation, cleaning and sterilization. They must also fully understand their patients’ needs. Dialysis technicians carefully monitor and record weight and vital signs before, during and after the blood cleaning procedures. Additionally, they instruct patients about in-home treatments. Because dialysis technicians work with blood, they must exercise strict safety precautions against infectious diseases such as hepatitis and AIDS.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

STUDENT SUCCESS STATEMENT

“The right way is not always the popular and easy way. Standing for right when it is unpopular is a true test of moral character.” – Margaret Chase Smith

This quote implies how most people won’t settle for what it is right because they are too scared/ afraid of sticking up for what is right. No matter what you should always stick to what is right because it is such uh good feeling. Many people think by choosing the wrong makes them cool, well no it doesn’t. those people are just ignorant because they rather just make fun of others which is wrong. If you do right, you will always be rewarded. 

Dentist

Duties and responsibilities:

Dentists examine patients’ mouths, treat patients with dental problems, and provide preventive education. Many are employed by dental schools, health agencies, hospitals or professional groups. Some operate their own practices. Dentists:

★  Diagnose oral problems

★  Fill cavities

★  Perform root canals

★  Treat gum disease

★  Practice orthodontia

★  Give anesthesia and perform oral surgery  

Average Salary: $45,000-$150,000

Educational requirements:

Students should take the most challenging high school courses (including AP or IB courses) available in science, math, and English.

Most dental schools require entrants to have a bachelor’s degree with emphasis in the sciences.

Dental school is four years in length. In order to practice dentistry following graduation, dentists must pass a national examination.

Choose the right!!!

Dental Assistant

Duties & responsibilities:
Dental assistants help dentists provide dental care. They often work in teams with dental hygienists and laboratory technicians. They may work in health clinical dental school nursing home and the military, but usually they work for dentists in private practice. Dental assistant duties include:

★ Helping patients feel comfortable during treatment 
★ Taking and developing dental x-rays
★ Taking medical histories for patients
★ Sterilizing and preparing dental instruments and equipment
★ Instructing patients about dental health care to include brushing and flossing
★ Performing office management tasks

Average Salary: $14,000-$25,000

Educational requirements:

Dental assistants must have a high school diploma or GED certificate

They must receive additional training at a community college, vocational school or dental school to learn skills. Length of programs varies between six months and one year. To become certified, dental assistants must pass an examination from the Dental Assisting National Board.

Student Success Statement

"Every time I've done something that doesn't feel right, it's ended up not being right." - Mario Cuomo 

Every time people get in the situation of doing bad instead of going the right way, they end up in uh path where they have no way out. They do good , you feel good. they do bad , they feel bad . . . well most people actually care and have a clear conscience because they choose the right.  Most people actually feel guilty, indeed while others don't because they simply don't care.

Rehabilitation or Metal Health Counselors

Duties and Responsibilities:

Rehabilitation or mental health counselors work with the mentally, emotionally, and physically disabled. It is their job to help patients develop more faith in themselves. They work with patients to help them become self-sufficient and productive. Counselors work often work closely with their patients’ doctors and family. Counselors may work in private practice, for schools, industry, or in hospitals or residential health care settings. Counselors often:

★  Work with patients who abuse alcohol or are addicted to drugs

★  Interview and observe patients to determine problem areas

★  Conduct personality, aptitude, achievement, and psychological tests

★  Help patients find and keep jobs

Average salary: $25,000- $45,000

Educational Requirements:

Students interested in becoming counselors should take a challenging high school curriculum.

A bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, or sociology is the minimum requirement for low level counseling jobs, but a master’s degree is required most. To become licensed by a state, counselors must pass written and oral examinations and work for about two years in a supervised clinical setting.

Choose The Right!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Health information specialist

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Educational Requirements:

Students should take high school courses in business, information management, science, math and English

Coding specialists must have a high school diploma or GED certificate. Training is usually conducted on the job, but classes are offered at technical schools and community colleges. To become certified, specialists must pass an examination.

 Accredited record technicians must earn an associates’ degree from an accredited college program or from the American health information management association independent study program. Additionally, they must pass a credentialing examination.

Record administrators must complete a bachelor’s degree program in the field and pass a certification examination

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!. 

Health Information Specialist

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Duti3s and Responsibilities:

Health information specialists obtain, post, and analyze medical, workload, fiancé, and insurance data. They ensure that this information is properly recorded into medical records so practioners can plan and evaluate health care provided to patients.

There are a variety of job specialists within this field including registered record administrators, accredited record technicians, and certified coding specialists. Administrators coordinate the various information management responsibilities and supervise record technicians and coding specialists. Record technicians ensure medical records are accurate, coordinate reimbursement, and maintain disease registries for research. Coding specialists assign and post correct diagnosis and procedure codes to records and report codes to insurance companies.

Health information specialists work in hospitals,   work in hospitals , clinics, insurance companies, physician offices and many other medical settings.

Average salary:

$20,000- $25,000 (coding specialists)

$23,000- $30,000 (record technicians)

$30,000- $40,000 (record administrators)

Choose the right!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Student Success Statement

"There is no pillow as soft as a clear conscience" - French Poverb 

This quote pretty much implies that when you do wrong you will bad within yourself and when you do good like choosing the right, for example your conscience will be clear as water and you won't be feeling guilty , you will be feeling love in your heart. Having a clear conscience makes you uh happier person and you have uh good soul too. why would you wanna feel guilty all the time when you can have a clear conscience and CTR.

Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Nurse Specialist

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Duties and Responsibilities:

Nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists are advanced practice registered nurses who have received special courses and training. They usually work closely with doctors and can perform many high-level primary care tasks. They often specialize in specific types of practice such as pediatrics, psychiatry, or obstetrics. Some establish private practices; however, most work in doctor’ offices hospital, or neighborhood health center duties often include:

·         Taking detailed medical histories and performing complete physical exams

·         Providing diagnoses and recommend treatment plans

·         Treating common medical conditions, illness and injuries

·         Prescribing limited medications

·         Counseling patients and families

Average Salary: $39,000 - $70,000

Educational requirements

Students should take challenging high school courses in science, math and English.

Students must complete all of the education requirements to become a baccalaureate

prepared registered nurse. They must then complete and additional master’s level training and pass certain examination.