Showing posts with label Educational Requirements. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Educational Requirements. Show all posts

Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Neurologist 



Duties And Responsibilities : 

A neurologist is a medical doctor who is trained to diagnose and treat a nervous system disorders such as the brain , spinal cord, nerves and muscles . 
They are to perform various procedures such as neurological examinations of the nerves from head to neck ,muscle strength ,movement ,balance,ambulation,reflexes,sensation,memory speech , language and other cognitive abilities . 

Salary : $82,000-$195,520

Education : 
Students must attend a four year program of premedical education in college or university .Four years of medical school; resulting in a MD or Do degree .They are also to attend a year long internship in either internal medicine or medicine/surgery . last a 3 year of specialty training in an accredited neurology residency program .  

Reflection ; 
This career seems very interested and very competitive , that have many doors open to receive the education to be Neurologist .In my opinion it doesn't attract my attention ,and it is just something that i am not interested in doing . 

Friday, May 2, 2014

Oral Care professional 



Duties & responsibilities : 

Cleaning your teeth is a very important thing to do continuously.In order to prevent any cavity or other teach problems is important to take care of it . As for A individuals responsibility to brush nd floss at least three times a day . dental care professionals specialized in treating or fixing dental problems .





salary : 
$70,210 per year 



Education :
To be a dental care , it is required for students to , obtain a diploma and to have taking courses in high school such as English , math , and science . programs offered in vocational school, community , and university .



Reflection ; 

In my opinion this career sounds very interesting , and sounds like its a goo pay . I would like to take in consideration to go in to the dental field . It seems very interesting .

Friday, April 25, 2014

Dental Technician 



Duties and Responsibilities : 
They are to maintain a patients oral health by fabricating fixed and removable prostheses . They are to replace partial or total loss of natural teeth, restore natural teeth replacing them with crowns and bridges . Replaces missing facial and body tissues due to injury ,disease , or developmental abnormality by making facial prostheses. 





Salary : 
$37,980




Education : 
You need a high school diploma to apply into a dental technology program . you may also receive a 2 year program in a community collage ,vocational school , technical collage, university or dental schools. After this program graduate receive am associates degree or certificate . you may also apply to programs being offered a 4 year baccalaureate program .



Reflection : 
In my opinion this is a really interesting career , that does have my interest . I would actually consider looking more into becoming a dental technician . 

Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Clinical Manager 


duties and responsibilities : 
A clinical manger is to evaluate the performance of each nurse , and provides feedback and mentoring for nurses . They also develop education programs , and contribute to staff professional development . They are also in charge of  hiring and interviewing nurses and medical staff . Thieu duties are to provide leadership and guidance among staff -nurses , ensure that staff is properly trained, monitor a patients care , reviewing patient and staff date to measure the effect of patient .



salary : 
$77,917 - $99,265




education : 

you must have to obtain a bachelors degree in a field like medical services administration or health care administration . also receive a 4 year bachelors degree program that includes courses  on health care , health care administration . and case management . 


Reflection : 
seems like a very interesting job , once again it is a job that i am not interested in . it is different kind of field that i am interested in . 

Friday, April 11, 2014

Speech Pathologist 


Duties and Responsibilities ; 
  A speech therapist is someone who treats patients with speech problems with communication, such as voice ,fluency , language , and speech. It is often caused by accidents . cleft palate , delayed development, mental retardation , hearing loss , emotional problems , cerebral pain injury  and strokes . 



Salary : $69,870




Education ;
 To  become a speech pathologist , you need a at least a masters degree . You must also be licensed in most states , requirements vary with in states 



Reflection : 
In my opinion this is a vary interested in career , yet it is something that i am not interested in . The field that i want to do is something with health and communications maybe involve both . 


Wednesday, April 9, 2014

Sonographer ( Ultrasound Technician ) 

Duties and Responsibilities : A sonographer is someone who uses sound waves to get an image , that is used to diagnose used for a treatment on a medical condition through the body . Ultrasound is also used to monitor the growth of a fetus during a pregnancy .  A sonographer is also to direct high frequency sound waves in areas of a patients body , also to operate equipment that collects echoes , taking measurements , calculating values and analyzing results . Also to supply images to the physician for diagnosis . 






Salary : $40,000-$70,000




Education : 
For most can participate in training in universities , hospital , and colleges . It is required to have a background of programs such as science or health care required in certain programs . Programs can usually last  two to four years , graduating with a Associate   degree or a Bachelors degree. 




Reflection : 
I would actually consider in taking this for a career . it really sounds interesting . yet i know is something that is totally opposite of what i want to be in the future. 

Friday, April 4, 2014

Environmental Health Specialist  Sanitarian 


Duties and Responsibilities : 

A Environmental Health Specialist sanitarian administrates an environmental and health programs for both public and private agencies. they are to administrate and organize in food protection , safety, water protection, air quality , noise , industrial and land pollution , sewage's disposal , hazardous toxic chemicals , etc. 


Salary ; $25,000-$50,000



Education : Student must take college courses to prepare , such as mathematics , and science as well as high school . choosing this career requires to at least obtain a Bachelors degree in environmental health or environmental engineer . For most job requirements is to ha at least a certificate or a masters degree in this field or related field . 



Reflection : 
This career sounds pretty interesting , and its a grate job to have because its a career were you can help the environment to stay cleaner . Although i do like what this career is about i don't deem to take this as a career in the future , it is something that personalty i am not interested in.


Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Thoracic Surgeon 

Duties and Responsibilities :
A Thoracic surgeon is a medical doctor that performs operations on the heart , lungs, esophagus, as-well as other organs in the chess area . Thoracic surgeon are also called carthoracic surgeons , cardiovascular surgeons, general thoracic surgeons , and congenital heart surgeons . 



Salary ;
$23,000-$25,000

education : 
In order to become a Thoracic Surgeon you must graduate from Medical school . It is most common to complete a Five year general surgery residency . Some Thoracic surgeons choose to do additional training in a sub-specialized area but this training is optional , except for a congenital heart surgery . 

Reflection 
In my opinion this it a very educated career to study , really sounds like an interesting career. Yet this is defiantly something that i do not see myself doing in the future for the rest in my life .



Friday, March 21, 2014

Radiologic  Technologists 

Duties And Responsibilities  : 
A Radiologic technologists uses x-ray machines , ultra sound machines , magnetic resonance scanners , position emission scanners , and other technology advanced machines in order to help diagnose and teat illness and injuries under the direction of a physician . their responsibility is to explain patients and getting ready for a radiological test and explain a treatment that will be performed . They are to place an equipment at the right distance and right angle from the patient to make the appropriate images for the physician . They are also to assist physicians while performing sophisticated procedures . they are responsible to be sure that all equipment is properly maintained . Radiologic Technologists work in hospitals , clinics , medical laboratories , nursing homes , and private industries . 

Average salary : 
$24,000-$36,000

Educational Requirements : 
Students need to have completed courses in high school such as science , math , and English . 
In order to become a Radiologic Technologists is that students must complete a two year program in the hospital or school . It is Required to have a high school diploma or a GED certificate  to enter in to the programs . 


Reflection : 
I think that i can definitely consider this career in the future , i see myself enjoying to take as a caree and looks like an interesting thing to do . 






Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Psychologist 

Duties and Responsibilities : 
A Psychologist studies the behavior and actions of a patient , they are to understand , explain , and change  their behavior patterns . Psychologist are also to provide counseling and therapy to emotional , learning , and behavior problems . They are can work in schools , clinics , hospitals , and private practice . They can also specialize in clinical , educational , quantitative, developmental , and industrial-organizational psychology. 
this are some of their required duties : 
  • Diagnosing and treating problems 
  • interviewing and observing patients
  • Developing , selecting , and administering test 
  • counseling patients , groups , and families 
  • developing mental health programs 
  • conducting research and teaching 
Average salary - 
$45,000-$65,000

Educational Requirements : 
Students must of had prepare for career like psychology by taking courses in high school , (AP or IB ) English and science . 
Licensed psychologist must earn a Ph. D.D in psychology . Admissions to graduate programs is usally dependent on the quality of undergraduate performance in a psychologists must complete a two - year supervised internship after earning their doctorate and pass oral and written state qualifying exams . 
you also to obtain at least a masters degree. 

Reflection : 
I defiantly love to give people advise and hear people out when they need someone to talk . But it is not a field that i am  interested in . 

Wednesday, March 12, 2014


Psychiatrist


Duties and Responsibilities :

A Psychiatrist responsibility is to use a variety of treatment and may write prescriptions . Psychiatrist also work for the government , they can have their own private practice , work in hospitals , clinics , or universities. Part of their duties is to :

  • Design Treatment program
  • Conduct psychotherapy 
  •  Prescribe potent mental 
  • illness drugs 
  • supervise electrotherapy treatments 
  • conduct research 
  •  lead a team of mental health care givers 

Average salary :
$90,000-$200,000


Educational Requirements :

The educational requirements is that you must have , completed the requirements for a degree in ophthalmic or osteopathic medicine , you also have to complete an intensive three year residency in psychiatry .

Reflection :
This career really sounds interesting to take . But in my opinion it isn't something  i would go for as a career choice for me . Simply because it is something i done see me doing in the future .



Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Pharmacy Technician 



Duties and Responsibilities :

The Pharmacy technician work along a Pharmacist . Some of their responsibilities are filling in prescriptions according to a doctors order for patients . Other responsibilities are to measure the correct amount of medication from larger containers to prescription size containers. They also add drugs to intravenous solutions . All the work done , is then check by the pharmacist before giving the prescriptions to patients. Pharmacy Technicians usually work in Retail pharmacies , hospitals, clinics,and some large industrial complexes. Duties for Pharmacy Technician are :

  • check inventories and ordering more supply 
  • receiving and checking in supplies 
  • waiting on customers 
  • keeping pharmacy work areas clean 
  • helping fill out insurance forms                                                                                                                             

Average Salary :

$15,000-$25,000

Educational Requirements ;

In order to become a Pharmacy Technician you must have taken courses such as Science , Especially chemistry , and typing courses in high school . A high school diploma is usually required to begin a pharmacy technician training . Two year courses leading to certificates are at most community colleges . Also , a Six month programs are offered are privately operated schools . 

Reflection : 
this career does seem interesting and does take my attention , I would actually take in consideration to choose this as a career. I like it because it short and i definitely  see myself doing this in the future as my second job . 














































Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Pharmacist


Duties and Responsibilities;
A Pharmacist prepares prescriptions that are written from physicians, dentists, and practitioners for patients. They are to review the prescriptions to validate their accuracy and then prepare the medication. For measuring an accurate prescription pharmacist must weigh, measure, and mixing drugs. When pharmacist is done they are giving to the customers and patients.  A Pharmacist also helps the patients with any questions they might have, about their prescriptions or drugs being sold over the counter.
Pharmacists work in hospitals, clinics, health departments, universities, groceries, drug and discount stores. Pharmacists who work in stores need to be aware of health supplies available in the store so they do not direct customers into a drug addiction.
Salary;
 $33,000-$51,000
Education:
Those interested in becoming a pharmacists must have completed high school courses such as a (AP or IB) English, science and math . All students must graduate from college in order to become a pharmacist. Most pharmacy schools require for applicants to take the pharmacy college admission Test (PACAT), others require up to two years of pre-Pharmacy education. There are other schools that will admit students directly from school. It usually takes at least five years to earn a pharmacy degree, and to earn a doctor of pharmacy it requires at least six years.
Reflection:

I wouldn’t take consideration in becoming a pharmacist, but I would definitely consider being a pharmacist technician it is something that I will be interested in taking.

Monday, February 24, 2014

Optical laboratory technician.



Duties and responsibilities: 
optical laboratory technicians grind and fit eye glasses lenses into frames according to prescriptions written by ophthalmologists or optometrists. Technicians set lens grinding machine so that lens blanks are ground and polished. They then fit the polished lenses into eye glasses frames and, depending upon where they work, fit the frames to the patients, some ophthalmic technician work in optical laboratories or for optometrists or ophthalmologists. Many work in retail stores that have optical departments.
Average salary : 
$15,000 - $20,000

Educational requirements: 
a high diploma or GED certificate is needed to begin optical laboratory training. Training programs last between six months and one year and are provided by vocational schools and community colleges. Some retail store optical departments provide on-the-job training.

Reflection : 
In my opinion i wouldn't like to do this as a career , it is not the field that im not interested .


Friday, February 21, 2014

Osteopathic Physician , D.O.

(D.O.= Doctor Of )

Duties and Responsibilities : 

Osteopathic Physician treat inguries and diseases . They also do the practice in all branches of medicine and surgery like allopathic Physicians (M.D. s ) that differ from emphasizing the importance of the musculoketal system , holistic medicine. proper nutrition , and environmental factors in maintain good health . Unlike Osteopaths use hands-on approach to medicine and are frequently manipulate or palpate a part of diagnosis and treatment .Osteopathic mainly work in hospitals or private practice. The majority of Osteopathic are general practitioners , family practitioners , and emergency medicine specialists .


Salary ; $110,000

Education ;
 To become an Osteopathic Physicians you must of taken courses in your high school years including (AP or IB courses ) also math , science , and English . all your three to four year you must attend a medicals school . For undergraduates they are required to admissions in all medical schools . the admission includes taking a one year basic of chemistry , one year of organic chemistry , one year of biology , and a one year of physics. Some medicals schools require course work in calculus , English , the humanities , or social science . They are also to take an internship before having the practice of osteopathic physicians . Also a three- year  residency in tier specialty .

Reflection :
 In My opinion is something i am not interested in doing . I don't really see me doing this in my future seem a lot of time consuming . 

Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Optometrist 


Duties & Responsibilities :  
 An  Optometrist responsibility is to treat a pastiness vision .  They are to treat and diagnose a patients problem and write them a prescription . They prescribe corrective eyeglasses , contact lenses , or vision therapy . some specialize in industrial vision safety , treatment , of vision related learning disabilities and environmental vision care . Optometrist are commonly self employed , although some work in hospitals , government agencies , optical manufactures or universities .


Average salary : 
$78,000

Educational Requirements :

To become a Optometrist you must have completed course such as AP or IB in Math , science , & English in high school . It is required to have at least two years of college for entering as a optometrist . Optometrist school takes about four years required .Before  obtaining a degree  of doctor of Optometry  , you must have passed  the state exams before starting to practice .  

Reflection ; 
In my opinion i wouldn't like to be in this career , seem like you have to be very patient  and i myself isn't really patient . I personally wouldn't like to be a Optometrist . 




Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Orthotist 

Duties and Responsibilities :  
 Their duties are to work with  patients that need extra help on support for their muscles , spine , or limbs . Orthotist also design , make and fit apparatus made of plastic , wood , leather , and metal that helps to align limbs that grow in crooked manner . Orthotist work closely with physicians , that give a patient a prescription for an orthotist device . Physicians can also call Orthotist to plan and design a device needed for a patient . Orthotist can work in clinics, or other private business . 

Average Salary : 

$25.000- $40,000

Educational Requirements : 
In order to become an Orthotist you must complete courses such as math , science , and English during high school . Some colleges and universities offer a bachelor degree , These programs include courses in anatomy, Physics , mathematics , mechanical drawing , and the practice  use of materials used for the making of devices . After a year of experience  , you can apply for a certification . 

Reflection :  In my opinion this sounds like a interesting career . Although in my opinion i don't really seem to have an interest in this career . It isn't something that i would like to be in the future , or persueing this as a career in the future . 


Friday, February 14, 2014

Optician

Duties and Responsibilities:
  An Optician responsibility is to fit and dispense eyeglasses for patients based on prescriptions that were written by an ophthalmologist or optometrists. Their duties are to help customers select eyeglasses frames and then measure their faces to the correct frame size and the order them.  They are to also measure the distance between the corneas of the eyes so the lenses fit properly into the frames.   Other Opticians specialize in just making measurements in contact lens and artificial eyes.  There is also the ability for opticians to have their own store or work for an optical store.  Others work in for optometrists and ophthalmologist that sell glasses as well.

Average Salary:
 $ 19,000-$40,000

Educational Requirements:

   Those who are interested in choosing this career you must have a high school diploma or GED certificate that is needed for training as an Optician. You must also complete courses such as physics, algebra, mechanical drawing, and geometry during your high school years.  There are two types of training programs. You can either complete a two or a yearlong in school for opticianry or can have a job approved as a job apprenticeship. 

Friday, February 7, 2014

Ophthalmic Technician 

Duties and Responsibility :
Ophthalmic Technicians  or technologists , collect information and measurements to allow the correct diagnoses and treatment of eye diseases and problems such as . They work in hospitals , clinics , or the ophthalmologist in private practice. Their duties usually include to perform eye exams , assist with eye surgery or explain diagnostic and procedures to patients. 


Salary ; $14,000-$25,000 


Education Requirements ; 

Students interested to become a Ophthalmic Technician must have a high school diploma or a GED certificate. You need a two year of college prier to beginning your ophthalmic training programs . This programs can take two years to complete. 


Reflection ; Choosing this as a career is something that i don't see myself doing in the future, is just something that dosent get my attention to be .

Friday, January 31, 2014

Occupational Therapist

Duties and Responsibilities:
   The occupation is to assist patients who are mentally, emotionally, or physically disabled; help handicapped and help patients regain their abilities to perform daily living and self-care skills. They tend to work with, physicians, counselors, and physicians, counselors, and physical therapist.
Part of being an occupational therapist is to design programs for patients who need therapy. They also design special equipment used for a patient’s therapy if needed, therapist also assist patients to learn how to work& home life after becoming disabled by injury or illness. Occupational therapists work in hospitals, nursing homes, or in schools for handicapped, rehabilitated centers, & adult day care centers .


Salary:
 $ 26,000-$45,000

Education:

 for those who want to choose this as a career you must complete high school courses such as Math, science
, and English
All states require for you to have a bachelors or a master’s degree that includes clinical experience , which must include a clinical experience and  must complete the national examination in order to become a certified occupational therapist .  



Reflection: 
  In my opinion I don’t see myself going for a career in this field , it not what I see ,yself doing in my future .