Showing posts with label Reflection. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Reflection. Show all posts

Friday, May 23, 2014

Western Medicine Doctor 




Duties and Responsibilities :
western medical practice can also be done by , acupuncture professionals who are trained to treat patients in illness or condition . They care for the patients mental and physical emotion to perform the proper treatment . In Addition practices like this on patients will improve a balanced and a healthier balanced life.




Salary : $30,000-$150,000



Education : 
for most programs you are to take  1,500-2,000 hours that take training up to 3-4 years . students must take additional requirements to receive a certification exam and an additional licensing requirements .





Reflection : In my opinion this career seems interesting , yet something that i am for most not interested in . Yes its a good pay yet not in the field that i would want to take .

Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Military Medical careers 

Duties and Responsibilities : 
In the military there is three branches Army,Navy , Air Force .all three branches offer medical jobs medics to physicians and anything that include many other similar medical careers . Their responsibilities  is to care for injured soldiers , families and the military community . While combat the medical corps officer overseas the emergency medical management they are to make sure that all soldiers are in good health ready for combat . 



Salary : $120,000




Education : 
It all depends with in what career you are going in for . usually it is most common to serve 4 years . 



Reflection
Ived always had an interest in the military field , and i would be taking consideration to attending the army sounds like an interesting and challenging career to take and i can see my self taking . 

Wednesday, May 14, 2014


Top Five Heart Health Tips 
  1. keeping a healthy diet 
  2. Avoid smoking 
  3. active lifestyle 
  4. maintaining a healthy body weight 
  5. Reduce stress ! 

  ways that i can help improve my individual health is to start making better choices in eating healthy , and cut of the food that contains lots of sodium or oil . Eating more vegetables , & try to stop craving for chips .Thins that i have improved in is not drinking soda and substituted with water or a small portion of juice and add more water to it . also What i have done to improve my eating habits is to not eat at fast food restaurants that have unhealthy meals.An other thing i would like to improve is to be consistent with my workouts and not be lazy to workout and to stay in shape , and stop saying tomorrow and just do it no excuses to a better lifestyle ..

                                                                                      
Sports Medicine Doctor 

Duties and responsibilities:  
Sport medicine main focus is to help people with injuries and help them improve there performance. They are specially trained to help does who are injured playing a sport but can also , help regular people with injuries.They are also to preventing future injuries.Does just dedicated to help individuals in the sport industry can travel along with them making sure there is no injuries ,or traveling along with a sports team. There main focus is joint ,bone and muscle health.



Salary : $279,000 -$350,000


Education : 
student who are interested in this career they must acquire a bachelors degree ,accomplishing courses such as biology , chemistry , and physics.students must be required to take a medical college admission test in order to get into medical  school . 


Reflection : in my opinion this is a grate career to take in consideration especially because you gain much expirance and get to travel . And yet you get to help people . 

Wednesday, May 7, 2014

Wellness Professional 


Duties and Responsibilities : 
A wellness Professional is in charge of finding well qualified and certified healthcare professionals.They are to recruit any register nurse,licensed vocational nurses, certified nursing assistants,caregivers,physical therapist and social workers . They are to send them to companies needing all professionals .




Salary :
$55,254




Education : 
in order to become a wellness professional you must obtain your high school diploma or GED .You must also attend a college or university to be certified . 



Reflection : 
In my opinion i wouldn't like to take this as my career , seems interesting but not on my interest . nor in the field i want .

















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, April 2, 2014

Research scientist 

Duties and Responsibilities ;
They are to conduct expiration in order to increase the body of scientific knowledge on topics related to medicine . Research scientist also develop new or improving existing , drugs, treatments , or other medically related products . 
scientist research in places in higher education institutions , research may be basic and involve investigating the underlying basis of health or disease or it may be more applied that include conducting clinical research , investigating methods or prevention , diagnose and treatment of human disorders .




Salary :$25,000-$35,000 




Education :
some will consider B.S., M.S. or Ph.D. in Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or Chemistry, Experience in polymer film processing, polymer physics, optics, or structure property relationships preferred. A GED or a High school diploma is required . 



Reflection ;
In my opinion i would most defiantly not consider in choosing this career reason why is because i am really bad with science , and it is just a filed where i am not interested in . 



Friday, March 28, 2014

Recreation Therapist 


Duties and Responsibilities : 
A Recreation therapist are to plan , direct, and ordinate recreation-based treatment programs  with people who have disabilities , injuries , or illnesses. They are to use variety of arts ,crafts , drama , music, dance , sports and much more to help patients to improve their physical ,social , and emotional well-being.



Salary : $42,000




Education :
 For most recreation therapist usually need a Bachelors degree , but for many employers require therapist to be certified . For most therapist work full time and in different settings . 



Reflection : 
This career really sounds like a great job that i could possibly consider to take . I think that it is really important to help others and this is something i would like to be par of as a career . I really enjoy helping others and was best is that i could also be your career .

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 . 

Friday, March 7, 2014

Student Success Statement 

"Your worth consists in what you are and not in what you have "

- Thomas Edison , Inventor 


: What i think about this quote of the day is that you are who you want to be , and to not let you be influence by others on what they want you to be . 

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.

Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Patient Representative

 Duties and Responsibilities :
A Patient Representative work for in a health care administrators to address patients concerns and special needs .Patient Representatives also evaluate patients satisfactions , collect information , inform themselves from any complaints , and a patients satisfaction . They are also to work in departments that resolve a patients problem , they are also to educate staff . 
Patients Representatives usually work in hospitals , nursing  homes , long-term facilities, or in  public health agencies .  

Salary : 
$20,000-$40,000

Education ; 
Student must have completed courses such courses such as science, math , and English in High school .  
It is Required , but most employers prefer for a college graduate with a background of health or social services . It is also required to experience or course work in conflict resolution . 

Reflection : 
In this career it would be something that i wouldn't take in consideration , It is a career that i im not really interested in . 


Friday, February 7, 2014

Ophthalmologists

Duties and Responsibilities;
Their responsibilities are to specialize in the treatment of eye disorders and diseases. They are to treat patients with vision problems and write prescriptions for both pharmaceuticals and corrective eyeglasses lenses.  If it is necessary, they are also to perform eye surgery. For most ophthalmologists work in private practices, and work in hospitals, clinics or some perform research.

Salary:
 $90,000-$150,000

Education:
Physicians are the only one who may be able to study to become a Ophthalmologists. Once completing medical school and an internship, you must complete a three to Five year residency in an approved ophthalmology program. Once completing the residency program they are to pass an exam to be certified.

Reflection:

In this kind of study I don’t really see myself enjoying this as a career choice. It is really just something that I wouldn't choose to do as a career.



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 . 

Friday, January 17, 2014

Monitor Surveillance Technician 


Duties and Responsibilities : 
they are in charge to observe the electrical activity of heartbeats that shows in monitors in a cardiac care units of hospitals . They are also to examine these patterns and provide the results to physicians and nursing staff . 
 Responsibilities that they are to follow is to gather and report heart pattern information from patients. M.S.T. are to work on monitoring computers that simultaneously display on a patients results, they are to check for any heart pattern of changes and abnormalities. All the equipment , battery packs, and wiring systems must be clean and well maintain .

Salary :
 $26,000-$41,000

Education : 
Student who are interested in wanting to become a Monitor Surveillance Technicians ,must take courses such as 
  • Math
  • science
  • computer  
All this courses must be taken and completed in High school . Once high school Graduation they may enroll in training programs offered in Vocational schools , community colleges , or Hospitals . To complete this  program can be to 3 months or for 2 years .

Reflection : 
In my opinion i would consider two take this as a career choice , sounds very interesting as well. 


Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Health Sciences Liberian

Duties and Responsibilities:

A health sciences Liberian job is to collect and organize medical 
information; they also help practioners to find the information needed for a patient care, education, research, and administration.  Their responsibilities are to select and acquire books, journals, and other library material. Their responsibility is also to care for electronic and digital information systems. They are to organize the information into collections and are to develop catalog’s access and provide reference assistance. They are also to coordinate and control for budgets and suppressive library technicians.

Salary:

  $20,000 - $30,000 (library technicians)
  $35,000-$55,000 (librarians)  
Education:

 Student must take courses in high school such as Science, math, 
English. Some health sciences library technicians are to have been provided training, but mostly all prefer for student to complete their library technician programs at a community college or technical school. You can earn an associate degree in many of the programs offered.


Reflection:

In my opinion I don’t see myself in this kind of career , I just see myself doing something different in another field that doesn't have to do with medicine .