Student Success Statement #41

"Set your goals high, and don't stop till you get there."

- Bo Jackson

Reflection: It is amazing when someone accomplishes something with such a great challenge. Such as Michael Phelps when he practices for the olympics. He does not like to go into the water until about a year after the olympics, but when he begins to practice again he practices everyday to get better for about 3 years. He does not quit on his training. Now he has 8 gold medals and the reason: dedication...

Student Success Statement #40

"You can't put a limit on anything. The more you dream, the farther you get."

- Michael Phelps

Reflection: I always dream about being an incredible musician. Never just the best in my school. I always think beyond. It does not serve one justice if they don't think about having abilities outside of what they can imagine. It reminds me of a book called Faust. the main character makes a deal with a demon to gain the knowledge of things one is not able to imagine of. He wishes for this because he is a scientist and wishes to know more. Limits can cause the demise of a human; not striving for more than he think he can achieve. 

Restoring Faith in Humanity

Many times I think that humanity has no hope. Many people think about themselves rather than others. I tend to do the same but its the way one has to live in this cruel society. I am a part of the Humanitarians Club in my school. I am not there for my college requirements because I already have 200+ hours of community service completed. I am there to help others and the environment because I love seeing a smile on the faces of others. It pains me to see others that do not feel happy as I do because I know that we should all like in joy but in today's world no one seems to care. Especially those that have had everything given to them in their lives.

Student Success Statement #39

"Try a little harder to be a little better."

- Gordon B. Hinckley

Reflection: This is my mentality when I am working out. I always try a bit better everytime when I run my 3 miles. I always tell myself to run for a bit longer or to do longer strides to get better and better times. Doing a bit better everytime would get you a great increase in performance in the long run. I always work a bit harder everyday to see my growth in the future.

Medical Illustrator

Medical Illustrator

Duties and Responsibilities:

            They are extremely talented artists that illustrate different types of things for the medical fields. They create graphics for textbook, journals, magazines, and man educational films. They draw many things such as microorganisms or even body parts.

            They do this to help in the research of creation of artificial body parts. They can be called to create some artificial body parts, which could include ears or noses for people that gave deformities or have undergone some surgeries.

Average Salary: $35,000 - $50,000

Educational Requirements:

Students interested in becoming medical illustrators should take a college preparatory program in high school that emphasizes art and science.

In college they should either major in art and minor in science or major in science and minor in art.  Undergraduate science courses should be the same as those required for medical school.

The majority of medical illustrators have master's degrees in the field from a program that is accredited by Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs.

Certification as a medical illustrator requires a graduate degree in medical illustration, a portfolio review, and successful completion of a national examination.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

It would seem interesting to be a medical illustrator but I do not want to be one because I enjoy drawing different things such as animals or cartoons.

Student Success Statement #38

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

- Thomas J. Watson

Reflection: I live by this type of mentality. There is never a time in which I do not attempt anything with all my abilities. I always put 100% into whatever activity I do. I always want to be on top of the list. I do not want to live below someone. Excellence seperates the greats from the common people, and I know I am not just a common person

Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant

Duties and Responsibilities:

            Medical Assistant help physicians and nurses with patient care. They help with the scheduling of appointments; taking blood pressure, respirations, temperature; and performing other routine patient pre-examining procedures. Sometimes they help with office and clerical tasks.

Average Salary: $17,000 - $18,000

Educational Requirements:

            Students should complete HS courses in biology, physical science, office management, communications, and human relations, although some Medical Assistant training programs may allow only a GED certificate. The training programs can be provided by Junior colleges and technical training schools 

I do not believe I would like to be a medical assistant because I do not enjoy that type of work in the medical field and I do not believe that it best suites my abilities

Student Success Statement #37

"Paint a masterpiece daily. Always autograph your work with excellence."

- Greg Hickman

Reflection: Whenever I practice my instrument, I never settle for being okay. I constantly push myself to be better and better. And not only better than others in my school or grade level. I try to be better than people that are professionals or many that are in college. I do this because it increases the amount of time I spend practicing and the way I practice. Now I am the main trumpet player in the school's music program but I strive to be better than my teacher and better than everyone. I am on my way of excellence.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Duties and Responsibilities:

            LPNs work under the control and direction of registered nurses and physicians. They take care of injured, handicapped, and sick patients. They must take temperatures, blood pressures, and pulses. They also assist in giving injections, change dressings, and assist with bathing the patients. They assist with care of almost everyone who cannot do it themselves.

Average Salary: $16,000 - $23,000

Educational Requirements:

            Although a high school diploma or GED certificate is not always required, it is encouraged.  LPNs do not have the extensive professional education that is required for a registered nurse.  State approved training programs are offered by the hospitals, vocational schools, junior colleges and private schools.

I do not wish to be an LPN because I do not believe I would enjoy doing a lot of things for people all the time.

Student Success Statement #36

"It's not the will to win, but the will to PREPARE to win that makes the difference."

- Paul Bear Bryant

Reflection: One needs the will to prepare in order to actually have the win. It is because if someone does not have the will to prepare to win then one would not even think about winning. There would be no enthusiasm to practice harder and harder each day. It is not healthy for an athlete or competitive musician to never having the will to prepare. If someone prepares, they will succeed.

Paul "Bear" Bryant

Paul "Bear" Bryant was an American College Football coach who was also named the coach with the most wins in collegiate football with 323 wins. He was accepted to play for Alabama on a scholarship in 1931. He left his high school before receiving his diploma so he had to go to Tuscaloosa High School during his fall semester while playing football for Alabama. He played End alongside with NFL Hall Of Famer Don Hutson and also was a part of the 1934 National Association Team. He won 6 National Championships while he was Head Coach of the team

Industrial Hygienist

Industrial Hygienist

Duties and Responsibilities:

            Industrial hygienists look at different health issues, conduct assessments, manage industrial or business health programs, and provide consultation. Many work for public purposes or private practices. Industrial hygienists often:

• ·        Collect samples and perform laboratory analyses.
• ·        Check worker exposure to radiation, vibrations, and noise.
• ·        Calibrate equipment.
• ·        Investigate possible health hazards.
• ·        Conduct epidemiological research.
• ·        Instruct employees on injury prevention techniques.

Average Salary: $40,000 - $60,000

Educational Requirements:

            Students should take challenging college prep class mainly in math and science during high school.

            Requires at least a Bachelor’s Degree in occupational health and safety, environmental engineering, or the physical sciences. Many jobs require certification or a Master's Degree in these, or related, fields.  Certification requires successful completion of the American Board of Industrial Hygiene examination.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

I do not believe I would to be an Industrial Hygienist because I would not like to do analysis on different types of illness.

Student Success Statement #35

"Righteous community unity starts with ONE upright soul, whether it is a community of family members, students, neighbors, teammates, or business associates. Unity conquers worthy pursuits more quickly and with less effort than individual effort alone."

- Mr. Haymore

Reflection: When one person begins to do something that positively affects others and himself more than likely others would join. Such as when there is a dance. Many people do not like to be the first ones on the dance floor, but when others go and they see that they are having fun, they would more than likely step on too the dance floor as well to have a little fun. Sometimes if you want a positive change, you might just have to be the person to start the revolution.

Home Health Aide

Home Health Aide

Duties and Responsibilities:

            They assist in healthcare for those who are incapable of doing so for themselves. They usually work with the ill, elderly, or incapacitated. 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.  They also prepare and serve meals as well as perform housekeeping chores like making beds and cleaning rooms.

Average Salary:  $8,000 - $18,000

Educational Requirements:

Many employers require that HHA’s have at least a high school diploma or GED. Some vocational schools and community colleges can offer training programs.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

            I do not believe I would like to be a Home Health Aide because it does not pay well for mistreatment that some of these Aides receive from patients.

Student Success Statement #34

"Together Everyone Achieves More"

- ANON

Reflection: In a basketball game, there may be one person on the team that is good, but they will not win if they do not have a team that would help him. Without a team there would be no assistance to be able to do everything 100%. You would be left in ruins if you think you can beat 5 people at basketball when you don't have a team.

Mountain Climbing Picture

• Teamwork
• Help
• Mountain
• Obstacle
• Challenge
• Assistance
• Holding Hands
• Hard
• Weak
• Strong

Healthcare Administrator

Healthcare Administrator

Duties and Responsibilities:

            Healthcare Administrators take change of larger healthcare facilities. They deal with all the financial issues, future planning, and material management of the facility.

            Smaller hospitals have maybe only one Healthcare Administrators while other larger facilities can have multiple Administrators.

Average Salary: $35,000 - $100,000

Educational Requirements:

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

Most healthcare administrators hold master's degrees in healthcare administration or business administration.

I do not wish I would like to be a Healthcare Administrator because although I do enjoy managing things, I do not wish to manage a healthcare facility,

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

Student Success Statement #33

"Work as a team to achieve your dream"

- Sarah Real

Reflection: My life has usually been about doing things myself to get them right. There has only been few things that have made me realized you cannot do everything by yourself. My love for DCI is too huge. I learned that you cannot have a good show in this competition if you do not have all the necessary instruments. If the Drum Corps doesn't have a mellophones, then they don't have a counter-melody against the trumpets. If there are no euphoniums then there is no melodic bassline to help out the tubas. You need a team in order to be able to create success.

Student Success Statement #32

"Your mind is a garden. Your thoughts are the seeds...You can grow flowers. Or you can grow weeds..."

- ANON

Reflection: My mentality has always been based upon success and having the best life I could possibly have on this earth. Many people believe I will succeed because of my optimistic attitude and my way of doing things quickly and efficiently. My world revolves around my success and I will follow through with what my mind tells me is the best anyone can have.

Histology Specialist

Histology Specialist

Duties and Responsibilities:

            It includes both Histologic Technicians and histologists. They prepare tissue samples that are used by physicians to determine if a patient has a disease, dysfunction, or malignancy.

            They prepare samples by using equipment to thinly slice tissue samples. They put them on a microscope to add chemicals and stain and make important structures visible.

Histologists perform more complex and advanced procedures than technicians and often also perform management functions.

Specialists work in hospital, veterinary, pharmacy, or research laboratories.

Average Salary: $22,000 - $35,000 (Histologic Technicians)

$30,000 - $50,000 (Histologists)

Educational Requirements:

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

To become a histologic technician, students must either earn an associate's degree in the field and complete a one year internship or complete a long-term training program in a histopathology lab.  They must also pass a national examination.

To become a histologist, students must either earn a bachelor's degree that includes a one year clinical internship or complete a long-term training program in a histopathology lab.  They must also pass a national examination

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

Student Success Statement #31

"You will become as great as your dominant aspiration (goal)"

- James Allen

Reflection: I belive this is true only if it truly is what you aspire. The brain is a very powerful thing if it is committed. If you have you mind set on something and you really do want it. You will get what you want because you will do the things necessary to achieve that goal. I really choose to be successful so I always try my best in school to have a better future. But not only that, I extend my network to get to know some important people that can benefit me. Goals are only goals unless you act upon them, not if you just talk about it.

Health Science Librarian

Health Science Librarian

Duties and Responsibilities:

            They archive medical data for practitioners to research and help future patients as well.

             Librarians select and acquire books, journals, and other library material.  They also establish electronic and digital database information systems.  They organize this information into collections and develop catalogs for access and provide reference assistance to patrons.  They coordinate and control budgets and supervise library technicians.

             Library technicians assist librarians in organizing collections, shelve books, manage circulation desks, answer patrons' questions, and perform administrative duties.

Average Salary:   

$20,000 - $30,000 (Library Technicians) 

$35,000 - $55,000 (Librarians)

Educational Requirements:

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

Training varies by employer. But many choose to go to school for the training such as a community college or technical school. One can earn an associate's degree in these schools for the field.

Health Science Librarians should have an undergraduate degree in one of the life sciences but must earn a master's degree in a library science and become accredited by the American Library Association.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

I do not believe I would like to be an HSL because it is not the career in the medical field I would enjoy.

Student Success Statement #30

"A definite worthy goal, combined with a positive mental attitude (PMA), is the starting point of all worthwhile achievement."

- Napoleon Hill

Reflection: My entire life I have been looking for one thing and that has been success. Many people see me being a big time person in the world because of my way of pushing myself to be the best there can be in whatever I want. I tackle every situation head first and ready to fight my way to succeed. I never believe in defeat unless it's already upon my shoulders and I am reaching the end. 

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Health Information Specialist

Health Information Specialist

Duties and Responsibilities:

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

There are a variety of job specialties 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, clinics, insurance companies, physician offices, and many other medical settings.

Average Salary(yearly):    $20,000 - $25,000 (Coding Specialists) 

$23,000 - $30,000 (Record Technicians) 

$30,000 - $40,000 (Record Administrators)

Educational Requirements:

            Student should take courses in business, information management, science, math, and English during high school.

            Coding Specialists must have a high school diploma or GED. You are usually trained on-site, but classes are offered at technical schools and junior colleges. To be certified you must pass an exam.

            Accredited record technicians must earn an associate’s degree from an accredited college program or a certified American Health Information Management Association Independent Study Program.

            Record Administrators must have a bachelor’s degree program completed in their field and pass an exam for certification.

I do not believe that would like to be a Health Information Specialist because I don't enjoy this type of work in the medical field.

Student Success Statement #28

"Good thoughts bear good fruits. Bad thoughts bear bad fruit"

-  James Allen

Reflection: When he talks about though bearing certain fruits, me means that whatever sort of thought you bear, it would later manifest itself in actions. If you think about doing something bad, then more than likely, you would do something that would negatively impact yourself  or others. But if you think postively then you would more than likely impact the world positively.

Genetic Counselor

Genetic Counselor

Duties and Responsibilities:

            Genetic Counselors work with patients and families who have genetic, or inherited, disorders and birth defects.  They also counsel people who are at risk for these problems.  Genetic counselors often:

• ·        Educate patients and families on how to solve their problems with genetic disorders
• ·        Look at possibility of disorder through family line
• ·        Help to find solutions that do not interfere with religion or ethics
• ·        Conduct research about genetic disorders.
• ·        Educate the public about the genetic disorders

Average Salary:  $25,000 - $55,000

Educational Requirements:

Students interested in becoming genetic counselors should take a challenging high school curriculum that emphasizes science and mathematics.

A master’s degree is necessary. Most graduate programs want a person with a strong undergraduate background in biology, chemistry, and behavioral science. Many states have the requirement for genetic counselors to be certified.

             CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

I do not believe I would like to be a genetic counselor because I would not have the patience and do not have the ability to explain situations to families about genetic disorders.

Student Success Statement #27

"I wasn't trying to leave a legacy. I was trying to do what was right."

- Dean Smith

Reflection: He seems like an amazing person. That should be everyone's primary goal in life aside from survival. One should live with the goodness in one's heart by doing what is right rather than for the fame or money. You will eventually get noticed if you do what is right constantly because it's hard to find people who choose to do right all the time. I make the error of doing wrong sometimes but not because I'm a bad person. It's because I'm a human and I'm still learning on how the world revolves.

Epidemiologist

Epidemiologist

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Duties and Responsibilities:

            Epidemiologists study the frequency and distribution of diseases within human populations and environments. Specifically, they measure the incidence of disease occurrence and relate it to different characteristics of populations and environments. Epidemiologists perform research, education, and public health practice in universities, government agencies, international organizations, and private corporations. Epidemiologists often:

·        Work on developing or refining methods of measuring and evaluation disease occurrences.

·        Develop and recommend public health policy.

·        Study or research chronic diseases, infectious disease outbreaks, injuries, occupations, and environments.

Average Salary: $30,000 - $50,000

Educational Requirements:

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

            Epidemiologists have, as a minimum, master’s degrees in public health. Undergraduate requirement for admissions into public health graduate programs vary by schools but usually include strong backgrounds in biology, chemistry, mathematics, and or statistics.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

            I do believe it would be interesting to be an epidemiologist because it would fascinate me to learn about diseases.

Student Success Statement #26

"Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all."

- Aristotle

Reflection: If one does no teach the heart then one would never be able to succeed. One needs the heart to give yourself a drive to wake up every morning to know that one will look to succeed in what the heart loves. It'll wake you up to tell you that today may be a big day. It also teaches moral values. Without the knowledge of these values then one would not be able to succeed because one would not be able to create connections and network with people causing life to be nearly impossible.

Environmental Health Specialist

Environmental Health Specialist

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Duties and Responsibilities:

            Sanitarians, or environmental health specialists, enforce government regulations and advise and educate clients. They also improve water and sanitation facilities and are involved in improving the quality of community environments. They often:

·        Collect and analyze samples.

·        Screen samples for possible health hazards.

·        Design or manage sanitation, disposal, and water systems.

·        Oversee disposal of infectious wastes.

·        Develop and manage prevention and education programs.

·        Evaluate and identify health hazards and ensure compliance with regulations.

Average Salary: $25,000 - $50,000

Educational Requirements:

            Students should take college preparatory courses especially in mathematics and science during high school.

            A career as a sanitarian or environmental health specialist requires a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in environmental health or environmental engineering. Many jobs require certification and/or a Master’s Degree in these, or related fields.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

I do not believe that I would like to be a Environmental Health Specialist because I would not enjoy being in a profession in the environment. 

Student Success Statement #25

"CTR connects you to happiness and success-CTW disconnects."

- Mr. Haymore

Reflection: I believe CTR can connect you to happiness because you will feel morally sane that you asre doing the right thing. But I do not believe it can guarantee my success. The world around me and the one we see in the news and other media outlets shows that some successfull people aren't necessarily living the high way. But they still feel happy because they have what they need to survive in this horrible, corrupt earth.

Emergency Medical Technician

Emergency Medical Technician

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Duties and Responsibilities:

            Emergency medical technicians, or EMTs, usually work in teams of two in specially designed ambulances. They provide immediate life or limb saving medical treatment at the scenes of accidents and injuries as well as transport casualties to hospitals emergency rooms for further care. The job is both physically demanding and stressful. Emergency medical technicians often respond to:

·        Automobile accidents

·        Heart attacks

·        Gunshot wounding

·        Unscheduled childbirth

·        Drownings

·        Other serious medical emergencies

Average Salary: $25,000 - $37,500

Educational Requirements:

            Students must have a high school diploma (in some areas GED certificates may be substituted) in order to become an emergency medical technician. Driver’s education, health, and science courses are strongly recommended and may be required before enrolling in some training programs.

            Basic emergency medical technician training includes about 100-120 hours spent in the classroom and 10 hours in a hospital emergency room. Emergency medical technicians are required to pass state licensing or certification tests and participate in continuing education programs. Many emergency medical technicians earn associate degrees in their field.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

I think I would like to be an EMT because it seems very important to save lives. Especially since I have had two EMTs pick me up before to transfer me to another hospital. They were extremely nice and courteous.

Student Success Statement #24

"Choosing the right is always the right thing to do."

-  Alex Linares

Reflection: It is true. One should never debate it. Whenever you do something, you should know that the right way to do it would always be right. It shouldn't matter however the outcome because you know you did the right thing and it stays with you until you die.

Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist

Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist

Duties and Responsibilities:

            Electroneurodiagnostic technologists use electronic graphs to determine if patients are suffering from a central nervous system condition or disease like epilepsy, tumors, stroke, or trauma. The graphs are records of the brain’s electrical activity.

            Electroneurodiagnostic technologists usually work in hospitals, laboratories, or physicians’ offices. They:

·        Prepare medical records.

·        Apply electrodes and select instrument settings.

·        Perform electroneurodiagnostic tests.

·        Adjust and maintain their equipment.

·        Record test results.

·        Identify patient abnormalities.

Average Salary: $20,000 - $35,000

Educational Requirements:

            Electroneurodiagnostic technologists must have a high school diploma and some courses in computer technology before beginning special training.

            Electroneurodiagnostic training can be obtained through vocational schools, community colleges, and in some cases hospitals. Training takes one year and is followed by another year of supervised experience. Before beginning practice electroneurodiagnostic technologists must pass written and oral examinations.

I do not believe I would like to be an electroneurodiagnostic technologist because I don't really believe that I have an interest in a career in the medical field. It is because I really love music and technology so I am looking into a career involving some sort of media. 

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

Student Success Statement #23

"It's better to be alone than to be in bad company"

- ANON

Reflection: One really wants to be a good person because it will bring them happiness. When someone surrounds themselves with bad people they would only strive for one thing which would be to become accepted. It doesn't matter what group it is, you will always want to be accepted. And if you surround yourself with bad people, then one would only learn to do bad things. If a boy is raised by wolves, he would learn to be a wolf.

Electrocardiograph Technician

Electrocardiograph Technician

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Duties and Responsibilities:

            Electro cardiograph (ECG or EKG) technicians usually work under the supervision of cardiologists in hospitals, doctor’s 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 three to six months. Advanced training takes one to two years.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

Student Success Statement #22

"You cannot do wrong and feel right. It is impossible."

- Ezra T. Benson

Reflection: He is saying that if some does something unethical then it would be impossible for one to feel as if they did something right. It all depends on what perpective you look at it from. If you do something wrong for the ultimate goal of selfishness and greed then it would be impossible to feel right. But say if a man fights back to a person that has oppressing them then it is right. It doesn't matter if they are rebeling. They are rebelling for control of their rights as human beings.