SSS #78

"Early to bed and early to rise makes a man health, wealthy, and wise."

- Benjamin Franklin

Reflection: I can agree with the statement because there is something very magical about the morning environment that give you energy for the rest of the day. You just feel invigorated by the early morning darkness and breeze. You feel one with the world and you wish to dominate everything that stands in your way to success. 

Sports Medicine Doctor

Sports Medicine Doctor

Duties and Responsibilities:

            Sports medicine doctors work to prevent and treat injuries associated with athletics. Most injuries sports physicians see deal with the joints, muscles, and bones. Sports physicians may work with nurses, physical therapists, exercise physiologists and nutritionists after an athlete or other active person is injured. They may also deal with other medical problems in athletes such as asthma, skin conditions, concussions, heart problems or diabetes. They also focus on preventing injury through promoting fitness and wellness.

Salary: $236,945

Educational Requirements:

            Sports physicians must go through all the training and education of a regular doctor and then pursue their specialty training. To become a physician, you must complete eight years of higher education followed by three to eight years of an internship and residency. After that, you must receive a license from the state you plan to practice.

I would like to be a sports physician because I really like sports and I also enjoy assisting athletes with the correct way to make them fit for their sport and assisting with injuries.

SSS #76

"Courage is being scared to death and doing the right thing anyway."

- Chae Richardson

Reflection: There may be times in life where you are told not to tell on someone if they are lying. They may threaten you or whatever but you need to do what is right and tell the truth. Why? Because you benefit more from telling the truth than lying about it and keeping things from people.  

Environmental Health Specialist

Environmental Health Specialist

Duties and Responsibilities:

            Environmental Scientists and specialists use their knowledge of the natural sciences to protect the environment and human health. They may clean up polluted areas, advise policy makers, or work with industry to reduce waste.

Average Salary: $63,570

Education Requirements:

            In order to become an environmental health specialist one must have at least a bachelor’s degree in a natural science or other science related field for most entry-level jobs.

I would like to become an Environmental Health Specialist because it is decent pay and it is helping the health of the planet as well as the health of humans.

SSS #64

"Right is right, even if everyone is against it; and wrong is wrong, even if everyone is for it."

- William Penn

Reflection: I am pretty skeptical about this statement because there is no way to say that what you are doing is right if everyone is saying its wrong. There is no moral handbook for the world. If that were to exist people could easily discredit it because there is no force that can stop them from doing so. I understand that William Penn wants the world to do the right things even if it is seen in the wrong light, but I wouldn't be able to distinguish the two because there is everyone against you. They have the right in their hands.

SSS #58

"The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in DETERMINATION."

- Tommy Lasorda

Reflection: Many people give up because something may be too hard or they may even say it is impossible. People don't actually look into trying their hardest and with their all to make it possible. Men can even become women if they truly wanted to. I really try hard to play higher and higher notes on my trumpet even though it causes my head and lips to ache. Being determined brings success.

Patient Representative

Patient Representative

Duties and Responsibilities:

            Patient Reps work for healthcare administrators and address the concerns and special needs of patients and their families. They evaluate patient satisfaction, investigate complaints, collect info about patient satisfaction, work with departments to resolve patient problems, and educate staff. Patient reps usually work in hospitals, nursing homes, other long-term care facilities, and in public health agencies.

Average Salary: $20,000 - $40,000

Educational Requirements:

            Students seeking to pursue this career should take challenging high school curriculum in business, science, math, and English.

            Requirements differ, but many if not most employers prefer applicants who have graduated college with backgrounds in health or social services.

I would not like to be a Patient Representative because I do not believe $40,000 is enough for me to accomplish my goals.

SSS #53

1. Can people trust me to do what's right?

- Yes people trust me to do what is right because I show to people that I am a person that is very trustworthy and loyal.

2. Am I committed to doing my very best?

- Yes when I try to do anything I like I always give it my all. When I set an impression I tend to go beyond what I am required to do.

3. Do I treat people the way I want to be treated?

- Many times I do. Sometimes I feel bad when I do something bad to something and end up avoiding doing so in the future because I does not make me feel any better than the person I did it to.

Optometrist

Optometrist

Duties and Responsibilities:

            They treat vision problems. They treat the problems by diagnosing the problems and they then prescribe corrective lenses, contact lenses, or vision therapy. Some optometrists specialize in industrial vision safety, treatment of vision related learning disabilities, and environmental vision care. Unlike ophthalmologists they are not physicians and cannot write medical prescriptions, treat diseases, or perform surgery.

Average Salary: $78,000

Educational Requirements:

            Students who wish to become an optometrist should take challenging high school courses available in math, science, and English. They must also attend an Optometry school which takes 4 years. After obtaining the degree of Doctor of Optometry, they must pass state exams before beginning their practice.

I would like to be an Optometrist because it does not seem like a very demanding job for the amount of money you can receive annually and I believe eyes are interesting to work with.

SSS #53

"Never look to the ground for your next step. Greatness belongs to those who look to the horizon."

- Bud Greenspan

Reflection: To be positive looking towards the ground give you something you can acheive instantly because its something that is under you. When you look to the horizon you find an expanse of many things you can acheive. But there will always be the sun (a goal) which you will never reach.

Optical Laboratory Technician

Optical Laboratory Technician

Duties and Responsibilities:

Optical laboratory technicians grind and fit eyeglass lenses into frames according to prescriptions written by ophthalmologists or optometrists. Technicians set lens grinding machines so the lens blanks are ground and polished. They then place the fitted, polished lenses into the eyeglass frames and, depending upon where they work, fit the fames to the patients. Some ophthalmic technicians 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 school 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: I wouldn’t like to be an optical laboratory technician because it does not seem like something I see myself doing in the future.

SSS #50

"Doing what is right, fair, and honorable is more important than winning or losing."

- Chick Moorman

Reflection: Many times when I play a game online, I have to race people that love to cheat. When I am passing them up they like to hit the bottom right or left of my car to execute a PIT maneuver and I get frustrated because I don't cheat. I always drive behind them to catch the draft and quickly pass them up. I really don't like cheating when I play any type of game. When I win, I like to have an honorable win; something you have to earn and play fair for.

Ophthalmologists

Ophthalmologists

Duties and Responsibilities:

            Ophthalmologists are physicians who specialize in the treatment of eye disorders and maladies. They treat vision problems and write prescriptions for both pharmaceuticals and corrective eyeglass lenses. Sometimes they must perform eye surgery. Many practice privately, but some can be employed by hospitals or clinics, and others do research.

Average Salary:  $90,000 - $150,000

Educational Requirements:

Only physicians may study to become ophthalmologists.  After completing medical school and an internship, an ophthalmologist must then complete a three to five year residency in an approved ophthalmology program.  After completing their residency program they must pass an examination to be certified.

I am interested in becoming an ophthalmologist because they make really good money and I really find the eye to be an interesting part of the body.

SSS #47

"Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless."

- Mother Teresa

Reflection: I have a hard time telling people good things. Not because I don't feel that way, but because I didn't grow up telling people nice things. I was always a clown. Now that I do wish to be nice, it is hard for me to say them but when I do I always feel better. It makes me feel better because I know that I'm not trying to make someone feel worse about themselves.

Monitor Surveillance Technician

Monitor Surveillance Technician

Duties and Responsibilities:

            Monitor surveillance technicians observe the electrical activity of heartbeats which is graphically displayed on a series of monitors in cardiac care units of hospitals.  They examine these patterns and provide the results to physicians and nursing staff.  They:

• ·        Gather and report heart pattern information on patients.
• ·        Operate monitoring computers that simultaneously display multiple patient results.
• ·        Identify heart pattern changes and abnormalities.
• ·        Clean and maintain equipment, battery packs, and wiring systems.

Average Salary: $26,000 - $41,000

Educational Requirements:

            Students wanting to become Monitor Surveillance Technicians should take math, science, and computer technology courses in high school.

            Upon graduating from high school, students may enroll in training programs at some vocational schools or community colleges and maybe even hospitals. Programs vary from 3 months to maybe 2 years.

I do not believe I would like to become a Monitor Surveillance Technician because I would not enjoy to this type of work in the medical field because they do not impact people personally.

Student Success Statement #42

"The best inspiration is not to outdo others, but to outdo ourselves." 

- Anonymous Author

Reflection: I sometimes look to the goal of trying to beat others because when one thinks of setting goals its good to do better and better than what you have done the previous time. But when I comes to making yourself stand out, you have to find what other have not done yet and surpass them. There is certain situations in which one is better than the other but there will never be a time where one will always be better than the other.

Health Sciences Librarian

Health Sciences Librarian

Duties and Responsibilities:

            They collect and organize medical information and help doctors find the info they need for patient care, education, research, and administration.

Librarians select and acquire books, journals, and other library material. They also establish electronic and digital database information systems. They help organize the information into collections and develop catalogs for access and provide reference assistance to patrons.

Average Salary:

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

Educational Requirements:

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

            Health Science Librarians should earn an undergraduate degree in one of the life sciences and must earn a master’s degree in library science from a program that is accredited by the American Library Association.

Reflection: I do not wish to do this because I do not believe I would enjoy being in a library for many hours. I cannot see myself in this career

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...

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.

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