Student Success Statement

“Set your goals high, and don’t stop till you get there.”

-Bo Jackson

I think this is a very good quote. Because it’s basically telling you, you should have high goals and high expectations for yourself. And don’t stop thinking about that goal until you accomplish it. Then your next goal should be higher than your previous goal. Don't stop believing in yourself because you can accomplish your goal no matter how high they are, all you need to do is work hard for it.

Student Success Statement

“The mind is the limit. As long as the mind can envision the fact that you can do something, you can do it- as long as you really believe 100 percent.”

-Arnold Schwarzenegger

What I think this quote means is that when you’re trying to accomplish a goal you must think that you can accomplish that goal. Because if you don’t believe that you can do something then you won’t be able to do something. You have to believe in yourself.

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“You can’t put a limit on anything. The more you dream, the farther you get.”

-Michael Phelps

What I think this quote is saying is that you can’t put a limit on your goals/dreams because even if you've accomplished your dream you still have to work hard in order to be the best you can. But the more you dream about your goal the farther you’ll get in accomplishing it.

Student Success Statement

“Try a little harder to be a little better.”

-Gordon B. Hinckley

What this quote means is that in order to be the best at something, first you must put in a lot of work. Because you can’t be the best at something if you don’t put any work into it.  So in the end what’ll help you accomplish your goals is hard work. And without hard work you won't accomplish anything. 

Medical Illustrator

Duties and Responsibilities

Medical Illustrators work only in the medical field. They draw all the medical pictures in textbooks, journals, magazines, and films. They draw anything from microscopic germs to body parts. Some medical illustrators also use modeling skills to make artificial body parts.

Salary: $35,000- $50,000

Education

In order to become a medical illustrator you should major in art and minor in science. A majority of medical illustrators have a master’s degree. You also need to be certified in order to work as a medical illustrator.

Do you think you would like to be one?

I wouldn’t want to be a medical illustrator because I suck at drawing. 

Student Success Statement

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

-Thomas J. Watson

What Thomas J. Watson is basically saying is that you can achieve excellence in a short amount of time. But in order to achieve excellence in a day you have to stop putting in only mediocre work and instead work your hardest. Do this and you’ll achieve excellence in a short time, maybe even a day.

Medical Assistant

Duties and Responsibilities

Medical assistants are basically a doctor’s helper. They help them with many tasks whether they’re simple or complicated. They’re work also depends on whether they work in the front or back office. If they work in the front office they’ll basically do secretary work ordering supplies, greeting patients, handling patient records, etc. If they work in the back office they’ll escort patients, check blood pressure, take the patient’s medical history, etc.

Salary: $43,000

Education

In order to be a medical assistant you need to have training or become certified. Some medical assistants have an associate’s degree. The education requirements will vary depending on where you live.

Do you think you would like to be one?

I wouldn’t want to be a medical assistant because I would rather be a doctor. In my opinion it’ll be more worth it.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Duties and Responsibilities

The main duties for licensed practical nurses are to provide basic care and assistance for sick, injured, and disabled patients.  They help patients by measuring vital signs, collecting fluid samples, dressing wounds, maintaining patient records, assisting patients with personal hygiene, etc. They will work while being supervised by doctors or registered nurses.

Salary: $46,000

Education

In order to be a licensed practical nurse you need to have a high school diploma or a GED. Next you must complete the training program. This’ll take about a year. And finally you must pass the licensing exam in order to get your license.

Do you think you would like to be one?

I wouldn't want to be licensed practical nurse because I think it’ll be more worthwhile to study to be a doctor.

Student Success Statement

“It’s not the will to win, but the will to prepare to win that makes the difference.”

-Paul Bear Bryant

I think this is a good quote because winning is not everything. To me you should be proud that all your training has paid off and that’s what helped you win. Because if it weren't for the training that you've done you would've lost.

Paul Bear Bryant

Paul Bear Bryant is a former football player and former coach. He coached many teams including Alabama, Texas A&M, Kentucky, and Maryland. In his entire coaching career he won 6 national championships. He was given the nickname bear after he wrestled a bear when he was thirteen years old.

Industrial Hygienists

Duties and Responsibilities

Industrial hygienist makes sure that industrial and manufacturing plants are free of health and safety hazards. They make sure that the quality of air and water is clean.  They also make sure that the noise levels don’t pass the limit.  Their main goal though, is to keep the workers and workplace safe from all health hazards.

Salary: $64,000- $76,000

Education

In order to become an Industrial Hygienist you should have a bachelor’s degree in science or engineering. Only few companies require you to have master’s degree.

Do you think you would like to be one?

I wouldn’t want to be an industrial hygienist. It doesn’t interest me at all.

Student Success Statement

“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

What I think this quite means is that it is always better to work as a team than to work alone. Working as a team will help you finish your goal faster and it’ll also take less effort than you would by yourself. It doesn’t matter who you work with because you’ll still do a better and faster job than by yourself. 

Home Health Aide

Duties and Responsibilities

Home health aides take care of the elderly and disabled patients. They look over them in their home. They help their patients by helping them bathe, cleaning, cooking dinner for them, and other activities which the patient can’t do themselves.

Salary $16,000- $21,000

Education

You need to have at least a high school diploma. You don’t need to get any college degree because you’ll receive on the job training. Starting your medical career off as a home health aide will help advance your medical career in the future.

Do you think you would like to be a Home Health Aide?

I don’t want to be a home health aide because it seems like a boring job. This job just doesn’t interest me.

Student Success Statement

“Together Everyone Achieves More.”

-Anonymous

What this quote is saying is that in order to achieve your goal you need teamwork. Because one person can’t do everything by themselves. They need help from friends, family, neighbors, etc. The more people you have helping you the faster you will achieve your goal.

Healthcare Administrator

Duties and Responsibilities

Healthcare administrators are in charge of specific clinical departments or services. They work in clinics, nursing care facilities, or hospitals. They also travel to other facilities where they attend meetings and inspect satellite facilities.

Salary: $30,000- $100,000

Education

In order to be a healthcare administrator you must have a high school diploma. You must also get a bachelor’s degree in health services administrations. It’s not required but it’s encouraged that you should get a master’s degree. This will increase your payroll and open up more job opportunities.

Do you think that you would like to be a Healthcare Administrator?

I wouldn't want to be healthcare administrator because this job/career doesn’t interest me.

Student Success Statement

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

-Anonymous

What this quote is basically saying is that you can control what you’ll be when you’re older. All you have to do is think about your goal, and not think about anything bad. Because if you think about bad stuff that’s what you’ll end up being, a bad person. But if you think about good stuff you'll be a good person. Basically you are what you think.

Histology Specialist

Duties and Responsibilities

Histology specialists 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. Then they view the tissue sample under a microscope. In order to view specific structures they’ll stain the sample with different chemicals. Histology specialist work in hospitals, pharmacies, or research laboratories.

Salary $30,000- $50,000

Educational Requirements

In order to become a histology specialist you must have a high school degree. You must also get an associate’s degree and complete one year of internship.

Do you think you would like to be a Histology Specialists?

I wouldn’t want to be a histology specialist because it seems boring. This job doesn’t interest me.

Student Success Statement

“The essential thing is not knowledge, but character”

-Joseph Le Conte

What this quote is saying is that knowledge doesn’t make a person good. What makes a person good is his/her character. You could be the smartest person in the world but also be the biggest jerk ever. Just because you’re the smartest doesn’t mean you’re the best. A person will always be judged on his/her character not by the amount of knowledge they have.

Physical Therapist

Duties and Responsibilities

Physical therapists work with patients who are recovering from an accident. Physical therapists work with patients and try to improve their strength and mobility. They treat patients with exercise, light, heat, cold, water, electricity, ultrasounds, massage, etc. They work in hospitals, private offices, sports facilities, rehabilitation centers, nursing homes, etc.

Salary: $72,000

Education

In order to be a physical therapist you must have a high school diploma and a bachelor’s degree. A master’s degree and two to four years of professional education is also required.

Do you think you would like to be a physical therapist?

I would like to be a physical therapist because it seems like a pretty good job which pays a lot.

Student Success Statement

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

-Napoleon Hill

I think this is a very good quote because it tells us what we need to have in order to complete an achievement of ours. Because in order to complete our achievement you must have a worthy goal and a positive attitude. You need to have a positive attitude because your mind is also helping you finish your goal and your mind cant help you if you're negative.

Health Information Specialist

Duties and Responsibilities

A health information specialist is a non- clinical healthcare worker who keeps track of a patient’s medical records. They make sure a patient’s medical records are all in order and organized. A health information specialist can work in hospitals, clinics, and other medical facilities.

Salary: $28,000-$32,000

Education

In order to be a health information specialist you must have at least a high school GED or an associate’s degree. Most health information specialist begins their jobs with high school diplomas and on the job training.

Do you think you would like to be a Health Information Specialist?

I wouldn’t want to be a Health Information Specialist because it doesn’t interest me at all.

Student Success Statement

“We become what we think about.”

-Earl Nightingale

I think what this quote is trying to say is that, if you think about something long enough sooner or later you’ll achieve what you were thinking about. This is because you’re putting your mind and body in the mindset that you should accomplish your goal. Which in the end will cause you to work harder for it.

Health Educator

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Duties and Responsibilities

Health educators provide information on health and health related issues. They can assess health training needs and plan health education programs. They may specialize according to specific health concerns, illnesses, or work or training setting. Health educators may work as independent consultants or in health departments, community organizations, businesses, hospitals, schools, or government agencies. Health educators often:

·      Perform health training needs assessments

·      Design and develop health education programs.

·      Publish health education curriculum.

·      Teach health in public and private schools.

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

Educational Requirements

Students should take college preparatory courses during high school.

Health educators have, as a minimum, a bachelor’s degree in health education. Many have master’s degrees. To be certified or licensed to teach health in public schools requires a master’s degree and successful completion of a written exam in many states.

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Student Success Statement

“Good thoughts bear good fruit. Bad thoughts bear bad fruit.”

-James Allen

What I think James Allen is trying to say is that the good thoughts you have lead to a good clean mind, which in the end leads to a better you. While bad thoughts can lead to bad habits, which in the end will lead to trouble. So he’s basically saying that you should always have good thoughts.

Genetic Counselor

Duties and Responsibilities

A genetic counselor informs patients on how genetics have affected their life. A genetic counselor can also inform a family on their heritage and how their heredity can affect their lives. A genetic counselor will also tell you which diseases you are at risk of getting based on your family history.

Salary $49,000-$64,000

Education

A master’s degree in genetic counseling is required to become a genetic counselor. Prior volunteer work is encouraged to have before you begin getting your masters.

Would you like to be a Genetic Counselor?

I wouldn't want to be a genetic counselor because it doesn’t interest me. To me this career seems boring.

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Student Success Statement

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

-Dean Smith

What Dean Smith is basically saying is that he’s wasn't trying to be the greatest ever; all he was trying to do was the right thing.  This shows that doing the right thing can lead to many things like a happier you, a better person in you, and maybe even a legacy.

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 population and environments. Epidemiologists perform research, education, and public health practice in universities, government agencies, international organizations, and private corporations. Epidemiologist often:

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

·      Develop and recommend public health policy.

·      Study or research chronic diseases, infectious diseases, 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 masters degrees in public health. Undergraduate requirements for admission into public health graduate programs vary by schools but usually include strong backgrounds in biology, chemistry, mathematics, and or statistics.

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Student Success Statement

“CTR connects you to happiness and success. CTW disconnects you.”

-Mr. Haymore

What this quote is saying is that when you choose the right you are on a path of success and happiness. But if you choose the wrong you will fall off that path and land on a new path of sadness and regret. So whenever you have the chance always choose the right because it will lead to a happy successful life.

Environmental Health Specialist

Duties and Responsibilities

Environmental Health Specialist are people who are responsible for enforcing standards of health and safety within their community. They make sure all businesses are following the proper federal codes and regulations. An environmental health specialist also consults with physicians and other medical personnel about stuff which can have a big danger in their community.

Average Salary: $40,000-$90,000

Education

You are required to have a high school degree in order to be an environmental health specialist. You are also required to have a bachelors’ degree in environmental health. It is advised to have a masters or doctorate degree as it will open up more job opportunities.

Do you think you would like to be one?

I wouldn't want to be an Environmental Health Specialist because it doesn’t interest me. This career/job seems kind of boring and repetitive. 

Emergency Medical Technician

Duties and Responsibilities

An emergency medical technician responds to emergency situations. They also perform lifesaving techniques until a patient can be transported to a hospital or treatment facility. They also transfer injured patients to a hospital(s).

Average Salary: $37,000

Education

You must have a high school diploma and complete EMT training. EMT training takes about 2-6 months.

There are three different levels of an Emergency medical technician. Each level has its own training. To become a basic EMT you must have a high school degree and finish EMT training. In order to become an Intermediate EMT you must complete 200- 400 EMT training hours. To become the most qualified level of an EMT (also known as a paramedic) you must complete over 1,000 or more hours of training.

Do you think you would like to be an EMT?

I wouldn't want to be an EMT because it seems to stressful. I wouldn't be able to work in a job where one mistake could mean one death.

Student Success Statement

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

-Aristotle

What Aristotle is basically saying is that you can’t get a proper education without wanting a proper education. You can’t learn anything if you don’t put your mind and heart into your education.

Student Success Statement

“Choosing the right is always the right thing to do.”

-Alex Linares

What Alex Linares is basically saying is that doing the right thing is the right thing to do. He also implies that you should always do right and not wrong. Because doing the wrong thing is the wring thing to do.

Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist

Duties and Responsibilities

Electroneurodiagnostic technologist 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. Electroneuodiagnostic 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.
·      Identify patient abnormalties.

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

Educational Requirements

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

Electroneuridiagnostics 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 technologist must pass written and oral examinations.

I don't think I'll like to have this career because it doesn't interest me at all.

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Student Success Statement

“It’s better to be alone than to be in bad company.”

-Anonymous

What this quote is saying is that instead of hanging out with people who are bad and will have a bad influence on you, you should just be alone. What’s the point of hanging out with someone who all he/she does are bad things. This will just have a bad influence on you and can ruin your future.

Electrocardiograph Technician

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Duties and Responsibilities

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

·      Connect electrodes to patients.

·      Insert and remove catheters.

·      Monitor equipment output.

·      Record test results.

·      Identify emergencies or abnormalities.

·      Operate ultrasound equipment.

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

Educational Requirements

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

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

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Student Success Statement

“You cannot do wrong and feel right. It is impossible.”

-Ezra T. Benson

This quote is basically saying is that it’s impossible to do something bad and then feel good about it. Because whatever bad thing you do, you will eventually feel bad about it and soon regret your actions. In the end doing good will make you feel good while doing bad will make you feel bad.

Registered Dietician

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Duties and Responsibilities

Registered Dietitians provide advice and education about nutrition and its effect on health. They work in schools, educational administrations, research, hospitals, clinics, industry, food service management, and private practice. Registered dietitians.

·      Organize and supervise food service operations and meal preparation.

·      Make dietary recommendations.

·      Counsel patients and clinics about diets.

·      Supervise food purchasing.

·      Study the nutritional value of food and how it is used by the body.

Average Salary: $30,000-$40,000

Educational Requirements

Students should take a challenging high school curriculum that includes math and science courses. High school business courses may also prove helpful.

A bachelors degree in dietetics or a related field approved by the American Dietetic Association is required. Registered dieticians must also pass a professional exam and complete a supervised practicum.

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Student Success Statement

“I think it’s better to do right, even if we suffer in so doing, than to incur the reproach of our consciences.”

-Robert E. Lee

What Robert E. Lee is trying to say is that it’s always better to do what’s right, even if you will get hurt or suffer while doing what’s right. He also says that it’ll be worth doing right because if you don’t you’ll regret it in the future.

Dietetic Technician

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Duties and Responsibilities

Dietetic Technicians assist dieticians in evaluating, organizing, and conducting nutrition services and programs for schools, hospitals, and industry. They:

·      Gather and evaluate diet histories.

·      Assist in planning patients meals.

·      Conduct food service operations.

·      Oversee food preparation and service.

·      Maintain records.

Average Salary: $16,000- $30,000

Educational Requirements:

Students wanting to become dietetic technicians should graduate from high school with a well- rounded program. High school business courses may prove helpful.

Dietetic technicians must complete a two-year Associates degree program that is accepted by the American dietetic association. They must then pass a commission on dietetics registration examination.

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Student Success Statement

“Tell me what’s right and I will fight for it.”

-Woodrow Wilson

What I think this quote means is that you have to fight for what’s right and not for what’s wrong. As long as it’s right you’ll continue to fight for it.

Dialysis Technician

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Duties and Responsibilities

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

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

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Student Success Statement

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

-Margaret Chase Smith

What this quote is basically saying is that the right won’t always be the popular choice or easy choice. It also says that a true test of moral character would be when someone is doing the right even when it is the unpopular choice. For example someone could have dropped some money on accident. The popular choice would be to just get the money and run of with it while the right choice is to return the money to the person.

Dental Laboratory Technician

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Duties and Responsibilities:

Dental laboratory technicians specialize in different areas of dental and orthodontic work. Their job usually includes making and repairing dentures, crowns, and braces. They work in dental schools, commercial dental laboratories, hospitals, dental clinics, and for manufacturers of dental prostheses. Dental laboratory technicians:
·      Repair dental linings.
·      Choose and mount replacement teeth.
·      Construct denture frames.
·      Identify needed prostheses repair.
·      Make and fix braces.
·      Cast plaster dental molds.
·      Clean and polish prostheses.

Average Salary: $22,000- $33,000

Educational Requirements:

Dental laboratory technicians must have a high school diploma or GED certificate before starting dental laboratory training.

Dental laboratory technicians must attend a community college, vocational school, or dental school to learn their skills. Programs are usually two years in length.

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