Student Success Statement

“I will persist until I succeed.”

-Og Mandino

What Og Mandno is saying is that he will try, and try, and try something until he succeeds in that certain thing. He will persist until he is the best at what he’s trying to accomplish. Persistence is a major key to success. You can’t succeed if you don’t try.

Perfusionist

Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical perfusionist operate circulation equipment during medical situations when it is necessary to temporarily and artificially replace the patient’s circulatory or respiratory functions. This occurs during heart surgery and similar operations. Perfusionist also control the temperature of patients during surgery.

Average Salary: $50,000

Educational Requirements

A high school diploma with a strong background in biology and chemistry is required to be accepted in perfusionist training programs. Admission preference is given to students with college science work or experience in respiratory therapy and medical terminology. Perfusionist training programs are given at academic health centers and medical schools and universities.

Would you like to be one?

I wouldn’t like to be a perfusionist because it seems redundant and it also has a low pay.  

Student Success Statement

“Nothing in the world can take the place of Persistence.”

Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent.

Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb

Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts

Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan ‘Press On’ has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race.”

-President Calvin Coolidge

I think that what president Coolidge is trying to say is that you could be the most talented, smartest, or most educated man on the planet but you’ll still be unsuccessful. You’ll be unsuccessful because it won’t matter how smart or talented you are because the only thing that will matter is how much persistence you show. Persistence is what will help you throughout your whole life, no matter how smart or talented or educated you are.

Patient Representative

Duties and Responsibilities

Patient Representatives work for healthcare administrators to address the concerns and special needs of patients and their families. They evaluate patient satisfaction, investigate complaints, collect information about patient dissatisfaction, and educate their staff.

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

Educational Requirements

Students should take challenging high school courses in business, science, math, and English. Requirements may differ but most employers prefer college graduates with backgrounds in health or social services.

Would you like to be one?

I wouldn’t want to be a Patient Representative because it doesn’t interest me and his has low pay.

Student Success Statement

“Persistence can change failure into extraordinary achievement.”

-Matt Biondi

What I think this quote means is that it is possible to be a failure who later on becomes a champion. All you need is to show persistence and hard work. You cannot become a champion if you don’t show persistence; you’ll just stay a failure. Persistence is a key to success.

Osteopathic Physician, D.O.

Duties and Responsibilities

Osteopathic physicians use accepted methods of diagnosis and treating injuries and diseases. Although they practice in all branches of medicine and surgery like allopathic physicians, they differ by emphasizing the importance of the musculoskeletal system, holistic methods, etc. in maintaining good health. They work primarily in osteopathic hospitals or in their own private practice

Average Salary: $110,000

Educational Requirements

Students should take the most challenging high school courses available in science, math, and English. After three or four of college, prospective physicians must attend medical school. They must also complete medical school, which will take about 2 years for study and a year of internship.

Would you like to be one?

I wouldn’t want to be an osteopathic physician because it doesn’t interest me. 

Student Success Statement

The answers to these questions will determine your success or failure:

1. Can people trust me to so what’s right?

2. Am I committed to doing my very best?

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

If the answers to these questions are YES, there is no way you can fail.

-Lou Holtz

Can people trust me to do what’s right? I think that people can trust me to do what’s right, because in my opinion I’m a responsible person. Am I committed to doing my very best? I try to do my best at a majority of things and aim to succeed at those things. Do I treat people the way I want to be treated? Yes, I treat people nice and don’t make fun of them. 

Optometrist

Duties and Responsibilities

Optometrists treat vision problems. They treat vision problems by diagnosing the problem and then prescribing corrosive eyeglasses, contact lenses, or vision therapy. Some optometrists specialize in industrial vision safety, treatment of vision related learning disabilities, and environmental vision care. They may not however write prescriptions, treat diseases, or perform surgery.

Average Salary: $78,000

Educational Requirements

In order to become an optometrist students should take the most challenging high school courses in math, science, and English. They then need to complete two years of college before entering an optometry program. An optometry program is about 4 years long. Finally you must pass an exam to get certified.

Would you like to be one?

I would like to be an optometrist because it seems like an interesting job and  has a pretty good pay.

Summary on John F. Kennedy’s view on physical fitness

I think that John F. Kennedy was right in saying that we should improve the quality of our bodies and minds by exercising more. We cannot have a healthy mind or body if all we do is sit around all day. In order to get more exercise I will try to go to the gym more often. I will also try to not be lazy and do everything I have to do. And finally I will stay away from drugs as they will hurt my body and my mind.

Student Success Statements

“Physical fitness is not only one of the most important keys to a healthy body. It is the basis of dynamic and creative intellectual activity. The relationship between the soundness of the body and the action of the activities of the mind is subtle and complex. Much is not yet understood. But we do know what the Greeks knew: that intelligence and skill can only function at the peak of their capacity when the body is healthy and strong.”

-President John F. Kennedy

What I think this quote is saying is that being healthy not only has a positive effect on your body, but it also has a positive effect on your mind. The better shape you’re in the better shape your mind will be in as well. Your mind cannot function properly if it is in an unhealthy body. 

Optician

Duties and Responsibilities

Opticians fit and dispense eyeglasses for patients based upon prescription written by ophthalmologist or optometrist. Opticians help the patient select eyeglasses frames and then measure their faces so that the correct frame sizes can be ordered. Opticians may own their own retail store or work for an optical store. They may also work for optometrists and ophthalmologists.

Average Salary: $19,000-$40,000

Educational Requirements

In order to become an optician a high school diploma or GED certificate is required to begin training. Students will then need to train for 2-3 years before looking for a job.

Educational Requirements

Do you think you would like to be one?

I wouldn’t want to be an optician because it doesn’t interest me and it also has a low pay for my liking. 

Student Success Statement

“No student ever attains eminent success by simply doing what is required of him/her; it is the amount and excellence of what is over and above the required that determines the greatness of ultimate distinction.”

-Charles Kendall Adams

What I think this quote is saying is that you cannot be a great student by just doing what’s required. In order to be a great student you should do more and exceed expectations in your work. Everybody will be doing their required work but only a few students will do more work and show their excellence.

Optical Laboratory Technician

Duties and Responsibilities

Optical laboratory technicians grind and fit eyeglass lenses into frames according to prescription(s) written by an optometrist or ophthalmologist. Technicians set lens grinding machines so that lens blanks are ground and polished. They then fit the polished lens into eyeglass frames and fit the frames on their patients. Optical Laboratory Technicians may work in optical laboratories or in retail stores.

Salary: $15,000-$20,000

Educational Requirements

In order to become an optical laboratory technician you need to have a high school diploma or GED certificate. If you have either of those two then you can start beginning optical laboratory training. Training may last between six months to a year and are provided at community college.

Would you like to be one?

I would want to be an optical laboratory technician, but only as apart time job and not as a full time career. 

Student Success Statement

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

-Chick Moorman

I think this quote means that no matter whether you win or lose the important thing is that you played hard, fair and honorably. Good sportsmanship is an important trait to have when playing a sport or game. You could win/lose countless of times and you won’t feel better each time, but good sportsmanship will make you feel better each time.

What I did over the weekend

Over the weekend me and my brother took down a small tree in the front yard of our house and replaced it with a lemon tree. First we dug up the dirt/soil around the tree and started breaking of its roots. That took about an hour. It took us long because the tree was dug deep into the soil and all of its roots were practically grown up. We then ripped the tree out from the soil and started breaking it into pieces so that it could fit in the recycling bin. After all that work was done we finally planted the lemon tree in the yard. This was pretty much it for the weekend. I also saw a bunch of old gang/crime movies with my brother but other than that it was a pretty chill weekend. 

Ophthalmologist

Duties and Responsibilities

Ophthalmologists are physicians who specialize in the treatment of eye disorders and diseases. They treat vision problems and write prescriptions for glasses. They may also perform eye surgery, only if necessary though. They may work in their own private practice or in clinics.

Average Salary: $90,000-$150,000

Educational Requirements

Only physicians may study to become ophthalmologists. They must complete medical school and an internship, and then they’ll be able to participate in a three to five year residency in an approved ophthalmology program. Once they complete their residency they must pass an examination to be certified.

Would you like to be one?

I might consider this career of an ophthalmologist in the future. It interest me and it has a great pay.

Student Success Statement

“Hold yourself responsible for a higher standard than anybody else expects of you. Never excuse yourself.”

-Henry Ward Beecher

What I think this quote means is that you should never make excuses if you fail at something. Its your fault for failing at the thing, and you should be the only one to blame. You should also have high expectations for yourself, higher than the expectation others have for you. 

Ophthalmic Technician

Duties and Responsibilities

Ophthalmic technicians help ophthalmologists collect data and measurements to allow the correct diagnosis and treatments of eye diseases. They may work at hospitals, clinics, or even in private practice. Their job duties include performing simple eye exams, assisting with eye surgery, and explaining the procedure to the patient.

Average Salary: $14,000-$25,000

Educational Requirements

In order to become an ophthalmic technician you’ll need a high school diploma or GED certificate. You will also need two years of college study before you begin your ophthalmic training.

Do you think you would like to be one?

I wouldn’t want to be one because optometry doesn’t interest me.

Student Success Statement

“Goal setting is goal getting. Set and get.”

-Mark Victor Hansen

This quote is basically saying that once you set a goal you’ve already achieved the first step to completing it.  You cannot complete a goal if you haven’t set one. Setting a goal and telling that goal to yourself everyday will help you complete your goal.

Progress Report on My 100 Goals

So far in my journey to complete my 100 goals I've completed about 3 goals. Those Goals are to save $50, save $100, and to get an A on a test/quiz. Currently I’m working on saving $150. I’m also working on getting my driver’s license. So far I already know most of the basic mechanics I just need to get my permit once I turn 15 ½. Hopefully when I turn 16 I can get my driver’s license and check that goal off my list.

Operating Room Technician

Duties and Responsibilities

Operating room technicians assist in preparing for surgery. They’re responsible for organizing and having operation tools ready. They may help doctors too, by giving them the tool needed. After the operation they take the patients to the recovery room.

Average Salary: $16,000-$22,000

Educational Requirements

In order to become an operating room technician you must have a high school degree. You must also complete a two-year college course in operating room technology. And once you completed your course you must pass an 

examination.

Would you like to be one?

I wouldn’t want to be an operating room technician because I don’t have steady hands and I’m also very indecisive when it comes to getting a job done.