Student Success Statement
" I will persist until I succeed"
~Og Mandino

Reflection:
 I think that this statement is trying to say that he will never give up in anything until he reaches his goal and achieve what he wants.

Perfusionist

Duties and Responsibilities:

Clinical perfusionists 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.  Perfusionists also control the temperature of patients during surgery.
Salary:

$50,000

Education:

A high school diploma with a strong background in biology and chemistry is required to be accepted in perfusionist training programs.  Admissions preference is given to students with college science work or experience in respiratory therapy and medical terminology. 

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Reflection: i think that i wouldn't like to be this as a career because it doesn't look very interesting or something that i would like to work in.

student success statement
"Nothing in the world can take the place of PERSISTENCE!.
Talent will not; nothing is more common that 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
30th president of US (1872 - 1933)

Patient Representative

Duties and Responsibilities:

Patients’ representatives’ work for health care administrators to address the concerns and special needs of patients’ satisfaction, investigate complaints, collect information about patients’ dissatisfaction, work with departments to resolve patients’ problems, and educate staff.

Salary:

$20,000 - $40,000

Education

Students should take challenging high school courses in business, science, math, and English. Requirements differ, but most employers prefer college graduates with backgrounds in health or social services.  Experience or course work in conflict resolution is also valued.

Reflection

Do you think that you would like to be one?

Why? Why not?

I think that i wouldnt like to be one because it isn't something that i see myself doing as a career

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Studetn success statement
"Persistence can change failure into extraordinary achievement."
~Matt Biondi
(Olympic gold medal winner, World Record Holder)

Reflection: I think that this statement is trying to say that if you want to change your life to be someone better it is possible if you are determined to do it.

Osteopathic Physician, D.O.

(D.O. = Doctor of)

Duties and Responsibilities:

Osteopathic physicians use accepted methods of diagnosing 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 medicine, proper nutrition, and environmental factors in maintaining good health.  Osteopaths use a hands-on approach to medicine and frequently manipulate or palpate as part of diagnosis and treatment

Salary:

$110,000

Education:

After three or four years of college, prospective physicians must attend medical school.  Undergraduate requirements for admission to all medical schools include one year of basic chemistry, one year of organic chemistry, one year of biology, and one year of physics.  Some medical schools also require course work in calculus, English, the humanities, or social science.

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Reflection:

Do you think that you would like to be one? Why? Why not?
i think that i would like to be one because it looks like a very interesting job and they get api d good money.

student Success Statement
The answers to these questions will determine your success or failure:
1. Can people trust me to do 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

Optometrist

Duties and Responsibilities:

Optometrists treat vision problems.  They treat vision problems by diagnosing the problem and then prescribing corrective eyeglasses, 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 may not write medical prescriptions, treat diseases, or perform surgery. Most optometrists are self-employed, however many work for hospitals, government agencies, optical manufacturers, or universities.

Salary:

$78,000

Education:

Students interested in becoming an optometrist should take the most challenging high school courses (AP or IB) available in math, science, and English.  Before entering an optometry school at least two years of college in a pre-professional program is required.  Optometry school is four years in length.  After being awarded the degree of Doctor of Optometry, optometrists must pass state exams before starting to practice.

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Reflection: Do you think that you would like to be one? Why? Why not?

i think that i would like to be one because they get paid good and it looks like a very interesting job.

Student Success Statement
" Never look to the ground for your next step. Greatness belongs to those who look to the horizon."
~Bud Greenspan


i THINK THAT THIS STATEMENT IS TRYING TO SAY THAT YOU ALWAYS HAVE TO HAVE YOUR HEAD UP HIGH AND ALWAYS CHOOSE THE RIGHT. NEVER CHOOSE THE WRONG.

Orthotist

Duties and Responsibilities:

 Orthotist work with patients that need extra support for their muscles, spine, or limbs.  Both design, make, and fit apparatuses made of plastic, wood, leather, and metal that help stabilize, strengthen or replace body parts.  They also make and fit devices that help to align limbs that have grown in a crooked manner. 

Salary:

$25,000 - $40,000

Education:

Some colleges and universities offer bachelor degrees in orthotic and prosthetic programs.  These programs include courses in anatomy, physics, mathematics, mechanical drawing, and the use of materials used in the making of devices.  After a year of experience a person may apply for certification.

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Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why not?

I think that i would like to be one because it looks like a very intersting job.

Student Success Statement
"Physical Fitness is not only one of the most important keys to a healthy body. it is the basic of dynamic and creative intellectual activity. The relationship between the soundness of the body and 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

Optician

Duties and Responsibities:

Opticians fit and dispense eyeglasses for patients based upon prescriptions written by ophthalmologists or optometrists.  Opticians help the customers select eyeglass frames and then measure their faces so that correct size frames can be ordered.  They also measure the distance between the corneas of the eyes so that the lenses may be correctly fitted in the frames.  Some opticians specialize in the fitting of contact lens and also in fitting artificial eyes.  Opticians may own their own retail store or work for an optical store.  Some also work for optometrists and ophthalmologists who sell glasses.

Salary:

$19,000 - $40,000

Education:

Students should take high school courses in physics, algebra, mechanical drawing, and geometry.  A high school diploma or GED certificate is needed to begin training as an optician.  There are two types of training programs.  Students can either complete an approved two-year course at an school of opticianry, or they can complete an approved three year on-the-job apprenticeship.

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Reflection: Do you think that you would like to be  one?

Why? Why not?

I think that i would like to be a optician because they make good money and its a good job.

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, American Historian

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 machine so that lens blanks are ground and polished.

Salary:

$15,000 - $20,000

Education:

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.

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Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one?

Why? Why not?

I think that i would like to be a Optical laboratory Technician because i think that they get paid good and that this is a very interesting job.

Ophthalmologists

Duties and Responsibilities:

Ophthalmologists are physicians who specialize in the treatment of eye disorders and diseases.  They treat vision problems and write prescriptions for both pharmaceuticals and corrective eyeglass lenses.  When necessary, they perform eye surgery.  Most ophthalmologists are in private practice, however some are employed by hospitals or clinics, and others perform research.

Salary:

 $90,000 - $150,000

Education:

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.

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Reflection: Do you think that you would like to be one? Why? Why not?

I think that i would like to be this because it looks like a very interesting job.