Student Success Statement

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

Bo Jackson

This quote is simple and self-explanatory, you have to set high goals and never give up on them. I guess it is natural to set objectives high, but not too high. If you want to enter congress or something, you shouldn't aim to be president or if you are inexperienced in a subject and you have to participate in an action of that subject, don’t aim for the outcome to be perfect, aim for it to be excellent. 

Student Success Statement

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

Michael Phelps

22 Olympic Medals (18 Gold)

This quote is basically saying that you can do whatever you want, whatever you aspire. You can’t put a limit on dreams or desires, if you hope for something long enough you might be able to make it a reality. Also you shouldn't let anyone disrupt your dreams; go for whatever makes you happy. Of course, if what makes you happy is something along the lines of murder, rape, torture, animal cruelty, abuse, and anything else immoral or illegal then you should probably not do that, please.

Restoring Faith in Humanity

In this video I saw many dangerous situations occur and then one or a few people would come and commit an act of righteousness. In some parts of the video, it wasn't just one person who chose to help someone, it was a group of people and even a community at one point. This video shows how some people actually care and can show kindness in the face of peril. And not only do acts of generosity come in the form of helping someone, in some parts of the video people were helping threatened animals. That shows that not everyone is selfish and malevolent, sometimes they are selfless and brave.

Student Success Statement

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

Gordon B. Hinckley

This quote is simple and self-explanatory; if you try harder, then the outcome of your efforts will be better. The amount of effort you put into something will be equal to the quality of the outcome.

Medical Illustrator

Duties and Responsibilities:

Medical illustrators produce resources such as photography and graphic images for professionals involved in patient care, teaching, education and research. There are four specialist areas: clinical photography, graphic design, medical art, and videography.

Salary: $35,000 - $50,000

Education: In order to become a medical illustrator, they had to have a major in art and a minor in science or vice versa. Certification as a medical illustrator requires a graduate degree in medical illustration, a portfolio review, and successful completion of a national examination.

Reflection: I think I would like to become a medical illustrator because I think this would come easily for me. I am a good artist but the only problem I have is that I am really bad at the perception of space and length, so in order to draw these detailed designs of the subject of the body I would need to become better at perceiving length.

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

I think what the quote is trying to say is that the only way to achieve excellence is to actually try the hardest that you can. If you try the hardest that you can then that work will be excellent because it will be the best you can do. Anything less than your hardest will not be excellent because you did not want to achieve greatness, you wanted to slack off.

Medical Assistant

Duties and Responsibilities:

Medical Assistants do plenty of things. They can instruct patients about medications and special diets, prepare and administer medications as directed, authorize drug refills as directed, telephone prescriptions to a pharmacy, draw blood, prepare patients for X-rays, take electrocardiograms, remove sutures, and change dressings. They also facilitate communication between the patient and other health care professionals. Their duties range from these to many, many other things.

Salary: $17,000 - $18,000

Education: While some employers may provide on the job training, many give preference to applicants with formal medical assistant education. Another way candidates can distinguish themselves is by obtaining industry-recognized credentials, such as Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA).

Reflection: I would not like to be a medical assistant because I think it would be a bit much for me. 

Student Success Statement

“Paint a masterpiece daily. Always autograph your work with excellence.”

Greg Hickman

I think what he is trying to say is that every day we should do something glorious and we should show that we did it with excellence by owning it, trying our hardest to do those things. The masterpiece is a metaphor for the things we can do every day and the autograph is a metaphor for our efforts in doing these things.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Duties and Responsibilities:

 Licensed practical nurses work under the direction of registered nurses and physicians.  They care for injured, handicapped, and sick patients.  Their duties include such tasks as taking temperatures, blood pressures, pulse, give injections, change dressings, and help give patients baths.  In general, they care for patients in hospitals, nursing homes, and extended care facilities.  Some practical nurses work in private homes. 

Salary: $16,000 - $23,000

Education: Individuals wishing to work as an LPN must be 18 years old, hold a high school diploma or a GED, be able to pass a drug test, a criminal background check, complete a training program, and obtain a license. It is helpful for LPNs to be in good physical condition, possess patience and be able to communicate clearly.

Reflection: I think I would be okay with becoming a LPN because it seems like a stable and fulfilling job. 

Student Success Statement

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

Paul “BEAR” BRYANT

I think that this quote means that the quality of a champion is not the desire to win alone, but the preparation, training, planning, etc. that should come with the desire to win. I agree with this quote because we have to work to get what we want. We, as a human species, will always want something, and it will never come without a price. The only thing that will grant us this object of desire is if we truly try to obtain it. Craving it alone is useless, we have to earn it.

Industrial Hygienist

Duties and Responsibilities: The duties of industrial hygiene are dedicated to the anticipation, recognition, evaluation, communication, and control of the environmental stressors of a work place. These stressors are divided into categories of biological, chemical, physical, ergonomic and psychosocial.

Salary:  $40,000 - $60,000

Educational Requirements: A career in industrial hygiene requires a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in occupational health and safety, environmental health engineering, or the physical sciences.  Many jobs require certification and/or a Master's Degree in these, or related, fields.  Certification requires successful completion of the American Board of Industrial Hygiene examination.

Reflection:  I would not like to be an Industrial Hygienist because it sounds like a dangerous job, and I would not like to be in those positions.

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

I think that this quote means it is better to have unity than to work alone. I agree with this quote, it is better to be unified than to be segregated or alone. When you are in a unified environment, things will be easier than they would if you were to be alone. With unity you have people who care about you and people who you care about. You will never have to face anything alone ever again with a community that is unified.

Home Health Aide

Duties and Responsibilities: Home Health Aide is supportive care provided in the home. Care may be provided by licensed healthcare professionals who provide medical care needs or by professional caregivers who provide daily care to help to ensure the activities of daily living are met.

Salary: $8,000 - $18,000

Education: The state department of health issues requirement for that state. Workers can take an examination to become a state tested Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Other requirements in the U.S.A. often include a background check, drug testing, and general references.

Reflection: I would definitely not like to be a home health aide because If I can barely take care of myself, how am I going to take care of another person or various people. 

Student Success Statement

“Together Everyone Achieves More”

Anon

This statement means that when a group of people work as a team, they achieve more. They achieve more because when there are more people there to help with a job, the job will be done exceptionally right. The reason why that happens is because each person is doing a specific duty and because of that, the job will be done faster and more efficiently and also there are people to rely on and more perspectives.

Healthcare Administrator

Duties and Responsibilities: Health administration or healthcare administration is the field relating to leadership, management, and administration of public health systems, health care systems, hospitals, and hospital networks. Health care administrators are considered health care professionals. It ensures that specific outcomes are attained, that departments within a health facility are running smoothly, that the right people are in the right jobs that people know what is expected of them, that resources are used efficiently and that all departments are working towards a common goal.

Salary: $35,000 - $100,000

Education: In order to obtain this career you should take high school courses such as business, science, math, and English. Also most healthcare administrators hold master’s degrees in healthcare administration or business administration.

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Reflection: I would not like to be a Healthcare Administrator because it seems like a lot of responsibility.

Student Success Statement

“Work as a team to achieve your dream”

Sarah Real

This quote is saying that in order to achieve your goals, it is wise to ask for help from friends or family. When you want to achieve your goals and you don’t have any help then it might be more difficult to accomplish than when you have help. Usually you should look for help from people that want to help you and you know will help you.

Student Success Statement

“You will become as great your dominant aspiration (goal).”

James Allen

I think that this quote means that you will only become as strong or powerful as what you want to become or do. I think this is a pretty clever quote because it says that in order to become something big and mighty, you have to have big and mighty dreams. Or in order to become happy and successful you must have happy and successful dreams. 

Health Science Librarian

Duties and Responsibilities:

A Health Science Librarian sorts through and organizes information on health. A Health Science Librarian will also sort through the vast sources of information on health to aid a patient seeking for info. Sources of information include books, pamphlets, journals, tapes, multimedia presentations, and the internet.

Salary:

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

$35,000 - $55,000 (Librarians) 

Education: A four-year bachelor's degree is required, including courses such as science and computer science. A master’s degree in library science is also required. Courses include scientific literature, biomedical communication, bibliographic resource use, library organization and management, and standard cataloging systems. While health science librarians are not required to be certified, the Medical Library Association does offer certification examinations which would help a librarian advance to a higher position. 

Answer: I think I would not like to be a health science librarian because it seems very difficult not that rewarding. I wouldn’t want to be a librarian in the first place. I love books and reading them but to be in charge of a million books and to have to know where each one would be doesn’t seem pleasant.

Student Success Statement

What is The Strangest Secret in The World?

“We become what we think about.”

Earl Nightingale

First off, I would like to say something that has been bothering me since I’ve seen the title. The title “What is the Strangest Secret in The World?” is really getting me bothered because if it is a secret, then we are not supposed to be told what it is because then it wouldn’t be a secret anymore. Anyways with that said, I completely agree with the quote. I believe that someone who thinks about misery will only receive misery and someone who thinks about happiness will gain happiness. If you have this state of mind about yourself or your life, it is destined to materialize. This isn’t always true towards an aspect of your life that you are not completely in control of, for example if you constantly think about gaining millions of dollars you may not be destined to become a millionaire, it is possible but it is not certain. Obviously this doesn’t work with thoughts such as growing wings, or gaining superpowers, or achieving immortality. But I believe if you truly set your mind upon something, it will most likely happen because you want it to happen and you will try and try to make it happen, and eventually it might.

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, business, hospitals, schools, or government agencies. Health Educators often:

·     Perform health training needs assessments.

·     Design and develop health education programs.

·     Publish health education materials, information papers, and grant proposals.

·     Develop 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.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

I would not like to be a health educator because it seems as if I would need to be skilled with teaching and skilled with people, which I am not. I am not so good of a teacher and so I would want to become one.

Student Success Statement

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

James Allen

This quote is using a metaphor, comparing fruit to actions or consequences.  When you think about something negative your actions will be negative. When you have negative thoughts and commit negative actions, you will receive negative consequences. If your thoughts are positive, however, you will receive positive actions and consequences. So you should always think positive and then good things will happen to you.

Genetic Counselor
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Duties and Responsibilities:

A genetic counselor is someone who tests and treats genetic diseases. They usually work with families that may contain certain genetic diseases. A genetic counselor will usually work with a family to be, testing both the mother and father’s blood for certain genetic coding that may suggest that their child could be born with deformities or diseases. Sometimes a genetic counselor will also work with the family after the baby is born, to help with caring for the child if it has a genetic disease or deformity. The genetic counselor will then explain the risks and care for the child and also explain possible risks for future children.

Salary:  $25,000 - $55,000

Education:

To become a genetic counselor you need to have an undergraduate degree in science, psychology, biology, statistics, biochemistry, or chemistry. Once you have this, you need to get a master’s degree. After you get your master’s you need to meet state licensure requirements. After that you need to complete the requirements for a certification in genetic counseling.

Answer: I think I would be okay with becoming a genetic counselor. It seems interesting enough and the money is pretty good. I think that maybe if I was passionate about it, I would be able to become a Genetic Counselor.

Student Success Statement

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

Aristotle

I think that the reasoning behind this quote is that in order for education to be worth something, you have to have your heart in the lesson. Without having your heart in what you are learning then it is not of any importance to yourself.

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 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 wouldn’t want to be an environmental health specialist because I wouldn’t really want to specialize in a job where you have to deal with dirty situations. I am a bit of a germaphobe.

Student Success Statement

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

Mr. Haymore

What the quote is trying to say is that when you choose to do something right you gain happiness and success, and when you do something wrong you do not gain happiness and success. I agree with this quote. I do think that when you do things right you gain happiness and success. I also agree with doing something wrong means you do not gain any of these because I have plenty of experience in that department. I tend to procrastinate more than any human being alive. I procrastinate with all my schoolwork and even with things that I do for fun like my drawings or playing video games. I sometime try to push away drawing or playing because I’m too lazy or tired. I realize that by doing this I gain neither happiness nor success. I should learn to not procrastinate as much.

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 hospital emergency rooms for further care. The job is both physically demanding and stressful. Emergency medical technicians often respond to:

·    Automobile accidents

·    Heart attacks

·    Gunshot wounds

·    Unscheduled childbirth

·    Drowning

·    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!!!

Would you like to become an Emergency Medical Technician?

No, I would not like to become an emergency medical technician because I already have a career that I want to be and it’s not this one.

Student Success Statement

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

Alex Linares

What this quote is trying to say is that the right choice is always right. I mean, they do call it the right choice for a reason. Why would they call it the right choice if it was wrong? Obviously choosing the right will bring good things towards you and choosing the wrong will bring bad things towards. Let me give you a scenario where this quote would come in handy: One day you walk out of the grocery store and notice that your car’s tired have been slashed. You can either walk home, or hijack a car. Which is right and which is wrong, YOU DECIDE. But seriously, hijacking a car would result in a chain reaction where you would go to jail and become a bitter, terrible person while walking home would result in walking, just walking. I think I got off topic but you know what I mean.

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 specialized 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.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

Would you like to become an Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist?

I would not like to become an electroneurodiagnostic technician because I already have my eye on a few career paths and I would not want to sway away from those ambitions. Also I would think that to become an electroneurodiagnostic technologist you must have a passion for it and I do not have a passion for it.

Student Success Statement

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

ANON

This quote is self-explanatory because all it is trying to say is that it is worse to be with people who are a bad influence or a danger to you than to just be alone. It is better for you not to be with these people that could harm you or influence you in any negative way. If a person is friends with a group of people who aren’t doing any good to this person then they shouldn’t be friends with them at all. Sometimes this is hard to do, for various reasons. Sometimes being friends with someone who is a bad influence will give this person a sense of rebellion. Other times a person will have a fear or anxiety of finding new friends and will try to stay with the ones they already have. Either way, eventually they should realize the bad influence or potential harm and try to escape this.