Student Success Statement

“Visualization- Imagination: What you see is what you get.”

-Anon

Reflection: I believe this quote means that what you see in your eyes is what you will become. For example say you look in the mirror and you picture yourself going to college than you will go to college. If you picture yourself dropping out than you will be a dropout. You should always picture yourself being someone in life and not some dropout.

 

                Sonographer (Ultrasound technician)

Duties and Responsibilities:

Sonographers have extensive, direct patient contact that may include performing some invasive procedures. They must be able to interact compassionately and effectively with people who range from healthy to critically ill.

The professional responsibilities include, but are not limited, to:

·         obtaining and recording an accurate patient history

·         performing diagnostic procedures and obtaining diagnostic images

·         analyzing technical information

·         using independent judgement in recognizing the need to extend the scope of the procedure according to the diagnostic findings

·         providing an oral or written summary of the technical findings to the physician for medical diagnosis

·         providing quality patient care

·         collaborating with physicians and other members of the health care team

Sonographers must also be knowledgeable about and limit the risk from possible exposure to blood and body fluids. Many sonographers also assist in electronic and clerical scheduling, record keeping, and computerized image archiving. Sonographers may also have managerial or supervisory responsibilities.

Salary: $78,520 annually

Education:

Comprehensive Diagnostic Medical Sonography programs vary in length from one to four years depending on the degree or certificate awarded. Prerequisites also vary among programs from high school diploma or GED to specific qualifications in a related allied health profession.

I would like to work in this career because it gives me a chance to help a mother and father. 

Research Scientist

Duties and Responsibilities:

                Research Scientists work to improve life and health by increasing the world's knowledge about their chosen field of study.  Their interests are many and varied, and often they focus their research in biochemistry, genetics, immunology, microbiology, marine biology, molecular biology, physics, or pathology.  Research scientists may work independently or as part of a team.  Most work in research laboratories, but many work in field situations or teach in colleges, universities, and medical schools.

Average Salary:  $25,000 - $75,000

Educational Requirements:

Students should take the most challenging science, math, and English courses available in high school including advanced placement and international baccalaureate courses.

To work in biomedical scientific research requires at least a master's degree, and a doctorate is required to conduct advanced work or manage research programs or departments.

I would to work in this field because it works in different fields not just one. 

                                Respiratory Therapy Assistant

Duties and Responsibilities:

Respiratory therapists help take care of people with breathing problems, like asthma, emphysema or other respiratory illnesses, as well as helping in emergency situations such as heart attacks or drowning. Respiratory therapists work with all age ranges, from infants to the elderly.

Respiratory therapists meet with patients and ask questions about their condition and concerns, run tests to determine the severity of their illness, and consult with doctors to determine the correct course of action. They treat patients with different methods from chest physiotherapy to putting people on ventilators, and track their progress with therapy. Often, respiratory therapists work with patients to teach them methods of therapy they can do on their own.

Salary: $54,280 a year

Education:

You can start with an associate's degree in respiratory therapy, but bachelor's degrees are highly sought after by employers. The programs blend classwork with practical experience. Additionally, respiratory therapists need licensure in all states except Alaska. Certification is also available, but not required.

  I would like to work in this field because it's almost like your giving people life. 

Student Success Statement

“There is no giant step that does it. It’s a lot of little steps.”

-Anon

Reflection: I believe this quote means that instead of trying to do everything in one step take your time to do it right. For example say your down by one touchdown and there’s one minute left don’t risk everything on one pass (step) take what they give you (little steps). So in conclusion don’t try do everything in one pass (step) take little steps and do it right.

 

                                                    Recreation Therapist

Duties and Responsibilities:

Recreational therapists plan, direct, and coordinate recreation-based treatment programs for people with disabilities, injuries, or illnesses. Recreational therapists use a variety of modalities, including arts and crafts, drama, music, dance, sports, games, and community reintegration field trips to help maintain or improve a patient’s physical, social, and emotional well-being.

Salary: $42,280 per year

Educational Requirements:

Most recreational therapists need a bachelor’s degree in recreational therapy or a related field. Though less common, associate’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees are also available.

Recreational therapy programs include courses in assessment, human anatomy, medical and psychiatric terminology, characteristics of illnesses and disabilities, and the use of assistive devices and technology. Bachelor’s degree programs usually include an internship.

 I would like to work in this field because it gives me an oppturnity to help people.

 Student Success Statement

Cowardice asks the question ‘Is it safe?’

Expediency asks the question ‘Is it polite?’

Vanity asks the question ‘Is it popular?’

But, conscience asks the question ‘Is it right?

And there comes a time when one must take a position that is neither safe, nor politic, nor popular, but one must take it because one’s conscience tells one that it is right.

-Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Reflection:  I believe this quote means we all must take a step that is neither safe. This means that we all will do something reckless. Also we will all take a position that everyone won’t agree with but that is way we find out if it is right.