Student Success Statement

                         

          “I will persist until I succeed.”

                                                 Og Mandino

Reflection:

 This statement is very true and it encourages you to keep on going no matter what. You have to keep on going and don’t give up. Only failures give up. Achieve your goals and keep on going till you get to where u wanted to be. If u want to be a neurologists work hard for it because the more time you take on things the better they turn out to be.    

                           Perfusionist

Duties and responsibilities:

 Their duties include Operating heart-lung machines, administering some types of anesthesia, administering some types of medication. Clinical Perfusionist operates 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 controls 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. Perfusionist training programs are given at academic health centers and medical schools and universities. 

Reflection:  

 I think I’m interested in this career because it sounds very interesting and I think it might take lots of studying but I think it’s worth it and it’s worth the hard work. I Would  want to be an Perfusionist.

                   Student success statement

            “Nothing in the world can take 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 education derelicts.

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

                                  President Calvin Coolidge

30^th president of US (1872-1933)

Reflection:

Life is a challenge we must adhere to. Life is motivation. Life is breathing. Out of Many people in the world there are different kinds the ones that aren't meant for college and the ones that just have the talent to do things on their own.

                      Patient Representative

Duties and responsibilities:

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

Patient representatives work in hospitals, nursing homes, other long-term care facilities, and in public health agencies.

Salary: $20,000 - $40,000

Education:

Students should take stimulating high school courses in business, science, math, and English.

Requirements vary, but most employers prefer college graduates with backgrounds in health or social services.  Experience or course work in conflict resolution is also valued.

Reflection:

I think I wouldn't want to be a patient representative because I’m more interested in nursing.

Student Success Statement

“Persistence can change failure into extraordinary achievement.”

Matt Biondi

Olympic Gold Winner,

World record

Reflection:

This statement is trying to say is that if your firm on what you want you will achieve it. Work hard for what you want and don’t give up because giving up is for failures. If one day you want to go to the moon work hard and study to become astronaut.   

                     Osteopathic physician, D.O.

Duties and responsibilities:

  Osteopathic physicians use accepted methods of diagnosing and treating injuries and diseases. Osteopaths use a hands-on approach to medicine and frequently manipulate or palpate as part of diagnosis and treatment.  They work primarily in osteopathic hospitals or private practice, however many pathological hospitals now accept osteopathic physicians as staff members.  The majority of osteopaths are general practitioners, family practitioners, or emergency medicine specialists.  

Salary: $110,000

Education:

  Students should take the most challenging high school courses including AP or IB courses, available in science, math, and English. 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.

Reflection:

  I think would want to be an osteopathic physician because it sounds very interesting and it takes lots of studying and time to be this. It might be hard but it’s worth it. They get paid really well.

                  Student Success Statement

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

·      Can people trust me to do what’s right?

·      Am I committed to doing my very best?

·      Do I treat people the way I want to be treated?

Reflection:

  I think there is no trust anymore now days. Back then all you had to say was “I promise” and they didn't have to sign anything anymore but now a days they ask for your address and all kinds of information. For an example if you want the bank to let you borrow money they have to look at your record and they do all kinds of research on you. Another example if you want to buy a car and you don’t pay on time they will take it away, even if you say u already paid it. I don’t really know but people say I am different from everyone else other people do things without thinking and I like thinking things through. I think I could be committed to do the best. I do treat others the way I want to be treated. If someone treats me bad I will to. If someone treats me nice I will too.  

                                    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.

Reflection:

  

  I think I wouldn't want to be an optometrist because it’s working with the eyes and I don’t like working with the eyes. I think it takes more hard work and more input. 

                     Student Success Statement

“Never look to the ground for your next step. Greatness belongs to those who look to the horizon.”

Bud Greenspan

Reflection:

 This statement is very true because if you look down you give up, it’s like looking back. Always look forward and not backwards. If you look back your wont achieve your goals you will just give up. I think the more you try the better things will turn out. I know because I been through it you just have to look forward and not back because all u will ever do is put yourself down. Look forward not back!!!   

                                       Orthotist

Duties and responsibilities:

   Orthotists work with patients that need extra support for their muscles, spine, or limbs. They 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.  Orthotists work closely with physicians.  Orthotists often use computers to design their apparatuses. They may work in clinics or may own their own private business.

Average Salary:  $25,000 - $40,000

Educational Requirements:

   Students should take challenging science, math, and English courses in high school. 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

Reflection:

I wouldn’t want to be an Orthotist I think I wouldn’t get the hang of 

Student success statement

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

President John F. Kennedy

Summery: 

  I think your body is the most important thing that you need to take care of because you will only have one and that’s it. So take care of it and don’t damage it.  

Summary of video “John F. Kennedy”

  This video talks about how to take care of yourself and your body. It’s important to take care of your body because it’s the only one you will ever get. Ovoid smoking, drinking, and doing any damage in your body.  Lots of people damage their bodies and end up regretting it. So might as well not  do it.  

                                  Optician

Duties and responsibilities:

   

  Opticians work on the front lines of vision care. They are one of the most important members of the eye care team because of their direct interaction with customers. Customer loyalty is often won or lost based on how well the frame selection and eye wear fitting process goes. All optical employers should consider including a requirement for sociable personality traits in the optician job description. Character qualities that customers and coworkers enjoy being around are absolutely essential to a successful career as an optician.

Education:

  While there are no specific educational requirements for an optician, a 2-year associate degree or 4-year bachelor degree in optcianry may offer a competitive advantage. Optcianry courses educate students in the anatomy and physiology of the human eye, optical fundamentals and refraction. Through clinical training, students also have opportunities to learn about polishing, hand beveling, heat treatment, tinting and fitting glasses.

Reflection:

 Well I wouldn’t want to be an optician because its working with the eyes and I wouldn’t want to mess up and do something wrong I know you have to study for that not to happen but still I wouldn’t want to be one. 

                      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

Reflection:

  Well I think everyone can be successful in life no matter what race or person you are. It’s important to prove other people wrong. For an example if you want to be a teacher don’t let no one put you down.  

                   

                       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. They then fit the polished lenses into eyeglass frames and, depending upon where they work, fit the frames to the patients.  Some ophthalmic technicians work in optical laboratories or for optometrists or ophthalmologists.  Many work in retail stores that have optical departments.

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.

reflection: 

I wouldn't want to be a Optical Laboratory Technician.

                           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.

Average Salary:  $90,000 - $150,000

Educational Requirements:

  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.

Reflection:

Well I really like this specialist because it cures the eyes and any kind of disease. These are some illnesses that they word in. 

Elizabeth Taylor from Frances Cuffie

Marilyn Monroe from Yogesh Goel

                   Student Success Statement

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

Henry Ward Beecher

Reflection:

  I think this quote is saying not to give up if people put you down and think more than what they think of you. Also be more than what others expect.

                           Ophthalmic Technician

Duties and Responsibilities:                          

   Ophthalmic technicians or technologists help ophthalmologists collect data and measurements to allow the correct diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases and problems.  They work at hospitals, clinics, or for ophthalmologists in private practice.  Their duties often include Performing simple eye exams, assisting with eye surgery, Explaining diagnostic and treatment procedures to patients.in other words the assistant of an eye doctor 

Salary: $14,000 - $25,000

Education:

Students will need a high school diploma (or GED certificate) and two years of college prior to beginning ophthalmic training programs.  These programs may vary in length, but can take up to two years to complete.

Reflection:

  I think I would like to be an ophthalmic technician because it sounds really interesting and fun to work in. I would have to study really well to become one of these because it has to do with eyes. 

                                              Progress report

Well I read my goals every day to remind myself what I’m looking forward to. I am working on my grades and so far I’m doing well and trying to keep up with my work. It’s hard at first but you start getting used to. 

                   Student Success Statement

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

                                     Mark Victor Hansen

Reflection:

 This quote is saying to make a goal, set a goal and achieve it. It’s good to put a goal in yourself and try to achieve it no matter what people say and try putting you down its your job to put yourself up and do what you want to do.

                          Operating Room Technician

Duties and responsibilities:

 Operating room technicians are also called surgical technicians or surgical technologist. They assist in preparing operating rooms for surgery. They are responsible for having surgical instruments, sterile bandages and linens, needed fluids, and other equipment ready for the operation. They may also assist doctors by handing them needed instruments during surgery and for counting sponges and needles before and after the operation. They also deliver specimens to hospital laboratories for analysis, and after operations they take patients to the recovery room.  

            

Salary: $16,000-$22,000

Education:  

 A high school diploma or GED certificate is required. Many vocational and junior colleges offer programs in operating room technology, and training may also be taken at large hospitals.  Programs vary between1 to 2 years.  Students receive training in medical terminology, physiology, and sterilization methods.  At the end of the training period students must pass an examination by the Association of Surgical Technologists to become certified.

Reflection:

 I think I would like to be an operating room technician because I like working in medicine and would like to work in a operation room.