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.