Student Success Statement #80

"When obedience becomes our goal, it is no longer an irritation; instead of a stumbling block, it becomes a building block."

                                         - James E. Faust

Plastic Surgeon

Plastic Surgeon

Duties and Responsibilities:

                Plastic surgeons shape and mold regions of the body like the ears, face, trunk, hands, and other extremities. They also repair congenital problems such as malformed bone structure in hands or feet. Cosmetic surgery reshapes normal body parts for aesthetic reasons, while reconstructive surgery repairs or replaces body parts damaged by accidents, illness, or malformation.

Average Salary: $230,540

Educational Requirements:

                The path to becoming a plastic surgeon is a long and demanding one. Students must complete many levels of training and education, beginning with obtaining a bachelor’s degree in pre-medical major, such as biology or chemistry. Then they must enter medical school.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

Question: Would you like to become a Plastic Surgeon in the future? Why or why not?

Answer: No, I most definitely would not like to become a plastic surgeon in the future because it simply does not interest me in any way possible.

Student Success Statement #79

"Obedience is the great test of life."                                 - Thomas S. Monson

Neurologist

Neurologist

Duties and Responsibilities:

                A neurologist is a medical doctor or osteopath who has trained in the diagnosis and treatment of nervous system disorders, including diseases of the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and muscles.

                Neurologists perform neurological examinations of the nerves of the head and neck; muscle strength and movement; balance, ambulation, and reflexes; sensation, memory, speech, language, and other cognitive abilities.

They also perform diagnostic tests such as the following:

·         CAT (computed axial tomography) or CT scan

·         MRI scan or MRA (magnetic resonance angiography)

·         Lumbar puncture (spinal tap)

·         EEG (electroencephalography)

·         EMG/NCV (electromyography/nerve conduction velocity)

Average Salary: $190,000

Educational Requirements:

·         Four years of premedical education in a college or university

·         Four years of medical school resulting in an MD or DO degree (doctor of medicine or doctor of osteopathy degree)

·         One year internship in either internal medicine or medicine/surgery

·         At least 3 years of specialty training in an accredited neurology residency program

Student Success Statement #78

"Obedience... is the primary object of all sound education."

                                                 - Elizabeth Missing Sewell

Western Medicine Doctor

Western Medicine Doctor

Duties and Responsibilities:

       Western medicine is a system in which medical doctors and other healthcare professionals (such as nurses, pharmacists, and therapists) treat symptoms and diseases using drugs, radiation, or surgery. Also called allopathic medicine, biomedicine, conventional medicine, mainstream medicine, and orthodox medicine.

Average Salary: $54,000

Educational Requirements:

       High school diploma.

Student Success Statement #77

"Obedience sums up our entire duty."

                                                      - Hosea Ballou

Eastern Medicine Doctor

Eastern Medicine Doctor

Duties and Responsibilities:

                Oriental medicine practitioners use forms of acupuncture and treatment through Chinese concept of “qi,” which means energy. Oriental medicine treats a variety of ailments including headaches, back pain, arthritis, or other illnesses by identifying patters of imbalance within a body’s energy levels and working to readjust fluids or tissues in order to keep the body in balance and relieve pain. Oriental medicine techniques include acupuncture, cupping, acupressure, and herbal supplements that are applied to specific body parts or tissues. Practitioners must be able to evaluate a patient’s symptoms and identify what organs or tissues are causing the ailment, and come up with a customized plan that incorporates oriental herbs and practices into a treatment.

Average Salary: $61,000

Educational Requirements:

                Education and training requirements vary state to state for becoming an oriental medicine practitioner. Some practitioners are licensed to be a physician’s assistant and then take classes to become certified in oriental medicine. Most practitioners earn a Bachelor’s degree in biology or another medical related field, then go on to fill state requirements for practicing oriental medicine. Most states require students to work as an intern or apprentice for a specific number of hours in order to qualify for certification, and then have them take an examination to become certified through the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.

Most training is obtained during an internship or apprenticeship, and many students who work as intern often get hired in as a full-time practitioner once their certification is obtained.

Student Success Statement #76

Student Success Statement

“The more obedient we are, the more freedom we have.”

-       Boyd K. Packer

Obedience

Definition of Obedience:

the act or practice of obeying.


Synonyms of Obedience:

agreement; duty; submission; resignation


Examples of Obedience:

• Cleaning your room when told by your parents.

• Listening to all instructions given by your teacher(s).

• Doing something right away without any reminders.

Harmful Effects and Consequences of Drug Abuse

Harmful Effects and Consequences of Drug Abuse

• people are dying from doing drugs
• a lifetime of pain
• a boy is laying on the floor and he seems like he's dead
• People are going crazy
• when drugs control you, you lose yourself
• people around you get affected, especially the ones who love you
• the parents are trapping the person in the bathroom while he is on drugs
• the guy was going to throw himself out the window
• drugs lie
• the guy is stealing from his mother
• drugs kill your identity
• influence of friends: can make you think about using drugs and actually do them
•  you can go to prison
• one mistake
• drugs make you feel like you're in control
• there is nobody else to blame but yourself for you mistake
• you control your life
• you can get help for your drug addiction
• choose the right

Pledge: I promise to stay away fro drugs. They cause nothing but trouble. Doing drugs will make you lose your family, friends, and yourself. I will stay away from drugs because I want the best for me in this life. I do not want to go crazy and steal money because I'm doing drugs. I do not want to lose my family over drugs. I want a life not a piece of it. Drugs take over you. I want to be in control of my life. I do not want this chance I have to live go to waste. Some say drugs give you happiness. Well guess what? I CAN CREATE MY OWN HAPPINESS BY BEING DRUG FREE. I will stand and honor my word, I WILL NOT USE DRUGS. EVER.

Student Success Statement #75

"Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise."
                           - Benjamin Franklin

Reflection: When you go to sleep early, you get enough of the stress you have in yourself and you lock it up. You become relaxed and you feel much better. When you wake up early, your mind is clear of any thoughts and you are more open minded hen when you wake up with having had hardly any rest. For example, when I don't get enough rest, I feel tired, lazy, and sleepy. That interferes with my studies and my concentration at school. When I do get enough rest, I am more relaxed and I think better, which is good because that will help me succeed better in exams and other stuff such as sports.

Oriental Medicine Doctor

Oriental Medicine Doctor

Duties and Responsibilities:

            Acupuncture and Oriental medicine (AOM) is an ancient and empirical system of medicine based on the concept of qi (pronounced “chee”), which is usually translated as energy. Oriental medicine includes the practice of Chinese herbology in addition to acupuncture. AOM treatments identify a pattern of energetic imbalance within a patient and redress that disharmony in a variety of ways.

Average Salary: $30,000 - $150,000

Educational Requirements:

            Comprehensive training in traditional differential diagnosis and proper treatment methods requires that a Diplomate of Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) completes three to four academic years of education at the master’s degree level in an Oriental Medicine Program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM).

The Top 5 Heart Health Tips

The Top 5 Heart Health Tips:

1. Try to keep a healthy diet (ex. Fruits and Vegetables)
2. Avoid smoking
3. Keep an active lifestyle (ex. going to the gym or 30 minutes of moderate activity)
4. Maintaining a healthy body weight 
5. Reduce your stress

Reflection: I am planning to join the school's basketball team. I'll be practicing and training almost daily so that will count as an active lifestyle. I will also try to eat moderately and eat at most 3 times a day. I will try to stop eating greasy foods and focus on healthy ones. I will as well eat more fruits and vegetables.

Student Success Statement #74

"A wise man ought to realize that health is his most valuable possession."
         - Hippocrates


Reflection: Health is very important. Whether it's physically to emotionally, health plays an important role in your life. Physical health not only helps you do things such as running and walking, but it also contributes to you being alive. Emotional health helps you be happy and successful. Health is very important guys and you must take care of yourself.

Sports Medicine Doctor

Sports Medicine Doctor

Duties and Responsibilities:

                Sports medicine is a branch of medicine that deals with physical fitness, treatments, and prevention of injuries related to sports and exercise. Although most sports teams have employed Team physicians for many years, it is only since the late 20^th century that Sport and Exercise Medicine has emerged as a distinct entity in health care.

Average Salary: $279,000-$350,000

Educational Requirements:

                Many students who are interested in going to medical school complete a bachelor’s degree with a pre-med concentration that gives them a solid foundation in biology, chemistry, and physics. Getting into medical school can be competitive, so students must complete the courses and have excellent grades to be a good applicant. Students will also be required to pass the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) in order to get into medical school. Those interested in sports medicine are usually sports lovers themselves, often involved in some kind of team or individual sports activity.

Acupuncturist

Acupuncturist

Duties and Responsibilities:

                Acupuncturists use needles and electrical currents to treat a variety of symptoms and disorders. Some acupuncturists also provide massage and preventative treatments.

Responsibilities for acupunctural jobs include:

·          Following all safety, quality, and infection control procedures and guidelines.

·          Maintaining detailed health records and evaluating treatment outcomes.

·          Identifying the correct treatment point locations on a patient’s body.

·          Ensuring that all laws and regulations are followed as they pertain to providing healthcare.

Average Salary: $43,000 - $60,000

Educational Requirements:

                The required licensing requirements vary from state to state. Most states require a degree from an accredited acupuncture college followed by a Board Certification from the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.

                California is the only exception: they have established their own Board Certification. If you are planning to practice acupuncture in California, it would be wise to read up on their requirements for legal practice.

Student Success Statement #73

"Courage is being scared to death and doing the right thing anyway."
                                                                  - Chae Richardson



Reflection: Doing what's right may or may not be a hard thing to do. Determination will help you choose the right. Courage will determine if you are brave enough to choose the right. You have to face the obstacles in life, face them with dignity, bravery, and knowledge. You need to strengthen up those things that frighten you and those fears that won't leave you alone. Do it with courage, no matter how scared you are, one day that fear will disappear.

Wellness Professional

                                      Wellness Professional

Duties and Responsibilities:

            Wellness specialists work for schools, local governments, companies or other organizations to suggest, support and train people on their health and fitness goals. The types of concerns are as varied as weight and diabetes prevention and maintaining a health work-life balance. A specialist often consults with people directly on lifestyle, eating and exercise habits and may direct an individual to a doctor for any serious health concerns.

Average Salary: $53,100

Educational Requirements:

           A wellness specialists often has a degree in a related discipline such as nursing, fitness, or sports medicine. There are no specific requirements, but many positions require on-the-job training in addition to certification from accredited wellness organizations such as the International Association of Wellness Professionals.

Student Success Statement #72

"I would prefer even to fail with honor than win by cheating."
                                                - Sophocles


Reflection: Honestly I would like the same. I would much rather fail and have a good feeling in my heart knowing that I didn't cheat and I tried my hardest at whatever I was trying to accomplish. I know that by cheating I'm choosing the wrong and that is not okay. Cheating can bring consequences to one and those consequences can bring you down. For example, what if you really want to graduate from college and you have an important test you must take. If you cheat, sure there may be a chance where you actually pass the exam and get a high score. When you enter your profession and you are asked to do something, guess what? You don't know what to do because you cheated on that exam that was so informative and you didn't even bother to read the information because you knew you were going to get a great score anyway because you had the right answers. You have just been caught on what you did and now you are jobless and miserable. Who's fault is that? YOURS. You took that decision and there are the consequences. It's better to fail 100 times if possible than to win by cheating because you learn from your mistakes every time you fail, and that, now that makes you a better person each time.

Dentist Hygienist

Dentist Hygienist

Duties and Responsibilities:

        Dental hygienists clean teeth, examine patients for signs of oral diseases such as gingivitis, and provide other preventative dental care. They also educate patients on ways to improve and maintain good oral health.

Average Salary: $70,210

Educational Requirements:

        Dental hygienists typically need an associate’s degree in dental hygiene. All states require dental hygienists to be licensed; requirements vary by state.