Student Success Statement #53

"I will persist until I succeed."
                                      -Og Mandino

Perfusionist

Perfusionist

Duties and Responsibilities:

                Clinical perfusionists operate 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.

Their duties include:

-          Operating heart-lung machines

-          Administering some types of anesthesia

-          Administering some types of medication

Average Salary: $50,000

Educational Requirements:

                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. They emphasize hands-on, practical training. Course length varies, but for the school to be recognized by the American Academy of Cardiac Perfusionists, the curriculum must include the supervised performance of 150 procedures to include 20 pediatric and infant cases.

Student Success Statement #52

" Nothing in the world can take the 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 educated derelicts.

Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan 'Press On' has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race."

- President Calvin Coolidge

30th President of the US (1872-1933)

Patient Representative

    Patient Representative

Duties and Responsibilities:

                Patient Representatives work for healthcare administrators to address the concerns 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.

Average Salary: $20,000 - $40,000

Educational Requirements:

                Students should take challenging high school courses in business, science, math, and English. Requirements differ, but most employers prefer college graduates with backgrounds in health or social services. Experience or course work in conflict resolution is also valued.

Student Success Statement #51

"Persistence can change failure into extraordinary achievement."
                                                      - Matt Biondi, Olympic Gold Metal Winner and World Record Holder

Reflection: Matt Biondi sure is an outstanding person. He shows persistence and dedication. His message to the world is that everything is possible. He never gave up. After so many times of failing, he kept going. And now he is a former Olympic Gold Metal Winner and World Record Holder. He is such a great swimmer, as a great amazing person as well. He teaches us that goals can come true, you just have to have persistence, because persistence is the key to life.

Osteopathic Physician, D.O.

   Osteopathic Physician, D.O.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Osteopathic physicians use accepted methods of diagnosing and treating injuries and diseases. Although they practice in all branches of medicine and surgery like Allopathic Physicians (M.D.s), they differ by emphasizing the importance of the musculoskeletal system, holistic medicine, proper nutrition, and environmental factors in maintaining good health. Osteopaths use 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 allopathic hospitals now accept osteopathic physicians as staff members. The majority of osteopaths are general practitioners, family, practitioners, or emergency medicine specialists.

Average Salary: $110,000

Educational Requirements:

            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 chemistry, one year of organic chemistry, one year of biology, and one year of physics. Some medical schools also require courses work in calculus, English, the humanities, or social science.

            Medical school usually includes two years of additional study in both basic and clinical sciences and is followed by a year-long hospital internship. Physicians who want to specialize must then undertake a three-year residency in their specialty.

Student Success Statement #50

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

1. Can people trust me to do what's right?

- I don't know.

2. Am I committed to doing my very best?

- Yes.

3. Do I treat people the way I want to be treated.

- No.

If the answers to these questions are YES, there is no way you can fail."

- Lou Holtz

Note:

Blue words: my answers to the questions.

Optometrist

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.

Average Salary: $78,000

Educational Requirements:

                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 of college pre-professional program required. After being awarded the degree of Doctor of Optometry, optometrists must pass state exams before starting to practice.

Student Success Statement #49

"Never look to the ground for your next step. Greatness belongs to those who look to the horizon."
                                                                                                                - Bud Greenspan

Orthotist and Prosthetist

Orthotist and Prosthetist

Duties and Responsibilities:

                Prosthetists design and make replacement limbs. Orthotists work with patients that need extra support for their muscles, spine, or limbs. Both  of them 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.

                Both orthotists and prosthetists work closely with physiscians. Physicians may give a patient a prescription for an orthotic or prosthetic device. Physicians may give a patient a prescription for an orthotic or prosthetic device. Physicians also may call in and consult with an orthotist or prosthetist to plan and design a needed device. Prosthetists and orthotists often use computers to design their apparatuses.

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.

                                           

John F. Kennedy video

In the video, the president talked about wanting students, adults, everyone basically, to be healthy for a better America. He believes that you should be healthy because it is not really okay to be overweight, even obese.

         I promise to eat healthy, such as vegetables and fruit. I also promise to exercise daily, and drink lots of water. I, as well, promise get on a nutritious diet so I can start losing weight to start weighing my recommended weight.















ps: I know the rainbow picture has nothing to do with this, but I like rainbows ohkay.




pps: I know that this info about the video that we watched about JFK is short but I wasn't paying much attention. I'm sleepy and plus it's Valentine's day. Blah.

Student Success Statement #48

"Physical fitness is not only one of the most important keys to a healthy body, it is the basis of dynamic and creative intellectual activity. The relationship between the soundness of the body and the activities of the mind is subtle and complex. Much is not yet understood. But we do know what the Greeks knew: that intelligence and skill can only function at the peak of their capacity when the body is healthy and strong."
                                                                                              - President John F. Kennedy

Optician

Optician

Duties and Responsibilities:

                Opticians fit and dispense eyeglasses for patients based upon prescriptions written by ophthalmologists or optometrists. Opticians help the customers select eyeglass frames and then measure the distance between the corneas of the eyes so that the lenses may be correctly fitted in the frames. Some opticians specialize in the fitting of contact lenses and also in fitting artificial eyes. Opticians may own their own retail store or work for an optical store. Some also work for optometrists and ophthalmologists who sell glasses.

Average Salary:  $19,000 - $40,000

Educational Requirements:

                Students should take high school courses in physics, algebra, mechanical drawing, and geometry. A high school diploma or GED certificate is needed to begin training as an optician. There are two types of training programs. Students can either complete an approved two-year course at a school of opticianry, or they can complete an approved three year on-the-job apprenticeship.

Student Success Statement #47

"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

Optical Laboratory Technician

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. Then they fit the polished lenses into eyeglass frames and, depending upon where they work, fi 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.

Average Salary: $15,000 - $20,000

Educational Requirements:

             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.

Student Success Statement #46

"Doing what is right, fair, and honorable is more important than winning or losing."
                                                                                                      - Chick Moorman

Ophthalmologist

Ophthalmologist

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.

Student Success Statement #45

"Hold yourself responsible for a higher standard than anybody else expects of you. Never excuse yourself."
                                                                                                                  - Henry Ward Beecher

Ophthalmic Technician

Ophthalmic Technician

Duties and Responsibilities:

                Ophthalmic technicians or technologists help ophthamologists 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

Average Salary: $14,000 - $25,000

Educational Requirements:

                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.

Student Success Statement #44

"Goal setting is goal getting. Set and Get."
                                                - Mark Victor Hansen

Reflection: Mr. Hansen may have a point. If you set a goal, there is a pretty positive chance that you will achieve it. For example, the authors from Chicken Soup for the Soul. Their book was rejected by many publishers so many times. They were so close to giving up, but they decided against it. They said they were going to get that book published one way or another, and they meant it. They set their goals real high, and even if they almost lost hope, they never gave up. That just shows us that we must never give up because dreams and goals can and are possible to come true. No matter how impossible the idea, dream, or goal seems, it is possible to accomplish it.  You should never give up. Just yesterday, I, myself, saw on the news that this, now famous, guy confessed that he was almost about to give up as a singer when he realized his career wasn't really going the way he wanted it to go. But he kept trying, and trying, and now I look at him, and admire him for continuing on reaching and striving to reach his goals. You should try goal setting. Like Mr. Hansen says, Goal setting is goal getting. :)

Operating Room Technician

  Operating Room Technician

Duties and Responsibilities:

            Operating room technicians are also called surgical technicians or surgical technologists. They assist in preparing operating rooms for surgery. They are responsible for having surgical instruments, sterile bandages, and linens, needed fluids, and other equipment read for 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 deliver specimens to hospital laboratories for analysis, and after operations they take patients to the recovery room.

Average Salary: $16,000 - $22,000

Educational Requirements:

            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. The programs vary from one year to two 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.





Q: Do you think you would like to be an Operating Room Technician? Why or why not?
A: I honestly don't think I would like to be an Operating Room Technician for the simple fact that I would get disgusted easily at the site of the surgeon operating someone.