Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Pyramid Healing

Pyramid healing is a unique type of healing in which a person believes he/she gets cured by being in a pyramid shape formed box with cris cross apple sauce legs. It is, in a way, like meditating.




Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

                                                               Nuclear Medicine Technologist


Duties and Responsibilities:

                Nuclear Medicine Technologists prepare and administer radioph
armaceuticals (radioactive substances) to detect and treat disease. Then they position equipment over patients to make images. These pictures allow physicians to identify abnormal areas. This helps in diagnosing illness.

                Nuclear medicine technologists explain these tests to the patients and administer radioactive dose by mouth or injection. They also perform laboratory tests on tissue samples. They must follow strict safety regulations due to the dangers of radiation effects to their bodies and organs.

                Their work is performed in specialized hospital departments, clinics, or laboratories. Level of work performed varies depending upon level of training and education completed.

Average Salary: $28,000 - $42,000

Educational Requirements:

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


                Nuclear medicine technology training programs vary in length from one to four years. One year programs that lead to certification are offered by hospitals. Associate and bachelor degrees are offered in colleges and universities. Courses include training in safety, radiation procedures, physical science, and effects of radiation to the body and organs, and computer techniques. Almost all states require licensing, and all technologists must meet federal standards for administering and using of radioactive.

Student Success Statement #40

"Vision without action is a daydream. Action without vision is a nightmare."
                                                                                                 - Japanese Proverb


Friday, January 17, 2014

Student Success Statement #39




                                                                                            - William A. Ward

Monitor Surveillance Technician

                               Monitor Surveillance Technician


Duties and Responsibilities:

                Monitor surveillance technicians observe the electrical activity of heartbeats which is graphically displayed on a series of monitors in cardiac care units of hospitals. They examine these patters and provide the results to physicians and nursing staff.

They:
v  Gather and report heart pattern information on patients.

v  Operate monitoring computers that simultaneously display multiple patient results.

v  Identify heart pattern changes and abnormalities.

v  Clean and maintain equipment, battery packs, and wiring systems.


Average Salary: $26,000 - $41,000

Educational Requirements:

                Students wanting to become Monitor Surveillance Technicians should take math, science, and computer technology courses in high school.

                Upon graduation from high school, they may enroll in training programs at vocational schools, community colleges, or hospitals. Program length varies from three months to two years.

                                       
               CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

Question: Would you like to be a Monitor Surveillance Technician? Why or why not?


Answer: No, I would not like to be a Monitor Surveillance Technician because this profession does not interest me.

Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Student Success Statement #38

"The best inspiration is not to outdo others, but to outdo ourselves."
                                                                                             - Anonymous author





Reflection: This quote is truly amazing. It screams truth. Inspiration is a gift. We use inspiration in our daily life. We must outdo ourselves and think about only ourselves when it comes to reaching a goal we have. For example, in a running competition, we are not only trying to beat one's opponent, but we are also trying to beat ourselves. We are trying to beat our last record, and get better and better every time. That is the best inspiration of all, competing against yourself and nothing but yourself.

Health Science Librarian


                                                         Health Science Librarian

Duties and Responsibilities:
            Health Sciences Librarians and Library Technicians collect and organize medical information they need for patient care, education, research, and administration.

            Librarians select and acquire books, journals, and other library material.  They also establish electronic and digital database information systems. They organize this information into collections and develop catalogs for access and provide reference assistance to patrons. They coordinate and control budgets and supervise library technicians.

            Library technicians assist librarians in organizing collections, shelve books, manage circulation desks, answer patrons’ questions, and perform administrative duties.

Average Salary:
$20,000 - $30,00 (Library Technicians)
$35,000 - $55,000 (Librarians)

Educational Requirements:

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

            Health sciences library technician training varies by employer. Some provide on the job training, but all prefer that students complete library technician programs at a community college or technical school. Associate’s degrees can be earned in many of these programs.

            Health Science Librarians should earn an undergraduate degree in one of the life sciences and must earn a master’s degree in library science from a program that is accredited by the American Library Association. Some library science graduate programs offer specialized courses in health science librarianship.