Psychologist

Duties and Responsibilities:

Psychologists are in charge of studying behaviors and actions of people and change their behavior patterns. The provide counseling and therapy for those who have emotional, learning, and behavior problems. They diagnose and treat problems, interview and observe patients, develop, select, and administer tests, counsel patients, groups, and families. They develop mental health programs, and conduct researches and teach.

Average salary: $45,000 - $65,000

Educational requirements:

Students are to take the most challenging high school classes. Licensed psychologists must earn a Ph.D. in psychology.  Clinical psychologists must complete a two-year supervised internship after they earn their doctorate and pass oral and written state qualifying exams. A master’s degree should at least be earned.

Reflection: I would honestly like to become a psychologist, because it’s a pretty interesting job and it involves helping others. J

Pharmacist

Duties and responsibilities:

Pharmacists are in charge of preparing prescriptions for patients written by their physician, dentists, and other practitioners. They are in charge of weighing, measuring, and mixing drugs. They answer patient’s questions over any drugs. They work in hospitals, clinics, health departments, universities, grocery, drug and discount stores.

Average salary: $33,000 - $51,000

Educational requirements:

Students should take the most challenging courses in English, science, and math throughout their high school years. They must graduate from a college university, and it is required to take the Pharmacy College Admissions Test. It usually takes at least five years to earn a pharmacy Degree, and to earn a Doctor of Pharmacy degree, Phar.D., it requires at least six years.  

Reflection: I honestly wouldn’t mind becoming a pharmacist, because it seems like a pretty interesting job. (;

Osteopathic Physicians

Duties and responsibilities: 

osteopathic physicians are in charge of diagnosing and treating injuries and diseases. They emphasize the importance of the musculoskeletal system, holistic medicine, proper nutrition, and environmental factors in keeping a good health. Most osteopathic physicians work as general practitioners, family practitioners, or emergency medicine specialists.

Average salary: $110,000

Educational requirements:

students should take the most challenging high school courses in science, math, and English. After three to four years of college, undergraduate requirements include one year of organic chemistry, one year of biology, and one year of physics.

Reflection: 

I honestly wouldn’t mind studying to become an Osteopathic physician because it sounds like an interesting job. And second, you’d see something different every day. 

             Clinical Technology

Clinical technologists perform more complex laboratory tests and procedures than technicians. They also supervise technicians, confirm their tests, and manage laboratory quality control programs.

Most clinical laboratory specialists work in hospitals, but they are also employed by private practices, medical groups, research laboratories, pharmaceutical companies, and universities.

Average salary: $28,000 - $28,000 (Laboratory technicians)

$25,000 - $40,000 (Clinical technologists)

Educational requirements:

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

An associate’s degree in the field or completion of a specialized in-house training program is required to become a clinical laboratory technician.

A bachelor’s degree in the field is normally required to become a clinical technologist; however some some employers accept an associate’s degree and extensive clinical experience as a substitute. Many technologists pursue additional graduate education or specialized training to advance their careers in clinical chemistry, blood banking, and microbiology.

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                                             Biomedical Engineer

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Educational Requirements:

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

All biomedical engineers have at least a bachelor’s degree in engineering. Many have advanced graduate graduate degrees as well. Courses of study include a sound background in mechanical, chemical, or industrial engineering, and specialized biomedical training. Most programs last from four to six years and all states require biomedical engineers to pass examinations and be licensed.

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