Radiation Therapist

Duties and responsibilities:

radiation therapists are in charge of assisting radiologists and oncologists in treating diseases by exposing areas of patients’ bodies to ionizing radiation. They help with treatments, they maintain the radiation therapy equipment and help maintain patient records.

Average salary: $22,000 - $36,000

Educational requirements:

Students are to take the most challenging high school courses available in science, math, and English. Training to become a radiation therapist can be done in one or two years. Students must have graduated from an approved program in radiologic technology to receive a year program. A high school diploma or a GED is required to enter a two year course.

Reflection: I honestly would not like to be a radiation therapist because it does not grab my attention. (x

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

Psychiatrist

Duties and responsibilities:

Psychiatrists are in charge of specializing the problems of mental illness. They use a very wide variety of treatments and write prescriptions. They may work for the government, have their own private practice, or work in hospitals, clinics, or universities. They design treatment programs, conduct psychotherapy sessions, prescribe potent mental illness drugs, supervise electrotherapy treatments, conduct researches, and lead a team of mental health care providers.

Average salary: $90,000 - $200,000

Educational requirements:

Other than completing the requirements for a degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine, psychiatrists must finish a three year residency in psychiatry.

Reflection: honestly I would actually love to study to become a psychiatrist. I’d love to help others out.

Psychiatric Aide – technician

Duties and responsibilities:

Psychiatrists are in charge of specializing problems of mental illness. They are allowed to use a vary wide variety of treatments and they may write prescriptions. They design treatment programs, conduct psychotherapy sessions, prescribe potent mental illness drugs, supervise electrotherapy treatments, conduct researches, and lead a team of mental health care providers.

Average salary: $90,000 - $200,000

Educational requirements:

Must complete the requirements for a degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine, they must complete an intensive three year residency in psychiatry.

Reflection: honestly I would actually like to study to become a Psychiatric Aide technician because I actually enjoy helping others out.   

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. (;

Patient Representative

Duties and responsibilities:

Patient representative are in charge of addressing the concerns and needs of patients and their families: they investigate complaints, collect dissatisfaction from patients, and work with departments to solve the problems.  They work in hospitals, nursing homes, facilities, and public health agencies.

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

Educational requirements:

Students should take the most challenging high school courses in business, science, math, and English. Most employers rather have a college graduates with backgrounds in health or social services.

Reflection:

I honestly would not like to be a Patient representative because it doesn’t seem that very interesting, I would like to study for something that grabs my interest. 

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. 

Optometrist

Duties and responsibilities: 

Optometrist are in charge of treating vision problems. They diagnose the problem and prescribe the correct order for eyeglasses, contact lenses, or vision therapy. They do not write the medical prescriptions, treat diseases, or perform surgery.

Average salary: $78,000

Educational requirements: 

students should take the most challenging high school courses in math, science, and English. They must take at least two years of college in a pre-professional programs. Optometry school is 4 years long. Optometrists must pass state exams before starting their career.

Reflection: 

honestly I would not like to be an Optometrist because I don’t want to work in something having to do with eyes. So therefore I believe an optometrist is not one of my dream careers. 

Orthotist

Duties and responsibilities:

Orthotist help patients that need extra help for their muscles, spine, or limbs. They make, design, and fit apparatuses made of plastic, wood, leather, and metal. They work with physicians to give a patient a prescription for an orthotic or prosthetic device.

Average salary: $25,000 - $40,000

Educational requirements:

Students should take the most challenging courses in science, math, and English in high school. Some colleges and universities may offer bachelor’s degrees and programs. The programs include courses in anatomy, physics, mathematics, mechanical drawing, and the use of materials for making devices.

Reflection: this honestly sounds like a fun job, so It kind of has caught my attention. And I honestly would sort of like to be an “orthotist”. 

Health Sciences Librarian:

Duties and responsibilities:

A health sciences librarian’s duty is to collect and organize medical information. They also help practitioners find the information they need for their care, education, research, and administration. Librarians are set to acquire books, journals, and other materials over the library. They’re also in charge of any electronic information on the system. They coordinate and control budgets and library technicians. Library technicians help organize anything out of order in the library.

Average salary: $20,000 - $30,000 (library technicians)

$35,000 - $55,000 (librarians)

Educational requirements:

Should have a undergraduate degree in one of the life sciences and must earn a master’s degree in library science from a program by the American Library Association.

Reflection: um no I would totally not like to be a health science librarian because I don’t like being in quiet places. (x

                                                Medical Assistant

Duties and responsibilities:

Medical assistants work in helping physicians and nurses in providing patient care, they schedule appointments, take blood pressure, respirations, temperature, and perform pre-exams.  They work in hospitals, clinics, and private physician offices.

Average salary: $17,000 - $18,000

 

Educational requirements:

Students should have completes the courses in biology, physician science, office management, communications, and human relations. Programs are provided by community colleges, and for-profit technical training schools.

Do you think you would like to be one? Why or why not?

I don’t think I’d like to be a Medical Assistant because I’d get bored quick (x

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Duties and responsibilities:

Licensed practical nurses take care of people who are injured, handicapped, or sick. They take their temperatures, blood pressures, and their pulse. They can also inject them, change them, and help them shower. Licensed practical nurses work in hospitals, homes, or any care facilities.

Average salary: $16,000 - $23,000

Educational requirements:

It is encouraged to have a high school diploma or GED certificate. Training programs are offered by hospitals, vocational schools, junior colleges, and private schools.

Do you think you would like to be one? Why or why not?

I wouldn’t like to be a licensed practical nurse because I don’t like seeing people hurt, sick, injured, or handicapped. 

Industrial Hygienist

Duties and Responsibilities: 

an Industrial hygienist evaluates health hazards, they conduct health risk assessments, they’re in charge of industrial or business health programs, and they provide consultations. They usually collect and perform lab analyses, they also check work exposure over radiation, vibrations, and noises. They calibrate equipment, investigate health hazards, and conduct researches.

Salary:  $40,000 - $60,000

Education:

Students should always take the most challenging college prep courses, they should also take the most challenging courses in mathematics and science during high school.

It is required to at least have a Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, environmental health engineering, or in physical science. Most jobs require a Master’s degree.

Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one?

Why or why not?

* I honestly wouldn’t mind being an Industrial Hygienist because it somewhat seems fun (x

Home Health Aide

Duties and responsibilities:

Home health aides work for companies that give assistance at home to people that are ill, injured, elder, or disabled. Home health aides must take their patient’s blood pressure, temperature, and their pulse. They help them get in bed and out, they help take baths, and to dress. They prepare and serve their meals, and do house chores.

Average salary: $8,000 - $18,000

Educational requirements:

It’s Preferable having a high school diploma, or a GED certificate.

Honestly I would but then wouldn’t like to become a home health aide because I’d feel trapped in a home that first of all isn’t mine, second of all surrounded by people who I don’t even know. So therefore I have changed my mind, I do NOT want to be this. (x

Healthcare Administrator

Duties and responsibilities:

Healthcare administrators are in charge of hospitals and other healthcare facilities. They are also in charge of planning, financing, personnel administrators, and materials management.  Some watch over specific fields. They also work in HMOs, health agencies, clinics, or they also work for private practices.

Average salary: $35,000 - $100,000

Educational requirements:

Each and every student should take the most difficult high school courses in business, science, math, and English. Most healthcare administrators must have a master’s degree in healthcare administration or in business administration.

Reflection:  honestly, I wouldn’t like to be a healthcare administrator because I can’t stand being in hospitals,  I can’t stand seeing how I’d be surrounded by so many people who need so much care and help.

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Health Information Specialist

Duties and responsibilities:

Health information specialists have many different responsibilities. For example they obtain, post, and analyze medical workload, finance, and insurance data.  They need to make sure that the information that is recorded is correct. Health information specialists work in hospitals, clinics, insurance companies, physician offices, and other.

Average salary:

$20,000 - $25,000 for Coding Specialists 
$23,000 - $30,000 for Record Technicians
$30,000 - $40,000 for Record Administrators

Educational requirements:

Coding specialists are required to have a high school diploma or GED certificate. Accredited record technicians must have an associate’s degree from a college. Record administrators must have a bachelor’s degree program in the field and pass a certification exam.

 

I don't think id like to be a health information specialists because id get really annoyed. (x

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Health Educator

Duties and responsibilities:

Health educators provide information on health and health related issues. They can assess health and training needs and plan health education programs. They may specialize according to specific health concerns, illnesses, or work or training settings. Health educators may work as independent consultants or in health departments, community organizations, businesses, hospitals, schools, or government agencies. Health educators often:

► perform health training needs assessments.

► design and develop health education programs.

► publish health education material, information papers, and grant proposals.

► develop health education curriculum.

► teach health in public and private schools.

Average salary: $20,000 - $35,000

Educational requirements:

Students should take college preparatory courses during high school.

Health educators have, as a minimum, a bachelor’s degree in health education. Many have master’s degrees. To be certified or licensed to teach health in public schools requires a master’s degree and successful completion of a written exam in many states.

no I wouldn't like to be a health educator because I hate talking anything that has to do with peoples health.

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Genetic Counselor

Duties and responsibilities:

 

Genetic counselors work with patients who were born with effects. Their job is also to counsel/help their patients who are at risk of any problem or disease. They often:

 ✝inform their patients about their condition

✝educate patients about any history diseases

✝help their patients and family members to reach the best decision

Average Salary:  $25,000 - $55,000

 Educational requirements:

Students are to take the most challenging high school courses in biology, chemistry, and science.

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I honestly wouldn’t like to be a Genetic Counselor because I would hate having to inform and talk to people about their health problems.

Epidemiologist

Duties and responsibilities:

Epidemiologists study the frequency and distribution of diseases within human populations and environments. Specifically, they measure the incidence of disease occurrence and relate it to different characteristics of populations and environments. Epidemiologists perform research, education, and public health practice in universities, government agencies, international organizations, and private corporations. Epidemiologists often:

► Work on developing or refining methods of measuring and evaluating disease occurrences.

► Develop and recommend public health policy.

► Study or research chronic diseases, infectious diseases, disease outbreaks, injuries, occupations, and environments.

Average salary: $30,000 - $50,000

Educational requirements:

Students should take the most challenging high school courses (including AP or IB courses) available in science, math, and English.

Epidemiologists have, as a minimum, master’s degrees in public health. Undergraduate requirements for admissions into public health graduate programs vary by schools but usually include strong backgrounds in biology, chemistry, mathematics, and or statistics.

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I don't think id like to be an epidemiologists because simply no.

 

Environmental Health Specialist

Duties and responsibilities:

Sanitarians, or environmental health specialists, enforce government regulations and advise and educate clients. They also improve water and sanitation facilities and are involved in improving the quality of community environments. They often:

Ú Collect and analyze samples.

Ú Screen samples for possible health hazards.

Ú Design or manage sanitation, disposal, and water systems.

Ú Oversee disposal of infections wastes.

Ú Develop and manage prevention and education programs.

Ú Evaluate and identify health hazards and ensure compliance with regulations.

Average salary: $25,000 - $50,000

Educational requirements:

Students should take college preparatory courses, especially in mathematics and science, during high school.

A career as a sanitarian or environmental health specialist requires a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in environmental health or environmental engineering. Many jobs require certification and/or a Master’s Degree in these, or related fields.

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I don't think I'd like to be one of these because I honestly don't think id enjoy being a specialists over the environment.