Speech Pathologist

Duties and responsibilities:

Speech pathologists are in charge of assessing, diagnosing, treating, and helping to prevent communication and swallowing disorders in patients. They communicate with patients to evaluate their levels of speech or language difficulty, determine the extent of communication problems by having a patient complete basic reading and vocalizing tasks or by giving standardized tests, identify treatment options, create and carry out an individualized treatment plan, they teach patients how to make sounds and improve their voices, teach alternative communication methods, work with patients on improving their ability to read and write correctly, work with patients on developing strength on the muscles used to swallow, and counsel patients and families on how to cope with communication disorders.

Salary: $44,380 - $107,650  

Reflection: 

I honestly would not mind studying to become a speech pathologists because I enjoy helping others that are in need of help. J

                Student Success Statement

“Visualizing-Imagination: What you see is what you get”

                                        Anon

Reflection: in order to reach your goals, you always have to set your mind straight to what you want. Imagining yourself accomplishing your goals is a step closer to accomplishing them. 

Sonographer (Ultrasound Technician)

Duties and responsibilities:

Sonographers operate special Imaging equipment to create images and conduct tests. Some assist physicians and surgeons during surgical procedures. They prepare patients for procedures by taking a patients history and answering questions. They operate equipment to obtain diagnostic images or conduct tests, they analyze the images or test results to check for quality, and they record findings and keep track of patients’ records.

Salary: average of $60,350 per year.

                                                                                                  

Student Success Statement

“Manners maketh man”

William of Wykeham

Reflection: what this quote means to me is that having manners is what makes you the amazing person you are. You always treat others the way you want to be treated. Give respect, and you’ll get respect. 

Environmental Health Specialist Sanitarian

Duties and responsibilities:

Environmental health specialists are in charge of enforcing government regulations and advising and educating clients. They improve water and sanitation facilities and are involved in improving the quality of community environments. They collect and analyze samples, screen samples for possible health hazards, design or manage sanitations, disposal, and water systems, they oversee disposal of infectious wastes, develop and manage prevention and education programs, and evaluate and identify health hazards and ensure compliance with regulations.

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

Educational requirements:

Students are to take college prep courses in math and science throughout their high school years.  A bachelor’s degree is required in environmental health or environmental engineering.  

RESEARCH SCIENTIST

Duties and Responsibilities: Research Scientists work to improve life and health by increasing the world's knowledge about their chosen field of study.  Their interests are many and varied, and often they focus their research in biochemistry, genetics, immunology, microbiology, marine biology, molecular biology, physics, or pathology.  Research scientists may work independently or as part of a team.  Most work in research laboratories, but many work in field situations or teach in colleges, universities, and medical schools.  Average Salary:  $25,000 - $75,000 Educational Requirements: Students should take the most challenging science, math, and English courses available in high school including advanced placement and international baccalaureate courses.  To work in biomedical scientific research requires at least a master's degree, and a doctorate is required to conduct advanced work or manage research programs or departments.

Respiratory Therapy Assistant

Duties and Responsibilities:

Respiratory therapy technicians are also called respiratory therapy assistants, respiratory care assistants or respiratory therapist assistants. They assist respiratory therapists and doctors to provide medical treatment to people that have breathing and cardiopulmonary problems such as asthma or emphysema. They can also provide medical aid under the direction of RT’s to people suffering from shock, heart attack and drowning as well as adults that have lungs problems or babies with undeveloped lungs.

Average Salary: $36,000-$42,000

Educational Requirements:

In high school, students considering medical careers should take classes in sciences like anatomy, biology, chemistry, and English. Technical schools, community colleges, and hospitals offer a 1 to 2 year training program in respiratory therapy.