Life Planning Progress Report

At first I can admit that writing 100 goals was difficult because I never actually took time to think of the goals I wanted to achieve. I had a few but to know I needed to write 100 was hard. Today I have way more than just 100 goals, and it’s surprising that I actually had so many. I have achieved some of the short-term goals and I am on my way to achieve my long-term goals. I know I will achieve them because I was taught in this class that “I will persist until I succeed”. I appreciate the opportunity our teacher gave us and to help us realize that we all have goals. The time I’ve been in this class, we were told to read for 2 minutes but now that I graduate and others go on vacation, we need to discipline ourselves to read our goals for 2 minutes. I need to start to believe in myself that I can achieve these goals. I have no one to remind me to read my goals everyday so I will commit myself to read the on my own time. Thank you for proving me that I have potential to achieve goals. Choose the right. “Goal setting is goal getting”. J

Plastic Surgeon

                                      

Duties and Responsibilities:

Plastic surgeons shape and mold regions of the body like the ears, face, trunk, hands and other extremities. They also repair congenital problems such as malformed bone structure in hands and feet. Plastic surgeons must be driven, focused individuals who are able to sustain many years of schooling and long work hours.

Salary: $230,540

Education:

The path to becoming a plastic surgeon is a long and demanding one. Students must complete any levels of training and education, beginning with obtaining a bachelor’s degree in a pre-medical major, such as biology or chemistry. They then must enter medical school and earn a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) from an accredited school.

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Reflection: I don’t think I would like to be a surgeon but it does sound interesting but difficult also because it’s not a field I’m interested in.

                                         

Neurologist

                                          

Duties and Responsibilities:

A neurologist is specialized physician who takes care of the nervous system and the brain. The neurologist job deals with a branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system. Typical disorders include sclerosis, migraines, Parkinson’s, and strokes. They also treat traumatic brain injury and epilepsy. Their work environment is usually pleasant being indoors in well lighted exam rooms and hospitals. Hours of work frequently exceed 60 hours a week in the busier practices.

Salary: $228,161

Education:

Formal education and training requirements for physicians are among the most demanding of any occupation- 4 years of undergraduate school, 4 years of medical school, and 3 to 8 years of internship and residency, depending on the specialty selected. Premedical students must complete undergraduate work in physics, biology, mathematics, English, and inorganic and organic chemistry, and also humanities and social sciences.

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Reflection:

I don’t think I would like to become a neurologist because it’s not a field I’m interested in or catches my attention.

Western Medicine Doctor

                       

Duties and Responsibilities:

Western medicine encompasses all types of conventional medical treatment, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, and physical therapy. The practitioners of western medicine are doctors, nurses, physical, occupational, and respiratory therapists.

Salary: $305,000

Education:

It is required to earn a bachelor’s degree and have a certification.

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Reflection: I don’t think I would like to be a western medicine doctor because it’s not a field I’m interested in.

Eastern Medicine Doctor

                                        

Duties and Responsibilities:

Eastern medicine doctors treat and prevent illness through methods not normally used by the traditional Western healthcare establishment. These methods include the use of herbal and homeopathic medicines as well as dietary supplements. Other methods of treatment used by practitioners include holistic medicine, acupuncture, acupressure, reflexology and new age healing. An eastern medicine doctor works to promote health and wellbeing by treating the whole person rather than just the symptoms.

Salary: $30,000-$150,000

Education:

Those interested in becoming an eastern medicine doctor may attend college, university or specialty school that offers certificate program in this field. The certificate programs available in eastern medicine are holistic health, massage therapy, herbal medicine, yoga instruction and oriental body therapy. It is required to have a bachelor’s degree and certification.

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Reflection: I don’t think I would like to be an eastern medicine doctor because it’s not a field that interests me.

Oriental Medicine Doctor

                                    

Duties and Responsibilities:

Oriental medicine practitioners use forms of acupuncture and treatment through the Chinese concept of “qi”, which means energy. They treat a variety of aliments including headaches, back pain, arthritis, and other illnesses by identifying patterns of imbalance within the body’s energy levels. Oriental medicine techniques include acupuncture, cupping, acupressure, and herbal supplements that are applied to specific body parts or tissues. They work in hospitals or private clinics and while treating the patient they must be in a relaxing environment.

Salary: $61,000 per year

Education:

To become an oriental medicine doctor you must earn a bachelor’s degree in biology or another medical related field. Most states require students to work as an intern or apprentice for a specific number of hours in order to qualify for certification. They also have to take an examination to become certified through the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.

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Reflection: I don’t think I would like to become an oriental medicine doctor because it’s not a field that interests me.

Sports Medicine Doctor

                                                

Duties and Responsibilities:

Sports medicine doctors are primary physicians who treat injuries to the body’s joints, muscles or bones. Sports medicine doctors examine and treat sport or athletic injuries. They also prescribe medications to patients. They consult patients to determine the appropriate course of treatment. They are also trained to address issues associated with nutrition, sports psychology and substance abuse. Sports medicine doctors do not operate on athletes but can expedite referral to a surgeon when surgery is required.

Salary: $279,000

Education:

Doctors who are interested in specialize in sports medicine must first obtain a 4-year premedical degree. They must then pass the Medical College Admissions Test to be admitted into a 4-year medical school. After graduating, sports medicine doctors should serve a 2-year residency in family or emergency medicine before moving on to sports medicine fellowship.

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Reflection:

I don’t think I would like to be a sports medicine doctor because it’s not a field that interests me.

Acupuncture

                                                  

Duties and Responsibilities:

Acupuncturists use needles and electrical currents to treat a variety of symptoms and disorders. Some acupuncturists also provide massage and preventative treatments. Responsibilities for acupuncturist jobs include:

§  Following all safety, quality, and infection control procedures and guidelines.

§  Maintaining detailed health records and evaluating treatment outcomes.

§  Identifying the correct treatment point locations on patient’s body.

§  Ensuring that all laws and regulations are followed as they pertain to providing healthcare.

The majority of acupuncturists are self-employed, meaning that the work environment is whatever they make of it. They work in offices that they either lease or own.

Salary: $45,000

Education:

Most states require a degree from an accredited acupuncture college followed by a board certification from the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Those interested need the following skills: marketing, managing an office, and maintaining positive relationships with clients.

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Reflection: I don’t think I would like to be a acupuncture because it’s not a field that interests me.

Wellness Professional

                                           

Duties and responsibilities:

The main duties of a wellness specialist are to educate the public on how to improve their daily choices, prevent illness or access local resources. Wellness specialists work for schools, local governments, companies or other organizations to suggest, support and train people on their health and fitness goals. A specialist often consults with people directly on lifestyle, eating and exercise habits and may direct an individual to a doctor for any serious health concerns.

Salary: $53,100

Education:

A wellness specialist often has a degree in a related discipline such as nursing, fitness or sports medicine. Many positions require on-the-job training in addition to certification from accredited wellness organization. They must be able to communicate well and have a personality that can motivate people to make changes in their lifestyles. They should be highly knowledgeable in their areas of expertise.

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Reflection: This job sounds interesting to me and maybe I would like to be a wellness professional so I can help my community live a longer, better life.

Oral Care Professional

                                          

Duties and Responsibilities:

An oral care professional is also called a dental hygienist. A oral care professional is a licensed health care professional who works together with dentists to provide preventive oral care. Although these individuals don’t identify and cure dental problems, they do provide valuable information and tips on sustaining good oral hygiene. Their duties include:

o   Checking gums and teeth for oral abnormalities

o   Taking and developing dental x-rays

o   Educating patients on oral hygiene

o   Developing care plans for maintaining good dental hygiene

o   Smoothing and polishing metal restorations

o   Removing stains and plaque

Salary: $70,700 per year, $33.99 per hour

Education:

A high school diploma and college entrance test scores are usually required for admission to a dental hygienist program. The applicant must be at least 18 years of age. Students should at least earn an associate’s degree, but its recommended a bachelor’s degree to have more experience in this field and get a good job.

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Reflection: It’s an interesting topic but it doesn’t fully interests me so I don’t think I would like to become one.

Periodontist

                                                  

Duties and Responsibilities:

A periodontist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases that affect the supporting structures of the teeth such as the gum, jaws and connective tissues. Periodontists often carry out cosmetic procedures to enhance the smile of clients. These procedures are often surgical procedures to reduce the amount of tissue surrounding the teeth. They may also replace badly shaped teeth with artificial ones.

They carry out tasks such as scaling, root planning removal of damaged tissue from the root surface. They also carry out dental placement procedures. Periodontists do more complex procedures than general dentists.

Salary:  $97,000-$241,000

Education:

To become a periodontist, students should take high school courses in biology, chemistry, health, physics, and mathematics. It is required to go to college for 2 years and take pre-dental education to receive your bachelor’s degree before you admit to a dental school. Graduate dental school, which consist of 4 years. You must complete a graduate program in periodontics, get licensed to practice, and get board certified as a periodontist.

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Reflection:

 I don’t think I would like to be a periodontist because it is not a subject that interests me.

Dental Technician

                                              

Duties and Responsibilities:

Dental technicians maintain and improve patients’ oral health by fabricating fixed and removable prostheses according to dentist prescriptions. A dental technicians duty is to:

¨      Replaces partial or total loss of natural teeth by constructing partial or full dentures

¨      Restores natural teeth by fabricating crowns and bridges

¨      Corrects dental irregularities by manufacturing fixed or removable appliances

¨      Completes implantology procedures by fabricating prostheses to fit implants the dentist places directly into the patient’s jawbone

Salary: $36,000

Education:

Dental technicians may receive their education and training through a two-year program at a community college, vocational school, technical college, university or dental school. Graduates of these programs receive either an associate degree or a certificate. There are also a few programs that offer a four-year baccalaureate program in dental technology.

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Reflection: I don’t think I would like to be a dental technician because it’s not a field I’m interested in.

Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) Surgeon

              

Duties and responsibilities:

Otolaryngologists provide treatment for professional suffering from diseases of the ear, nose, throat, head, and neck region. Some duties of these surgeons are:

Ø  Provides medical care for problems related to the ear, nose, throat, head and neck

Ø  Exercise command of medical units as provided by law and regulation

Ø  Medical research on diseases of military importance

Ø  Participate in graduate medical education and train other personnel

Salary: $411,639

Education:

To become this type of surgeon it is required to have a medicine/osteopathy degree from an accredited U.S. school. A current license to practice medicine in the United States, eligibility for board certification is also needed. Completion of at least one year of an approved graduate medical education internship and a training program in otolaryngology is required. You must be between 21-42 years of age and be a U.S citizen.

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Reflection: I don’t think I would like to be a ENT surgeon because it’s not the field I’m interested in.

                                                      Clinical Manager

Duties and Responsibilities:

Clinical managers are a type of medical and health services manager that work in both administrative and medical capacities. Clinical managers often work for doctors’ offices, clinics, long-term care facilities, and outpatient facilities. Typical duties of a clinical manager include:

Ø  Managing clinical, professional, administrative, and clerical staff

Ø  Managing the recruitment

Ø  Development of, and appraisal of staff

Ø  Overseeing day-to-day management

Ø  Developing and implementing policies and directive

Ø  Setting and monitoring budgets

Ø  Attending meetings

Ø  Handling communications

Ø  Make purchasing decisions

Salary: The median annual wage is $88,580

Educational Requirements:

In order to become a clinical manager, it is required to have an ability to consume, absorb, and analyze large amounts of information and also a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a field like medical services administration or health care administration. To earn a bachelor’s degree, does interested should take the following courses:

Ø  Health care law and ethics

Ø  Health care financial management

Ø  Organization and management in health care

Ø  Information systems for health care

Ø  Health care administration

Ø  Case management

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Reflection: I don’t think I would like to be a clinical manager because its not a field that i'm interested in and it seems too stressful.

                                                     Speech Pathologists

Duties and Responsibilities:

Speech pathologists asses, diagnose, treat, and help to prevent communication and swallowing disorders in patients. Speech, language, and swallowing disorders result from a variety of causes, such as a stroke, brain injury, hearing loss, developmental delay, a cleft palate, cerebral palsy, or emotional problems. Speech pathologists work in school, healthcare facilities, and hospitals and in patients’ homes.

Salary:   $69,870

Educational Requirements:

To become speech pathologists it is required to have a standard level of education with a master’s degree. They must be licensed and have a certification.

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Reflection: I don’t think I would like to be a speech pathologist because it’s not a field I’m interested in.

Sonographer

                                     

Duties and responsibilities:

An ultrasound technician is a medical professional skilled in ultrasound technology, or sonography. Ultrasound images reflect patient’s internal soft tissues and organs and are generated using high frequency sound waves. Technicians-procure images using a hand-held device called a transducer. By applying the transducer to the target area, the technician can conjure live images of the body; the images are recorded to be interpreted by a physician at a later time.

Salary:  $43,600 - $83,950

Education:

Students that would like to become an ultrasound technician need a high school diploma or a GED equivalent. Students that are still in high school should take computer, math, physics, chemistry, biology and physiology.

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Reflection: I don’t think I would like to become an ultrasound technician because it’s not a field that interests me

                                 Environmental Health Specialist-Sanitarian

Duties and Responsibilities:

Environmental health specialists use their knowledge of the natural sciences to protect the environment and human health. They may clean up polluted areas, advise policy makers, or work with industry to reduce waste. They determine data collection methods for research projects, investigations, and surveys. They provide information and guidance to government officials, businesses, and general public on possible environmental hazards and health risks.

Environmental health specialists work in offices and laboratories. Some may spend time in the field gathering data and monitoring environmental conditions firsthand. Most environmental scientists work full time. They may have to work long or irregular hours when working in the field.

Salary: Median annual wage is: $63,570

Education:

Environmental specialists must have a bachelor’s degree in environmental science or a science related field, such as biology, chemistry, physics, geosciences, or engineering. They might also need a master’s degree or a doctoral degree. They require analytical, communication, interpersonal, problem solving skills, and self-discipline.

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Reflection: I don’t think I would like to be an environmental health specialist because it’s not a field I’m interested in.

                                           Respiratory Therapy Assistant

Duties and Responsibilities:

Respiratory therapy assistants assist respiratory therapists (RT) 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 lung problems or babies with undeveloped lungs.

Most respiratory therapists work in hospitals nursing care facilities or travel to patients’ homes and work full time.

Salary: The median annual wage is $55,870

Educational Requirements:

To become a respiratory therapist, it is required to have at least an associate’s degree but majorly require a bachelor’s degree. A license and certification is required also.

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Reflection: I don’t think I would like to be a respiratory therapist assistant because it’s not in the field I’m interested in.

                                                 Recreation Therapist

Duties and Responsibilities:

Recreational therapists plan, direct, and coordinate recreation-based treatment programs for people with disabilities, injuries, or illnesses. Recreational therapists use a variety of modalities, including arts and crafts, drama, music, dance, sports, games, and community reintegration field trips to help maintain or improve a patients’ physical, social, and emotional well-being.

Recreational therapists work in hospitals or nursing and residential care facilities. They also work in places such as substance abuse centers, rehabilitation centers, special education departments, and parks and recreation departments.

Salary:  Median annual wage is $42,280

Educational requirements:

Most recreational therapists need a bachelor’s degree in recreational therapy or a related field. Recreational therapy programs include courses in assessment, human anatomy, medical and psychiatric terminology, characteristics of illnesses and disabilities. To become a recreational therapist it is required to have a license and certificate.

Recreational therapists require having important qualities like compassion, critical-thinking skills, leadership skills, listening skills, patience, and speaking skills.

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Reflection: I think I would like to be a recreational therapist but at the same time I wouldn’t but it sounds interesting.