Occupational Therapist

               

Duties and Responsibilities:

Occupational Therapy Assistants and Aides help patients who are mentally, emotionally, or physically disabled adjust to handicaps and regain abilities to perform daily living and self-care skills. They work under the supervision of occupational therapists as part of a team with physicians, counselors, and physical therapists.

Occupational therapy assistants work closely with patients to observe them, help them, and make reports to the occupational therapist on the patients’ progress and development. Most occupational therapy assistants are employed at hospitals, and many work at nursing homes. Some work for schools for the handicapped. Occupational therapy assistants may also work in rehabilitation centers or at adult daycare centers.

Salary:

$12,000-$15,000 (Occupational Therapy Aides)

 $17,000-$26,000 (Occupational Therapy Assistants)

Educational Requirements:

Occupational therapy aides must have a high school diploma or GED certificate. They receive their training while on this job.

Occupational therapy assistants must complete a two year training program that includes clinical experience. They must also pass a national examination to earn certification as a qualified assistant.

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Reflection: I don’t think I would like to be an occupational therapist because it’s not a field that I’m interested in.

                                The School Wide Assembly

Today’s school wide assembly was great I enjoyed it. It was a great and funny way to remind us to always be here in school, on time, prepared, respectful to everyone, keep the school clean and to always wear our uniform. It was a good way to start our day with a good laughter and joy. This assembly proved that teachers actually do care about each one of us and want us to succeed and I appreciate it. I think it was the greatest idea to dress and act like the students so that you can know what it’s like to be in our shoes. Even though students and including me we tend to say that teachers are boring and all they do is give us work and aren't fun well this assembly showed the opposite when you guys were acting all silly. I really enjoyed it so see the hard work you guys put to help us succeed and I promise to always try my best in anything I do. What I will do to more fully live the school rules and regulations is wake up early every morning to get to school on time, I will try not to be late to any class, I will try not to be absent and even if I am absent maybe because of an emergency I promise to always bring a note. I will come prepared with my school supplies, homework, uniform, positive attitude, and ready to work. I will try my best to be organized, do all my homework, try my best, show respect to teachers and everyone, and always have school pride. I am privileged and proud to be a student of hpiam and I appreciate all of your (teachers) hard work. –Yazmin Ruiz

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                Huntington Park Institute of

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              “Health – Related Careers and

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                  Allopathic Physician (M.D.)

                             Part 1

Duties and Responsibilities:

Allopathic physicians, M.D.s, are medical doctors who treat disease and injury using counteractive methods. For example, they will prescribe antibiotics to kill bacteria that have caused an infection. Allopathic physicians often work in public or private hospitals or clinics and many have private practices. Their work hours can be long and irregular. Although many allopathic physicians become internists, generalists, or family practitioners, most specialize in other medical fields.

Specialties include:

·          Anesthesiologist – administers anesthesia

·          Cardiologist – treats heart disease

·          Dermatologist – treats skin conditions

·          Gastroenterologist – treats digestive problems

·          Gerontologist – provide care for elderly

·          Gynecologist –treats female reproductive system problems

·          Neurologist –treats brain and nervous system problems

·           Obstetrician –provides pregnancy care and delivers babies

·          Oncologist – treats cancer

·          Orthopedist – treats skeletal problems

·          Pathologist – interprets disease in tissues

·          Pediatrician- provides care for children

·          Pulmonologist – treats respiratory problems

·          Surgeon –performs operations

·          Urologist – treats urinary problems

Average Salary: $100,000-$275,000

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