Student Success Statement

“There is not giant step that does it. It’s a lot of little steps.” –Anon

Reflection:

Our life is a journey and we each have a goal to accomplish. Many don’t understand that to reach a goal it takes more than just one step; it requires more than you can imagine. The reason why it takes so many small steps is because every step is preparing us for our goal. Each step might seem harder as we go but in reality one step makes us stronger to overcome the next one. All we need to do is to persist even in the toughest situations in our lives, which will try to stop us or block our way of reaching the goal. We need strength, courage, a vision, determination, and a positive attitude to know that a journey starts with one step. On your journey just remember to say “I will persist until I succeed”. Don’t give up on your journey no matter how impossible seems. Choose the right.

Student Success Statement

 “The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in Determination”- Tommy Lasorda

Reflection:

The only thing that stops an individual from reaching a goal/dream is the word “impossible”. If we could just stop focusing on what we can’t do and focus on what we can do, so many goals/dreams would have been already achieved. The word impossible is feared by those that don’t know the potential they have. Fear is best friends with impossible because they both stop a person from achieving or even starting something. For example, when i have lots of homework i still choose to stay up as late until i finish that homework for a good grade. It might be extremely hard impossible for me to talk in front of a large group but all I need to do is be determined to trust in God and he will give me courage and take away all fear and show me what to say.Choose the right.  

    

                           Health Information Specialist

Duties and responsibilities:

Health information specialists obtain post and analyze medical, work load, finance, and insurance data for patients. They insure that the information is properly recorded into medical records so practitioners can plan and evaluate health care provided to patients.

There are many jobs specialists for this field like registered record administrator, accredited record technicians, and certified coding specialists.

Health information specialist work in hospitals, clinics, insurance companies, physician offices, and many other medical settings.  

Salary: $20,000-$40,000

Educational Requirements:

Those who would like to become health information specialists should take high school courses in business, information management, science, math, and English.

Coding specialists need a high school diploma and a GED certificate. To become certified you must need to pass an examination.

Accredited record technicians need an associate’s degree from an accredited college program or from the American Health Information Management Association Independent Study Program. They must pass a credentialing examination.

Record administrators must have a Bachelor’s degree in this field and must pass a certification examination.

Choose the Right!!!

I think i would like to be a health information specialist because i like to organize stuff.

Genetic Counselor

                  

Duties and Responsibilities:

 A genetic counselor is a professional who helps people make decision based upon genetic information. They also help determine if they at risk of developing a genetic disease, like: heart disease and breast cancer.

Genetic counselors work with doctors, geneticists, nurses and social workers. They goal is to help individuals and families to make decisions about their health and help them find services that will supply their needs.

During a session with a genetic counselor he/she might:

·         Gather family history, past health problems, surgeries and family illnesses

·          explain how genetic diseases/disorders are passed down

·         Recommended that you and your family have diagnostics tests

·         Explain the results of genetic tests

·         Explore treatment options

·         Refer clients to other health specialists and community resources

Genetic counselors primarily work in prenatal areas and are sometimes hired by pharmaceutical companies.

Salary:  $65,500-$77,900

Educational Requirements:

 In order to become a genetic counselor, you must have a minimum of master’s degree in genetics counseling from the accredited U.S. program. Must pass examinations administered by the American Board of Genetic Counseling.

Students will learn about inherited diseases, the types of tests available and prevention steps to minimize their risk. Many students opt to earn undergraduate degrees in subjects like psychology, biology, social work, public health, genetics and nursing.

Choose the Right!!

I don’t think I would like to be a genetic counselor because I wouldn’t like to give families or an individual bad news that they have a genetic disorder or disease.

                                Epidemiologist

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Duties and responsibilities:

Epidemiologists study the frequency and distribution of diseases within human populations and environments. Specially, 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. Epidemiologist 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 degree 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.

Choose The Right!!

I don’t think I would like to be an epidemiologists because I’m not interested in diseases, or anything that is related to it.

     Environmental Health Specialists

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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:

·        Collect and analyze samples.

·        Screen samples for possible health hazards.

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

·        Oversee disposal of infectious wastes.

·        Develop and manage prevention and education programs.

·        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.

Choose The Right!!!

I would not like to be an environmental health specialist because it’s not what I like to do.

Student Success Statement

“You cannot do wrong and feel right. It is impossible.”
-Ezra T. Benson

Reflection:

This quote is true in the way that no one in this life will ever do something wrong and feel good about it. Even though we know we’re not supposed to choose wrong we still do it and because of our choices we are the one that put bad memories in our mind and those memories will stay in our conscience until we confess and do what’s right. We will eventually get tired of the memories of the wrong decisions we made and we will start to regret everything bad we did. Having those regrets will help us start of right. Always choose the right.

             Registered Dietician

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Duties and Responsibilities:

Registered dieticians provide advice and education about nutrition and its effect on health. They work in schools, educational administration, research, hospitals, clinics, industry, food service management, and private practice.

 Registered dieticians:

·        Organize and supervise food service operations and meal preparation.

·        Make dietary recommendations.

·        Counsel patients and clients about diets.

·        Supervise food purchasing.

·        Study the nutritional value of food and  how it is used by the body

Average salary: $30,000-$40,000

Educational Requirements: 

Students should take a challenging high school curriculum that includes math and science courses. High school business courses may also prove helpful.

 A Bachelor’s Degree in dietetics or a related field approved by the American Dietetic Association is required. Registered dietitians must also pass a professional exam and complete a supervised practicum.

 Choose The Right!!!

                 Dietetic Technician                 http://library.thinkquest.org/15569/car1a.html

Duties and Responsibilities:

Dietetic technicians assist dietitians in evaluating, organizing, and conducting nutrition services and programs for schools, hospitals, and industry. They

·        Gather and evaluate diet histories.

·        Assist in planning patient meals.

·        Provide nutritional counseling.

·        Conduct food service operations.

·        Oversee food preparation and service.

·        Maintain records

Average Salary: $16,000-$30,000

Educational Requirements:

Students wanting to become dietetic technicians should graduate from high school with a well-rounded program. High school business courses may prove helpful.

Dietetic technicians must complete a two-year Associate’s Degree program that is accepted by the American Dietetic Association. They must then pass a Commission on Dietetics Registration examination.

Choose The Right!!!

Student Success Statement

 “Tell me what is right and I’ll fight for it.”  

–Woodrow Wilson 

Reflection:  This quote means to me that when i know what’s the right thing to do i will fight and do whatever it takes to do it without caring if doing what’s wrong is the right  for others. I must have courage and strength to stand up and always choose the right. 

                Dental Laboratory Technician   

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Duties and Responsibilities:

Dental laboratory technicians specialize in different areas of dental and orthodontic work. Their jobs usually include making and repairing dentures, crowns, and braces. They work in dental schools, commercial dental laboratories, hospitals, dental clinics, and for manufacturers of dental prostheses Dental laboratory technicians:

    Repair denture linings.

    Choose and mount replacement teeth.

    Construct denture frames.

    Identify needed prostheses repairs.

    Make and fix braces.

    Cast plaster dental molds.

    Clean and polish prostheses

Average Salary: $22,000-$33,000

Educational requirements:

Dental laboratory technicians must have a high school diploma or GED certificate before starting dental laboratory training.

Dental laboratory technicians must attend a community college, vocational school, or dental school to learn their skills. Programs are usually two years in length.

Choose The Right!!

Student Success Statement

“In any moment of decision, the best thing to do is then right thing.”- Theodorwe Roosevelt

Reflection: This quote reminds me of the moments when I had to make a decision between right and wrong. It seems hard at first but in the end it was worth it. In every situaion that im in ive learned to always choose  whats best for me not matter what others think because everyone has the decision to choose to do whats right or whats wrong.

Student Success Statement

"If it is not right do not do it; if it is not true do not say it."

                                                       - Marcus Aurelius 

Reflection: this quote means to me that when knowing your not suppose to do something or say something it                  actually takes courage to say No. Sometimes it does seem hard to say No to certain things but                      its not impossible to do.