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PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT

Duties and Responsibilities Physical Therapist Assistants, also referred to as (PTA'S), do exactly what physical therapists do. Theu assist in recovering and strengthening a clients motor skills. They assist physical therapists to complete their daily tasks. Salary $25,680 - $56, 610 Education To become a pta you will need an associates degree from an accredited program. You must be licensed and certified in order to become qualified to hold a job. You must have a high school diploma. On the job training will be provided and must be completed. Demand for Career This career is needed because it assists physical tharapists. It makes their job easier to complete with the extra support. Without them it would be very frusterating for physicians to complete their everyday tasks. Reflection I do not wish to pursue this career. It does not interest me whatsoever. It does not appeal to my ambitions. 

PHARMACIST

Duties and Responsibilities The main duty of a Pharmacist is the dispense medication to patients as prescribed by their physicians. You must also keep track of a patients medical history, monitor treatment programs, administer therapies and provide instructions to medications.  Salary $121,500 Education Before you become licensed, you must earn a doctorate degree in pharmacy from an accredited program. Courses involving science and math are mandatory. You must behave a specific way around patients. You are also required to spend a year under the super vision of a certified pharmacist.  Demand for Career This career is necessary when it comes to getting the right amount of doses. It is important to be treated at the right degree, pharmacists make that possible for patients.  Reflection I do not think this is the proper career choice for myself. Mainly because it does not match my interests.

CEO

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The duties and responsibilities of a CEO remain unconfirmed. However, some known duties include running the board administration, overseeing the design, marketing, promotion, and delivery of products and services. CEO's run the financial and facilitating roles. They manage personnel, policies, and procedures. Lastly, they oversee and manage fundraising and the community and public relations.  SALARY $102, 690 EDUCATION Bachelor degree's are of the minimum requirements needed. Typically courses in leadership and human services are expected.  DEMAND FOR CAREER This career is very necessary when it comes to having order and control within a corporation.  Without these elite managers businesses would not be operable. Manufacturing and innovation would be dealing with great difficulties.  REFLECTION I have thought about pursuing this career pathway, although I never have held belief that I would ever achieve this position. ...

PATHOLOGIST

duties and responsibilities Pathologists study and collect tissue and bodily fluids to diagnose, study, and treat diseases. They perform research and run tests. Fluids studied may include blood and urine, tissues may be used from pap smears and biopsies to diagnose diseases. It is possible to perform autopsies to determine the causes of death. Or you may lead with laboratory responsibilities and managing other lab technicians and physicians.  salary $302,610 education To become a Pathologist it may take a course of 12 years or more. You must join a program to receive a Bachelor's degree in a pre medical curriculum. Then you must enter a medical school and receive an M.D or D.O. Programs may last 4 years and subjects include: pathology, emergency medicine, cardiology, medical ethics. Then you enter residency and a fellowship soon after. Finally the last step is to be licensed.  demand for career This career is needed when it comes to the study of fluids and body ...

OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES An osteopathic physician focuses on the whole of a person. They treat, diagnose, and prescribe diseases and symptoms. They may also perform required surgeries. They practice medicine as a whole and work with all medical specialties.  SALARY $162, 908 - $236, 544 EDUCATION The minimum required to become an Osteopathic physician is three years of college and a Bachelor's degree or any other higher degree. GPA's must be as high as possible. Courses such as math, science, or overall should be as high as possible. DEMAND FOR CAREER This career is highly necessary when it comes to the medical field. These physicians are of assistance in all medical specialties. They prove themselves highly useful in any given situation.  REFLECTION This career does interest me. It does sound like something I would enjoy pursuing a career in. I will need to look into this career more in order to get further information. 

ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Orthopedic surgeons work within the muskuloskeletal  system. They treat and diagnose traumas, injuries, arthritis, and congenital deformities. They guide and record the patients medical history and procedures. They coordinate follow up meetings. They even book ORs and settle procedures. SALARY $512,000 - $519,000 EDUCATION First they must receive a Bachelor's degree in biology or any other medical related field. They must complete 4 years of medical school. Followed by a 5 year residency program at a hospital. If any sub-specialties are desired, and extra 2 years of residency must be met. DEMAND FOR CAREER  This career is needed for the medical attention regarding the skeletal system. They focus on any bone related cases. Without them mending or attending to these specific issues would prove to be very difficult. REFLECTION I do not have a clear opinion on this career. I am not sure if  it even matches my interests on the...

ORTHODONTIST

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The main concept of an Orthodontist is to correct teeth alignment and guide proper facial development. They straighten teeth and correct bites. The responsibility of an Orthodontist is to locate and position their oral development. They may use x rays and plaster molds to identify a patients needs. They also apply dental appliances such as braces, retainers, and space maintainers. They must plan custom treatment plans to each individual patient. Orthodontists may guide, supervise, and instruct orthodontic technicians.  SALARY $188,000  EDUCATION The first step in becoming an Orthodontist is to attend and graduate a dental school with a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DDM). Required courses include chemistry, biology, physics, and organic chemistry. You must take a Dental Acceptance Test (DAT). You will receive clinical training and experience. From there courses depend on with dental field you choose to ente...

STUDENT SUCCESS STATEMENT

'' I hated poverty. Poverty is more of a choice than anything else, and I can change that (poverty). It depends upon how hard I want to work, and I decided that I would change it.'' - Dr. Ben Carson I do not really agree with this statement. While it mat be true that poverty can eventually be overcome, many out there do work hard and give it their all at what they do yet they still do not escape. There are two ways to work hard at something. Sometimes you get what you want, other times things remain the same. This quote can not always be held true. There is a key element that breaks this from being true, education. You can work hard all you want but not go far because of lack of an education. Without education your efforts will mean nothing. Education can be in many forms. Education is the real key to success, without it efforts will not do much good. At times poverty is not a choice, lack of education will forever hold a family down. While some may be lucky to mov...