Nursing Home Administrator

Duties and Responsibilities:

               Nursing Home administrator’s role is to supervise, plan, develop, monitor and maintain appropriate standards of care throughout all departments in the nursing home.

Salary:

               $83,340 per year

Education:

               Most states require that a nursing home administrator have at least a bachelor's degree. Some employers may prefer applicants who possess a master's degree. Coursework should be completed in nursing home administration, financial management and business courses

Reflection:

               Personally I would not consider this career for me. The job simply does not catch my interest I would like to do something that I like if I am going to do that all my life. 

Wellness Professional

Duties and Responsibilities:

               Wellness specialists work for schools, local governments, companies or other organizations to suggest, support and train people on their health and fitness goals.

Education:

               A wellness specialist often has a degree in a related discipline such as nursing, fitness or sports medicine. 

Salary:

               $53,100 per year.

Reflection:

               I would not consider this job because the job simply does not find my interest and I would not like to do it for a living. 

Medical Surveillance Technician

Duties and responsibilities:

               Medical surveillance is the analysis of health information to look for problems that may be occurring in the workplace that require targeted prevention.

Salary:

               $43,000 a year.

Education:

               Must take a test and go through training with at least a high school diploma.

Reflection:

               Personally I would not consider the job it simply just does not find my interest. 

Medical Corps Officer

Duties and Responsibilities:

               An Army Medical Corps officer is responsible for the overall health of Soldiers and providing health care to Soldiers’ families and others eligible to receive this care in the military community.

Salary:

               According to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service's 2014 military pay table, an officer on the O-1 grade earns monthly pay of $2,905.20 with less than two years of service. Pay for this grade rises to a maximum of $3,655.50 per month with three-plus years of experience.

Education:

To be a Medical Corps Officer one must be a graduate of an American Medical Association or American Osteopathic Association accredited medical school.

Reflection:

               I would actually consider this career it has a great pay and working for the military comes with many opportunities. I would not mind having a career to aid those in help.

Medical Illustrator

Duties and Responsibilities:

               Medical illustrators produce resources such as photography and graphic images for professionals involved in patient care, teaching, education and research. Specialize in clinical photography, graphic design, medical art, and videography.

Salary:

               $62,000 to $100,000 per year.

Education:

               To become a Medical Illustrator one must have a bachelor’s degree with a major in art and a minor in the biological sciences, or a major in science with a minor in art.

              

Reflection:

               I would consider this career I would not mind doing this for a living neither earning its pay. 

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Giving medication as prescribed by a physician
• Taking vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, and weight
• Basic wound care including cleaning and bandaging injured areas
• Giving injections of medication
• Immunizations
• Taking medical histories
• Entering information into computer systems

Salary:

               $41, 540 per year.

Education:

               You must have a high school diploma or a GED.

Reflection:

               I personally would not like to be a Licensed Practical Nurse I am not really interested In the medical field. I want to major either in the business or law field.   

Home Health Aide

Duties and Responsibilities:

               The duties for a home health aide are to enable patients to stay in their homes by monitoring and recording patient condition. They also provide support and personal services.

Salary:

               $22,050 per year.

Education:

               There is no standardized educational requirement for HHAs. In some states, not even high school diploma is needed. In some states one must complete preparation classes before working.

Reflection:

               I personally would not like to be a Home Health Aide for my career I do not like its pay and would like to go to college and study for what will bring you real money.  

Health Sciences Librarian

Duties and Responsibilities:

               A health science librarian offers access to medical information through books, pamphlets, journals, tapes, multimedia presentations, and the Internet. Health science librarians help health providers, patients, and students sort through the massive amount of information available.

Salary:

               $58,000 per year.

Education:

Students must graduate from high. A four-year bachelor's degree is also required, with courses such as science and computer science. A master's degree in library science is mandatory

Reflection:

               I would not like to be a health sciences librarian the career simply does not interest me. 

Oncologist

Duties and Responsibilities:

               Oncology specialists are physicians trained in a variety of cancer diagnostic and treatment procedures, such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy.

Salary:

               $217,856 yearly.

Education:

               To become an oncologist you must fulfill state licensure requirements such as complete residency training programs and subspecialty training programs and earn a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree.

Reflection:

In my opinion I would not like to study for an oncologist, the job just simply not find my interest. I would not like to do this for the rest of my life.

Vascular Surgeon 

Duties and Responsibilities:

               Specializes in the diagnosis, medical management, and surgical treatment of patients with diseases of the blood vessels outside the heart and brain. Determines which instruments and method of surgery will be most successful in achieving desired outcome

Salary:

               $250, 952 - $357,128 per year.

Education:

               Requires a degree in medicine from an accredited school and is licensed to practice. May also require at least 2-4 years of vascular surgery experience. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures.

Reflection:

I would consider this career because I like its pay and when im older I would like to make big bucks. 

Health Educator

Duties and Responsibilities:

               Health educators teach people about behaviors that promote wellness. They develop and implement strategies to improve the health of individuals and communities.

Salary:

               $41,830 per year.

Education:

               Health educators need a bachelor’s degree. Many employers require the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) credential.

Reflection:

               Personally I would not like to be a Health Educator because I do not prefer to have its pay, plus the job is simply does not catch my interests.

Reflexology

Duties and Responsibilities:

               Reflexologists massage patients' pressure points, such as their hands and feet, to help them relax, alleviate pain and anxiety and improve their health.

Salary:

               Reflexologists average $38,000 per year

              

Education:

               You need to complete a postsecondary program and meet a minimum number of training hours. To obtain employment, they likely need to complete a massage therapy program, although separate certificate programs in reflexology are also available.

Reflection:

               I would personally not like to become a Reflexologist because it just simply not find my interest plus I don’t like the hands on work they do. 

Health Information Specialist

Duties and Responsibilities:

               Health Information Specialist organizes and manages health information data by ensuring its quality, accuracy, accessibility, and security in both paper and electronic systems.

Salary:

               $34,160 per year.

Education:

               Health information technicians typically need a post-secondary certificate to enter the occupation, although they may have an associate’s degree. Many employers also require professional certification.

Reflection:

               Personally I would not like to become a Health Information Specialist, the job seems very dull. The pay does not interest me either I am looking for a career that earns you big bucks.  

Environmental Health Specialist

Duties and Responsibilities:

               A REHS works to improve the quality of life and health through environmental education, consultation, and protection. Some typical program responsibilities include food protection, land use, recreational swimming areas, onsite septic systems, drinking water quality, housing, vector control, disaster sanitation, and solid, liquid, and hazardous materials management.

Salary:

About $40,000 - $90,000 per year

Education:

               You will need to have a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 30 semester’s units of approved basic science courses.

Reflection:

               I would consider this job because you are actually helping out the community and does not require much labor. It is a well paying job with the benefits of helping the community. 

Veterinarian

Duties and Responsibilities:

                Veterinarians have a wide variety of career opportunities and deal with all types of animals. Job duties range from cleaning teeth and inspecting hooves to major surgery and animal euthanasia.

Salary:

                $85,170 per year.

Education:

                You must need to complete a Doctor of Veterinary degree at an accredited college of veterinary school.

Reflection:

                I would not prefer to be a veterinarian because animals do no not catch my attention I would not love working with them all the time.

 

Eastern Medicine Doctor

Duties and Responsibilities:

                 TCM focuses on strengthening the body's defenses and enhancing its capacity for healing and to maintain health.

Salary:

                $52,000 per year.            

Education:

                Attend a college, university or specialty school that offers certificate and degree programs in this field. There are a number of certificate programs available in alternative medicine specialties, such as holistic health, massage therapy, herbal medicine, yoga instruction and oriental body therapy. Anatomy and physiology courses are common to many types of alternative medicine programs; other coursework varies.

Reflection:

                In my personal opinion no I would not like to be a Eastern Medicine Doctor. I just simply have no interest in this field one bit. 

Electrocardiograph Technician   

Duties and Responsibilities:

Electrocardiograph Technicians use special equipment and medical techniques to record the electrical impulses transmitted by a patient’s heart.  

Salary:

                $30,104 per year.

Education:

                Requires a certificate or associates degree in cardiovascular technology.

Reflection:

                I would not like to be a electrocardiograph technician, I just simply do not find interest in the job or pay.

  

Registered Dietitian

Duties and Responsibilities:

                Experts in food and nutrition, advise people on what to eat in order to lead a healthy lifestyle or achieve a specific health related goal.

Salary:

                $55, 240

Education:

                You must have a bachelor’s degree, and do training as an internship.

               

Reflection:

                I would somewhat like to be a dietitian because I would know how to be healthy but I am also hungry. I would want a higher paying job, so I would not like to be one.

  

Dermatologist

Duties and Responsibilities: 

                Dermatology is a branch of medicine dealing with the hair, nails, skin and its diseases.  

Salary:

                $316,770 - $ 440,092 per year.

Education:

                To become a dermatologist you must receive a bachelor’s degree, take courses in English, math, inorganic, and organic chemistry, physics and biology.

Reflection:

          I may consider this job because I like the salary they make per year. 

Dental Assistant

Duties and Responsibilities:

          Dental assistants work closely with licensed dentists before, during and after dental work. They prepare patients for procedures, record medical histories, take x-rays and prepare dental equipment.

Salary:

          $34,750.

Education:

            There are no formal education requirements for entering a career in dental assisting. Some assistants have a high school diploma and only receive on-the-job training. Some can take post secondary dental assisting programs that one may take.

Reflection:

          Personally I would not like to become a Dental Assistant; I have my eyes on a much greater field than that.