Optician

Duties and Responsibilities:

                Opticians work on the front lines of vision care. They are one of the most important members of the eye care team because of the amount of direct interaction with customers. Optician measures clients' bridge and eye size, temple length, vertex distance, pupillary distance, and optical centers of eyes, using measuring devices.

Salary:

                $33,770 per year.

Education:

                High school diploma with on-the-job training or apprenticeship; or certificate, associate's degree or bachelor's degree in opticianry.

                     

Reflection:

                I would not like to be an optician, the job nor pay simply finds my interest. 

Engineer

Duties and Responsibilities:

                Engineers work in a variety of fields to analyze, develop and evaluate large-scale, complex systems. Maintaining and improving current systems or creating brand new projects. Engineers will design and draft blueprints, visit systems in the field and manage projects.

Salary:

               $77,000 - $100,000 per year.

Education:

               Engineers need at least a bachelor's degree in an engineering field or more. In addition, engineers who offer their services to the public must get license in all 50 states and Washington, D.C.

Reflection:

               I would consider engineering as a career, the work does interest me. I would love to have the knowledge an engineer does. The pay is great and I would not mind doing this for the rest of 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 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. 

Medical Assistant

Duties and Responsibilities:

               Assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician. Interviews patients, measures vital signs and records information on patients' charts. May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis. Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients

              

Salary:

               A Medical Assistant earns an average wage of $13.41 per hour, at $32,754 yearly.

Education:

               Requires a high school diploma and medical assistant certificate and 0-2 years of experience in a related field. One must be familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

Reflection:

               Personally I am not interested in the career of Medical Assisting, I am interested in a far higher pay. I am also not so interested in majoring in the medical field. 

Architect

Duties and Responsibilities:

               Architects plan structures suitable for people to live, work, shop and worship; they are often involved in the design of building complexes and their surroundings.

Salary:

               $73,090 - $74,110

Education:

               You must have at least a bachelor’s degree of Architecture and have done internships, as well as to have a state licensure.

Reflection:

               I would consider being an Architect in the future it pays well. Your work would live for a long time due to what you do for communities. 

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. 

Accountant

Duties and Responsibilities:

               An accountant provides financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data; preparing reports.

Salary:

               $65,090 yearly fund.

Education:

               Need either a degree on Finance, business, taxation, auditing, or accounting.

Reflection:

               I would really consider this job I like how you would understand government rulings better since you are in it and I would be able to manage a healthy financial future with all the knowledge you gain becoming one.  

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.

 

Astronauts

Duties and Responsibilities:  

                A NASA commander, pilot or mission specialist whose job it is to manage space exploration vehicles and launch into outer space. These courageous professionals are often former test pilots, engineers or scientists and are among a selected few that pass the requirements to become astronauts.

Salary:

 $89,100 per year.

Education:

                1. Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in engineering, biological science, physical science, or mathematics. An advanced degree is desirable. Quality of academic preparation is important.

2. At least 1,000 hours pilot-in-command time in jet aircraft. Flight test experience is highly desirable.

3. Ability to pass a NASA space physical which is similar to a military or civilian flight physical and includes the following specific standards:

• Distant visual acuity: 20/100 or better uncorrected, correctable to 20/20 each eye.
• Blood pressure: 140/90 measured in a sitting position.
• Height between 62 and 75 inches.

Reflection:

                I would like to become an astronaut the whole scene just fascinates me. It’s a challenge worth accomplishing, the pay is good. Plus it would be a huge benefit to have all the knowledge they have. 

Ear, Nose and Throat

(ENT) Doctor

Duties and Responsibilities:

            A physician trained in the medical and surgical treatment of the ears, nose, throat and related structures of the head and neck.

Salary:

            $205,000 per year                 

Education:

            You must finish medical school for about 5 years and complete a residency to receive a certificate.

Reflection:

            I would like to be an ENT doctor I like its pay and would not mind doing it for my career.