“I wasn't trying to leave a legacy. I was trying to do what was right.”

Dean Smith

I really like what Dean Smith is saying. He is a humble and a great man. Many people should strive to be more like him because he was doing what he believes is right. He isn't like many other coaches and he shows gratitude towards his players and his fans.  I think that I as a person forget about people I care about but not Dean Smith he remembers everyone and would always have the same love and care for them. 

Epidemiologist

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Duties and Responsibilities:

Epidemiologists study the frequency and distribution of diseases within human population and environments. Specifically, they measure the incidence of diseases occurrence and relate it to different characteristics of population and environments. Epidemiologists perform research, education, and public health practices in universities, government agencies, international organizations, and private corporations. Epidemiologists often:

·         Work on developing or refining methods of measuring and evaluation 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 minimum, master’s degree in public health. Undergraduate requires for admissions into public health graduate programs vary by schools but usually include strong backgrounds in biology, chemistry, mathematics and or statistics.

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“CTR connects you to happiness and success. CTW disconnects you.”

Mr. Haymore

Choosing the right really does connect you to happiness and success. I know when you choose the right you have more opportunities for things like better jobs or being a success in high school. I remember one time I was out with a friend and we were sitting outside. We saw this elderly man walking with a huge gallon of water and he looked very tired. I didn't see him my friend did and he said let’s go help him. I was confused as to what he was talking about. I looked and I told him to go he explained he doesn't want to scare the man because of his style so I went with him and we walked him home. He did the right thing.  

“CTR connects you to happiness and success. CTW disconnects you.”

Mr. Haymore

Choosing the right really does connect you to happiness and success. I know when you choose the right you have more opportunities for things like better jobs or being a success in high school. I remember one time I was out with a friend and we were sitting outside. We saw this elderly man walking with a huge gallon of water and he looked very tired. I didn't see him my friend did and he said let’s go help him. I was confused as to what he was talking about. I looked and I told him to go he explained he doesn't want to scare the man because of his style so I went with him and we walked him home. He did the right thing.  

Environmental Health Specialist

Duties and Responsibilities:

Environmental Health Specialists help enforce government regulations and educates clients. They specialize in improving the water supply and sanitize facilities. They are also involved in improving the community’s environment. They often:

·         Collect and analyze samples.

·         They do screen samples for possible health hazards.

·         Manage sanitation disposal and water systems.

·         Supervise disposal of infectious wastes

·         Develop and manage prevention and education programs to get more people to help and be informed

·         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. Taking AP mathematics and science should be advised. As an Environmental Health Specialist it requires a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in environmental or environmental engineering. Many require certification and/or a Master’s Degree in these fields.

I love to be aware of what’s going on in today’s environment but I don’t think I would want to specialize in environmental health. It would be more as a volunteer work if anything because we do need to take care of today’s planet. It is in fact interesting but it’s not for me in my perspective.

            

Emergency Medical Technician

Duties and Responsibilities:

Emergency Medical Technicians-Basic (EMT-B) respond to emergency calls to provide efficient and immediate care to the critically ill and injured, and to transport the patient to a medical facility. After given a call the Emergency Medical Technician makes its way to the appointed address or location where the call came from.

The EMT-B:

·         Knows how to function in uncommon situations.

·         They have a basic understand of people when in stress and methods to ensure safety

·         Understands basic medical-legal principles

·         Complies with regulations on the handling of the deceased, notifies authorities and arranges for protection of property and evidence at the scene.

When they arrive to the location of crash or illness they would park the ambulance in a safe location to avoid additional injury. If there are more patients they will call for more help if necessary. The EMT-B determines the renders emergency medical and or trauma care, to adults, children and infants based on assessment.

Average Yearly Salary: $33,000 - $51,000

Education Requirements:

The EMT-B has three components to be required. Didactic which includes 120 hours of hands-on skills training, the clinical/field ride along which includes a minimum of 24 hours observation and at least a minimum of 10 patient contacts and final testing will include 4 – 8 hours.

I wouldn’t mind being an EMT. I get to see some action and once I drop of the patient to the hospital it is no longer in my hands. I’m also afraid of performing surgeries so I wouldn’t like to see things get cut open so being an EMT I still get to help safe people’s lives but I wouldn’t have to face my fear of cutting or seeing someone get cut open. 

“Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all.”

Aristotle 

“Choosing the right is always the right thing to do.”

Alex Linares

I believe this quote is true because doing what is right at all times is a great advantage to you. You feel confident and good about yourself and you don’t have to worry about regrets and mistakes you have made. For example let’s say you go out with some friends and one of those friends are the a good influence on you and he/she decides to shoplift so everyone else in the group decides to do it as well, instead of doing what the crowd is doing you end up not shoplifting and they get caught you will be the one who won’t get in trouble and end up feeling good about yourself. 

Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist

Duties and Responsibilities:

Electroneurodiagnostic technologist use electronic graphs to determine if patients are suffering from a central nervous system conditions or disease like epilepsy, tumors, stroke, or trauma. The graphs are records of brains electrical activity.

Electroneurodiagnostic technologist usually works in hospitals, laboratories or physician’s office. They:

·         Prepare medical records.

·         Apply electrodes and select instruments settings.

·         Perform Electroneurodiagnostic test.

·         Record test results

·         Identify patients abnormalities

Average Salary: $20,000 - $35,000

Educational Requirements:

Electroneurodiagnostic technologist must have a high school diploma and some courses in computer technology before beginning specialized training.

Electroneurodiagnostic training can be obtained through vocational schools, community colleges, and in some cases hospitals. Training takes one year and if followed by another year of supervised experience. Before beginning practice Electroneurodiagnostic technologists must pass written and oral examinations.

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I would not want to be an Electroneurodiagnostic technologist because it has to deal with computer and programs. I’m not really into making graphs and keeping track of thing, especially if it has to deal with health. 

“It’s better to be alone than to be in bad company.”

ANON

Growing up as almost the only girl in my block with mostly guys, I never really mind being alone. In a way it had made a huge impact in my life. I learned to be more independent and to choose my friends wisely. I do however speak to many people but most of them are just acquaintance not really a good friend of mine. I only have a selective few groups of friends who are a good influence on me. The friends I hang out with want to succeed in life. And those are the types of people I surround myself with.  

Electrocardiograph Technician

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Duties and Responsibilities:

Electrocardiograph (ECG or EKG) technicians usually work under the supervision of cardiologists in hospitals, doctors’ offices, clinics, or beside. They operate electrocardiogram equipment to monitor patients’ heart problems

            They:

·         Connect electrodes to patients

·         Insert and remove catheters

·         Monitor equipment output

·         Record test results

·         Identify emergencies or abnormalities

·         Operate ultrasound equipment

Average Salary: $15,000 - $32,000

Educational Requirements:

Electrocardiograph technicians must have a high school diploma or GED before beginning specialized training.

Electrocardiograph training can be obtained through vocational schools, community colleges, and in some cases through on-the-job supervised experience. Basic training takes three to six months. Advanced training takes one to two years.

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“You cannot do wrong and feel right. It is impossible.”

Ezra T. Benson

What this means to me is regardless of what you are doing wrong, whether it is to impress your friends or just act tough if you do something wrong you are not going to feel right about it. I think an example will be if you steal from someone especially someone you know and you know they are very upset that they think they lost whatever it is you stole. In the end you are going to end up feeling guilty and you won’t have a good conscious.

Registered Dietitian

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Duties and Responsibilities:

Registered Dietitian provides advance and education about nutrition and its effect on health. They work in schools educational administration research hospitals clinics industry and food service management and private practice. Registered dietitian:

·         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.

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“The right way is not always the popular and easy way. Standing for right when it is unpopular is a true test of moral character.”

Margaret Chase Smith

At times I feel like when I stand for what is right most of the time isn't the popular way. People always want to rebel to fit in. I feel it is never easy to do what it is right because everyone wants to do otherwise and you want to fit in with the crowd but if you have the courage to stand up for what is right. That is strength and not many people can overcome it. 

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 manufactures of dental prostheses. Dental laboratory technicians:

·         Repair denture linings.

·         Choose and mount replacement teeth.

·         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.

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The little boy was told not to walk bare foot and to always wear shoes when he is out. He was told that there are snakes, scorpions, and other wild life that can harm him. He decided to go out for a walk near the campsite him and is parents were staying by. He didn’t think much of it but he disobeyed his parents who constantly warned him about wearing shoes at all times when he was out. Instead of wearing shoes he wore flip flops who according to him was sort of like shoes. He then started for the small walk around the campsite when he felt something sting his foot. The excruciating pain was rising up to his leg. The hospital was 2 hours away from the campsite and he felt as if he were dying. Luckily they were able to heal it. He now knows why his parents constantly warned him and he knew he disobeyed them.

You don’t think much of things at the time like when your parents are constantly reminding you to do little things that don’t even seem important like always wear sunscreen or don’t come home too late. I never understood why my mother always nagged me about things but that is because everything as a consequence whether you think it or not. It might be just the little things parents always nag about but it can have a huge effect on you.

 “In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing.”

Theodore Roosevelt

In every moment doing what is right is the best thing anyone can do because everything you do in life has a consequence whether it is good or bad. Doing what is good at every moment lets you get a good consequence and you don’t have to worry about what would happen if you did otherwise. 

Dental Assistant

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Duties and Responsibilities:

Dental assistants help dentists provide dental care. They often work in teams with dental hygienists and laboratory technicians. They may work in health clinics, dental schools, nursing homes, and the military, but usually they work for dentists in private practice. Dental assistant duties include:

·         Helping patients feel comfortable during treatment.

·         Taking and developing dental x-rays.

·         Taking medical histories for patients.

·         Sterilizing and preparing dental instruments and equipment.

·         Instructing patients about dental health care to include brushing and flossing.

·         Performing office management tasks.

Average Salary: $14,000 - $25,000

Educational Requirements:

            Dental assistants must have a high school diploma or GED certificate.

They must receive additional training at a community college, vocational school, or dental school to learn their skills. Length of programs varies between six months and on year. To become certified, dental assistants must pass an examination from the Dental Assisting National Board

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