Genetic Counselor

Duties and Responsibilities:

Genetic Counselors often work with patients and families who have genetic, inherited, disorders, and birth defect.  Genetic Counselors often:

·         Educate patients and families about their conditions and how they can manage the problems.

·         Examine family histories to determine the likelihood of genetic problems the family has.

·         Assist patients and families in reaching decisions about genetic disorders that do not conflict with their religious or ethical values

·         Conduct research on genetic disorders

·         Educate medical professionals and the general public about genetic disorders.

Average Salary: $25,000 - $55,000

Educational Requirements:

Students who would like to be in this medical field should take challenging high school courses that emphasize science and mathematics.

A master’s degree is required, and most graduate programs needs a strong undergraduate background in biology, chemistry, and behavioral science. Many states require genetic counselors to be certified.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

“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.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

“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.