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Work indoors, and potentially at any hour of the day. High to moderate stress

A typical day includes arriving at work early and getting schedule for the day. If on call, you must come into work when called

Be able to communicate, problem solve, use both math and science.

Anesthesiologist Emily Mathis

Anesthesiologists are doctors who give patients drugs to relieve pain or put them to sleep during medical procedures.

Education & Training Undergraduate ­­­> Medical School­­­> Residency&Fellowship 4 yrs 4 yrs 4 yrs US Medical and Licensing Examination (USMLE)

American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA) test


Work Avg. Annual Salary: $232,000 Employed by hospitals Workplace: the OR in hospitals There will always be job opportunities because doctors are always needed to heal people

Reflection People who can pay attention to minute details and have enough dedication to go through years of schooling should do this job. I am a good candidate because I always make sure things are done right and I want to go into a science oriented career. I am still interested in this career because I like what the daily life of an anesthesiologist looks like. The best part of this career, in my opinion, is that you get to watch and be a part of surgeries without having to perform them yourself.

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Anesthesiology

Doctors who prescribe drugs and anesthetic for treatment and sleep during surgeries. Career Overview: Anesthesiologists work in hospital environments administering various anesthetics and monitoring patients. Must have a knowledge of drug reactions and dosages and ability to work with light machinery,

Career Requirements:

Anesthesiologists must Have a high school diploma or equivalent. Have a bachelor's degree. Graduate from medical school. Complete an internship. Complete a residency program in anesthesiology. Pass board certification exams.

Work:

Working for hospitals with surgery wings, anesthesiologists can expect 300,000 annually, but with experience up to 500,000. It provides opportunities in almost any major hospital worldwide.

Reflection:

Anyone with an interest in science, math and medicine who has no problem having someones lives in there hands. A good caniadte also has no problem recieving large amounts of schooling, as becoming certified is a long process. I think I would like this job exept for the extensive college requirements.


Citations: "American Society of Anesthesiologists ­ How to Prepare for a Career in Anesthesiology." American Society of Anesthesiologists ­ How to Prepare for a Career in Anesthesiology. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 May 2016. "Anesthesiology." ­ Medical Specialties. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 May 2016. "UW Medicine a Top 5 U.S. MitraClip Therapy Provider." UW Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine: Home Page. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 May 2016.


Art Therapy by Oriyana Harper Art Therapy Art is used to help improve physical, mental, and emotional health in patients. Art therapists help patients to process emotions and deal with difficult situations. By interviewing clients art therapists gather information to help the patient select an art form that the patient will then use during therapy sessions. Yearly pay Median Washington $40,417 $47,971 $58,121 Art therapists need a master's degree in art therapy or counseling or a related field with an emphasis in art therapy and must complete the required core curriculum (Explore 1). Art therapists tend to work in a variety of settings such as hospitals and clinics, schools, colleges and universities, art studios, private practice, etc., (Explore 1).


Art therapy is used for all ages children, adolescents, adults, groups and families to assess and treat: ­Family and relationship issues ­Anxiety, depression and other mental/emotional problems ­Mental illness ­Substance abuse and other addictions ­Abuse and domestic violence ­Social/emotional difficulties related to disability or illness ­Personal trauma, post­traumatic stress disorder and loss ­Physical, cognitive and neurological problems ­Psychosocial difficulties related to medical illness (Explore 1)

Works Cited "ExploreHealthCareers.org." Art Therapist. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 May 2016.


Healthcare Career Guide

Biochemist

Overview

A biochemist is someone who studies chemical processes or the change in chemicals when they are a living organism. Important traits for a biochemist include verbal communication and writing skills to construct research papers, problem solving and critical thinking skills to create and execute experiments and to understand and interpret the results. Biochemists are often required to: "Prepare samples and perform analyses using various analytical techniques", "Maintain electronic lab notebooks, interpret results, and communicate findings both orally and in well­written technical reports" and "Perform independent research and develop new analytical methods with the support of senior staff".

Education Classes in natural and physical sciences are useful in high school to prepare the student for college major in biochemistry. Knowledge of math and computer science is useful as well because they help in learning how to analyze data. Biochemists typically have a bachelor's degrees either biochemistry or a related field such as biology, chemistry, physics or engineering. Classes in mathematics are also important as biochemists need to analyze a variety of complex data.

Work

in 2014, the median annual salary for a biochemist was $84,940. The majority of biochemists work in professional scientific and technical services industry. The remainder were in manufacturing or education. These jobs are typically found in colleges, universities, hospitals and pharmaceutical and cosmetic companies.


Biochemists who decide to pursue a master's degree usually spend a full year doing so. This involves specializing in a specific area of research. The usual areas are molecular biology, bioinformatics, statistics, and biophysics. A Ph.D, is optional but recommended as if you want a research or development job. Very few jobs accept only a bachelor's degree. A few people are able to get a laboratory job with only a master 's degree. A Ph.D. usually takes 3 to 4 years of training. Lab work can be done throughout college and is usually during school or an internship. This involves creating, designing, and completing a lab to find results that may help.

Reflection According to The Holland Code, this occupation is investigative, artistic, and realistic. Investigative refers to the analytical side of this occupation, requiring deeper thinking and observation. Biochemistry needs someone who is artistic as well because they will be creating experiments and chemicals. Finally biochemistry is realistic, meaning that all the tasks that are required are concrete.

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Chiropractors Job Duties Chiropractors treat patients with health problems related to back, neck, and joint damage.

Working Conditions

Always work indoors. Work very near patients. They must come into close physical contact to properly examine patients and administer adjustments. Are sometimes exposed to patients' diseases or infections.

Skills

Notice when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. They should be good at communication with patients to understand how they are feeling Education Pathways

A bachelor degree is obtained and then Certifications for chiropractors are available in different areas.Licensing is mandatory in all 50 states and the District of Columbia

Salary average yearly $66,720


Typical day Much of a chiropractor's work centers around adjusting and realigning the back and other portions of the musculoskeletal system. The spine serves a dual purpose, providing the body's main structural support as well as protecting the nerves of the spinal column. By adjusting the spine into proper alignment, chiropractors believe they can relieve pain, restore mobility and range of motion, and reduce strain on other joints and muscles

The main job of the chiropractor is to please its pacients and make sure that they are heathy and able to function better after a visit.

Requirements ~4 year degree ~Chiropractor docter degree ~Chiropractors licence

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Who Would excel in this job

Someone who is caring and wants to help other people

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would do very well in this job It takes a lot of focus time and people skills so to do this job you must have patients

Employment

For this job you are either self employed or work in an medical office. The thing I personally would enjoy the most would be helping other people.

Job canidates

A good job candidate is someone who loves t help people. Also it would help to be strong a cracking and adjusting people can take strenth

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COMBAT MEDIC US ARMY BY AIDYN PEACE

A combat Medic leads the life of a soldier, engaging in combat situations and stabilizing casualties; as well as assisting with surguries and tenind the sick while on base.

Overview As a US Army Combat Medic your job is to provide emergency medical treatment,Limited Primary care, and health protection and evacuation from point of injury or illness.

Working Conditions This job requires the applicant to be able to work under very high stress situations often in the field and on base.

Skills and Abilities Patient­care techniques Emergency medical techniques Methods of sterilizing surgical equipment Plaster­casting techniques


Education and Traning To become a Combat Medic (68 W) you need only to have scored 107 on . the ASVAB for general Technical Skills. But then you mst make it through a 26 week long traning process for physical strength and medical traning as well as combat readyness.

Work As an enlisted Combat medic in the Army you are payed by your rank and serve your designated contract. But it is after this contract when this jobs puts fourth opportunitys, leaeding to jobs as EMTs in civilian life and also giving you reenlistment opportunities to further your medical training through the rarmy.

Reflection Anybody who has a desire to help people and wants to get medical training that is unavailable in the ciclian worl should be intrested in this career. It woudl take a person willing to deal with tough situations and extreme work conditions with strong mental fortitude. After learning more about this career I would definitely be interested in pursuing it, it presents a very good opportunity to get training and experience for free while getting paid to serve your country. The best part is; you get to cary a gun while doing all of this.


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Take dental x-rays and process x-ray film.

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a person whose job is to care for people's teeth

NORMAL DAY ON THE JOB: Fill cavities Repair cracked or fractured teeth Make models and measurements for dental appliances Prescribe medication

Dentists usually work full time, working in dentists offices.

Dentists apply to dental school by taking the Dental Admission Test (or DAT) during their Junior year of college. Completing a dental program lands you with one of three degrees: Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), Doctor of Dental Medicine (DDM), and Doctor of Medical Dentistry (DMD)

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Median Pay: $158,310/yr $76.11/hr

A degree in dentistry provides with a wide variety of dental-related career options, including military dentists or dental researchers.

Important Qualities: Detail oriented Dexterity Leadership skills Patience Love of teeth Organizational skills


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SELF REFLECTION I'll admit that I did not know that it's difficult to become a dentist. I was not aware of the special testing and specific schooling that it took to become a dentist. It seems very rigorous to me, more than I thought. It seems like if somebody wants to become a dentist, they have to be all in or else forget about it. It's that fact that deters me away from being a dentist. That, and I'm not a big fan of teeth. They're pretty creepy in my opinion. I think have the patience and dexterity to become a dentist, but I could never apply myself to it.

SOURCES "Dentist Summary." U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 17 Dec. 2015. Web. 15 May 2016. "ExploreHealthCareers.org." Dentist. Explore Health Carrers, 16 May 2016. Web. 17 May 2016. "DENTISTS.COM." DENTISTS.COM. Dentists.com, n.d. Web. 17 May 2016.


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Dietitian EST. 2014

Dietitians are responsible for managing the diets of individual clients or of a group of people, such as a student body or a company. Some dietitians work out of an office developing diet plans, whereas others may work in the kitchen, overseeing food production. A dietitian should be knowledgeable in the field of nutrition and how it relates to anatomy and physiology. They should be able to determine the Add a little bit of body text nutritional cause of a disorder based on a professional diagnosis and correct the issue.


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Education & Training......................................9 A bachelors or a masters degree in nutrition or dietetics is recommended for this career. Most nutritionists spend four to five years in school.

Work..................................................................11 Dieticians earn an average of $63,700 per year. Some dieticians run their own practices as dietary consultants for individual clients, while others are employed by companies and schools to ensure proper nutrition throughout their respective groups. Though some dietician work supervising kitchen staff or otherwise on-site, many others work out of a home or personal office. Most dieticians are employed at the local level, but state and national governments do hire dieticians as public health professionals.

Reflection........................................................7 A person with a passion for healthy living and helping others achieve a healthy lifestyle would thrive in this work environment. As someone who is interested in health and knows a reasonable amount about nutrition, I think that this career would be a decent fit for me, and I'm still interested in it. The best part of this career would probably be helping people realize that they can become significantly healthier through non-invasive treatments and simple lifestyle changes.

Works Cited.................................................10 "Dietitian Nutritionist." Explore Health Careers.org. American Dental Education Association, 9 May 2016. Web. 15 May 2016. <explorehealthcareers.org>. "Dietitians and Nutritionists." Bureau of Labor Statistics. United States Department of Labor, 17 Dec. 2015. Web. 15 May 2016. <bls.gov>. "Nutrition Careers | PublicHealth.org." Public Health. N/a, 3 Oct. 2014. Web. 16 May 2016. <http://www.publichealthonline.org/nutrition>.


Excercise Physiologist

Marco Gaspar


Exercise physioligist might be confused at times with athletic training. Because they're pretty similar in what they both do. The difference is the exercise physiologist us physical exercise to help physically hurt peole. Also to help athletes maintain, and or better there sport performance. The enviroment in this field usually around a gym, field, or court, you don't at ,most times have an office. To qualify for this job field all you need is a bachelors degree in sports science, or something related to it. Also the competition to get this job has beem incresing even though theres more jobs opening up. There also more people graduating for thisd position more and more every year.


Forensic Toxicologist By Sean McIntyre

Overview Forensictoxicologists are scientists are part of a crime scene investigation team who preform tests on the body fluids and tissue samples in order to identify any drugs or chemicals in the body. It also involves seeing how these factors affect the human body.

Education and Training You must have a bachelor's degree in chemistry, clinical chemistry, pharmacology, or another scientific feild. Aim for a master's in forensic science. Many universities and medical schools offer degrees in toxicology, but few colleges do. Some schools that offer degrees are Western Washington University and University of Washington.


Work Salary: $34,527 ­ $64,578 per year. However, your salary can increase along with your years of experience. Some toxicologist make $200,000 per year. Employer(s): Wildlife criminal investigators, law enforcement agencies. Workplace: Laboratories run by law enforcement agencies. Career Opportunities: The majority of government and industry jobs (including toxicology) are located in the eastern part of the U.S.A. However, there are 167 jobs in the north west. There are a few opportunities within Washington state .

Works Cited "Becoming a Toxicologist." Society of Toxicology. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 May 2016. "ExploreHealthCareers.org." Forensic Toxicologist. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 May 2016. "WOIS ­ Enter Site Key." WOIS ­ Enter Site Key. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 May 2016.

Reflection To excel in a career of toxicology, one needs to have a insert or passion in molecular technology. I feel that I wold be decent in the field of toxicology because I am already pursuing another field in biology (marine biology). The change of careers wouldn't be as dramatic as if, for example, I was pursuing a career in music. However, I have already set my goal to get a master's in marine biology and become a marine biologist since the age of seven. But if that doesn't work out well, I might find myself perusing a career in toxicology, mainly because I would be able to help protect public health and public safety while also being able to work in molecular biology. Also, the fact that your salary increases with your years of experience is tempting.


MRS. SWANSON

HE A LTH C A REERS Massage therapists A Massage Therapists duties are to talk with there cliant about sympoms, medical history, and disired results. Talk to cliant about where there pain is. Massage the parts that need it. Last document the results. Massage Therapists working conditions are A home­based or private practice or on­site work in clients homes, hotel, salon, care center. Skills and abilities, Good strong hands Typical day, wake up, streach, eat breakfest, and then off to work. Working with up to ten patients a day. Step 1: Earn a Certificate or Diploma in Massage Therapy. Students should choose a program that's recognized by their state's licensing board. Step 2: Take an Approved National Examination in Massage Therapy. Step 3: Apply for State Licensure. Step 4: Meet Continuing Education Requirements. Massage Therapist makes about $35,970 yearly A massage therapist can be self employed or employed by a spa, and can work from home or at the patients home or in a business. Massage Therapist can work in state, out of state, and even world wide.


People that are massage therapist usually have strong hands, and knows a lot the muscular system. I would be bad at this job. I am not intrested in a massage therapist anymore. To slow of a job. The best part about a massage therapist is for the time and intensity of the work you get payed verybwell.


The Medical Assistant Hannah Cross Overview In a typical day the Medical Assistant performs administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Just to name a few. Clinical duties may include drawing blood, preparing patients for examinations, etc. In order to perform the job you must have had several years of vocational training and must pass a licensing exam. Working conditions include: well­lighted, clean environments, constant interaction with patients and people, and a 40 hour week, if working full­time. Others just work part time, evenings or weekends. Education & training Education Pathway/Licensing Requirements: Most occupations in this field require training in a vocational school, related on­the­ job experience, or an associate's degree. Some may require a bachelor's degree.

Work Employer: Medical assistants provide clerical and clinical support to physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners. Salary: While working in one of these positions an annual salary will be something close to $30,550. Workplace: Primary Care Facilities, Medical Labs, Chiropractor's Office, Retirement Communities, etc. Career Opportunities: locally­ local clinics and doctors offices, (pediatrician's office, etc.) nationally/ internationally­ work alongside other doctors and MA's to better patient care. Some MA's assist in labs where they help discover new treatments and cures.


Reflection Anyone who loves to help others and wants to be more focused on patient care would excel in this job. I'd day I'd be a good candidate for this job because I enjoy talking to and helping people, which is what this job requires. You need to be able to talk to patients as well as have a responsible work ethic, which I strive to have. I'm not as interested in this job occupation as I was because the annual salary is lower than what I would like to make in the future. It would be a fun job and I would enjoy it, but I think I could find another job in the medical field that I enjoy just as much and that makes more. I think the best part of this job would be that you mostly get to focus solely on patient care, whereas with surgeons they don't really get to focus on one patient, they have to focus on multiple and it often would turn into just getting the job done and not really caring to get to know the patient.

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NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIAN CARE DOCTORS THAT USE NATURAL REMEDIES AND PRACTICES Nutritional counseling, Herbs, Homeopathic medicine, Hydrotherapy, Ayurvedic medicine, Electrotherapy, Physical or manual therapy, Antibiotics Need the ability to communicate clearly, problem solve and interact with people.

Need to have a high school diploma, bachelors degree, and graduate from a naturopathic medicine school.

Sit for long periods of time and understanding the patient.

Study herbal science, homeopathic medicine, and naturopathic medicine.

Usually self employed. In the United States the average wage is $73,400.

Private group practices & hospitals.


who?

A person who is interested in natural healing would thrive in this work because they are constantly using herbs and researching what herbs would work best for certain issues.


Health Care

Nurse Practitioner By Sarah Paquette

Overview: Nurse Practitioner's serve as primary and specialty care providers. They are registered nurse's that have additional training. Nurse Practitioner's can prescribe certain medications as well. They diagnose and treat illnesses, infections, and injuries. A typical day consists of guiding others, writing prescriptions, seeing patients, making schedules, and much more.

Education and Training: To become a nurse practitioner, you need to first go to school to be a Registered Nurse. From there, you get your bachelors degree in nursing, then you attend the nurse practitioner's program. Once you graduate from the program and you are certified you are good to go!

Work: The Median Salary in Washington State is $101,001. There are jobs available in hospitals, clinics, private practices, nursing homes, etc. Typically work more than 40 hours a week.


Reflection: Who would excel at this job? To excel at this job you need to have good social skills. You will constantly be around doctors, patients, other nurses, family, and many others. You must be responsible, a strong team player, and have great communication skills. Am I a good candidate? Yes, I think so. I have good social and communicative skills. My mom is a nurse, so I feel that I have a good understanding of the mental and physical demands of the job. Am I still interested in this career? YES I am. I want to specialize in Pediatrics (working with kids). I want to work in a large hospital, and not a clinic. I think that learning about this career more in depth has made me want to be a nurse practitioner even more! I think that the best part of this job is the fact that you are helping people. I chose this career because in my experience doctors don't have as much personal interaction with the patients, and I want that.

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Nutritionist WHAT IS THEIR JOB What the job involves:Educate there client on how to make a healthy life style depending on the clients health statues.

Work enviroments: Nutirionists can have many different work environment. They can work in a hospital, schools, nursing homes, and working with individuals or groups. Skill and abilities: to make a great nutritionist you must be able to comunnicate, to not judge people, to inspire and motivate people, understand people have lives and to be able to make a plan according to their lifestyles

Education/Trainging Earn a bacholers degree in a related field such as, food science, dietetics, nutrition, clinical nutrition care, ect. During this time you have to go through an internship. This should take about four years. The next step is to get licensed in after you have passes the bacholors program, and pass the national exam. You may choose to continue your education and go into an advances program and get your masters, taking about two years.


Work Salary: $56,300/year, $27.07/hour Employer: you could have many different employers it could be the state if you're working in schools or hospitals, it could be a clinic owner if its a private owned or it could be yourself if you are self employed Workplace: Many places such as, schools, hospitals, nursing homes, private clinics, gyms, etc.

Reflection Would you excel at this job? If you are fasinated with the health or yourself and others, you are understanding and considerate then this job may be right for you. I am interested in this career and think I would be a good candidate for this job because I'm very health conscious and I would love to educate people who are also trying to imporve their life. The best part about this career is that you can help people and when going to school you learn lots about how you can improve your own life http://www.learnhowtobecome.org/nutritionist/ http://www.nutritioned.org/nutritionist­salary.html Hall, Olivia M. "GROWTH Opportunities." Human Ecology 42.2 (2014): 3. Advanced Placement Source. Web. 12 May 2016.


PEDIATRIC DOCTOR BY: LAUREN MEDCALF

Overview: Job duties Pediatric Doctors, are medical doctors that diagnose, examine, treat, and prevent diseases and injuries on patients from infancy to young adulthood. Working conditions High level of social interaction Responsible for the health and safety of their patients They are often placed in conflict situations Need to work as part of a team

Skills and Abilities Speak clearly so listeners understand Listen to the parents and patients Probelm solve Manage their time Use math and science Work with people

Typical Day A typical day as a pediatric doctor is very busy. Typically you see six to eight paitents in an hour, you chart, run labs, and dicuss with your staff.


Education and Training

Work

High school diploma Bachlors degree Graduate from medical school Complete and internship Pass a licensing state exam Complete a residentcy program as a pediatric doctor Complete other exams Reflection

Average hourly wage is $88 Average yearly wage is $183,180 They can work at doctors offices or hospitals They can be self employed (Have their own practice) They can also work for federal, state, and local government agencies

Who would excel at this job? Someone who loves kids and loves to work with math and science. People who love problem solving would be great at this job. Are you a good candidate? I think I could be if this is what I decided to do, I love problem solving and I love to work with kids. Are you still interested in this career? Yes but the only thing that would hold me back is the amount of school I would have to go through. But if I could stay motivated I don't see why it couldn't happen. What do you think is the best part of this career? Working with the kids in my opinion is the best part of this career.

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Psychiatrist

Psychiatry (səkī′ətrē, sī–), branch of medicine that concerns the diagnosis and treatment of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders, including major depression, schizophrenia, and anxiety. Psychiatrists prescribe, direct, or administer psychotherapeutic treatments or medications to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders. To be effective at counseling patients, psychiatrists need strong communication skills. They should be knowledgeable about psychology and sociology, which help them identify behavioral patterns.


Psychiatrists help patients with mental illnesses such as substance abuse, anxiety disorders, or depression. Some mental illnesses have a biological cause, such as a lack of the proper chemicals in the brain. Other mental illnesses are caused by an event, such as the death of a loved one. They often employ individual or group therapy to gain insight into a patient's past and find coping methods to help patients address their own problems. Some cases may require medications or hospitalization. Psychiatrists who work with hospitalized patients collaborate with other professionals to design treatment plans and monitor progress. Typically, it takes about 8 years of post­ undergraduate study to become a board­certified psychiatrist – 4 years to complete your M.D. degree plus another 4 years of residency. If you include the time it takes to earn a bachelor’s degree, it takes at least 12 years of school and training to become a psychiatrist. The average annual salary for a psychiatrist in the US is $163,660. Those who were employed in the offices of physicians had an average salary of $154,650 per year. Those employed in outpatient care centers made an average of $190,340 per year.


T S I G O L O H C Y S P a professional who evaluates and studies behavior and mental processes

A professional specializing in diagnosing and treating diseases of the brain, emotional disturbance, and behavior problems. Psychologists can only use talk therapy as treatment; you must see a psychiatrist or other medical doctor to be treated with medication.

Working As a Psychologist Psychology is a tremendously varied field. Psychologists conduct both basic and applied research, serve as consultants to communities and organizations, diagnose and treat people, and teach future psychologists and those who will pursue other disciplines. There's several fields psychologist can spezialice into.

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In order to work as a psychologist, depending on what kind of psychologist you want to be, studies require from a graduate school degree in psychology to the 7 year old doctoral degree.

I am interested in this career because I think human mind is really interesting and I've always liked biology and health and that's something I would like to do in the future, but also having my career social and working with other people and helping them would be good.


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Psychology by Jayda Jameson


A psychologist's duties or occupation is to study cognitive abilities, emotions, and behavior in people by observing how they work and function in their environment and society. What they work for can vary. They could work independently, conduct research, consult with clients, or work with patients. Could collaborate on a healthcare team, work with physicians or social workers, or work in a school setting. Skills include: Problem solving abilities Collaboration and communication skills Patience Research skills Typical Day: Observing patients in their environments Use standardized instruments to test cognitive abilities Conduct behavioral evaluations using observations and rating scales Requirements, licenses, degrees, skills: Completing a PhD in psychology Must gain at least a doctoral degree in psychology, in some cases a master's degree is required. Most need an internship or work under supervised conditions normally for 1­2 years. A psychology licensure, although licensing laws can vary by state or type of position. A person with lots of patience, social skills, and insight would be a necessity to excell at this job.I would not be a great candidate because I have social anxiety and I don't like humans. I would be interested because it is interesting to see how the mind works. The best part of this career would be getting to help people and get them to gain a clearer understanding of how their minds wcrk. Median pay is $72,580 annually. Works Cited: "What Do Practicing Psychologists Do?" American Psychological Association. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 May 2016. "Career Story: School Psychologist In A Public School District." Career Story: School Psychologist In A Public School District. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 May 2016.t "Summary." U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, n.d. Web. 17 May 2016.


Psychologist Overview: .Design research studies, collect and analyze data, and interpret findings. .Observe individuals, groups, and systems. Check with various resource aids to identify problems and plan treatments. .Establish and maintain relationships, assist and care for others, analyze data or information, think creatively. .Interpersonal relationships and indoor working. .Design research studies, collect and analyze data, and interpret findings.

Education and Training: .Behavioral Sciences, Clinical & Counseling Psychology .Masters in Psychology, 2 year internship, licensing exam

Work:

.$67,000 salary .Schools, Colleges, and Universities .Counseling centers, Mental health centers .27% are self employed .141 annual openings in Washington, 5,590 in the U.S.


Reflection: .Someone who can communicate well with others and have close interpersonal relationships, be able to analyze and evaluate others. .Yes, the field interests me and I enjoy studying the human mind of individuals and groups. .The best part of this career is getting to work closely with others, to gain understanding of the human psyche, and in turn helping them to improve their lives as well.

Works Cited: "Psychologists." U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, n.d. Web. 12 May 2016. <http://www.bls.gov/ooh/life­physical­and­social­ science/psychologists.htm>. "Psychologists." WOIS. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 May 2016. <http://www.wois.org/use/careers/viewer.cfm? occnum=100428>. Robinson, Eric L. "What is the School Psychologist's Role in Gifted Education?" Gifted Child Today 25.4 (2002): 34­7. ProQuest. Web. 12 May 2016.

by Max Backman


Radiologist OVERVIEW Job Duties To interpret X-Ray images and treat diseases with radiation. Work Conditions Always working indoors. Constantly exposed to radiation; they must wear protective gear. Skills and abilities Communication, problem solveing, math and science, Time management, EDUCATION AND TRAINING Education Pathway Graduate High School, Complete Bachelors, Graduate Medical School, Complete internship, Pass liscensing exam, Complete residency, Pass exams to become board certified. Licences, degrees etc. Docterate, Board of Medical Examiners liecense, Specific tests from the American Board of Radiology WORK Salary $189,760 per year (entry) Employer/Workplace Doctor's offices, Hospitals, Federal, State and Government Agencies Career Opportunities Roughly 239 annual openings


Reflection Who would excel at this job? Someone who Is able so see finite details, use math effectively, and discuss potentially life threatening conditions with people .

Are you a good candidate? Theoretically yes, I fill all of the job criteria, but I will be going into Materials Engineering.

Are you interested in this career? No, I will be studying Materials Engineering, and working in the medical field seems to stressful due to the accuracy involved.

What do you think is the best part of this career? Probably the salary. A starting radiologist makes $189,760 per year.

Works Cited "American College of Radiology." What Is a Radiologist? -. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 May 2016.

"Radiology." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 16 May 2016.

"WOIS - Enter Site Key." WOIS - Enter Site Key. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 May 2016.


WHAT IS A RADIOLOGIST? An in-depth look into how they work

Radiologist full name is Radiologic Technologist. They are health care professionals, that preform x-ray and MRI diagnostics. Certain radiologists only focus on one type of technique. For example, mammography or sonograhy

WORKINGÂ CONDITIONS . A full time Radiologists usually work for 40 hours a week. . They might have the evening, weekend, and on call hours. . They make up to 45,878 to 65,763 dollars a year Required Education

The required education for Radiologist is extensive and requires a completed bachelors, medical school, residency, and medical license.


Who would hire a Radiologist? Radiologist usually works at hospitals or clinics or sometimes both.

Bibliography "ExploreHealthCareers.org." Home. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 May 2016. <http://explorehealthcareers.org/en/home >.


Registered Nurse OVERVIEW PROVIDE PATIENT CARE, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT , CARE PLANS, AND ADVISE PATIENTS OF TREATMENT. WORKING CONDITIONS: DOCTOR OFFICES, SCHOOLS, AND PRIVATE PRACTICES TYPICAL DAY: 10 TO 8 HOUR SHIFTS, ALL DAYS ARE DIFFERENT

EDUCATION AND TRAINING AN ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN NURSING (ADN) OR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (BSN). WORK: EARN ON AVERAGE $64,690 A YEAR ,ISLAND HOSPITAL, CHILDREN S HOSPITAL SEATTLE, ANY HOSPITAL PROVIDES JOBS TO RN'S REFLECTION: TRAITS- PASSION FOR JOB, TEAM PLAYERS, PROFESSIONALISM, DESIRE TO LEARN, WILLINGNESS TO TEACH, COMPASSIONATE.

MAKENNA HELLMAN


I BELIEVE I'M A GOOD CANDIDATE FOR THIS JOB. I ENJOY HELPING PEOPLE, COMPASSIONATE AND DESIRE TO LEARN. YES I'M PURSING THIS CARREER IN COLLEGE THE BEST PART OF THIS CARREER IS THE JOY FROM HELPING PEOPLE, AND HAVING SOMETHING DIFFERENT HAPPEN EVERYDAY.

Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2016­17 Edition, Registered Nurses, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/registered­nurses.htm (visited May 13, 2016). "ExploreHealthCareers.org." Registered Nurse (RN). N.p., n.d. Web. 13 May 2016. <http://explorehealthcareers.org/en/Career/21/Registered_Nurse_RN#Tab= Overview>.

"The 5 Skills You Need to Excel as a Nurse." N.p., n.d. Web. <http://www.lincolntech.edu/news/industry­news/5­skills­excel­as­a­nurse>.


Connor Rodriguez

Mrs.Swanson

Health Careers Respiratory Therapists

Human Anatomy Per.1


What is a Respiratory Therapists?

A Respiratory therapist is a therapist that the evaluates, treats , and helps patients with lung and breathing. This is a high risk job. You often be exposed to disease, and infection everyday. You will be gloved, masked, and bibbed everyday. You will always be inside but be able to maintain a high social status with your patients. You will be both physically checking your patients as well as all paperwork. All work must be done accuratley for the patients saftey. There is a specific study for respiratory therapy. 57% have gotten there associates degree, and 23 percent will get they bachelors. There is on job training and military training.

Hourly in the U.S., you can make anywhere between 23­32 dollars a hour. The organization RTWB offers a mission of traveling the world offering their information and services, a staff made up of respiratory therapist. People who would excel at this job are hands on workers who would like to stay inside. This job takes deadly perscion and skill, but the job is on the rise, and the future implications are good.I am a decent canidate. This is a very specific section of the body and its pretty dangerous from a health stand point. I still would do it because it is a very important job that can save lives. The best part of this career is it fits aspects for hands on and mind work. "WOIS ­ Respiratory Therapist." WOIS ­ Enter Site Key. WOIS, n.d. Web. 12 May 2016. "Respiratory Therapists Without Borders." Respiratory Therapists Without Borders. RTWB, n.d. Web. 12 May 2016. "ExploreHealthCareers.org." Respiratory Therapist. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 May 2016.


Working Conditions:

Overview Job Duties:

Talk to patients- take medical history, inform patient on what they are going to do, help them in post-operation, recommend treatment plan, answer questions/concerns Operate on damaged or infected organs/tissues. Read and order tests and charts for patient Stay calm underpressure

Skills & Abilities:

Keep calm under pressure Social Good Memory- names, diseases and procedures Problem Solving

Education & Training

College and Beyond

Hospital- spend long hours, even some nights in it Work 40+ hours a week On-call for emergencies

Typical Day:

Perform many surgeries during the day Check up on patients in pre-op and post-op Fill out charts and forms for patients' surgery May have to work nights to finish up on a patient

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Employed by hospital- could be the hospital you did you residency at, or a different one if you choose. Entry level salary is $251,115 per year Once specialized and operating for 5+ years the average salary is $400,000 Cardio: $522,875 Neuro: $589,500 Orthopedic: $395,420 Major employers are Doctors' offices, hospitals and federal, state, local government agencies 14% increase in job opportunities due to increasing demand for healthcare and more people. People think it will increase to 24% by 2020 In 2014 surgeons held about 708,300 of the jobs Local: Island Hospital, Seattle Children's Hospital; National: Other hospitals; International: working with military

By: Madeline Murray

Complete a 4-year college taking classes such as biology, physics, chemistry Pass the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) to apply to a medical school Get a professional or doctoral degree Take deeper subjects such as anatomy, microbiology, biochemistry, physiology ect. Must earn an M.D. and become licensed before starting residency (licenses are around $500) Residency is a salaried to allow students to begin specializing in surgery you want to do at any hospital you get into 4 years of college, 4 years of medical school, 3-8 years at a residency hospital Usually will have about $160,00 debt from medical school


Reflection Who would excel at this job?

Anyone who likes helping people and learning about the body. It takes a lot of time, money, and effort to become a surgeon, and even more long hours after to become a successful surgeon, so you want to be passionate about it.

Am I still interested in this job? I am still interested in this job. It does take a lot of work but if I became really passionate about surgery then I wouldn't mind the 16+ years of physically and mentally demanding work.

Am I a good candidate?

I would make a pretty good candidate. I really enjoy learning about the body and I think I would enjoy helping save people's lives. If I really wanted to become a surgeon, I could do all the work, but I don't know if I have the motivation it takes to go through all the hard work and schooling that surgery requires.

What do you think is the best part of this career?

The best parts about this career are the salary and the triumph you feel when you save someones life, knowing that all your hard work and debt really paid off.

Sources:

1. "Physician or Surgeon." Career Profile. Truity, n.d. Web. 13 May 2016. http://www.truity.com/career-profile/physician-or-surgeon 2. "Surgeon Education Requirements and Career Information." Study.com. Surgical Technologies, n.d. Web. 13 May 2016. http://study.com/surgeon_education.html 3. "General Surgeon Salary (United States) United States Home Change Country Don't See What You Are Looking For?Get A Free Custom Salary Report Âť." General Surgeon Salary. PayScale, n.d. Web. 13 May 2016. http://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=General_Surgeon/Salary 4. "Summary." U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 17 Dec. 2015. Web. 13 May 2016. http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/physicians-and-surgeons.htm 5. Decker, Fred. "Salary of Specialized Surgeons." Chron. StudioD, n.d. Web. 13 May 2016. http://work.chron.com/salary-specialized-surgeons-4597.html 6. "ExploreHealthCareers.org." Would You Like to Be a Surgeon? Then Save the Date for This Webinar. ADEA, 9 May 2016. Web. 13 May 2016. http://explorehealthcareers.org/en/BlogPost/886/Would_You_Like_to_Be_a_ Surgeon_Then_Save_the_Date_for_This_Webinar


CAITLIN O'CONNOR

Surgeon JOB DUTIES -perform surgeries to treat patients -meet with patients before and after surgery -write reports,do research, write articles -may go on to teach in medical schools -prescribe medications, order labs, etc.

WORKING CONDITIONS -lots of social contact with patients, etc. -usually are working in team setting -exposed to infections, diseases, radiation, contaminants -work in a very competitive atmosphere -make decisions impacting peoples lives -work 40+ hours a week

SKILLS AND ABILITIES -communication, reason and problem solve, use math and science daily, manage yourself, people, time, work well w/ people, perceive and visualize

TYPICAL DAY Rounds with patients to check up with them, do the surgeries planned for that day, work wherever needed or assigned, post-op check ups, scheduled surgeries


EDUCATION/TRAINING -High school diploma, bachelor's degree, graduate medical school, licensing exams, complete internship and 5 year residency, boards to become board certified, any additional exams

WORK DETAILS Salary: entry level- $85.87 ($240,440 a year), not paid until residency, varies by experience, specialty, hours, and location Employers: The hospital where you work, but many of the surgeons report to the chief of surgery. Workplace: varies within the hospital (OR, ER, patients rooms, etc.) Career Opportunities: There is always a need for more surgeons but it varies from state to state. (In WA 46 jobs opened up either to new positions or people retiring) -demand for surgeons is very strong, as the pop. grows so does the number of surgical procedures (in 2014- 708,300 jobs available for surgeons.)

Reflection: I think I would excel at this job. I am very interested in human body and don't get easily grossed out. I love math and science which are both extremely necessary to become a surgeon. I would say I am a good candidate. I have good grades and are able to memorize information easily, but I think I will see later on as I go through the process in college. I am still interested in this career, even more than before because now I have more information on it. I think the best part of becoming a surgeon would be helping other people and fixing them. Just being able to find ways to help everyone around you.


Surgeon Giulia Wood Duties: preform operations control machines and processes think creatively and solve problems interact with patients and other personnel explain operations, procedures, etc. repair damaged tissue, organs, bones and blood vessels determine the extent and locations of diseases (such as cancer) Typical Day: arrive at the hospital and check in visit and check up on patients preform scheduled operations attend meeting and conferences Review patient information, labs, and results

Overview

Working Conditions: high level of social contact usually work about 40 hours have to be on call in the middle of the night need to work with precision at all times usually indoors - hospitals Skills and Abilities: able to communicate efficiently able to work with extreme precision able to notice and solve problems quickly good memory keep calm under pressure and in emotional situations (ex. patient dies)

Education and Training

4 years of high school - taking sciences classes such as chemistry, anatomy, and physics 4 years of college - bachelors degree usually in science field (biology, chemistry,etc.) 4 years of medical school - must pass MCAT to get in 3+ years of residency 2+ year internship in surgery department of hospital (number of years depends of surgery specialty) must pass United States Medical Licensing Examination to obtain licence - fees additional licensing for surgery only - The American Board of Surgery (requirements) 94% have PhD Work

salary: entry level- $240,440 annual, range: $240,000- $800,000 (spine) annually employer: hospital, self employed, doctor's offices, government agencies


workplace: usually hospital or clinic job outlook in USA: about 14% - believed it will grow to 24% in 2020 International opportunities: traveling as self employed surgeon, working in foreign hospitals, traveling as doctor in the military Reflection

Who would excel at this job? People who are hardworking, creative, observative, and detail oriented would excel at this job. Becoming a surgeon takes time and a lot of work so anyone who becomes a surgeon has to really want it and put 110% into it. Though surgeons make large salaries, it takes many years before you actually start making money so people that would excel at this job aren't money oriented but dedicated to the job itself. Being a surgeon also requires the person to be able to think on the spot and work under high pressure so they must be patient, calm, and focused.

Am I a good candidate? I believe that I would be a good candidate. Becoming a surgeon has been a dream of mine for many years now so I am willing to put in the time and effort. I also am detail oriented, and can think on the spot to think of solutions if I need to. But mainly, I love to help people. Are you still interested in this career? Yes I am because it is something that I am really passionate about. I was also already aware that I would have to go to school for a really long time which is one of the bigger drawbacks because of the debt.

What do you think is the best part of this career? I think the best part of this career is the gratification of being able to help people.

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Veteranary Technologist and Technichinans The job of a veterinary technologist and or technician is the work under the supervision of a licensed vet and help perform tasks, take care of patients and identify causes, injuries and illnesses of animals.

Veternay technicians and technologists may work in laboratories, animal hospitals, or clinics. The work can be very physically or emotionally To become a veterinary technichan demanding and often one must have a postsecondary takes up holidays and program in vet technology. And need weekends a 4­year bachelor’s degree, While technicians need a 2­year associate’s degree. The average annual wage for technologists and technicians was $31,800 in 2015. Job opportunities for this field will be on the rise as demand for this job grows. Locations for employment range throughout every part of the united States and many internationally. By Jessica Gislason


Jessica Gislason For those interested in this job career they should know that those who would be best fitted are those comfortable with working with many different types of animals, high amounts of social contact, patience when dealing with others. At least generally responsible, are okay with any possible health risks they may be subject to when working with animals. Accepting of uniform or lab attire when required. Must be exact in all duties, capable of making hard decisions for animals. Have attention to detail. Comfortable in close quarters with others, Have steady hands, Be able to problem solve, communicate, And be versed in math and science.

A good candidate for this career would be someone who loves all animals, wants a career in said field, doesn't mind mess or dirt, close quarters, or working constantly. While the best parts of this job are probably the patients themselves I think that if I did want to go into a veterinary field this is one I would choose. This jod fits both my personal intrests in wanting to have a career early on and my personal love for all animalss


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