Wellness Specialist

Duties and Responsibilities: The main duties of a wellness specialist are to educate the public on how to improve their daily choices, prevent illness or access local resources. The method should be customized to the audience.

Salary: The average salary for a wellness specialist was $53,100 in 2012, according to the BLS.

Education: There are no specific requirements, but many positions require on-the-job training in addition to certification from accredited wellness organizations such as the International Association of Wellness Professionals.

Sport Medicine

Duties And Responsibilities: Examines and treats sport or athletic related injuries. Prescribes and administers patient medications. Monitors patient during sport events or physical activity and performs tests and prescribes medication and treatment, as necessary. Consults with patients to determine the appropriate course of treatment. Requires a degree in medicine from an accredited school and is licensed to practice.

Salary: The median annual Physician - Sports Medicine salary is$212,999, as of April 26, 2016, with a range usually between $181,815-$270,935, however this can vary widely depending on a variety of factors.

Education: Becoming a sports medicine physician requires obtaining a bachelor's degree and a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree. During their undergraduate years, students will need to take pre-med classes in biology, anatomy and chemistry. Medical school is a 4-year program in which the last two years include clinical rotations.

Psychologist

Duties and Responsibilities: Psychologists are mental health professionals who observe human behavior to offer interpretations of mental thought processes. Some work specifically with patient research, while others collaborate as part of the mental health-care process to diagnose and treat patients.

Salary: The median annual Psychologist salary is $87,387, as of March 24, 2016, with a range usually between $77,831-$99,426; however this can vary widely depending on a variety of factors.

Education: At the doctoral level, students may choose from a Doctor of Philosophy  or Doctor of Psychology program, depending on personal interests. They may consider Ph.D.  and programs accredited by the American Psychological Association, which accredits programs and internships for clinical, counseling and school psychology.

Psychiatrist

Duties and Responsibilities: Psychologists are interested in human behavior and they spend their careers observing and interpreting what different behaviors mean. They create theories and make observations about someone’s behavior in order to support these theories.

Salary: Psychiatrists made a median wage of $181,880 in 2014. And although they’re most often employed in private practice, state governments and home health care services tend to compensate these professionals the best

Education: As undergraduate students, many future psychiatrists earn a bachelor's degree in biology or psychology. These 4-year degree programs provide the basis for future studies in medical areas. Students planning to enter graduate medical programs should strive for a high GPA.

Nursing Home Administrator

Duties and Responsibilities:  As a nursing home facility's lead decision maker, this multifaceted role fuses business skillsets with clinical experience to offer nurses active in the field a chance to advance their careers.

Salary: A mid-career nursing home administrator should expect to earn between $65,000 and $90,000, though some earn more than $100,000. Salaries vary widely depending on the region of the United States, the size of the facility and type of ownership.

Education: Nursing home administrators in the U.S. are required to complete a state-approved training program and an internship. They must pass a licensing exam and complete continuing education programs for renewal.

Educating the body,mind and character.

Of all the work that is done or that can be done for our country, the greatest is that of educating the body the mind, and above all the character, giving spiritual and moral training to those who in a few years are themselves to decide the destinies of the nation.  

Theodore Roosevelt 

Neonatologist

Duties and Responsibilities: Neonatologists are pediatricians who have received additional, specialized training in the care of infants. After completing the three-year residency required for all pediatricians, neonatologists go on to three more years in a neonatal fellowship, learning to care for distressed infants under the supervision of an experienced practitioner.

Salary: A neonatologist’s salary in the United States ranges from between $150,070 and $221,973 per annum based on the Pay Scale reports. In fact, the neonatologists employed in hospitals earned an annual salary ranging between $137,295 and $228,947 while those employed in the medical schools received an annual salary between $113,147 and $211,630.

Education: Neonatologist education begins with earning a Bachelor’s degree. No particular major is required; some courses that could be required include anatomy and physiology, biology and chemistry. Four years of full-time study is required to complete one of these degrees, which can cost anywhere from $3,000 to $28,900 per year.

Orthodontist

Duties: Orthodontics, a specialty within the dental profession, involves straightening teeth and correcting bites. As an orthodontist, you are responsible for locating problems with the positioning of patients' teeth and with their oral development.

Salary: These orthodontists made an average annual salary of $201,030 at that time. The BLS also reported that employment of all dentists was expected to increase 10% between 2014 and 2024. Contributing to this projected increase is the fact that the baby-boom generation will likely need dental services.

Education: To become an orthodontist, you need to graduate from dental school with a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DDM), once admitted to dental school, you'll receive both didactic and clinical training. Your courses might include histology, physiology, dental anatomy, pharmacology and oral radiology

Final Part 1 of 2

Class / Self Evaluation

A). Lo que me gusto de esta clase fue de queaprendi varias cosas como, como hacer proyectos en la computadora y tambien como usar el Microsoft word, Tambien lo que me gusto de esta clase fue de que el maestro hacia jugos tambien nos deja jugar con las computadoras....

Lo que no me gusto es que como yo no se mucho el ingles  y no le entiendo pues mis trabajos casi no los hacias y yo le decia al maestro que sentara a un amigo alado para que me traduciera y haga mi trabajo mejor pero el maestro nunca lo dejo 

B). Para mejorar la clase y hacer todos mis trabajos quiero que me pongan con un companero para que me tratusca las cosas y le pueda entender,por que si me lo traducen le entiendo y puedo hacer las cosas mejor..

3. Did you really do your best in this class?

La verda es que no me consentro muy bien por que no le entiendo a lo que me dicen y pues me aburro y me desconsentro mucho pero trato de concentrarme y hago lo que puedo para subir mi calificasion....

Physical Fitness

Student Success Statement 

"Physical fitness is not only one of the most important keys to a healthy body, it is the basis of dynamic and creative intellectual activity.The relationship between the soundness of the body and complex. Much is not yet understood.But we do know what the Greeks knew: that intelligence and skill can only function at the peak of their capacity when the body is healthy and strong."

LONDON

  

London, England’s capital, set on the River Thames, is a 21st-century city with history stretching back to Roman times. At its centre stand the imposing Houses of Parliament, the iconic ‘Big Ben’ clock tower and Westminster Abbey, site of British monarch coronations. Across the Thames, the London Eye observation wheel provides panoramic views of the South Bank cultural complex, and the entire city.

                             Oncologist

Duties and responsibilities: Oncology doctors, or oncologists, are specialists in the treatment of cancer patients, either as clinicians or in research and academic settings. As with all doctors, the pathway to this career is a long and demanding one; after earning an undergraduate degree, aspiring oncology doctors must complete medical school and a residency and earn licensure.

Salary: A PayScale.com report from September 2014 showed that oncologists in general earned a median annual salary of $217,856 at that time.

Education: All oncology doctors must complete an undergraduate degree program, four years of medical school and a residency or fellowship program that usually lasts two to four years, depending on the oncology specialty. Specialty areas include medical oncology, pediatric oncology, radiation oncology, or gynecological oncology.

            Student Success Statement 

1. Have the courage to say no.
2. Have the courage to face the truth.
3. Do the right thing because it is right.

These are the 3 magic keys to living your life with integrity."

                          W. Clement Stone 

             Health Sciences Librarian

Duties and responsibility:  A health science librarian conducts in-depth research on different medical topics in order to find the latest information available. These librarians are in charge of arranging and distributing clinical, scientific, and biomedical information for texts, journals, and electronic databases. Health science librarians are skilled at producing detailed bibliographies related to many different health fields, as well as publications and abstracts           

Salary:  In 2012, the average health science librarian earned an annual salary of around $52,000 (indeed.com). The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimated that a professional working in an executive federal position could earn as much as $80,170, while those working in a legal field earned around $68,750.

Education:  To become a professional health science librarian, you must first complete a high school education with courses in science, math, and information technology and management. A bachelor’s degree in life sciences should then be followed by a master’s degree in library science (MLS), which is licensed through the American Library Association. 

                                

     Veterans Day

What is Veterans Day: Veterans Day, formerly known as Armistice Day, was originally set as a U.S. legal holiday to honor the end of World War I, which officially took place on November 11, 1918. In legislation that was passed in 1938, November 11 was "dedicated to the cause of world peace and to be hereafter celebrated and known as 'Armistice Day.'

What is the purpose of Veterans Day? This day is the anniversary of the signing of the armistice, which ended the World War I hostilities between the Allied nations and Germany in 1918.

Why is it important show honor on Veterans Day? For that reason, November 11, 1918, is generally regarded as the end of “the war to end all wars.”

When is it? In the USA, Veterans Day annually falls on November 11. This day is the anniversary of the signing of the armistice, which ended the World War I hostilities between the Allied nations and Germany in 1918.

         Healthcare Administrator

Duties and Responsibility: As part of their day-to-day tasks, medical office administrators might answer phones, schedule appointments and organize medical records. They process insurance forms, prepare reports and assist physicians with various presentations or articles.

Salary: According to May 2014 data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), most medical assistants, including those who complete administrative tasks, earn anywhere from $10.36 to $20.56 per hour. A medical administrator's pay depends on her or his experience and education, as well as on the type of facility being managed.

Education: Every state has different requirements, however, so be sure to check with the state health board of the state in which you want to practice before setting out to begin your new career.

  

                 Ear, Nose and Throat

Duties and Responsibilities:  Ear, nose, and throat specialists, also known as otolaryngologists or ENT specialists, are medical doctors responsible for surgical and medical treatment of the ears, nose, and throat, as well as the related head and neck areas.

Salary: Currently, there are only 104 residency programs offering 280 spots for medical graduates.  This makes the competition pretty stiff.  Indeed, last year, 98.9% of spots filled before the scramble.  Most of which were American trained medical students.  Only 2 foreign medical graduates got an ENT residency last year.

Education: The first step in the road to becoming an ENT physician is a four-year college degree. While many students complete pre-med programs, it is not required. Regardless of your major, medical schools will want to see a strong college record in math and science, particularly in biology and chemistry.

                            Student Success Statement

Choice 

Success is not an accident. Success is actually a choice.  Are the habits you have today on par with the dreams you have of tomorrow. 

                            Obedience 

When obedience becomes our goal, it is no longer an irritation; instead of a stumbling block, it becomes a building block.

  

          James E. Faust     

                            Obedience 
Obedience.... is the primary 
object of all sound education

Elizabeth Missing Sewell