Student Success Statement

                                                             "I will persist until I succeed"
                                                                                                 -Og Mandino

Reflection: Many view success in different ways. Small successes to one person can mean a huge success to others. We shouldn't base our success on others but on our progress. A major factor in this is persistance. Persistance is the key to success and can motivate you to do better.
                                                                   

Perfusionist

Duties and Responsibilities: Clinical perfusionists operate circulation equipment during medical situations when it is necessary to temporarily and artificially replace the patient’s circulatory or respiratory functions. This occurs during heart surgery and similar operations.  Perfusionists also control the temperature of patients during surgery.  Their duties include: 

• Operating heart-lung machines
• Administering some types of anesthesia
• Administering some types of medication

Average Salary:  $50,000

Educational Requirements:

A high school diploma with a strong background in biology and chemistry is required to be accepted in perfusionist training programs.  Admissions preference is given to students with college science work or experience in respiratory therapy and medical terminology. 

Perfusionist training programs are given at academic health centers and medical schools and universities.

                                         

Patient Representative

Duties and Responsibilities: Patient Representatives work for healthcare administrators to address the concerns and special needs of patients and their families.  They evaluate patient satisfaction, investigate complaints, collect information about patient dissatisfaction, work with departments to resolve patient problems, and educate staff.

Patient representatives work in hospitals, nursing homes, other long-term care facilities, and in public health agencies.

Average Salary:   $20,000 - $40,000 

Educational Requirements:

Students should take challenging high school courses in business, science, math, and English. 

Requirements differ, but most employers prefer college graduates with backgrounds in health or social services.  Experience or course work in conflict resolution is also valued.

                                           

Student Success Statement

                                "Persistance can change failure into extraordinary achievement."
                                                                                                       -Matt Biondi

Reflection: Such an inspiring quote from Biondi. Staying committed and improving you skill can lead to success. Through failure, we discover the flaws or mistakes we have in our formula, giving us the opportunity to correct it. Failure leads to succcess.
                                                               

Student Success Statement

The answers to these questions willl determine your success or failure:

1. Can people trust me to do what's right?
2. Am I committed to doing my very best?
3. Do I treat others the way i want to be treated?

                                                                  - Lou Holtz

Reflection: This reflection is very powerful since Holtz asks you truly important questions that can determine whether you will succeed or whether you will fail. He asks you questions that serve as guides to someone who wants to succeed, he asks if people can trust you to do what is right, and that of course represents trustworthiness and unless others trust you, chances are you will not succeed. The second question Holtz asks is on doing your very best and if you are committed to doing so, because if you only go for basic or strive for average you will not succeed and stay at the bottom, while those who are committed to being the best are those who will reach the top and truly succeed. His final question asks if you are fair and treat others how you want to be treated, and that is very important because you have to treat others how you want to be treated, if you don’t treat others the same you won’t receive the same respect and you will be lead into failure.
                                                          

Osteopathic Physician, D.O.

Duties and Responsibilities: Osteopathic physicians use accepted methods of diagnosing and treating injuries and diseases. They emphasize in the musculoskeletal system, holistic medicine, proper nutrition, and enviromental health factors in maintaining good health.Osteopaths use a hands-on approach to medicine and frequently manipulate or palpate as part of diagnosis and treatment.  They work primarily in osteopathic hospitals or private practice, however many allopathic hospitals now accept osteopathic physicians as staff members.  The majority of osteopaths are general practitioners, family practitioners, or emergency medicine specialists.

Average Salary: $110,000

Education: High school students should take the most challenging courses in math, science, and english.After three or four years of college, prospective physicians must attend medical school.  Undergraduate requirements for admission to all medical schools include one year of basic chemistry, one year of organic chemistry, one year of biology, and one year of physics.  Some medical schools also require course work in calculus, English, the humanities, or social science. 
                                       

Optometrist

Duties and Responsibilities: Optometrists examine patients' eyes, test their sight, give advice on visual problems and prescribe and fit spectacles or contact lenses when needed. They are trained to recognise diseases of the eye, such as glaucoma and cataract, as well as general health conditions such as diabetes. They refer patients to medical practitioners when necessary, as well as sometimes sharing the care of patients with chronic conditions. Most of these activities involve the use of specialist equipment.

Salary: $70,000 - $90,000

Education: Applicants to O.D. programs must have completed at least 3 years of postsecondary education, including coursework in biology, chemistry, physics, English, and math. However, most students get a bachelor’s degree before enrolling in a Doctor of Optometry program.Optometry school is four years in length.  After being awarded the degree of Doctor of Optometry, optometrists must pass state exams before starting to practice.

                                      

Orthotist

Duties and Responsibilities: An orthotist designs medical supportive devices and appliances, taking measurements to ensure that they fit properly. Patients in need of these devices suffer from disorders, deformities, and injuries of the arms, legs, spine, and other areas of the body. Orthotists are also trained as prosthetists, who design and fit prostheses to replace lost limbs. Orthotist and Prosthetist professionals work in clinics, hospitals, and colleges.

Salary: $25,000 - $40,000

Education: High school students planning to pursue careers in orthotics are advised to take classes in anatomy, physiology, biology, chemistry, physics, algebra, geometry, English, the use of computers, woodworking, metalworking, welding, psychology, social studies, and medical professions.

                  

                                           

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 the activities of the mind is subtle 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,"
                                                                                                                        - John F. Kennedy

Reflection: Physical fittness can provide a variety of benefits. Regular physical activity can help keep your thinking, learning, and judgment skills sharp as you age. It can also reduce your risk of depression and may help you sleep better. John F. Kennedy addressed this issue because due to the rise of technology, people are becoming sluggish and are only stimulating their mind.

                                     

Optician

Duties and Responsibilities:
Opticians fit and dispense eyeglasses for patients based upon prescriptions written by ophthalmologists or optometrists.  Opticians help the customers select eyeglass frames and then measure their faces so that correct size frames can be ordered.  They also measure the distance between the corneas of the eyes so that the lenses may be correctly fitted in the frames.  Some opticians specialize in the fitting of contact lens and also in fitting artificial eyes.  Opticians may own their own retail store or work for an optical store.  Some also work for optometrists and ophthalmologists who sell glasses.

Average Salary:  $19,000 - $40,000

Educational Requirements:
High school courses in physics, algebra, mechanical drawing, and geometry are recommended.  A high school diploma or GED certificate is needed to begin training as an optician.  There are two types of training programs.  Students can either complete an approved two-year course at an school of opticianry, or they can complete an approved three year on-the-job apprenticeship.

                                        

Student Success Statement

"No student ever attains eminent success by simply doing what is required of him/her; it is the amount and excellence of what is over and above the required that determines the greatness of ultimate distinction."
                                                                         -Charles Kendall Adams, American Historian

Reflection: In order to have leverage, one must not only succeed in what they are expected to do, but also excell past the requirements in order to stand out of the crowd. Everyone does the same work, however providing  more effort can make a huge difference.  

Optical Laboratory Technician

Duties and Resposibilities:
Ophthalmic laboratory technicians—also known as manufacturing opticians, optical mechanics or optical goods workers—make prescription eyeglass and contact lenses. They:

• Read the lens and frame specifications from prescriptions
• Select proper lens blanks from stock
• Mark lens blanks according to specifications using lens measuring equipment
• Mount lenses in metal, plastic, or rimless frames
• Inspect mounted lenses for conformance to specifications
• Make necessary modifications
• Examine broken lenses to identify original prescriptions

Salary: $30,000 - $60,000

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent or a Certificate may qualify a person for this occupation.

                                         

Ophthalmiologists

Duties and Responsibilities:

Ophthalmologists are physicians who specialize in the treatment of eye disorders and diseases.  They treat vision problems and write prescriptions for both pharmaceuticals and corrective eyeglass lenses.  When necessary, they perform eye surgery.  Most ophthalmologists are in private practice, however some are employed by hospitals or clinics, and others perform research.

Average Salary:  $90,000 - $150,000

Educational Requirements:

Only physicians may study to become ophthamologists.  After completing medical school and an internship, an ophthalmologist must then complete a three to five year residency in an approved ophthalmology program.  After completing their residency program they must pass an examination to be certified.

                                  

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Student Success Statement

 "Hold yourself responsible for a higher standard than anybody else expects of you. Never excuse yourself."

                                                                                           -Henry Ward Beecher

Reflection: I feel that holding yourself to a high standard is very important to have a successful life because in the end, all you really have is yourself and your life. People leave, people die, people change their minds, people are so very fickle. But you need to be the foundation of your own life, so that you can always survive and thrive. So have high expectations for yourself, not matter what, because you expect yourself to succeed, you will manifest it in all areas in your life, no matter what others think or say.
                                         

Ophthalmic Technician

Duties and Responsibilities:
Ophthalmic technicians or technologists help ophthalmologists collect data and measurements to allow the correct diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases and problems.  They work at hospitals, clinics, or for ophthalmologists in private practice.  Their duties often include:

• Performing simple eye exams.
• Assisting with eye surgery.
• Explaining diagnostic and treatment procedures to patients.

Average Salary:  $14,000 - $25,000

Educational Requirements:
Students will need a high school diploma and two years of college prior to beginning ophthalmic training programs.  These programs may vary in length, but can take up to two years to complete.
                                      

Progress Report

In order to make my goals more realistic I read them once every morning. I also like how Mr. Haymore gives us time during class to read our goals because he encourages us to visualize ourself making our goals happen. Everyday i manage to progress my 100 goals. I have started working out ever weekend and I have changed my intake of food to fit a more healthier lifestyle. So far I believe that I am making pretty good progress towards my goals and in order to make them all happen I will continue to read them every day.

Student Success Statement

                                                 "Goal setting is goal getting. Set and get."

                                                                                -Mark Victor Hansen

Reflection: By setting your goals, you'll actually commit to them and achieve them. Mark's "set and get" method can actually work. If you never set goals for yourself than you will never have a plan and you will be lost. For example if you don’t have your life planned out than you won’t know what you want to do for the rest of your life.
                                         

Operating Room Technician

Duties and Responsibilities:
	Operating room technicians are also called surgical technicians or surgical technologists.  They assist in preparing operating rooms for surgery.  They are responsible for having surgical instruments, sterile bandages and linens, needed fluids, and other equipment ready for the operation.  They may also assist doctors by handing them needed instruments during surgery and for counting sponges and needles before and after the operation.  They deliver specimens to hospital laboratories for analysis, and after operations they take patients to the recovery room.
Average Salary:  $16,000 - $22,000
Educational Requirements:
	A high school diploma or GED certificate is required.  Many vocational and junior colleges offer programs in operating room technology, and training may also be taken at large hospitals.  Programs vary between one year to two years.  Students receive training in medical terminology, physiology, and sterilization methods.  At the end of the training period students must pass an examination by the Association of Surgical Technologists to become certified.