Student Success Statement

      “I think it better to do right, even if we suffer in so doing, than to incur the reproach of our consciences.”

                                                                                                                   -Robert E. Lee

Reflection: Doing what's right in a selfless way is better than doing what's wrong in a selfish way. It's better to have clear conscience.

                                                 

Dietetic Technicians

Duties and Responsibilities:

Dietetic Technicians assist dietitians in evaluating, organizing, and conducting nutrition services and programs for schools, hospitals, and industry.  They: 

• Gather and evaluate diet histories.
• Assist in planning patient meals. 
• Provide nutritional counseling.
• Conduct food service operations.
• Oversee food preparation and service.
• Maintain records.

Average Salary:  $16,000 - $30,000

Educational Requirements:

Students wanting to become dietetic technicians should graduate from high school with a well-rounded program.  High school business courses may prove helpful.

Dietetic technicians must complete a two-year Associate's Degree program that is accepted by the American Dietetic Association.  They must then pass a Commission on Dietetics Registration examination.

                                                           

Student Success Statement

                                               "Tell me what is right and I will fight for it."

                                                                                   -Woodrow Wilson

Reflection: One should fight for things that they want and for the things that are right. For example, if one is running for president, they will pursue to get to that position and they will fight for what they know will help them get there. They know that by doing so, he will gain the people’s trust. If he sees that there must be a change in the world or in his community, people can say their concerns.

Dialysis Technician

Duties and Responsibilities:

Dialysis Technicians operate machines that remove waste and excess fluids from the blood of patients whose kidneys can no longer carry out those functions.  Dialysis technicians are also referred to as renal dialysis technicians, hemodialysis technicians, or nephrology technicians. They work under the supervision of physicians, primarily in hospitals and clinics.

Dialysis technicians must fully understand the operation of the kidney dialysis machines.  They are responsible for their operation, cleaning, and sterilization.  They must also fully understand their patients' needs.  Dialysis technicians carefully monitor and record weight and vital signs before, during, and after the blood cleansing procedures.  Additionally, they instruct patients about in-home treatments.  Because dialysis technicians work with blood, they must exercise strict safety precautions against infectious diseases such as hepatitis and AIDS.

Average Salary:  $20,000 - $35,000 

Educational Requirements:

Dialysis technicians must have a high school diploma or GED certificate.  Additionally, they must complete a state-approved training program at a technical school, community college, or hospital.

                                  

Student Success Statement

"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

Reflection: The choices you make in life define who you are as a person. No one chooses for you. You should always try to aim for what is right even if nobody favors it.

Dental Laboratory Technician

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 manufacturers of dental prostheses  

Dental laboratory technicians: 

• Repair denture linings.
• Choose and mount replacement teeth.
• Construct denture frames.
• 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.

                                        

Student Success Statement

                                             “The reward of a job well done is to have it done”

                                                                                                             -Anon

Reflection: Just having something done right in itself is rewarding. For example, If you complete your homework it can be a reward in itself. Because you did it, you'll receive a higher grade.