student success statement

" WHEN OBEDIENCE BECOMES OUR GOAL, IT IS NO LONGER AN IRRITATION; instead of a  stumbling block it becomes a building block."
- james e. faust

plastic surgeon

duties and responsibilities:Physicians and surgeons diagnose and treat injuries or illnesses. Physicians examine patients; take medical histories; prescribe medications; and order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests. They counsel patients on diet, hygiene, and preventive healthcare. Surgeons operate on patients to treat injuries, such as broken bones; diseases, such as cancerous tumors; and deformities, such as cleft palates.

salary:$220,942 -$396,233.

eduaction:Physicians and surgeons have demanding education and training requirements. Almost all physicians complete at least 4 years of undergraduate school, 4 years of medical school, and, depending on their specialty, 3 to 8 years in internship and residency programs.

reflection: no 

student success statement

“The more obedient we are, the more freedom we have.”

-Boyd K. Packer

obedience

definition:

• Compliance with an order, request, or law or submission to another’s authority.

synonyms:

• devote
• Docile
• Loyal
• Law-abiding

military medical careers

duties and responsibilities:
Each branch of the military has different needs and entrance requirements for the medical professionals. Each branch shares the same physical health standards. Any minor physical weakness could disqualify you for acceptance into the military. The health care specialist is primarily responsible for providing emergency medical treatment, limited primary cadre, and health protection.
Their duties include:

·         Prepare blood samples for laboratory analysis

·         Assist with outpatient and inpatient care / treatment

salary:not known (varies on the job)

education:
A health care specialist requires 10 weeks of basic combat training and 16 weeks of advanced individual training.
Some skills you will learn are:

·         Patient care techniques

·         Emergency medical techniques

·         Plaster-casting techniques

·         Methods of sterilizing surgical equipment

reflection: no -.-

student success statement

" early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise."
- benjamin franklin

oriental medicine doctor

duties and responsibilities:acupuncture/Oriental Medicine (AOM) is an ancient and empirical system of medicine based on the concept of qi (pronounced “chee”), which is usually translated as energy. 

AOM treatments identify a pattern of energetic imbalance within a patient and redress that disharmony through a variety of therapies that may include acupuncture needling,

salary:$30,000 - $150,000

education:Specific academic requirements and programs may vary from one AOM college to another, but in general, a Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree (or the equivalent, with 60 semester units from an accredited college or university) is required for admission into an AOM program.

reflection: no 

top 5 heart health tips

• keep a healthy diet
• avoid smoking 
• keep an active lifestyle
• maintaining a healthy body weight
• reduce your stress 

student success statement

"a wise man ought to realize that health is his most valuable possession."

-hippocrates

sports medicine doctor

duties and responsibilities: Physicians and surgeons diagnose and treat injuries or illnesses. Physicians examine patients; take medical histories; prescribe medications; and order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests. They counsel patients on diet, hygiene, and preventive healthcare. Surgeons operate on patients to treat injuries, such as broken bones; diseases, such as cancerous tumors; and deformities, such as cleft palates.

salary:$396,233. 

education:Physicians and surgeons have demanding education and training requirements. Almost all physicians complete at least 4 years of undergraduate school, 4 years of medical school, and, depending on their specialty, 3 to 8 years in internship and residency programs.

reflection: no

acupuncture ( Chiropractors )

duties and responsibilities: Chiropractors care for patients with health problems of the neuromusculoskeletal system, which includes nerves, bones, muscles, ligaments, and tendons. They use spinal adjustments, manipulation, and other techniques to manage patients' health concerns, such as back and neck pain.

salary:  $66,160 

education: Chiropractors must earn a Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) degree and a state license. Doctor of Chiropractic programs typically take 4 years to complete and require at least 3 years of undergraduate college education for admission.

reflection: no

student success statement

" courage is being scared to death and doing the right thing anyway."

chae richardson 

wellness professional

duties and responsibilities:Health educators teach people about behaviors that promote wellness. They develop and implement strategies to improve the health of individuals and communities. Community health workers collect data and discuss health concerns with members of specific populations or communities.

salary:$48,790

education:Health educators need a bachelor’s degree. Some employers may require the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) credential. Community health workers typically have at least a high school diploma and must complete a brief period of on-the-job training. Some states have certification programs for community health -workers

reflection: no

student success statement

" I would prefer even to fail with honor than to win by cheating. "

-Sophocles

oral care professional

duties and responsibilities: Dental hygienists clean teeth, examine patients for signs of oral diseases such as gingivitis, and provide other preventative dental care. They also educate patients on ways to improve and maintain good oral health
salary:70,210 
education:Dental hygienists typically need an associate’s degree in dental hygiene. All states require dental hygienists to be licensed; requirements vary by state.
reflection:no