Student Success Statement

“Righteous community unity starts with ONE upright soul, whether it is a community of family members, students, neighbors, teammates, or business associates. Unity conquers worthy pursuits more quickly and with less effort than individual effort alone.”

-Mr.Haymore

You can start the beginning of a united movement for great causes. An individual has so much power than can gain noteworthy attention. Attention that will lead others to follow the path of courageousness and what is great. When we work together we can get so much done. We can conquer what we never thought possible. We won’t have to break our backs but we shall share the responsibility and we will become part of something huge. All we need is one person to be brave enough to start the movement. I for one, know I can be that person.  

Home Health Aide

Home health aides provide assistance and medical care routinely at the home of the patient. They change bandages, dress wounds, apply topical medications, groom, bathe, and dress, patients. They also monitor and report health changes. They  periodically check patients temperature, pulse, and blood pressure. They assist patients getting in and out of bed, wheelchairs, and baths. They assist in household chores and offer companionship.

Average Salary: $35,000

Education: There is no standardized educational requirement. In some states, not even a high school diploma or equivalent is required. Other states offer preparation classes at vocational school or community colleges. Skills are taught on the job. Each client has unique needs, so HHAs may have to train for a few hours or several days, depending on the complexity of the case. Some employers, such as government-certified home care agencies, provide training classes and require employees to pass a test before starting their first assignment. They do not hold licenses but many employers prefer them to be certified. The certification process requires passing an exam after 75 hours of training and skills testing.

Reflection: I would not like to be a health care aide because it is a lot of responsibility and is more than medicine but a commitment to companionship.

Student Success Statement

Together Everyone Achieves More

-Anon

I think that what this means is that we all have so much to offer as individuals. We all have great potential. If we use all of our wonderful qualities and put them together we could achieve a greatness so big that we can impact so much more. We can all put up a building block to create something big and wonderful.

  A mountain representing the struggle or challenge of the journey they’re taking part of to reach the top of success

      The sky getting bluer as they reach closer to their goal that symbolizes progress

      Them working together and holding hands representing teamwork

      They are all standing representing the individual struggle

      They are all looking forward and focusing on their goal

      They aren’t looking back meaning that they trust one another

      They aren’t racing to get to the top which means that they know it takes work

      They’re going uphill

      They’re working hard and making an effort

      They aren’t giving up and going downhill

Healthcare Administrator

Duties and Responsibilities:

Healthcare administrators, plan, direct, and coordinate medical and health services. They might manage an entire facility, specialize in managing a specific clinical area or department, or manage a medical practice for a group of physicians. They assess the need for services, equipment and personnel and also make recommendations regarding the expansion or curtailment of services, and the establishment of new or auxiliary facilities. They also oversee compliance with government agencies and regulations.

Average Salary: $84,270

Education:

A four year Bachelor’s degree is required in the field for entry level positions, but a Master’s degree will gain advantage over the latter. The Master's or Bachelor’s degree can be in healthcare administration, information technology, accounting or a business concentration.

I would like to be a healthcare administrator because I like to plan and provide direction.

Student Success Statement

“Work as a team to achieve your dream.”

-Sarah Real

I believe that we as people believe that teamwork shows dependence and our inability to be self-sufficient. Some believe it lessens our value and worth. At times that’s what leads us to feel like failures when we accept a helping hand and others refuse to because their pride keeps them from doing so. The reality is that teamwork is an example of the beauty of humanity. We should accept a helping hand whenever we can and also lend a helping hand if possible. We need to help each other succeed and then we can hustle toward our goals with great strength. 

Student Success Statement

“Your mind is a garden. Your thoughts are the seeds. You can grow flowers, or you can grow weeds.”

-Anon

I think that what this means is that our mind is the brewing place for success and that what we put in there (whether positive or negative thoughts) will grow into actions that can lead to beneficial consequences or negative ones. It is our choice.

Student Success Statement

“You will become as great as your dominant aspirations.”

-James Allen

I can do anything I put my mind to. I have the power to be who I really want to be and achieve greatness as long as my hunger for success can overpower negativity. Strengthening my will can take me very far in life if I aspire to be the best I can be. If I really want to get straight A’s I shall get straight A’s. With hard work and dedication I can reach my goal. 

Health Sciences Librarian

Duties and Responsibilities:

A health science librarian provides access to medical information through written sources, tapes, multimedia presentations, and the Internet. Health science librarians help health providers, patients, and students sort through the vast amount of information available and make this information readily available and have the most accurate and suitable resources.

Health and science librarians in a variety of places such as the library of a health organization, a pharmaceutical company, health information centers, and medical schools. They need to be experts and databases and using the web.

Average Salary: $58,000

Education:

Students must graduate from high school, taking classes such as English, math, typing, and science. A four-year bachelor's degree is then required, including courses such as science and computer science. A master's degree in library science (MLS) is mandatory.

I think I would like to be a Health Science Librarian because it seems like a lot of work but it pays well and I am already somewhat familiar with the computer database. 

“A definite worthy goal, combined with a positive mental attitude (PMA), is the starting point of all worthwhile achievement.”

-Napoleon Hill

Our goal must be one that doesn’t manipulate and compromise our character and values but instead exemplifies it. We need that bait to rush forward to our dreams. We need somewhere to go and work for. We also need to believe we can do it. We shall not waste time thinking we can’t but instead have strength in ourselves to push forward and think we are worth the effort.

Health Information Specialist

Health information specialists ensure the quality, accuracy, accessibility, and security of health information and medical records both in paper form and electronically. Insurance reimbursement purposes, databases and registries,  and general medical history storage are a few of the reasons this job is needed in the medical industry. All technicians document patients' health information, including the medical history, symptoms, examination and test results, treatments, and other information about healthcare provider services.

Their duties include:

·         Review patient records for timeliness, completeness, accuracy, and appropriateness of health data

·         Organize and maintain data for clinical databases and registries

·         Electronically record data for collection, storage, analysis, retrieval, and reporting

·         Protect patients’ health information for confidentiality, authorized access for treatment, and data security

The increasing usage of electronics and technology brings a demand for familiarity with computers in this area and they need to adapt to various classification systems.

Salary: $32,350 per year

Education:

 Associate degree programs in health information technology typically include courses in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, health data requirements and standards, classification and coding systems, healthcare reimbursement methods, healthcare statistics, and computer systems. taking high school courses in health, computer science, math, and biology increases chances of being admitted into health tech programs.

I think I would like to work in this field because it seems to pay well and isn’t heavy-duty work but is still very important. 

Student Success Statement

"We become what we think about."

-Earl Nightingale

   Our thoughts are very powerful. They drive our actions. Our actions, and how we treat others and ourselves, are a representation of who we are. If we think bad thoughts than we become bad people. If we think positively then we become great people. We can use our thoughts as tools to drive us through struggles and right towards our goals and dreams.

Health Educator

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Duties and responsibilities:

Health educators provide information on health and health related issues.  They can assess health training needs and plan health education programs. They may specialize according to specific health concerns, illnesses, or work or training setting. Health educators may work as independent consultants or in health departments, community organizations, businesses, hospitals, schools, or government agencies.

Health educators often:

o   Perform health training needs and assessments

o   Design and develop health education programs

o   Publish health education materials, information papers, and grant proposals

o   Develop health education curriculum

o   Teach health life in public and private schools

Average Salary: $20,000- $35,000

Educational Requirements:

Students should take college preparatory courses during high school.

Health educators have, as a minimum, a bachelor’s degree in health education. Many have master’s degrees. To be certified or licensed to teach health in public schools requires a master’s degree and successful completion of a written exam in many states.

I would like to be a health educator to become a health teacher.

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Student Success Statement

“Good thoughts bear good fruit. Bad thoughts bear good fruit.”

-James Allen

Our thoughts can be thought as seeds. They are the base of our actions. We think before we act and our actions are for the most part reliant on those fleeting thoughts beforehand. This could be a good thing and a bad thing. If we think positively we will act in such a manner beneficial to ourselves and society.  If we think negatively it might impact our actions greatly to a point that will hurt us and other who do not deserve it. That is why we should never think ill of others or have a bad attitude towards certain situations. If we have good thoughts we will plant seeds that will grow into delicious fruit.

Genetic Counselor

Duties and Responsibilities:

Genetic counselors provide assistance and education to individuals at risk or diagnosed of certain medical conditions that are inherited. These counselors help people understand and adapt to the medical, psychological and familial implications of genetic contributions to disease. They take a look at family history to provide a better understanding of genetics and the disease being assessed. Testing, management, prevention, resources and research are offered in this field to make better decisions about how to lead a healthy life and make better choices. Some genetic counselors work outside clinical practice in research, education, public health and industry settings. They are knowledgeable and up-to-date on genetic developments and can help better analyze genetic testing. They can guide you and give you counseling on these areas.

Some of the specialty areas they focus on are:

      Cancer genetics

      Cardiovascular genetics

      Metabolic genetics

      Neurogenetics

      Pediatric Genetics

      Prenatal Genetics

Salary: $50,000-$66,00

Education: One must obtain a Master’s degree in Genetic Counseling from an ACGC Accredited Program. Once all requirements have been met, one may apply and sit for the Certification Examination

I think I would like to become a genetic counselor because it seems like an interesting job by finding out the family history and they get paid well.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

Student Success Statement

“I wasn’t trying to live a legacy. I was trying to do what was right.”

-Dean Smith

I think that Coach Dean Smith was an exceptional human being who left a large impression in many of our lives. He looked beyond race and background. He looked at the spirit of the players. He wasn’t trying to do anything but what was right. That’s all it took. It only took him to practice the wonderful values and show his wonderful character to  the world that lead that life of success. It goes to show that choosing the right can take you very far.

 

Epidemiologist

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Duties and Responsibilities:

Epidemiologists study the frequency and distribution of diseases within human populations and environments. Specifically, they measure the incidence of disease occurrence and relate it to different characteristics of populations and environments. Epidemiologists perform research, education, and public health practice in universities, government agencies, internal organizations, and private corporations. Epidemiologists often:

·         Work on developing or refining methods of measuring and evaluating disease occurrences

·         Develop and recommend public health policy

·         Study or research chronic diseases, infectious diseases, disease outbreaks, injuries, occupations, and environments.

Average Salary: $30,000- $50,000

Educational Requirements:

Students should take the most challenging high school courses (including AP or IB courses) available in science, math, and English.

Epidemiologists have as a minimum, master’s degrees in public health. Undergraduate requirements for admissions into your public health graduate programs vary by schools but usually include strong backgrounds in biology, chemistry, mathematics, or statistics.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

I think I would like to be in this field because I feel I can help many people in rural countries to better understand their health in that environment.