Student Success Statement

“I wasn't trying to leave a legacy

I was trying to go what

was right.”

Dean Smith

Its not about fame its just about doing what is right.

Epidemiologist

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 population and environments. Epidemiologists perform research, education, and public health practice in universities, government agencies, international organizations, and private corporations. Epidemiologist 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, 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 a minimum Master’s degree in public health. Undergraduate requirements for admission into public health graduate programs vary by schools but usually include strong backgrounds in biology, chemistry, mathematics, and or statistics.

Student Success Statement

“CTR connects you to happiness and

 success. CTW disconnects you.”

Mr. Haymore

Always choose the right and everything will be better.

Environmental Health Specialist

Duties and Responsibilities:

Environmental Health Specialists are people who are responsible for enforcing standards of health and safety within their community. They make sure all businesses are following the proper federal codes and regulations. An environmental health specialist also consults with physicians and other medical personnel about stuff which can have a big danger in their community.

Average Salary: $40,000-$90,000

Education: You are required to have a high school degree in order to be an environmental health specialist. You are also required to have a bachelors’ degree in environmental health. It is advised to have a masters or doctorate degree as it will open up more job opportunities.

Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why not?

I wouldn't want to be an Environmental Health Specialist because it doesn't interest me. This career/job seems kind of boring and repetitive.

Emergency Medical Technician

Duties and Responsibilities:

An emergency medical technician responds to emergency situations. They also perform lifesaving techniques until a patient can be transported to a hospital or treatment facility. They also transfer injured patients to a hospital(s).

Average Salary: $37,000

Education:

There are three different levels of an Emergency medical technician. Each level has its own training. To become a basic EMT you must have a high school degree and finish EMT training. In order to become an Intermediate EMT you must complete 200- 400 EMT training hours. To become the most qualified level of an EMT (also known as a paramedic) you must complete over 1,000 or more hours of training.

You must have a high school diploma and complete EMT training.

Do you think you would like to be an EMT?

I wouldn't want to be an EMT because it seems to stressful. I wouldn't be able to work in a job where one mistake could mean one death.

Student Success Statement

“Educating the mind

Without educating the
 heart is no education at all.”

Aristotle.

You must know what is right and wrong then you can learn.

Student Success Statement

“Choosing the right is always the 

Right thing to do.”

 Alex Linares

Always chose the right no matter what is going on.

Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist

Duties and Responsibilities

Electroneurodiagnostic technologist use electronic graphs to determine if patients are suffering from a central nervous system condition or disease like epilepsy, tumors, stroke, or trauma. The graphs are records of the brain’s electrical activity. Electroneuodiagnostic technologists usually work in hospitals, laboratories, or physicians’ offices. They:

·        Prepare medical records.

·        Apply electrodes and select instrument settings.

·        Perform electroneurodiagnostic tests.

·        Adjust and maintain their equipment.

·        Identify patient abnormalities.

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

Educational Requirements

Electroneurodiagnostic technologist must have a high school diploma and some courses in computer technology before beginning specialized training.

Electroneuridiagnostics training can be obtained through vocational schools, community colleges, and in some cases hospitals. Training takes one year and is followed by another year of supervised experience. Before beginning practice electroneurodiagnostic technologist must pass written and oral examinations.

Choose the Right

I wouldn't like to have this career because it involves medical settings.

Student Success Statement

“It’s better to be alone than to be

In bad company.”

Its better to be alone rather than people who do bad things. They'll probably ask you to do something wrong or bad.

Anon

Electrocardiograph Technician

Duties and Responsibilities

Electrocardiograph (ECG or EKG) technicians usually work under the supervision of cardiologist in hospitals, doctors’ offices, clinics, or bedside. They operate electrocardiogram equipment to monitor patients’ heart problems. They:

·        Connect electrodes to patients.

·        Insert and remove catheters.

·        Monitor equipment output.

·        Record test results.

·        Identify emergencies or abnormalities.

·        Operate ultrasound equipment.

Average Salary: $15,000-$32,000

Educational Requirements

Electrocardiograph technicians must have a high school diploma or GED before beginning specialized training.

Electrocardiograph training can be obtained through vocational schools, community colleges, and in some cases through on-the-job supervised experiences. Basic training takes three to six months. Advanced training takes one to two years.

Choose the Right

Student Success Statement

"You cannot do wrong and feel

right. It Is impossible."

Ezra T. Benson

Every time you do wrong it may feel good but never right. It will always feel wrong after you do it.

Registered Dietitian

Duties and Responsibilities

Registered Dietitians provide advice and education about nutrition and its effect on health. They work in schools, educational administrations, research, hospitals, clinics, industry, food service management, and private practice. Registered Dietitians:

·      Organize and supervise food service operations and meal preparation.

·      Make dietary recommendations.

·      Counsel patients and clinics about diets.

·      Supervise food purchasing.

·      Study the nutritional value of food and how it is used by the body.

Average Salary: $30,000-$40,000

Educational Requirements

Students should take a challenging high school curriculum that includes math and science courses. High school business courses may also prove helpful.

A Bachelor’s degree in dietetics or a related field approved by the American Dietetic Association is required. Registered dietitians must also pass a professional exam and complete a supervised practicum.

Choose the Right