Western Medicine Doctor

Duties and responsibilities: Western Medicine Doctors also choose a variety of alternative medicines to cure their patients. These types of medicine treat a variety of systems like; the mind, energy, biological based practices, etc.

Salary: $305,000

Education: The education needed varies depending on what part of the medical field the person is going into. One of the common requirements in the medical field is a high school diploma and a bachelor’s degree.

Do you think you would like to be one?

No because I am not interested in this career.

Military Medical Careers

Duties and responsibilities: There are many jobs in the military medical field. These jobs include health care specialist, medical corps officer, medical specialist corps officer, nurse corps officer, operating room specialist, etc. The area in which they work in may vary with each job, but many work in medical training facilities or medical centers.

Salary: $75,000

Education: In order to become a military doctor a bachelor’s degree is needed. A master’s degree is optional.

Do you think you would like to be one?

No because I wouldn’t like to be in the military.

Orthodontist

Duties and responsibilities: Orthodontics, a specialty within the dental profession, involves straightening teeth and correcting bites. As an orthodontist, you are responsible for locating problems with the positioning of patient’s teeth and with their oral development.

Salary: $186,000

Education: To become an orthodontist, you need to graduate from dental school with a doctor of dental medicine. But first you’ll need to earn a bachelor’s degree. You will also need to complete residency. In order to become licensed you need to complete an exam.

Do you think you would like to be one?

No because this job doesn’t interest me.

Clinical Manager

Duties and Responsibilities:

Clinical managers are a type of medical and health service manager who work as managers in both administrative and medical capacities to ensure that the establishment for which they work for runs smoothly. Clinical managers often work for doctor’s offices, long-term care facilities, and outpatient facilities.

Salary: $88,000

Educational:

In order to become a clinical manager you will need to have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in medical services administration or health care administration.

Would you like to be one?

I wouldn’t want to be a clinical manager because it doesn’t interest me.

Recreation Therapist

Duties and responsibilities: Recreational therapists plan, direct, and coordinate recreation-based treatment programs for people with disabilities, injuries, or illnesses. Recreational therapists use a variety of modalities, including arts and crafts, drama, music, dance, sports, games, and community reintegration field trips to help maintain or improve a patient’s physical, social, and emotional wellbeing.

Salary: $42,280 per year

Education: Most recreational therapists need a bachelor’s degree in recreational therapy or a related field. Though less common, associate’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees are also available. Recreational therapy programs include courses in assessment, human anatomy, medical and psychiatric terminology, characteristics of illnesses and disabilities, and the use of assistive devices and technology. Bachelor’s degree programs usually include an internship.

Do you think you would like to be one?

No because I wouldn’t like this type of job.

Nursing Homes Administrator

Duties and Responsibilities: Nursing home administration is a specialized area of medical and health services management. Nursing home administrators work to supervise clinical and administrative affairs of nursing homes and related facilities. Typical duties of nursing home administrators include overseeing staff and personnel, financial matters, medical care, medical supplies, facilities, and other duties as specific positions demand.

Average Salary: $40,000-$55,000

Education: You'll need at least a four-year bachelor's degree and will likely need to pass a state licensing examination. Larger employers or more advanced positions may require a master's degree. While the requirements to become a nursing home administrator vary by place of employment and state, a four-year bachelor's degree in a field like health services administration, public administration, or long-term care administration is a standard credential for a nursing home administrator.

Do you think you would like to be one?

I wouldn't want to be a Nursing Home Administrator because nursing in particular does not interest me.

Industrial Hygienists

Duties and Responsibilities

Industrial hygienist makes sure that industrial and manufacturing plants are free of health and safety hazards. They make sure that the quality of air and water is clean. They also make sure that the noise levels don’t pass the limit. Their main goal though, is to keep the workers and workplace safe from all health hazards.

Salary: $64,000-$76,000

Education

In order to become an Industrial Hygienist you should have a bachelor’s degree in science or engineering. Only few companies require you to have master’s degree.

Do you think you would like to be one?

I wouldn’t want to be an industrial hygienist. It doesn’t interest me at all.

Healthcare Administrator

Duties and Responsibilities

Healthcare administrators are in charge of specific clinical departments or services. They work in clinics, nursing care facilities, or hospitals. They also travel to other facilities where they attend meetings and inspect satellite facilities.

Salary: $40,000 - $110,000

Education

In order to be a healthcare administrator you must have a high school diploma. You must also get a bachelor’s degree in health services administrations. It’s not required but it’s encouraged that you should get a master’s degree. This will increase your payroll and open up more job opportunities.

Do you think that you would like to be a Healthcare Administrator?

I wouldn't want to be healthcare administrator because this job/career doesn’t interest me.

Histology Specialists

Duties and Responsibilities:

Histology Specialists include both Histologic Technicians and Histologists. Histologists are also referred to as Histotechnologists. Both histologic technicians and histologists prepare tissue samples that are used by physicians to determine if a patient has a disease, dysfunction, or malignancy.

Histology technicians and histologists prepare samples by using equipment to thinly slice tissue samples. They then mount the thin slices on microscope slides and use chemicals to stain them so important structures are visible.

Histologists perform more complex and advanced procedures than technicians and often also perform management functions.

Histology specialists work in hospital, veterinary, pharmacy, or research laboratories.

Average Salary:

$22,000 - $35,000 (Histologic technicians)

$30,000 - $50,000 (Histologists)

Educational Requirements:

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

To become a histologic technician, students must either earn an associate's degree in the field and complete a one year internship or complete a long-term training program in a histopathology lab. They must also pass a national examination.

Do you think you would like to be a Histology Specialists?

I wouldn’t want to be a histology specialist because it seems boring. This job doesn’t interest me.

Physical Therapist

Duties and Responsibilities

Physical therapists work with patients who are recovering from an accident. Physical therapists work with patients and try to improve their strength and mobility. They treat patients with exercise, light, heat, cold, water, electricity, ultrasounds, massage, etc. They work in hospitals, private offices, sports facilities, rehabilitation centers, nursing homes, etc.

Salary: $72,000

Education

In order to be a physical therapist you must have a high school diploma and a bachelor’s degree. A master’s degree and two to four years of professional education is also required.

Do you think you would like to be a physical therapist?

I would like to be a physical therapist because it seems like a pretty good job which pays a lot.

Health Educator

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:

·        Perform health training needs assessments

·        Design and develop health education programs.

·        Publish health education curriculum.

·        Teach health 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.

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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.

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Dental Hygienist

Duties and Responsibilities:

Dental hygienists provide preventive treatment for oral health problems. They also educate patients and promote dental health.  They may be employed in health departments, nursing homes, hospitals, dental school, or school districts, but usually they work in private dental offices and clinics.  Dental hygienists:

·       Screen patients for dentists.

·       Take and develop radiographs.

·       Remove calculus and plaque from teeth.

·       Apply preventive treatments to teeth.

·       Counsel patients on oral health and teach them appropriate dental health procedures.

·       Perform dental office management duties.
 Average Salary:  $22,000 - $35,000

Educational Requirements:

Dental hygienists must have a high school diploma or GED certificate before participating in dental hygiene education programs.

Dental hygienists usually earn an Associate’s degree at a community college or private school. To practice, they must also be licensed by the passing Dental Hygiene National Board examination.

Some hygienists earn bachelors or masters degrees if they want to teach, do research, or broaden their scope into public health issues.

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Biomedical engineer

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Educational requirements:

Students should take the most challenging science, math, and English courses available in high school.

All biomedical engineers have at least a bachelor’s degree in engineering. Many have advanced graduate degrees as well. Courses of study include a sound background in mechanical, chemical, or industrial engineering, and specialize in biomedical training. Most programs last from four to six years and all states require biomedical engineers to pass examinations and be licensed.

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