Student Success Statement Aristotle

"Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all."
Aristole

REFLECTION: I agree, educating the brain is one thing but educating your heart is an other. You really need to take everything your learning and keep it with you. Its really important to keep all you learned because your going to need that in life.

Environmental Health Specialist

                                                Environmental Health Specialist

Duties and Responsibilities:

Sanitarians, or environmental health specialists, enforce government regulations and advise and educate clients. They also improve water and sanitation facilities and are involved in improving the quality of community environments. They often:

·         Collect and analyze samples.

·         Screen samples for possible health hazards.

·         Design or manage sanitation, disposal, and water systems.

·         Oversee disposal of infections wastes.

·         Develop and manage prevention and education programs.

·         Evaluate and identify health hazards and ensure compliance with regulations.

Average Salary: $25,000 - $50,000

Educational Requirements:

Students should take college preparatory courses especially in mathematics and science, during high school.

A career as a sanitarian or environmental health specialist requires a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in environmental health or environmental engineering. Many jobs require certification and/or a Masters Degree in these, or related fields.

I would not like to be a Environmental Health Specialist because I feel like it won't be right for me,

Student Success Statement Mr. Haymore

"CTR connects you to happiness and success-CTW disconnects"
Mr. Haymore

Reflection: I agree with this statement you could possibly be happy and successful by CTR and most of the time you would not be successful by CTW. But not all the time you will be successful and happy by CTR, you never know what can happen. I still somewhat agree with this statement.

Emergency Medical Technician

Emergency Medical Technician

Duties and Responsibilities:

Emergency medical technicians, or EMT’s usually work in teams of two in specially designed ambulances. They provide immediate life or limb saving medical treatment at the scenes of accidents amd injuries as well as transport casualities to hospital emergency rooms for further care. The job is both physically demanding and stressful. Emergency medical technicians often respond to:

·         Automobile accident

·         Heart attacks

·         Gunshot woundings

·         Unscheduled childbirth

·         Drowning

·         Other serious medical emergencies

Average Salary: $25,000 - $37,500

Educational Requirements:

Students must have a high school diploma (in some areas GED certificates may be substituted) in order to become an emergency medical technician. Drivers education, health, and science courses are strongly recommended and may be required before enrolling in some training programs.

Basic emergency medical technician training includes about 100-120 hours spent in the classroom and 10 hours in a hospital emergency room. Emergency medical technicians are required to pass state licensing or certification tests and participate in continuing education programs. Many emergency medical technicians earn associate degrees in their field.

-I would not like to be a Emergency Medical Technician because I would not enjoy this I feel.

Student Success Statement Alex Linares

"Choosing the right is always the right thing to do."
Alex Linares 

 Reflection: I agree with this statement by Alex Linares because it is true Choosing the right is always the right thing to do because you feel good and if you choose the wrong you feel bad. Choosing the right will most likely to lead you to a better future.

Electroneurodiagnostic technologist

          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 record of the brains electrical activity.

Electroneurodiagnostic technologists usually work in hospitals, laboratories, or physicians’ offices They:

·         Prepare medical records

·         Apply electrodes and select instrument

·         Perform electroneurodiagnostic test

·         Adjust and maintain their equipment

·         Record test results

·         Identify patient abnormalities

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

Educational Requirements:

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

Electroneurodiagnostic 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. 

No I don't think this is for me because I fell I will not enjoy it, and in this job you don't get paid very much as I would like.

Student Success Statement Margaret Chase Smith

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."

REFLECTION: I agree with this quote because people might not always choose the right because they want to be popular and thats bad because they shouldnt care if its popular or not to choose the right. Just choose the right and you will feel much, much better.

Student Success Statement ANON

"It's better to be alone than to be in bad company."
ANON

Reflection: I agree, 100%. Because if you are alone you don't have to worry about your friends and stuff. Then if you have bad company you can get in trouble and not doing the right thing. That's why you have to look for the right friends that you like. For example, in 8th grade I was sorta hanging around with the bad crowd and I was not getting my work done and my parents were not proud when they saw my report cards. Until I realized im not going to culminate then I started to talk to teachers and was doing all my work, and I did culminate and my parents and I were happy. Now im trying to do very good in high school.

Electrocardiograph Technician

                                                Electrocardiograph Technician

Duties and Responsibilities:

Electrocardiograph technicians usually work under the supervision of cardiologists 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 experience. Basic training takes three to six months. Advanced training takes one to two years.

Student Success Statement Ezra T. Benson

"You cannot do wrong and feel right. It is impossible."
Ezra T. Benson

Reflection: It depends what you did. But I agree it is impossible to do wrong and feel right.

Registered Dietitian

Registered Dietitian

Duties and Responsibilities:

Registered Dietitians provide advice and education about nutrition and its effect on health. They work in schools, education administration, 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 clients and 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 Bachelors Degree in dietetics or a related field approve by the American Dietetic Association is required. Registered dietitians must also pass a professional exam and complete a supervised practicum.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!!

Student Success Statement Robert E. Lee

"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: I agree because you will feel better at the end. You might suffer a bit but at the end you will feel better and know you did the right thing the whole time, and better to suffer a bit by choosing the right because it wont last forever and if you dont choose the right it will last forever in my opinion. 

Dietetic Technician

                                                                Dietetic Technician

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.

        CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

Student Success Statement Woodrow Wilson

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

Reflection: I do not agree with this statement, because no one should tell you whats right you should know and don't FIGHT for whats right just do whats right and you'll be happy and know you did good.

Dialysis Technicians

Dialysis Technicians

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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 treatment. Because dialysis technicians work with blood, they must exercise strict safety precautions against infectious diseases such as hepatitis and AIDS.

Dental Laboratory Technician

                                                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:

À      Repair denture linings.

À      Choose and mount replacement teeth.

À      Construct denture frames.

À      Identify needed prostheses repairs.

À      Make and fix braces.

À      Cast plaster dental molds.

À      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.

           CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

Student Success Statement Margaret Thatcher

"Disciplining yourself to do what you know is right and important, although difficult, is the highroad to pride, self-esteem, and personal satisfaction."

Margaret Thatcher 

Reflection: I agree with everything this says. Choose the right, it might be hard sometimes but still choose the right and you will have a better self-esteem, pride and personal satisfaction." 

Dentist

                                                                   Dentist

Duties and Responsibilities:

Dentist examines patient’s mouths, treat patients with dental problems, and provide preventive education. Many are employed by dental schools, health agencies, hospitals, or professional groups. Some operate their own practices. Dentists:

§  Diagnose oral problems.

§  Fill cavities.

§  Perform root canals.

§  Treat gum disease.

§  Practice orthodontia

§  Give anesthesia and perform oral surgery.

Average Salary:$45,000-$150,000

Education Requirements:

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

Most dental schools require entrants to have a Bachelor’s Degree with emphasis in the sciences.

Dental school is four years in length. In order to practice dentistry following graduation, dentist must pass a national examination.

Choose the Right!!!

"My Experience So Far at HPIAM"

                “My Experience So Far at HPIAM”

My experience so far at HPIAM is okay. Now I know how being in high school is like. High school is actually pretty fun, at least in this school I think. I really have to focus and start doing my work because this is the real deal. Also I’m going to try to have a 2.0 or higher because I am in the school’s soccer team and a 2.0 average is what I need to stay in the team. My laziness has really got to me though at home being lazy to do my homework. I hope I can keep my good grades and the schools soccer team has a great season! I am very exited to be in the soccer team, that is the most exiting thing so far in high school for me. Besides soccer my classes are English, Spanish, Health, Geography, PE, New Media, ICS and Algebra.        

The Sting of the Scorpion

The Sting of the Scorpion:

Summary: The boy was told to always wear shoes and he didn't and payed the price and got stung by a Scorpion. Then he went to the hospital which was 2 hours away and the doctor saved him. I learned that always to listen and choose the right because sometimes if you don't choose the right bad things can happen and you will feel bad for not listing. Also another thing I learned is always listen to your parents and most of the time their right.CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

Student Success Statement Theodore Roosevelt

"In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing".
Theodore Roosevelt

Reflection: I agree with Theodore Roosevelt because it's true. You should always choose the right thing anytime, anywhere. Choose the right for every single thing you do. Make the right decisions for everything. I also feel everybody knows whats right but for some reason people dont always do it. But sometimes I think is natural, For example, some people know they have homework and dont do it because they are lazy.

Dental Assistant

                                                                Dental Assistant

Duties and Responsibilities:

Dental assistants help dentists provide dental care. They often work in teams with dental hygienist and laboratory technicians. They may work in health clinics, dental schools, nursing homes, and the military, but usually they work for dentists in private practice. Dental assistant duties include:

   ·         Helping patients feel comfortable during treatment.

   ·         Taking and developing dental x-rays.

   ·         Taking medical histories for patients.

·         Sterilizing and preparing dental instruments and equipment.

·         Instructing patients about dental health care to include brushing and flossing.

·         Performing office management tasks.

Average Salary: $14,000 - $25,000

Educational Requirements :

Dental assistants must have a high school diploma or GED certificate.

They must received additional training at a community college, vocational school, or dental school to learn their skills. Length of programs varies between six months and one year. To become certified, dental assistants must pass an examination from the Dental Assisting National Board.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!!