Student Success Statement

"Visualization-Imagination:What you see is what you get."

Anonymous

Reflection:

I think this statement is trying to say is that if you visualize yourself doing better then you will be able to do better because you planned ahead of what u think that you were going to accomplish.

Sonographer (ultrasound technician)

Duties and Responsibilities:
     
     A Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (also called Ultrasound Technician/Technologist or Ultrasonographer) uses sonography, or ultrasonography equipment for the diagnosis of various medical conditions. Sonography and ultrasonography use sound waves to generate an image, which can be used in the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions through the body. Ultrasonography is commonly associated with obstetrics, where it is used to monitor growth of the fetus during pregnancy.

Salary:$40,000-$70,000

Education:
     
     Although not mandatory, employers often look for sonographers who are trained in accredited programs. Sonographers can train in universities, hospitals and colleges. A background in science or healthcare is often required to gain entry into these programs. Sonography programs can last from two to four years in duration, and graduates can gain a Bachelor’s Degree or Associate Degree on successful completion of the course. The typical subjects covered on a Sonography Program include: physiology, instrumentation, anatomy, basic physics, medical ethics and patient care.

   
     
     

Student Success Statement

"Manners maketh man."

William of Wykeham

Reflection:

If you have manners, it will deeply reward you in the future because you are always choosing to do the right thing instead of choosing to do what is wrong.

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.
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• ·       Screen samples for possible health hazards.
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• ·       Design or manage sanitation, disposal, and water systems.
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• ·       Oversee disposal of infectious wastes.
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• ·       Develop and manage prevention and education programs.
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• ·       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 Master’s Degree in these, or related fields.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

 

 

 

Student Success Statement

"A CTR champion is a person who makes a great human out of himself."

Noemi Trigueros

Reflection:

I think what it's trying to say is that if everyone chooses the right, it would be a better place for everyone.

Research Scientist

Duties and Responsibilities:
     Medical research scientists devise and conduct experiments in order to increase the body of scientific knowledge on topics related to medicine. They also develop new, or improve existing, drugs, treatments or other medically related products.
They also:
planning and conducting experiments and analyzing or interpreting the results;
keeping accurate records of work undertaken;
using specialist computer software to analyses data and to produce diagrammatic representation of results;
teaching and supervising student
writing and submitting applications and progress reports to funding bodies that support medical research

Average Salary: $80,000

Educational Requirements:
     Students should take the most challenging science, math, and English courses available in high school including advanced placement and international baccalaureate courses.

To work in biomedical scientific research requires at least a master's degree, and a doctorate is required to conduct advanced work or manage research programs or departments.

Respiratory Therapy Assistant

Duties and Responsibilities:
     A Respiratory Care Practitioner must possess the following abilities in order to safely practice in the field of Respiratory Therapy. Successful program completion is, in part, dependent upon the students’ ability to meet the physical, cognitive and behavioral demands represented by these standards. We ask that you review these standards when making your decision to become a Respiratory Care Practitioner.

Average Salary:
Education Requirements:
   Platt College’s Respiratory Therapy program prepares graduates to pursue careers in Respiratory Therapy, a dynamic specialty area in the rapidly-expanding health care field.

Upon successful completion of foundational coursework and a clinical externship, graduates of the program are awarded an Associate of Science degree in Respiratory Therapy and are eligible to take both entry level (CRT) and advanced level (RRT) credentialing exams through the National Board for Respiratory Care.