Student Success Statement

"I wasn't trying to leave a legacy. I was trying to do what was right."-Dean Smith  

   Dean Smith said these words that left many knowing what he did. He was a great basketball coach for North Carolina and won many championships, yet he did not want to be recognized for what he accomplished because he knew he was only trying to do what was right. He remembered his players no matter how long ago it was and always made sure that his players knew he still considered them part of family. this man that he was not trying to leave a legacy, but only do what was right and he did. But without knowing by being a great man and doing what was right he didn't leave a legacy, he became one. That is what can happen if you always "choose the right."     

Epidemiologist

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 and relate it to different characteristics of populations and environments. Epidemiologists perform research, education, and public health practice in universities, government agencies, international 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, occupation, 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 public health graduate programs vary by schools but usually include strong backgrounds in biology, chemistry, mathematics, and or statistics.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

Student Success Statement

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

 This quote is saying that when you choose the right that will guide you to the right path. You will be happy and be someone that matters in life. On the other hand, if you choose the wrong you will be the complete opposite because it does not guide you to a path where you want to be. For example, when my report card came last month i got four A's and two B's and not only were my parents proud of me, but i was proud of myself as-well.

Environmental Health Specialist

Environmental Health Specialist

Duties and Responsibilities:

   Environmental Health Specialist control the regulation of food, consultation, and education. They also sanitize the food that can be dangerous and infectious to the human body. They check the environment, the housing, and the sewages to make sure they are safe for human. They examine food so that they know it is not bad or has something that can harm the human body.

Average Salary: $40,000- $90,000

Education:

   Environmental Health Specialists must have an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree to begin. If you do research, environmental protection, and resource management you need to earn at least a master’s. Some who work in water resources engineering, air and industrial hygiene, environmental management, and other fields that relate earn a Doctoral degree.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

I would not like to be an Environmental Health Specialist because my interests are more into the medical field. This has to do with keeping people safe, but not in the way I would like to do.

Emergency Medical Technician

Emergency Medical Technician

Duties and Responsibilities:

   Emergency medical technicians most important responsibility is to take care of the medical needs of the sick or the injured. They also take vital signs, move patients properly, and maintain composure. EMT’s also take the SAMPLE history:

• ·         S – Signs and Symptoms
• ·         A – Allergies
• ·         M – Medications
• ·         P – Pertinent past medical history
• ·         L – Last oral intake
• ·         E – Events leading to injury/illness

Average Salary: $23,830- $40,421

Educational Requirements:

   They must have a high school diploma (or a GED in some areas). To be certified as a EMT you will be required by your local EMS agency to undergo background check. You must have at least 120 hours of on-hand skills training.                                 

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

I would not like to be an emergency medical technician because it is in their hands when they are driving someone to the hospital whether that life makes it there or not. This medical field doesn't match the one of my choice.       

Student Success Statement

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

This statement is saying that you can be the smartest person in the world, could have studied in Harvard with a PhD, but none of that matters if that person never got educated on choosing right from wrong. If you don't educate the heart and be a good person it does not matter how much you know about the rest because life is all about choosing the right.            

Student Success Statement

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

 Alex is saying that choosing the right is always the right thing to do. It is what everyone needs to do all the time. For example, if you are not popular and they tell you if you smoke a cigarette you will be popular you have to say no because that is still the right thing to do.

Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist

Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist

Duties and Responsibilities:

   Electroneurodiagnostic technologists 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.

   Electroneurodiagnostics 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.
• ·         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 technologists must pass written and oral examinations.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

I would not like to be an electroneurodiagnostic technologist because they have to deal with instruments that sound complicated. It does not go into the type of medical field I would like to be.

Student Success Statement

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

 This quote is saying that it is better to be alone than to be surrounded by people that are bad examples. People that are bad influence are not good to be around so if you do happen to have bad friends that say inappropriate jokes, do drugs, or are in gangs you should stay away from them. For example, if you have a friend that is telling you to try drugs you should say no and walk away from them because they are no longer your friend. 

Electrocardiograph Technician

Electrocardiograph Technician

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Duties and Responsibilities:

  Electrocardiograph (ECG or EKG) 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.

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Student Success Statement

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

Ezra is saying that when you do wrong it is absolutely not possible to feel good. Every time you do something wrong there will be a negative feeling behind it that will not let you feel happy. whether it is guilt or sadness it will be there if you do wrong. For example, when a girl stole some candy from a store and left she did not get caught, but she didn't enjoy that candy either because of the guilt she felt and she was also afraid she might get caught. Doing wrong will always make you feel bad.

Registered Dietician

Registered Dietician

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Duties and Responsibilities:

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

• ·         Organize and supervise food service operations and meal preparation.
• ·         Make dietary recommendations.
• ·         Counsel patients and clients 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 dieticians must also pass a professional exam and complete a supervised practicum.

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Student Success Statement

"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

I think this quote is saying that even if it takes a little suffering it is better to what is right than to do what is wrong and have to live with a dirty conscience. For example when you don't study for a test it is better to take a FAIL then to cheat because that causes guilt and you feel bad.