Student Success Statement

 Student Success Statement
"Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence.
TALENT will not; nis more common than unsuccessful men with talent 
GENIUS will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb.
EDUCATION will not; the world is full of educated derelicts.
Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. the slogan "press on' has solved and always will solve the problem of the human race."

Patient Representative

                                Patient Representative

     Duties and Responsibilities: Patient Representatives work for healthcare administrators to address the concerns and special needs of patients and their families.  They evaluate patient satisfaction, investigate complaints, collect information about patient dissatisfaction, work with departments to resolve patient problems, and educate staff.

     Patient representatives work in hospitals, nursing homes, other long-term care facilities, and in public health agencies.

Average Salary:   $20,000 - $40,000

    Educational Requirements: Students should take challenging high school courses in business, science, math, and English.

   Requirements differ, but most employers prefer college graduates with backgrounds in health or social services.  Experience or course work in conflict resolution is also valued.

Reflection: I would like this career because its a great starting position when you would like to have a small family.

Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement 
"Persistence can change failure into extraordinary achievements"
                                Matt Biondi
Olympic Gold Medal Winner, World record Holder





Reflection: Persistence can achieve many things and change a life

Osteopathic Physician (D.O.)

             Osteopathic Physician (D.O.)

Duties and Responsibilities: Osteopathic physician use accepted methods of diagnosing and treating injuries and diseases. Although they practice in all branches of medicine and surgery like allopathic physicians (M.D.s), they differ by emphasizing the importance of the musculoskeletal system, holistic medicine, proper nutrition, and environmental factors in maintaining good health.  Osteopaths use a hands-on approach to medicine and frequently manipulate or palpate as part of diagnosis and treatment.  They work primarily in osteopathic hospitals or private practice, however many allopathic hospitals now accept osteopathic physicians as staff members.  The majority of osteopaths are general practitioners, family practitioners, or emergency medicine specialists.

Average Salary:  $110,000

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

After three or four years of college, prospective physicians must attend medical school.  Undergraduate requirements for admission to all medical schools include one year of basic chemistry, one year of organic chemistry, one year of biology, and one year of physics.  Some medical schools also require course work in calculus, English, the humanities, or social science.

Medical school usually includes two years of additional study in both basic and clinical sciences and is followed by a year-long hospital internship.  Physicians who want to specialize must then undertake a three-year residency in their specialty.

Student Success Statement

Students Success Statement 
The Answers to these questions will determine your success or failure: 
1. Can people trust me to do the what's right?: yes 
2. Am I committed to doing my very best?: yes
3. Do I treat people the way i want to be treated?: yes
"If the answers to these questions are yes, there is no way you can fail."
                                                                                       Lon Holtz

Optometrist

                             Optometrist

Duties and Responsibilities: Optometrists treat vision problems.  They treat vision problems by diagnosing the problem and then prescribing corrective eyeglasses, contact lenses, or vision therapy. Some optometrists specialize in industrial vision safety, treatment of vision related learning disabilities, and environmental vision care. Unlike ophthalmologist they are not physicians and may not write medical prescriptions, treat diseases, or perform surgery. Most optometrist are self- employed, however many work for hospitals, government agencies, optical manufacturing, or universities.

Average Salary: $78,000

Education Requirements: Students interested in becoming an optometrist should take the most challenging high school courses.  Before entering an optometry school at least two years of college in a pre-professional program is required.  Optometry school is four years in length.  After being awarded the degree of Doctor of Optometry, optometrists must pass state exams before starting to practice.

Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement
"Never look to the ground for your next step. Greatness belongs to those who look to the horizon"
                    Bud Greenspan



Reflection: dont look down cause theres nothing there but refuge and failure, look up to the clouds, the sky where hope and dreams come from.