Ophthalmologist

                                              Ophthalmologist

Duties and Responsibilities: Ophthalmologists are physicians who specialize in the treatment of eye disorders and diseases.  They treat vision problems and write prescriptions for both pharmaceuticals and corrective eyeglass lenses.  When necessary, they perform eye surgery.  Most ophthalmologists are in private practice, however some are employed by hospitals or clinics, and others perform research.

Average Salary:  $90,000 - $150,000

Educational Requirements: Only physicians may study to become ophthalmologists.  After completing medical school and an internship, an ophthalmologist must then complete a three to five year residency in an approved ophthalmology program.  After completing their residency program they must pass an examination to be certified.

Reflection: I would like to be an ophthalmologist cause its a very interesting job and get paid really well. 

Student Success Statement

                 Student Success Statement

                 "Hold yourself responsible for a higher 

                  standard than anybody else expects of

                           you. Never excuse yourself."

                                                       Henry Ward Beecher 

Reflection: Never say ok when your forgiven try to fix your mistakes and follow through to what u say

Ophthalmic Technician

                   Ophthalmic Technician

Duties and Responsibilities: Ophthalmic technicians or technologists help ophthalmologists collect data and measurements to allow the correct diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases and problems.  They work at hospitals, clinics, or for ophthalmologists in private practice.  Their duties often include:

           ·  Performing simple eye exams.

           ·         Assisting with eye surgery.

           ·         Explaining diagnostic and treatment procedures to patients.   

Average Salary:  $14,000 - $25,000

Educational Requirements: Students will need a high school diploma (or GED certificate) and two years of college prior to beginning ophthalmic training programs.  These programs may vary in length, but can take up to two years to complete.

Reflection: I would not like to be this but I would do this because its a simple job.

Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

"Goal Setting is Goal Getting. Set and get."

Mark Victor Hanson

Reflection: Set a goal, accomplish goal, live you goal. 

Operating Room Technician

Operating Room Technician

Duties and Responsibilities: Operating room technicians are also called surgical technicians or surgical technologists.  They assist in preparing operating rooms for surgery.  They are responsible for having surgical instruments, sterile bandages and linens, needed fluids, and other equipment ready for the operation.  They may also assist doctors by handing them needed instruments during surgery and for counting sponges and needles before and after the operation.  They deliver specimens to hospital laboratories for analysis, and after operations they take patients to the recovery room.

Average Salary:  $16,000 - $22,000

Educational Requirements: A high school diploma or GED certificate is required.  Many vocational and junior colleges offer programs in operating room technology, and training may also be taken at large hospitals.  Programs vary between one year to two years.  Students receive training in medical terminology, physiology, and sterilization methods.  At the end of the training period students must pass an examination by the Association of Surgical Technologists to become certified.

Student Success Statement

               Student Success Statement 
             "Kind words can be short and easy to speak , 
                      but their echoes are truly endless."
                                       Mother Teresa

Occupational Therapy

               Occupational Therapy                       

Duties and Responsibilities: Occupational Therapy Assistants and Aides help patients who are mentally, emotionally, or physically disabled adjust to handicaps and regain abilities to perform daily living and self-care skills.  They work under the supervision of occupational therapists as part of a team with physicians, counselors, and physical therapists.

Occupational therapy assistants work closely with patients to observe them, help them, and make reports to the occupational therapist on the patients' progress and development.  Most occupational therapy assistants are employed at hospitals, and many work at nursing homes.  Some work for schools for the handicapped.  Occupational therapy assistants may also work in rehabilitation centers or at adult daycare centers.

Average Salary: $12,000 - $15,000, $17,000 - $26,000

Educational Requirements: Occupational therapy aides must have a high school diploma or GED certificate.  They receive their training while on the job.

Occupational therapy assistants must complete a two year training program that includes clinical experience.  They must also pass a national examination to earn certification as a qualified assistant.