Student Success Statement

          “True wealth is of the heart, not of the purse.”

                                             

                         

                                       OgMandino   

Reflection: In this Quote by Og Mandino ,  he writes “True wealth is of the heart, not of the purse.” And I think he means that we own our lives not what we do in our lives. And how education is in our heart and that’s the best thing to know.

Allergist / Immunologist

Duties and Responsibilities:

An allergist / immunologist (commonly suggested as an allergist) is a physician specially trained to diagnose, treat and manage allergies, asthma and immunologic disorders including primary immunodeficiency disorders. These conditions range from the very common to the very rare, and is in all ages and encompassing various organ systems.

Salary: $144,000–$216,000

Education:

In the United States, becoming an allergist / immunologist requires at least an additional nine years of training beyond a bachelor’s degree. After completing medical school and graduating with a medical degree, physicians undergo three years of training in internal medicine or pediatrics and pass the exam of either the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) or the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP). Internists and pediatricians interested in becoming an allergist / immunologist have at least an additional two years of study, called a fellowship, in an allergy / immunology training program.

                                             

Reflection:

I would like to be one because I have an interest of learning about different illnesses and different allergies and specifically where this illness or allergy comes from and I would like to find a cure to this madness. I also , love the money income because itr pays very well and could go up to $500,000 a year if you work in private sector .

Student Success Statement

  “Real wealth is not so much what we have as what we are.”

                               

Sterling W. Sill

Reflection: In Sterling’s quote “Real wealth is not so much what we have as what we are.” He is trying to say that the person you are is the person you become and in that I mean that education is another way that you can show your wealth.

        

Acupuncture

Duties and Responsibilities:

        Acupuncture professionals are trained to treat the entire individual rather than the specific illness or condition. They take into account a patient's physical, mental and emotional condition in order to determine the proper course of treatment. In addition to providing acupuncture therapy, practitioners help their patients achieve balance and wellness in their everyday lives.

Salary: $37,642+

Education:

            Most licensed acupuncturists hold master's degrees or post-baccalaureate certificates from schools accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. As the Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (CCAOM) explain, most programs require 1,500-2,000 hours of acupuncture training and take 3-4 years to complete. Graduates must pass the certification exam offered by NCCAOM and fulfill any additional state licensing requirements. Acupuncture regulations vary state by state, according to the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Most states have licensing or continuing education requirements, including certification by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Seven states (Alabama, Delaware, Kansas, Mississippi, North Dakota, Oklahoma and South Dakota) allow only medical doctors, osteopaths and chiropractors to perform acupuncture, while at least two states (Louisiana and Michigan) require acupuncture professionals to treat patients under the supervision of doctors or osteopaths.

Reflection:

I don’t think I would like to be one simply because I’m scared of messing up and I’ve also seen in training and stuff that u have to stick needles in places and I don’t feel comfortable with doing that in particular. All im afraid of is hurting someone during a session. And I bet the people who do this for a living have a lot of guts and confidence to do something like this.

Acupressure

Duties and Responsibilities:

1) Examines clients with pain, stress, or tension, determines acupressure techniques required to relieve problems, and demonstrates techniques to client, according to knowledge of acupressure methods and techniques.

2) Directs client to lie on couch and positions client's arms and legs in relaxed position to facilitate examination and demonstration techniques.

3) Questions clients, examines client's muscular system visually, and feels tissue around muscles, nerves, and blood vessels to locate knots and other blockages which indicate excessive accumulations of blood, fluids, and other substances in tissue.

4) Determines cause of accumulations and acupressure techniques needed to increase circulation, according to knowledge of Asian acupuncture and pressure points and Western medical trigger points, bodywork techniques, such as Jin Shin, Do-In, Shiatsu, Swedish, and Esalen, and experience.

5) Feels tissue around muscles, nerves, and blood vessels to locate points and applies specified pressure at specified pressure points or muscles, using thumbs, fingers, palms, or elbows, to redirect accumulated body fluids into normal channels, according to acupressure knowledge, techniques, and experience.

6) Discusses findings with client and explains diet and methods to prevent recurrence of problem.

Salary: Around $35,000+

Education:

Certificate and associate's degree programs provide classroom instruction, as well as hands-on workshops where students apply their acupressure knowledge. Two of the leading, nationally accredited agencies for training in acupressure include the American Organization for Bodywork Therapies of Asia (AOBTA) and the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). Accredited formal education programs prepare students for state licensing exam

Offered through massage schools or independent establishments, certificate programs require students to take 600-800 hours of classes. Students learn how the theories of chi and energy meridians pertain to massage. Typical coursework included in a certificate program for acupressure includes anatomy and physiology, business and ethics, aromatherapy, nutrition and kinesiology.

Associate's degree programs in massage therapy typically allow students to specialize in a specific area of massage, including acupressure. Students complete 800-900 hours of instruction, with an additional 200-300 hours in supervised clinical practice. Courses include medical terminology, small business management, pathology and a modality specialty, such as acupressure. Graduates of a 2-year associate's degree program can transfer into other healthcare fields, including physical therapy, athletic training, sports medicine or medical massage.

Many businesses expect that applicants have 2-4 years of experience in the massage therapy and acupressure industry. For those seeking acupressure careers in the spa or resort industry, most businesses require applicants to possess at least one year of experience in that environment. They also need to have liability insurance and state certification in massage therapy, if the state has massage therapy regulations. Additionally, certain businesses require applicants have at least 500 hours of training.

Reflection:

I would not like to be one because I feel like I would not be good with my hands and I don’t feel comfortable touching people daily. Another reason would be that I don’t see much interest in the acupressure world. I would like to take full force in the psychology world because im more interested in that world than the acupressure world.

                       My first week at HPIAM

                My first week at HPIAM was different than all the others. I felt freer than my last 2 years because I feel like I had more confidence coming in as a fresh new year. Because I had a Goal and it was to have straight A’s and or B’s but I felt like no-one could bother me anymore. So I felt more straight  forward with my goal and with my Goal, I knew I would be a better person than last year.

                Of course, there is always vultures staring down at you but I mean other students who know they are going to hate you but I know there are always people going to hate you no matter what you do to the world or community. In their eyes nothing can satisfy them but their one that they are hating falling and crashing.

                 I think this  is going to be a great year for me because I plan a goal to CHOOSE THE RIGHT . And do anything I did wrong last year. Do it perfectly this year or try to at least. My Success will drive me to a new direction by choosing THE RIGHT.  

                             Psychiatrist

Duties and Responsibilities:

Psychiatrists are physicians who specialize in the problems of mental illness. As physicians, they are licensed to use a wide variety of treatments and may right prescriptions. Physiatrists may work for the government, have their own private practice, or work in hospitals, clinics, or universities. Their Duties include:

·         Designing treatment programs.

·         Conducting psychotherapy sessions.

·         Prescribing potent mental illness drugs.

·         Supervising electrotherapy treatments.

·         Conducting research.

·         Leading a team of mental health care providers.

Average salary: $90,00-$200,000  

Educational Requirements: Bachelors, Masters, Ph.D degrees

In addition to completing the requirements for a degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine, psychiatrists must complete an intensive three year residency in psychiatry.

Reflection:

I would not like to be one because my goal in life is to be a psychologist because I love to learn about the mind and how the brain works. I know that this study’s mental illness but I would like to study about the brain all together .

  “Education is the latchkey to success in life.”

                                                             Gordon B. Hinckley

  

In this Quote, by Gordon B. Hinckley saying “Education is the latchkey to success in life.” It talks about how life is a key and how we need education to fulfill that key and we need to open the door to get to the life of success. He trying to tell us that education is all we need to be successful. 

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 preform eye surgery. Most ophthalmologists are in private practice, however some are employed by hospitals or clinics, and others preform 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 ophthalmologist program. After completing their residency program they must pass an examination to be certified.    

Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why not?

I would not like to be one because I don’t feel comfortable working with eyes because I don’t see it as interesting other than learning about the mind. I’ve always wanted to learn about the mind and how it works because it’s extra-ordinary and we still don’t know what the mind is and how it still works. So, I don’t want to be an ophthalmologist because I want to pursue my dream of being a psychologist.