Optician

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Duties and Responsibilities: Opticians fit eyeglasses and contact lenses, following prescriptions written by ophthalmologists or optometrists. They examine the prescription to determine lens specifications and recommend eyeglass frames, lenses and lens coatings after considering the prescription and the customer's occupation, habits and facial features.

Salary: $35,010

Education: High school diploma, a number of community colleges and technical schools offer formal education in opticianry. Some award an associate’s degree, which takes two years. Others offer a certificate, which takes one year. As of 2010, the Commission on Opticianry Accreditation accredited 21 associate's degree programs in 14 states.

Reflection:  I don’t think I would like to be an optician because it doesn’t interest me in any way.  

Nursing Home Administrator

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Duties and responsibilities: Nursing home administrators work to supervise clinical and administrative affairs of nursing homes and related facilities.

Salary: $83,340

Education: Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration; master's in long-term care administration, health services administration or related field recommended. State training program, internship, licensing and continuing education

Reflection:  I would not like to be a Nursing Home Administrator, mainly because it doesn't interest me in any way. 

Medical Surveillance Technician

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Duties and responsibilities: Responsible for watching patients' heart rates and reporting important changes to the nursing staff; they often use equipment that tracks several patients simultaneously.

Salary: $70,180

Education: High school diploma, plus a post-secondary certificate or on-the-job training.

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Biomedical Equipment Specialist 

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Duties and Responsibilities: Service and maintain medical equipment with mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, digital, optical and radiological principals. Figure out power and space requirements for medical equipment installation. Install medical equipment. Prepare and submit medical equipment reports.  

Salary: $59,050

Education:  Job training for a medical equipment repairer requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 41 weeks of Advanced Individual Training, including practice in repairing and replacing equipment parts. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field.

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Medical Assistant

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Duties and Responsibilities:  A medical assistant is an allied health that supports the work of physicians and other health professionals, usually in a clinic setting.

Salary:  $32,754

Education:  High school diploma. However some employers prefer assistants with training or certification.

Reflection: I would not like to be anything within the medical field, it doesn’t interest me in any way. 

Health Science Librarian

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Duties and responsibilities:  A health science librarian provides access to medical information through books, pamphlets, journals, tapes, multimedia presentations, and the Internet. Health science librarians help health providers, patients, and students sort through the vast amount of information available.

Salary: $58,000

Education:  Students must graduate from high school, taking classes such as English, math, typing, and science. A four-year bachelor's degree is then required, including courses such as science and computer science. A master's degree in library science (MLS) is mandatory. Courses include scientific literature, bio-medical communication, bibliographic resource use, library organization and management, and standard cataloging systems. While health science librarians are not required to be certified, the Medical Library Association does offer certification examinations which would help a librarian advance to a higher position.

Reflection:  I would not like to be a health science librarian because it doesn't catch my interest. 

Oncologist

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Duties and responsibilities: They collect medical histories and perform physical evaluations.

Salary:   $ 217,856 a year

Education:  Eight years of undergraduate and medical school.

Reflection: I Don’t care about any of these jobs at all. 

 Vascular Surgeon

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Duties and Responsibilities:  Vascular surgery is a specialty of surgery in which diseases of the vascular system, or arteries and veins, are managed by medical therapy, minimally-invasive catheter procedures, and surgical reconstruction. 

Salary:  Median $357,128 

Education:  Bachelor’s degree as well as an exam 

Reflection:  I don’t think I would like to be a vascular surgeon, mainly because it doesn’t interest me in any way possible

Health Educator

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Duties and responsibilities: Health educators teach people about behaviors that promote wellness.

Salary: $41,830 per year

Education:  bachelor’s degree in health education or health promotion.

Reflection: No, I would not like to become a Health educator because it doesn't interest me in any way 

Reflexology

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Duties and Responsibilities: They treat patients by massaging their feet, hands, and ears to relieve them of stress, and improve circulation to the related body areas.

Salary:   $35,000 annually

Education: High school education in subjects like biology, chemistry, nutrition, and health.

 Reflection: I don't really like anything that has to do with medicine. So this job is not for me. 

Health Information Specialist

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Duties and responsibilities: health information specialist organizes and manages health information data. They ensure its quality, accuracy, accessibility, and security in both paper and electronic systems.

Salary:  $34,160 per year

Education:  Post secondary non-degree award

Reflection: no I would not like to be a health informant specialist 

Environmental Health Specialist

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Duties and responsibilities: Under general supervision, conducts inspections and investigations to enforce applicable state health and safety codes, regulations and local ordinances; and to perform related work as required.

Salary:  $70,512.00 - $84,489.60

Education:  Bachelor’s Degree

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Veterinarian

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Duties and responsibilities:  A veterinarian helps animals on checkups, fix bones, treat skin infections, etc. they have to go through a four-year program. They also get their bachelor's degree.

Salary:  Salary for a veterinarian is 93,250 per year.

Education: they have to go through a four-year program. They also get their bachelor's degree.

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Western Medicine Doctor

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Duties and responsibilities: A system in which medical doctors and other healthcare professionals (such as nurses, pharmacists, and therapists) treat symptoms and diseases using drugs, radiation, or surgery. Also called allopathic medicine, biomedicine, conventional medicine, mainstream medicine, and orthodox medicine.

Salary:  $187,200

Education:  Doctoral or professional degree

Reflection: I do not want to be a doctor because the medicine field doesn’t interest me. Its all a big business just like the church, both church & hospitals scam people on things that isn’t even a big deal most times. 

A Choice: Poverty or Prosperity

“I hated poverty. Poverty is more of a choice than anything else, and I can change that (poverty). It depends upon how hard I work and I decided that I would change it.”

Dr. Ben Carson 

Eastern Medicine Doctor

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Duties and responsibilities: Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a healing system developed in China more than 2,000 years ago, incorporating therapies that are in some cases millennia older. One of its guiding principles is to "dispel evil and support the good." In addition to treating illness, TCM focuses on strengthening the body's defenses and enhancing its capacity for healing and to maintain health.

Salary: $58,958.

Education: Doctor of Naturopathy or Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine degree

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Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) Doctor

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Duties and responsibilities:  An ear, nose and throat specialist (ENT) is a physician trained in the medical and surgical treatment of the ears, nose throat, and related structures of the head and neck. They have special expertise in managing diseases of the ears, nose and nasal passage sinuses, larynx (voice box), oral cavity and upper pharynx (mouth and throat), as well as structures of the neck and face. ENT is the oldest medical specialty in the United States.

Salary:  $331,910

Education:  To become an ENT doctor, you will begin by pursuing the traditional route to and through medical school.  Score well on the MCAT and earn a high undergraduate GPA, especially in the core science courses of biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, and physics. Obtain clinical experiences that allow you to shadow an ENT doctor so that you will begin to understand the realities of the profession.  Apply to complete four years of medical school. During the last two years, you can take specialized coursework in otolaryngology.

Reflection:  I do not I repeat, do not want to become anything in the medical field or involving medicine. I never found the medical field interesting no matter what reason. I would love to study computer science & art but that’s about it. 

Electrocardiograph Technician

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Duties and Responsibilities: Performs electrocardiograms according to established policies and procedures. Provides data for diagnosis of heart ailments.   

Salary:  $34,385

Education:  Electrocardiography technicians usually complete a certificate program or on-the-job training. Courses in a certificate program may include anatomy, CPR, diagnostic electrocardiography, electrocardiogram techniques, and EKG analysis. Some states require electrocardiography technicians to be licensed, and there are several organizations that provide certification. Though not required, many employers seek electrocardiography technicians who hold certifications.

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Registered Dietitian

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Duties and Responsibilities: Dietitians and nutritionists are experts in food and nutrition. They advise people on what to eat in order to lead a healthy lifestyle or achieve a specific health-related goal.

Salary: $55,240 per year 

Education: Bachelor’s degree as well as internship

Reflection: I don’t care much about medical jobs, I never did. Medical jobs or anything that has to do with medicine never caught my attention. 

Dental Assistant

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Duties and Responsibilities:  The short list of their duties includes preparing patients for treatments and teeth cleanings, plus sterilizing instruments. They also often assist dentists during procedures by using suction equipment to clear patients’ mouths. Dental assistants might also process oral X-rays and help maintain patient records.

Salary: In 2012, the average pay for dental assistants was $35,080 and the median pay was $34,500.

Education:  American Dental Assistant Association and a veteran in the field with more than 35 years of experience.

Reflection:  I don’t want to be a dentist because I don’t like the medical field work.