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''I wasn't trying to leave a legacy.
I was trying to do what
was right.''
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Thursday, October 31, 2013
Epidemiologist
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Duties and Responsibilities:
Epidemiologists study the
frequency and distribution of diseases with human population and environments. Specifically,
they measure the incidence of disease occurrence and relate it to different
characteristics of population and environments. Epidemiologists perform research,
education, and public health practices in universities, government agencies,
and private corporations. Epidemiologist often:
·
Work on developing or
refining methods of measuring and evaluating disease occurrences.
·
Develop and recommend
public health policy.
·
Study or research chronic
disease, infectious disease, disease outbreaks, injuries, occupations, and environments.
Average salary: $30,000 -
$50,000
Educational Requirements:
Students should take the most
challenging high school courses (including AP or IB course) available in
science, math, and English.
Epidemiologists have, as a minimum,
master’s degree in public health. Undergraduate requirements for admissions
into vary by school but usually include strong background in biology, chemistry,
mathematics, and or statistics.
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Tuesday, October 29, 2013
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Thursday, October 17, 2013
Registered Dietitian
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Duties and Responsibilities:
Registered dietitians provide advice and education about
nutrition and its effects on health. They work in schools, educational, administration,
research, hospitals, clinics, industry, food service magament, and private
practice.
Registered dietitians:
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Organize and supervise food service operations and
meal preparation.
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Make dietary recommendation.
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Counsel patients and clients about diets.
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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 Americans dietetic association is required. Registration dietetics must also
pass a professional exam and complete a supervise practicum.
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Tuesday, October 15, 2013
dietetic technicians
Dietetic
technicians
Duties and Responsibilities:
Dietetic technicians assist
dietitians in evaluating, organizing, and conducting nutrition service and
programs for school, hospitals, and industry. They:
· Gather and evaluate diet histories.
· Assist in planning patients meals.
· Provide nutritional counseling.
· Conduct food service operation.
· Oversee food preparation and service.
· Maintain records.
Average salary: $ 16,000 - $
30,000
Education requirements:
Students wanting to become
dietetic technicians should graduate from high school with a well-rounded
program. High school business courses may prove helpful.
Dietetic technicians must
complete a two-year associate’s degree program that is accepted by the American
dietetic technician associate. They must then pass a commission on dietetic
registration examination.
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RIGHT
Monday, October 14, 2013
Dialysis
Technician
Duties and Responsibilities:
Dialysis technician
operate machines that remove waste and excess fluids from the blood of patients
whose kidney can no longer carry out those functions. Dialysis technicians are
also referred to as renal dialysis technicians, hemodialysis technicians, or
nephrology technicians. They work under the supervision of physicians,
primarily in hospital and clinics.
Dialysis technicians
must fully understand the operation of the kidney dialysis machines. They are
responsible for their operation, cleaning, and sterilization. They must also
fully understand their patients’ needs. Dialysis technicians carefully monitor
and record weight and vital signs before, during, and after the blood cleansing
procedures. Additional, they instruct patients about in-home treatments. Because
dialysis technicians work with blood, they must exercise strict safety precautions
against infectious disease such as hepatitis and AIDS.
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Thursday, October 10, 2013
Dental Laboratory Technician
Duties and Responsibilities:
Dental laboratory technician specialize in different areas of
dental and orthodontic work. Their jobs usually include making and repairing
braces. They work in dental schools, commercial dental laboratories, hospital,
dental clinics, and for manufactures of dental prostheses
Dental laboratory technicians:
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Repair denture lining.
·
Choose and mount replacement teeth.
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Construct denture frames.
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Identify needed prostheses repairs.
·
Cast plaster dental molds.
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Clean and polish prostheses.
Average salary: $22,000 - $33,000
Educational Requirements: dental laboratory technician must
have a high school diploma or GED certificate before starting dental laboratory
training.
Dental laboratory technicians must attend a community
college, vocational school, or dental school to learn their skills. Programs are
usually two years in length.
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Thursday, October 3, 2013
Dental hygienist
Duties and Responsibilities:
Dental hygienist provides preventive treatment for oral health
problems. They also educate patients and promote dental health. They may be
employed in health departments, nursing homes, hospitals, dental school or
school districts, but usually they work in private dental offices and clinics.
Dental Hygienist:
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Screen patients for dentist.
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Take and develop radiographs.
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Remove calculus and plaque from teeth.
·
Apply preventive treatments to teeth.
·
Counsel patients on oral health and teach them
appropriate dental health procedures.
·
Perform dental office management duties.
Average Salary: $22,000 - $35,000
Education Requirements:
Dental hygienist must have a high school diploma
or GED certificate before participating in dental hygienist education programs.
Dental hygienists usually earn an associate’s degree
at a community college or private school. To practice, they must also earn a
license by passing the dental hygiene national board examination.
Some hygienists earn Bachelor’s or master’s
degree if they want to teach, do research, or broaden their scope into public
health issues.
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Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Dental Assistant
Duties and
responsibilities:
Dental
assistants help dentist provide dental care. They often work in teams with
dental hygienists and laboratory technician. They may work in health clinic,
dental school, nursing home,and the military, but usually they work for dentists
in private practice. Dental assistant duties include:
· Helping patient feel comfortable
during treatment. Taking and developing dental x-rays.
- · Taking medical histories for patients.
- · Sterilizing and preparing dental instruments and equipment.
- · Instructing patients about dental health care to include brushing and flossing.
- · Performing office management tasks.
Average salary:
$14,000- $25,000
Educational Requirements:
Dental assistants
must have a high school diploma or GED certificate.
They must
receive additional training at a community college, vocational school, or
dental school to learn their skills. Length of programs varies between six
months and one year. To become certified, dental assistant must pass an
examination from the dental assisting national board.
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