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Trauma Nurse Duties and Responsibilities:  Emergency nurses provide general nursing care and manage less critically ill and injured patients. They triage patients, so that those with the most urgent problems are seen first. They assess and care for patients with possible fractures, cuts, cardiac symptoms, dizziness, abdominal pain, and many other concerns. These patients may drive themselves into the ED or be brought in by a friend or family member, are usually conscious, and are often able to provide information about their condition.  Salary:  In May 2016 the  Bureau of Labor Statistics  reported the range for RN salaries as $47,120 (the lowest 10%) to more than $102,990 (the highest 10%). The median annual wage for a nurse working in the hospital setting was $68,450 ($32.91/hour).  Educational Requirements: Graduate from a 2 year nursing program, pass the NCLEX (a test for nurses), most nursing jobs require a minimum of a Bachelor's degree so ...

Sports Medicine Duties and Responsibilities:  Athletic trainers work with people of all ages and all skill levels, from young children to soldiers and professional athletes. Athletic trainers are usually one of the first healthcare providers on the scene when injuries occur on the field. They work under the direction of a licensed  physician  and with other healthcare providers, often discussing specific injuries and treatment options or evaluating and treating patients, as directed by a physician. Some athletic trainers meet with a team physician or consulting physician regularly. Salary: The median annual wage for athletic trainers was $46,630 in May 2017 Education: In order to go into this career you need a Bachelor's degree, a Master's degree, and they need a license to practice.  Demand for this career: This career is expected to grow 23% from 2016 to 2026 which is much faster than many other careers.  Reflection: I would not like to be o...

Speech Pathologist Duties and Responsibilities:  Speech-language pathologists (sometimes called  speech therapists ) assess, diagnose, treat, and help to prevent communication and swallowing disorders in children and adults. Speech, language, and swallowing disorders result from a variety of causes, such as a stroke, brain injury, hearing loss, developmental delay, Parkinson’s disease, a cleft palate, or autism.  Salary: Speech Pathologist make a total of around $76,000 a year which results to about $36 an hour Educational Requirements: Typically speech pathologist need at least a Bachelor's degree to be able to practice but it is beneficial to have a Master's or so on.  Demand for this career: This job is expected to grow 17% in the next incoming years. Some characteristics you  should have are: compassion, good communication skills, listening skills, detail oriented, and critical thinkers.  Reflection: This job seems really interestinf ...

Social Worker  Duties and Responsibilities:  Social workers  are responsible for helping individuals, families, and groups of people to cope with problems they're facing to improve their patients' lives. Salary: $45,900  Educational Requirements: Sometimes a Bachelor's degree is acceptable and other times you  may need a Undergrad degree, depending on where you will practice at.  Demand or need: Due to the rise in population the need for social workers grows at about 15%  each year Reflection: I would not like to be a social worker because it does not interest me  

Reiki Duties and Responsibilities:  a healing technique based on the principle that the therapist can channel energy into the patient by means of touch, to activate the natural healing processes of the patient's body and restore physical and emotional well-being. Salary:  Many licensed massage therapists incorporate Reiki into their healing, and their salaries can range anywhere from $10,000  to  $60,000 , depending on whether they work full- or part-time, and where their practice is located. Educational Requirements: In order to become a reiki massagist you need to pass 3 stages of training, these trainings help you prepare yourself for real patients and demonstrate how to properly practice on a person.  Demand for this career: This career is expected to grow 22% which is faster than normal massagist.  Reflection: I would not like to pursue this career due to the fact that I dont have an interest in giving massages to people and would no...

Reflexology Duties and Responsibilities:  Reflexologists  work with patients to help them ease the stress and tension in their lives. They perform therapeutic massage techniques to stimulate pressure points in patients' hands and feet. Some  reflexologists  also work with pressure points around the ears. Salary: Reflexologists m ake about $40,000 a year Educational Requirements:  Aspiring  reflexologists  can complete a certificate or an associate's degree program in massage therapy that includes courses in  reflexology . Or, they can complete a massage therapy program and then earn a certificate in  reflexology  through a continuing  education  program. Demand for this career: This careers demand is 13% and is growing every year based on the health of the population Reflection: I would not like to be one of these because it seems boring

Registered Nurse Duties and Responsibilities:  Registered Nurses provide and coordinate patient care, educate patients and the public about various health conditions, and provide advice and emotional support to patients and their family members. Salary: Registered nurse make around $67,000 a year Education: Graduate nursing school, licensed to practice in the state they will be working, 1 year of work experience, and all additional requirements (if any) based on hospital.  Demand: This career is high in demand, about 16% in demand Reflection: I would not like to be a nurse because i feel like i want to make a bigger impact on everyone 

Recreation Therapist  Duties and Responsibilities:  Recreational therapy , also known as therapeutic recreation , is a systematic process that utilizes recreation  and other activity-based interventions to address the assessed needs of individuals with illnesses and/or disabling conditions, as a means to psychological and physical health, recovery and well-being. Salary:A recreational therapist makes about  $47,764 - $59,364 ,  Educational Requirements: Recreational therapist have to have a Bachelor's degree, a recreation therapist must also attend a program where they teach them mor stuff and a certificate which allows them to practice. Demand for this career: The job outlook for this career is 7% in the next upcoming years Reflection: I would not like to be a recreational therapist because it is not interesting to me. 

Radiologic Technologist Duties and Responsibilities:  The primary role of a radiologic technologist (also called an x-ray technologist or radiographer) is using medical imaging equipment to produce images of tissues, organs, bones, and vessels and, with advanced training, assisting in the administration of radiation therapy treatments. Salary: A radiologic technologist makes around $60,000 a year Education: The educational requirements vary from state to state, but in order to become one you for sure need a Bachelor's degree or Associate's degree. Also, you need to assist a radiologic program which helps you go through what exactly this job is about and teaches you how to be fit for it and prepared.  Demand for this career: The demand for this career is, 9% Reflection: I would not reallylike to be one of these only because there is other jobs i this field that are also really interesting and i want to work in something i love

X - Ray Technician Duties and Responsibilities:  A medical x-ray technician takes radiographic images of specific parts of a patient's body, which a physician has requested in order to make a diagnosis. They need a thorough understanding of imaging equipment and x-ray procedures and, as they are required to interact with patients, they should also have solid communication skills. A certificate or associate's degree is required to work in this field. Salary: The median salary for someone that is a x ray technician is $56,670 Education: In order to be an x ray technician you need at least a certificatge or associates degree. If you want to be more advanced you can go as far as to get a Bachelor's degree or a Master's degree. Then, you will need to get a certificate to allow you to practice on real patients. After, you are eligable for this carer.    Demand for this career: In order to be a good candidate for this career you need Interpersonal communication, mathem...

Pulmonary Medical Physician Duties and Responsibilities: A Pulmonary Medical Physician, can also be reffered to as a Pulmonologist. The job of a pulmonologist is to treat and cure diseases of the lung. They provide patient care and help keep their lungs in good condition.  Salary: A pulmonologist makes about $256,000 a year or more depending on their level of degree and where they work.  Educational Requirements: In order to become a pulmonologist you need an undergraduate degree, medical education, residency and certification, and finally his pulmonary fellowship Demand for this career: This career has an outlook of 22%. In order to be good at this job you need to be respectful, be open minded, be able to work under pressure, and you need to be a critical thinker.  Reflection: I think this job is really interesting. I have seen how pulmonologist work and the job they do and I find it really interesting. 

Medical Career Path: Psychologist Duties and Responsibilities: Their exact job is depending on what kind of psychologist they are and where they work, but an overall description would be that they help guide people into a good mental state and teach them  how to live positively.  Salary: A psychologist earns about $76,000 - $93,000 a year depending on where they work and what type of psychologist they are.  Educational Requirement: In order to become a psychologist, you need a 4 year  undergraduate degree in psychology. Also, some employers may request a Graduate's degree.  Demand or needs: The outlook for this career is 19%. In order to be good a this job you need to be a good listener, be compassionate, be friendly, be patient, and be open minded.  Reflection: I would not like to be a psychologiat because I would worry alot about the patient and most likely get attached which shouldn't happen. Also, i would n ot know how to leave work stuff a...

Psychiatrist Duties and Responsibilities: The job of a psychiatrist is to diagnose and treat mental illnesses. They may also conduct group or individual therapy to get insight on a patients life. They also help the patient find coping methods that will help them with dealing with their mental illness.  Salary: A psychiatrist makes around $193,680 a year. Educational Requirements: In order to become a psychiatrist you need to attend an undergraduates program, there they are going to be able to choose their major. Then you may go onto earn a Bachelor's degree, but it is not required. Then you attend medical school for about 4 years. After you attend a residency program to help further your knowledge. After that you are a psychiatrist.  Demand for this career: The outlook for this job is 14.9% in the next upcoming years. In order to be a good person at this job you need to have good communication skills, you need to be patient, you need to make sure not to get atta...

Psychiatric Aide Duties and Responsibilities: The job of a psychiatric aide is to assist mentally impaired or emotionally disturbed patient. They may also help patients get from place to place and restrain violent patients. They also follow orders from doctors and nurses. Salary: A psychiatric aide makes around 16,000-24,000 depending on their education level Educational Requirements: In order to become a psychiatric aide you need a high school diploma, a drivers license, and on th ejob training.  Demand for this career: The demand for this career is being physically and emotionally capable, clear communication, and willing to follow directions  Reflection: I would not like to be a psychiatric aide because it is a very big responsibility and you are in charge of guiding a person ansd I think that would be too stressful for me. 

Podiatrist  Duties and Responsibilities: The job of a podiatrist is to specialize in disorders/diseases of the fee or ankle, like calluses and ingrown toe nails. They also treat feet conditions that are caused by diabetes and other rekated conditions. They also may do surgery on feet to reconstruct them.  Salary: The profession of a podiatrist makes around $116,000 or more yearly depending on how  many years of experience they have and level of education.  Educational Requirements: Podiatrist must have a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree, which can take around 4 years to recieve. You also have to have 3 years of undergraduate school and a Bachelor's degree to attend a podiatrist school. They also must take the MCAT which is a test that you have to take in order to be eligable to attend a medical school. Last, for the last 2 years you need to gain experience then you will be able to be a podiatrist.  Demand for this career: In the next couple of ...

Plastic Surgeon  Duties and Responsibilities: A plastic surgeon is a type of surgeon that focuses on a patients body or face working to reconstruct or repear a certain area.  Salary: The average salary for a plastic surgeon is $363,555 yearly.  Educational Requirements: In order to become a plastic surgeon you need to get a Bachelor's degree, a Doctor of Medicine degree, and the also have to complete residency. Finally, they complete a fellowship residency and you will be able to preform solo surgeries and other things.  Demand for this career: This career is expected to grow 14%  in the  next upcoming years.  Reflection: I would not like to be this kind of surgeon because its a lot of pressure and you need to be able to have a lot of trust in yourself.   

Physical Therapist Assistant Duties and Responsibilities:  Physical therapist assistants (also known as a PTA)  work as part of a team to provide physical therapy services under the direction and supervision of the physical therapist. They help patients recieve the therapy they need under the supervision of a physical therapist.  Salary: Physical therapy assistants make about $20 the hour which totals to about $42,980 a year. Educational Requirements: Physical therapy assistants are required to have an Associate's degree. They also have to take a two year program to completetheir educational requirements.  Demand for this career: This career is in high demand, it is thought to be that in the next following years the job will grow to 40%  Reflection: I would not like to have this career because i want to do something that really interests me and being a physical therapist assistant doesn't seem fun to me. 

Physical Therapy Duties and responsibilities: The job of a physical therapist is to help patients recover from injuiries, illnesses, and surgery. They help patients gain back movement and they help them control pain. This therapy can be done at home, in a hospital, or in a clinic.  Salary : The average physical therapy makes about $40 an hour meaning they earn around $84,000 yearly.  Educational Requirements: In order to become a physical therapist you need to earn a graduates degree from an accredited academic program in physical therapy which takes around 3 years. Then, they have to earn a Bachelor's degree and they have to have volunteering hours.  Demand or need for this profession: The demand for this career is expected to grow at 34% in the next 10 years as of 2014  Reflection : I think I would not like to become a physical therapist because i have seen from experience that you need to be a strong person so that you can work with all kinds...

Pharmacist  Duties and Responsbilities: The job of a pharmacist is to prepare medication by counting the dose, making sure no interactions are going to occur, and they also make sure that all medicines are ready for each patient that needs them. Salary: The average salary of a Pharmacist is around $121,500 a year Educational Requirements: In order to become a pharmacist, you need to have a Pharm.D which is a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and about three years of schooling to earn yoour Bachelor's Degree. Demand or need: The demand for this job is expected to grow at about 6% in the next incoming years. Reflection: I would no tlike to be a Pharmacist because this doesn't interest me.

Periodontist  Duties and Responsibilities:  A periodontist is a dentist who specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal disease, and in the placement of dental implants. Periodontists are also experts in the treatment of oral inflammation. Periodontists receive extensive training in these areas, including three additional years of education beyond dental school. They are familiar with the latest techniques for diagnosing and treating periodontal disease, and are also trained in performing cosmetic periodontal procedures. Salary: A periodontist makes around $171,000 a year.  Educational Requirements: In order to become a periodontist, you need to go to school. Specifically, you will need a PhD which is a Bachelor's degree, a 4 year dentistry program, and a 3 year periodontics program.  Demand or need for this career: The outlook of growth for this career is projected at 9% which makes it a very difficult profession to become and the...