Dental Laboratory Technician

Dental Laboratory Technician

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Duties and Responsibilities:

Dental laboratory technicians specialize in different areas of dental and orthodontic work. Their jobs usually include making and repairing dentures, crowns, and braces. They work in dental schools, commercial dental laboratories, hospitals, dental clinics, and for manufactures of dental prostheses Dental laboratory technicians:

·         Repair denture linings

·         Choose and mount replacement teeth.

·         Construct denture frames

·         Identify needed prostheses repairs

·         Make and fix braces

·         Cant plaster dental molds

·         Clean and polish prostheses

Average Salary: $22,000 - $33,000

Educational Requirements:

Dental laboratory technicians 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.

Student Success Statement

“The right way is not always the popular and easy way. Standing for the right when it is unpopular is a true test of moral character.”

Reflection: You should always do right things because it just makes you a good person not just because someone tells you to do something right, but because you want to do what’s right.

My Experience So Far at HPIAM

“My Experience So Far at HPIAM”

I’ve only been in HPIAM for a year and 5 months and right now I’m a 10^th grader. HPIAM is okay the teachers care about you and all. It’s easy to get to classes except like when there are a lot of students outside of class piling up in the halls. The hallways are clean; the colors are nice and look all forest. Um the classes are easy to pass if you do your work and pay attention in class. I don’t really do my work until the last second, so I kind of do badly sometimes, but the teachers in HPIAM help me to do better and raise my grades up. I like how HPIAM says that we are all greatness waiting to happen. The principle is awesome he really cares about all the students in HPIAM and will help them out. The counselor is cool too because she will help you reach your credits and stuff. I’m just going to right about the school the field is like really awesome because the bleachers are all new and then how it looks kind of like a castle on the top and then in the back three’s like a small park we can run in. The P.E teacher for HPIAM can be pushy and funny most of the time but he will help you meet your physical goals. The pool is great too because it’s like outdoors and I like how the sun hits it and then its warm most of the time. The basketball courts are great.  We have Instruments which is pretty cool and we also have computers. I wish HPIAM had art though because I love drawing and I’m really good at it. So yeah the only thing I think HPIAM is missing is a good art class and a Japanese class.

Halloween Free Write

Halloween

So Halloween is coming up and there’s like two movies that I want to see. Well two new ones, they are Carrie and the other movie is the next Paranormal Activity. So I’m excited to see those two movies. Also I might get dressed for Halloween as um either R from Warm Bodies or Jack Frost from Rise of the Guardians. I might take my brothers trick or treating if they want too I think my youngest brother will, because he likes to eat candy. One other thing is I’m going to be watching th3e new episodes for The Walking Dead. The Walking Dead is a live role-play show about people surving from zombies and it’s just freaking awesome. So basically I’m going to spend my whole day for Halloween watching scary movies. I like Halloween because you can dress up as someone one you’re not and also scare people, well some people and the fact that we get to get free candy. 

Halloween (Free Write)

Halloween

So Halloween is coming up and there’s like two movies that I want to see. Well two new ones, they are Carrie and the other movie is the next Paranormal Activity. So I’m excited to see those two movies. Also I might get dressed for Halloween as um either R from Warm Bodies or Jack Frost from Rise of the Guardians. I might take my brothers trick or treating if they want too I think my youngest brother will, because he likes to eat candy. One other thing is I’m going to be watching th3e new episodes for The Walking Dead. The Walking Dead is a live role-play show about people surving from zombies and it’s just freaking awesome. So basically I’m going to spend my whole day for Halloween watching scary movies. I like Halloween because you can dress up as someone one you’re not and also scare people, well some people and the fact that we get to get free candy. 

Dental Hygienist

Dental Hygienist

Duties and Responsibilities

Dental hygienists provide 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

Hygienists:

·         Screen patients for dentists

·         Take and develop radiographs

·         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

Educational Requirements:

Dental hygienists must have a high school diploma or GED certificate before participating in dental hygiene 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.

Sine hygienist earns Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees if they want to teach, do research, or broaden their scope into public health issues.

Student Success Statement

“There is no justification ever for choosing any part of what you know to be evil.”

Ayn Rand

Reflection: I think it’s like we should have a wrong side to use because going to the wrong side will always have its consequences, and we all know we should just choose the right~

Scorpion Video

Sting of the Scorpion

So I learned from the scorpion video that you have to listen to others because, like the little kid didn’t listen to his parents to wear shoes so instead he just wore his sandals. So he chose the wrong option. He chose the wrong option because while he was walking he got stung by a scorpion and that’s what happens when you don’t listen to others that are right. So that’s why you always have to listen to what people say and choose the right decision or something bad might happen. 

Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant

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Duties and Responsibilities:

Dental assistants help dentist provide dental care. They often work in teams with dental hygienists and laboratory technicians. They may work in health clinics, dental schools, nursing homes, and the military, but usually they work for dentist in private practice. Dental assistant duties include:

·         Helping patients 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 task.

Average Salary: $14, 00 - $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 assistants must pass an examination from the Dental Assisting National Board.

Student Success Statement

“In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing.”

Theodore Roosevelt

Reflection:  I think it’s like when you have a choice to do something bad or good or semi bad/good. To always do what’s good because that’s the best thing to do in a decision. Like choosing to help my mom wash the clothes or going to my friend’s house first. The best thing to do first would be to help out my mom~

Cytotechnologist

Cytotechnologist

(Cytology)

Duties and Responsibilities

Cytology is the study of human body cells. Cytotechnologist is specially trained clinical technologist who studies human body cells. They examine cells to identify changes that may indicate diseases like cancer.

Their duties include preparing microscopic slides of cell samples, examining cell samples using microscopes, identifying abnormalities in shape, size, or color, using other automated lab equipment to perform test, and analyzing report test results to physicians.

Cytotechnologist usually works in hospitals, clinics, or private laboratories. They also work in universities or for other researchers.

Average Salary: $30,000 - $50,000

Educational Requirements:

Students should take the most challenging high school course in science, math, and English.

Almost all cytotechnologist earn bachelor’s degrees in medical or clinical technology programs that include a yearlong clinical internship in the field.

Student Success Statement

“Every time I’ve done something that doesn’t feel right, it’s ended up not being right”

Mario Cuomo

Reflection: I think it’s like doing your home work for example later on and you think it doesn’t feel right because then you forget and turn it in late. Or a friend wants to meet you and you say you’ll get there in time but you do something else and the next thing you know you forget all about your friend.

Rehabilitation or Mental Health Counselors

Rehabilitation or Mental Health Counselors

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Duties and Responsibilities:

Rehabilitation or mental health counselors work with the mentally, emotionally, and physically disabled. It is their job to help patients develop more faith in themselves. They work with patients to help them become self-sufficient and productive. Counselors often work closely with their patient’s doctor and family. Counselors may work in private practice, for schools, industry in the hospital or presidential health care settings Counselors often:

o   Work with patients who abuse alcohol or are addicted to drugs.

o   Interview and observe patients to determine problem areas.

o   Conduct personally, aptitude, achievement, and psychological test.

o   Help patients find and keep jobs

Average Salary: $25,000 - $45,000

Educational Requirements:

Students interested in becoming counselors should take a challenging high school curriculum.

A bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, or sociology is the minimum requirements for the level counseling jobs, but a master’s degree is required for most. To become licensed by a state, counselors must pass written and oral examination and work for about two years in supervised clinical setting.

Student Success Statement

“Only I can change my life. No one can do it for me.”

Carol Burnett

Reflection: I think it means like for example. I can do everything for myself no one else can do it for me. I am my own hero, my own navigator, etc..

Heath Information Specialist

Heath Information Specialist

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Educational Requirements:

Students should take high school courses in business, information management, science, math, and English.

Coding specialists must have a high school diploma or GED certificate. Training is usually conducted on the job, but classes are offered at technical schools and community colleges. To become certified, specialist must pass an examination.

Accredited record technicians must earn an associate’s degree from an accredited college program or from the American Health information Management Association independent Study Program. Additionally, they must pass a credentialing examination.

Record administrators must complete a bachelor’s degree program in the field and pass a certification examination.

Student Success Statement

“Goodness is the only investment that never fails.”

Henry David Thoreau

Reflection: That being good will never fail you and always help you win. You can always rely on goodness. 

Health Information Specialist

Health Information Specialist

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Duties and Responsibilities:

            Health information Specialist obtains, post, and analyzes medical, workload, finance, and insurance data. They ensure that this information is property recorded into medical records so practitioners can plan and evaluate heath care provided to patients:

There are a variety of job specialties within this field including Registered Record. Administrators Accredited Record Technicians and Certified Coding Specialists.

Administrators coordinate the various information management responsibilities and supervise record technician and coding specialist. Record technicians ensure medical records are accurate, coordinate

Reimbursement, and maintain disease registries for research. Coding specialist assign and post correct diagnosis and procedure codes to records and report codes to insurance companies.

Health Information specialist work in hospitals, duties insurance companies, physicians’ offices, and many other medical settings.

Average Salary:

$20,000 - $25,000 (Coding Specialist)

$23,000 - $30,000 (Record Technicians)

$30,000 - $40,000 (Record Administrators) 

Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“When I do good, I feel good.

When I do bad, I feel bad.”

Abraham Lincoln  

Ex: Example of doing good is returning money that isn’t yours, but was given to you accidently.

Ex: Example of doing bad is stealing items from a store.

Universal Studios Horror Nights Hollywood

Universal Studios Horror Nights

So Universal Studios Horror Nights this year is going to be awesome because there’s going to be like a whole mass of things and it’s like just beast. The new attractions they are going to have are something new about The Walking Dead. The Walking Dead is going to be a new maze they came up with. The Black Sabbath maze will be like right next to it. While walking around in the maze there will be some giant, menacing scarecrows. There will be a maze based on the new movie Insidious and that will be behind the Jurassic Park ride. If you seen the movie and liked it then you’re going to love this maze. Oh and Evil Dead the movie is going to have a maze too, so that’s going to be awesome. There even adding a new Chucky scare zone based on the new upcoming movie “Curse of Chucky”  witch will be on Baker Street.  If you guys enjoyed The Purge movie then guess what they also made a scare zone for that. El Cucuy is also hitting Horror Nights and he is based off that Boogeyman legend that most kids are afraid of and some adults, so that’s going to be epic just to see the Boogeyman. With that being said Horror Nights will be open the Fridays and Saturdays for its first two weeks and then expand to Thursdays and Sundays and will be held in Universal Studios Hollywood.

Clinical Technologist

Clinical Technologist

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Clinical technologist performs more complex laboratory test and procedures than technicians. They also supervise technicians, confirm their test, and manage laboratory quality control programs.

Most clinical laboratory specialist work in hospitals, but they are also employed by private practice, medical groups, research laboratories, pharmaceutical companies, and universities.

Average Salary:

$20,000 - $28,000(Clinical Laboratory technician)

Educational Requirements:

Students should take the most challenging high school courses in science, math, and English. An associate’s degree in the field or completion of a specialized in house training program is required to become a clinical laboratory technician.

A bachelor’s degree in the field is normally required to become a clinical technologist: however some employers accept an associate’s degree and extensive clinical experience as a substitute. Many technologists pursue additional graduate education or specialized training to advance their careers in clinical chemistry, blood banking and microbiology.

Student Success Statement

“I shall pass through this life but once. Any good therefore that I can do, or any kindness I can show, let me not defer or neglect or it; for I shall never pass this way again.”

Anon

Reflection: I guess it means to never stop being nice to others. I think…

Clinical Laboratory Specialists

Clinical Laboratory Specialists

Duties and Responsibilities:

Clinical Laboratory Specialist include: both Clinical Laboratory Technicians and clinical Technologist. These professions are also referred to as medical Laboratory Technicians or Medical Technologist. Both technicians and technologist perform laboratory work to identify, diagnose, and treat diseases.

Clinical laboratories technicians use microscopes, laboratory equipment chemicals and computers to perform laboratory procedures. They also collect blood specimens and prepare culture media. They conduct test and prepare reports for clinical technologist or physicians.

Student Success Statement

“You have only to do what is right. It will become easier by practice, and you enjoy in the midst of your trials the pleasure of an approving conscience.”

Robert E. Lee

Reflection: It’s like as you keep on doing more good and nice stuff for others it becomes a natural thing for a person.

Chiropractor

Chiropractor

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Duties and Responsibilities

Chiropractors treat patients manually adjusting parts of the human body, especially the spine. Chiropractors and their patients believe that problems with bone and nerve alignment can cause illness and problem in other parts of the body, a view not widely accepted by allopathic physicians and other traditional medical practitioners.

Chiropractors manipulate their patients’ spinal columns for treatment. They may prescribe specific diets or exercises, but not drugs. Chiropractors cannot perform surgery.

Most chiropractors reestablish a private practice and some provide home treatments. Other form groups partnerships in clinics or chiropractic hospitals.

Average Salary: $30,000- $100,000

Biomedical Equipment Technician

Biomedical Equipment Technician

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Duties and Responsibilities:

Biomedical equipment technician inspect, maintain, and repair different types of medical equipment used to diagnose and treat disease. They perform safety checks and train practitioners to safely operate equipment. Biomedical equipment technology has been one of the fastest growing medical career fields in recent years.

Average Salary: $20,000- $38,000

Educational Requirements:

Students should take challenging science, math, and electronics courses in high school.

Following high school, biomedical equipment technicians complete one to three years of course work in biomedical equipment technology, medical-electronics, or biomedical-engineering. Most programs lead to certification and/or associate degree. Some employers will hire electronics technicians and provide on the- job biomedical technology training.

Student Success Statement

I have three messages.

(1)We should never, ever give up.

(2)You never are too old to chase your dreams.

(3)It looks like a solitary sport, but it takes a team.

Diana Nyad

Reflection: I think Diana had great power and will and that she is one of those persons that inspire you to strive beyond your dreams and complete them. 

College Athlete Honesty Caught On Store Security Camera

College Athlete Honesty Caught On Store Security Camera

Alright so the athletes saw this store and they saw the lights were on, so they thought that the store was open. When they went inside there was no one managing the store. Now they could have chosen to steal a lot of things, but instead they got the items they needed and just went to the counter and left their money there showing that they were paying for it. Later on at the ere school they were approached by the store manager thanking them and rewarding them for not taking anything and doing what’s right. They got gift cards that are pretty awesome. I think I would have done the same thing these guys did because doing what are right always pay’s off and you never know you might just get rewarded like these guys did. 

Biomedical Engineer

Biomedical Engineer

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Educational Requirements

Students should take the most challenging science, math, and English courses available in high school.

All biomedical engineers have at least a bachelor’s degree in engineering. Many have advance graduate degrees as well. Courses of study include a sound background in mechanical, chemical, or industrial engineering, and specialized biomedical training. Most programs last from four to six years and all states require biomedical engineers to pass examination and be licensed.

Student Success Statement

“To know what is right and not to do it is the worst cowardice”

Reflection:I can’t really explain this ,but I think it means that if you know what’s right well then that’s good, but if you don’t do what you know is right then I guess were cowards.

My summer

            During my summer I got to spend time with my family and hang out with my friends. I spent my first time just playing video games all the time. Also went to Little Tokyo and bought some comic books and art supplies so that I can draw.  I got like a paint brush that looks like a pen, so a pen brush. I also went to summer school to make up some credits for a class and I passed the class with a B. The summer class was pretty cool I met some new friends over there so that was cool. Once thing I liked about summer school was that the teacher was really cool. At the end of summer school we watched this movie that took place during WW2.

      My second month me and my family went to Knott’s Berry Farm. That was awesome we went on a whole bunch of rides. My friend one in a basketball game and earned a giant plush toy. The roller coasters were the best part of it. It was just fun spending time with my family. Later on I just took it easy relaxed for the last days we had left. My friend was also teaching me how to get better at playing basketball and I got a little better at shooting and handling the ball. I bought some new games and a new system too. A 3DS with cool games. The last days of my summer vacation I just stayed home and watched TV and movies with my brother

Biomedical Engineer

Biomedical Engineer

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Duties and Responsibilities:

Biomedical Engineers use engineering principles to solve health related and medical problems. They do a lot of research in conjunction with life scientist, chemist, and medical professionals to design medical devices like artificial hearts, peacemakers, dialysis machines, and surgical lasers. Some conduct research on biological and other life systems or investigate ways to modernize laboratory and clinical procedures.

Frequently, biomedical engineers supervise biomedical equipment maintenance technicians, investigate medical equipment failure, and advise hospitals and installing new equipment.

Biomedical engineers work in hospitals, universities, industry, and research laboratories.

Average Salary: $29,000 - $ 600,000  

Student Success Statement

“Always do right.”

Mark Twain

Reflection: The quote say’s it itself. Just always do what’s right and you’ll do good~ 

Audiologist

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Duties and Responsibilities

Audiologist work with patients who have hearing disorders. They may work in hospitals or clinics, private practice, schools or universities, nursing homes, industry, or research laboratories. They perform examinations, test, and evaluations as well as provide treatment. Audiologist often:

·         Test and measure bearing functions

·         Identify types of hearing disorders

·         Develop and provide patient rehabilitation plans and programs

·         Conduct audio logical research

·         Provide educational, medical, and professional consultation

·         Recommend, dispense, and hearing aids

Average Salary: $30,000- $50,000

Educational Requirements:

Students should take the most challenging high school courses (including AP or IB courses) available in science, math, English, and speech.

Audiologist has master’s degree in audiology and is licensed.

Student Success Statement

“Success is simple.

Do what are right, the right way, and all the time.”

Arnold H. Glasgow

Reflection: The statements means to all ways do what’s right and you’ll always be successful 

Athletic Trainer

Athletic Trainer

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Duties and responsibilities:

Athletic trainers work with athletic teams, athletics coaches, and sports medicine physicians. They help develop training programs to prevent injuries as well as rehabilitation program for the injured. They treat injured athletes under the direction of team or sports medicine physicians. Before athletic events they will bandage, wrap, and affix braces to prevent injuries. They work on the muscles of athletes before and after events. In addition, they may set up nutritional diets and meals for athletes in training. Athletic trainers will also advise on protective gear and on training equipment.

Athletic trainers work for sports teams, schools, colleges, clinics, health clubs, corporations, and hospitals.

Average Salary: $25,000 - $35,000

Educational Requirements:

Students should take challenge science, math, and English courses in high school.

To be a certified athletic trainer, students must complete an educational program that includes 1,500 hours of supervised clinical experience. Most programs result in a bachelor’s degree from a college with an emphasis in physical education.

Sudent Success Statement

“We need the courage to start and continue what we

Should do, and the courage to stop what we shouldn’t do.””

Richard I. Evans

Reflection: I think it means that we shouldn’t stop and should keep on going no matter what~ 

Allopathic Physician Part 2

                       Allopathic Physician

                               Part 2

Educational Requirements:

            Students should take the most challenging high school courses (including AP courses) available in science, math, and English.

After three or four years of college, perspective physicians must attend medical school. Undergraduate requirements for admission to all medical schools include one year of basic chemistry, one year of organic chemistry, one year of biology, and one year of physics. Some medical schools also require course work in calculus, English, the humanities or social science.

Medical school usually includes three years of additional study in both basic and clinical sciences and is followed by a yearlong hospital internship. Physicians who want to specialize must then undertake a three year residency in their specialty.

Student Success Statement

“Start with what is right rather than what is acceptable.”

Peter F. Drucker

            I think the statement means  that you cant just get a grade that is acceptable as in passing like a C you gotta strive to get a better grade like a B or A because that's what is right~