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Student Success Statement 

"I will persist until I succeed"

Og Mandino 

This statement is used a lot its somewhat like the statement never give up keep going. This is my goal in life to persist so that all of my dreams could come true. For example when I first was learning how to swim I didnt have an instructor I had to learn on my own. I couldnt float, I didnt kick right but it was something I had to do no matter how hard it was. Now it paid off I am one of the few people in my family that know how to swim.

Perfusionist

Duties and Responsibilities: Perfusionists operate equipment inside of the operating room. For respiratory or circulation if needed.      

·       Operating heart lung machines

·       Administering some types of anesthesia

·       Administering some types of medication

Average Salary: $50,000

Education: A high school diploma is required you must take chemistry and biology of the highest level to get into a training program. You should also start college, they will usually accept students who have some college experience. This program is offered in health centers, medical school, and universities. You must complete 150 procedures and 20 pediatric or infant.

Reflection: I would not like to become a perfusionist because taking care of machines does not interest me. 

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Student Success Statement

"Nothing in the world can take the place of PERSISTENCE.

Talent  will not;nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent.

Genius will not;unrewarded genius is almost a proverb

Education  will not; the world is full of educated derelicts

Persistence and Determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan 'press on' has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race"

President Calvin Coolidge

30th president of the United States

This statement is completely true you can be the most talented genuis person , and yea maybe you will succeed but if you have a person that perisists a lot more than you do trust me they will pass you. For example one of my cousins she isnt the brightest one of them all but she is very persistent still going for her Bachelors degeree and then you look at some of her friends that are smarter than her but they are not as far as she is. Being smart, talented, or educated can only take you so far. 

Patient Representative

Duties and Responsibilities:  Patient representatives work with health care providers to adjust to the patients and their family’s needs. They take complaints from patients and then inform the staff of this to correct what the patient is complaining about to provide a better service. Resolve patient problems. Patient representatives work in hospitals, nursing homes, other long-term care facilities, and in public health agencies.

Salary: $20,000 - $40,000

Education: Students still in high school should take the most challenging classes in English, math, science, and science.  Most employers hire employees that have a college degree or background but it is not a requirement.  Experience may also help you when applying for the job.

I would not like to become a patient representative because I am not really good with handling complaints, it would probably be overwhelming. 

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Student Success Statement

"Persistence can change failure into extraordinary achievement"

Matt Biondi 

OLYMPIC GOLD MEDAL WINNER 

WORLD RECORD HOLDER

When you do not give up you can achieve  so much more, if you fail once get back up on your feet  practice makes better. I will continue to do what im doing and if i get to a downfall I will be peristent to come back to my best. 

Student Success Statement

"The answers to these questions will determine your success or failure:

1. Can people trust me to do whats right?yes

2. Am I committed to doing my very best?yes

3.Do I treat people the way I want to be treated?most of the time

If the answers to these questions are YES there is no way you can fail." 

Lou Holtz 

These three questions will determine your success for example as his position as a coach his players had to trust that he knew what was best for him. Then is he committed to do his very best to lead his team to victory and last but not least does he treat his team with respect that is his secret to winning all games to becoming successful. 

Optometrist

Duties and Responsibilities: Optometrists treat vision problems, they diagnose eye vision to prescribe eyeglasses, contact lenses, or vision therapy. Some optometrists specialize in industrial vision safety, treatment of vision related learning disabilities, and environmental vision care. Most of the time they own their own private practice. Very few are hired by hospitals, government agencies, optical manufacturers, or  universities.

Average Salary:  $78,000

Education: In high school students should take the most challenging courses in Math, Science, and English. Before entering an optometry program you must have at least two years of college. The program is a four year program. After receiving their degree in optometry the must take a state exam to start their practice.

I would not like to become an optometrist because as I’ve said before it is not a job of my interest and not the salary pay I am looking for. 

In the video John F Kennedy tells the people of the United States of America that people are living longer and that they need to got on the train and live long as well but the only way they may achieve  that is if they are physically fit. He wants a healthier America that is always physically active from  young children to elderly adult create a brighter future stay physically fit. I will stay physically fit but not doing any sort of drug, exercising, and drinking a lot of water.

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Student Success Statement 

"Physical fitness is not only one of the most important keys to a healthy body, it is the basis of dynamic and creative intellectual activity. The relationship between the soundness of the body and the activities of the mind is subtle and complex. Much is not yet understood. But we do know what the Greeks knew: that intelligence and skill can only function at the peak of their capacity when the body is healthy and strong."

President John F. Kennedy

Being fit is what is needed to have a healthy mind and soul, it is the basis of all. For example if you are over weight or underweight you wont be healthy from anywhere because to do not being healthy physically you will start to fill your head with these thoughts and that then will poison your soul. You will become depressed you will think of nothing but that. 

Optician

Duties and Responsibilities: Opticians size glasses based upon prescription. Help customers find their eyeglass frames and then measure their faces to check for the correct size. They also measure the distance from the cornea to fit the lenses in correctly. Some specialize in fitting contact lenses and even artificial eyes. Opticians may own their own retail store or work for ophthalmologists/optometrists that sell glasses.

Salary:  $19,000-$40,000

Education:  While in high school students should take physics, geometry, and mechanical drawing. A GED or high school diploma is required to begin training. You can take a two year training program in community college or a three year on the job training.

I would not like to become an optician because I would not like to work for someone I rather be my own boss. 

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Student Success Statement 

"No student ever attains eminent success by simply doing what is required of him/her, it is the amount and excellence of what is over and above the required that determines the greatness of ultimate distinction"

Charles Kendall Adams 

American Historian

Doing what is required of you only takes you so far once you go beyond that there is so much more. For example when applying to a very prestigious college they are not going to take the average student that has B's because all he/she do is what they are asked to do. They will go for the student with all A's because they tried that much harder and I bet those students still did work outside of school volunteering, and played a sport, they did more than asked that is how you achieve excellence. If everyone followed the same system and just did what was required how would we know who were those who would aspire to something greater.

Optical Laboratory Technician

Duties and Responsibilities: Optical laboratory technicians create prescription lenses based on what is recommended by the ophthalmologists or optometrists. They use lens grinding machines to polish and smooth out the eyeglass lens. They then put the lenses into the eyeglass frames. Some optical laboratory technicians work with ophthalmologists or optometrists others work in department stores that sell prescription glasses

 Salary: $15,000 - $20,000

 Education: You are required to have a high school diploma or GED. Then there is a 6 months to a year program offered by vocational schools or community colleges. Some of these retail stores offer on the job training.

I would not like to become an optical laboratory technician because it does not interest me. 

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Student Success Statement 

"Doing what is right, fair and honorable is more important than winning or losing"

Chick Moorman

I remember seeing somewhere that while running sprained her ankle she was to be the winner she was the fastest ahead of all. When she fell to the floor because of her ankle the woman close behind could have won but instead she did the honorable thing and helped her competitor cross the finish line. She did not win a medal but she did win the applause of a very great crowd for being so admirable. 

Just last week I finished the Hunger Games series it was amazing. It took about a week and a half for me to finish reading all three books. Once I started reading I could not stop peeta was a perfect character, then Katniss and how they fell in love, I was very emotional once I finished reading the books I no longer knew what to do with my time. Everything was clear in the end which I am very happy about it the perfect ending to a perfect story. I truly fell in love with Peeta Mellark. This series has now become my #1 books my favorite books tied with that was then this is now by SE hinton. I think I will re read these three books started Wednesday when I finish reading the fault in our stars.

Ophthalmologist

Duties and Responsibilities: Ophthalmologist are physicians who specialize in eye care. They prescribe both pharmecuticals and eye glass lenses. When needed they can perform  eye surgery. Most ophthalmologist have a private practice, a very little amount are hired by hospitals and clinics.

Salary: $90,000 - $150,000

Educational Requirements: Only physicians can study to become ophthalmologist. After completing medical school and an internship, ophthalmologist must complete a 3-5 year  residency in ophthalmology program. They then must pass an examination to become a certified ophthalmologist.

I would be interested in becoming an ophthalmologist because of the pay and the fact that it is probably easier for you to start your own business rather than getting hired. 

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Student Success Statement 

" Hold yourself responsible for a higher standard then anybody else expects of you. Never excuse yourself."

Henry Ward Beecher

You have to put a higher standard for yourself do not let anyone do it for you, make it higher than anyone would ever think. Do not be what others expect of you achieve higher than even their wildest thoughts. If someone tells you that you are not going to amount to anything other than maybe making it to a cal state do not let that bring you down set a higher goal for yourself so that later you can tell them that you succeed their expectations. 

    Ophlthalmic Technician

Duties and Responsibilities: Ophlthalmic technicians or technologists work with ophlthalmologists to collect data and analyze eye disease and problems to come up with the best treatments. They work in hospitals, clinics, or for private ophlthalmologists. Their work usually includes;

 

·        Perform simple eye exams

·        Assist in eye surgery

·        Explaining results and procedure to patients

Average Salary: $14,000 - $25,000

Education: Students are required to have a high school diploma or GED certificate with an additional two years of college before beginning their ophlthalmic training program. These programs usually last two years.

I would not be interested in becoming an ophlthalmic technician because I want to study the whole body not just focus on one organ such as the eyes. The line of interest I have is probably leaning more towards the respiratory system. 

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Student Success Statement 

"Goal setting is goal getting. Set and get "

Mark Victor  Hansen

When you set your goals it is sort of a platform, you have to start somewhere and that slighest thought your goals is your starting point that is what you push off on. When you set a goal it is more likely you will get it because you are thinking of it therefore working on it, what ever you think in terms of good goals, if you try to make them happen they will become reality. So set your goals and you will get what you wanted. 

Progress Report

I have about three goals that I have been working on than the rest these are the only three that are short term goal which are reading 100 books, drinking four bottles of a day, and having no cavities. I have just finished reading my first book of the year it took me a couple of hours of the day to finish it I am now onto my second book hoping to finish it by the end of the day. I have not been drinking four bottles of water a day I have been out of my home a bit going to different places with my family and not ever taking water with my. I have dentist appointment in about a week Ill just have to wait and see what the dentist says, but I have been brushing my teeth three times a day rather than two. I will accomplish all of these goals in due time.

Operating Room Technician

Duties and Responsibilities:

Operating room technicians are also known as surgical technicians or surgical technologist. They set up all of the equipment needed for the surgery as well as assist the surgeon in handing him/her the equipment he/she needs. They count all of the materials before and after the surgery. They also take patients to the recovery room after the surgery has been completed. They deliver specimens to hospital laboratories.

Salary: $16,000-$22,000

Education:

A high school diploma or GED is requires most colleges and large hospitals offer programs in operating room technology. Programs may last from one year to two years. Students receive training in medical terminology, physiology, and sterilization methods.  At the end of the training period students must pass an examination by the Association of Surgical Technologists to become certified.

I would am interested in this being a career for me, I would like to be a surgeon, but someone’s life in my hands is frightening. It will give me the experience I want without feeling guilty.