Student Success Statement

“I will persist until I succeed”

-Og Mandino

            I strongly agree with the quote, my reason being that everything is possible as long as you keep trying and trying and accomplish that dream of yours. Persistence is key to success, I feel like that was a student success statement a couple days ago, but it’s true. If you keep giving it your all, all that giving will return you something in favor. A great example of persistence is the struggle of someone who wants to become successful but don’t have the opportunities or resources to get them started, so they make opportunities until they achieve what they desire. 

Perfusionist

Duties and Responsibilities:

Percussionists manage equipment during medical situations, temporarily and artificially replacing a patient’s circulatory or respiratory functions. These situations occur during heart surgeries and similar operations. Perfusionists also control the patient’s temperature during surgery along with; operating heart-lung machine, administering anesthesia and some types of medicine.

Salary: $50,000

Education:

High school student should take challenging courses in biology and chemistry. Some college work needs to be acquired, as well as experience in respiratory therapy and medical terminology, for acceptance in perfusionist training. Must attend; perfusionist training program at academic health centers, medical schools and universities recognized by the American Academy of Cardiac Perfusionist.

Reflection:

I would like to become a perfusionist because on the hands job, you aren’t dealing with the basic stuff you are dealing with the legit operation and having the capacity to having a patient’s life in your hands. I know it might sound wrong because it kind of like a rush knowing that everything depends on you and the capability of the surgeon.

Student Success Statement

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

TALENT will not; noting 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 (30^th president of US 1872-1933)

      I agree with this quote because it’s nothing but facts about life. You may have the brain, the talent, the money, and the education but the doesn't compare to someone who is willing to do anything and everything in order to fulfill their dreams as they are people who won't give up until they achieve what they have proposed themselves to. I honestly believe that they are many people in the world that are lacking skills but they have what others don’t have and that’s perseverance. 

Patient Representative

Duties and Responsibilities:

A patient representative represents a patient when they have concerns in special needs. They investigate complaints; they collect their dissatisfaction and try to resolve the patients problems. Patient representatives work in hospitals, nursing homes, in public agencies and other long term health faculties.

Salary: $20,000-$40,000

Education:

Students should take challenging high school courses in business, science, math, and English. You should be a college graduate with a health or social services background.  

Reflection:

I wouldn’t e interested in this career due to its very minimal education and really doesn’t revolve around the actual caring for patients and well it’s more of resolving someone’s problems and having no action in the actual medical field.

Student Success Statement

“Persistence can change failure into extraordinary achievement.”

-Matt Biondi (Olympic Gold Medalist, World Record Holder)

I totally I agree with this quote, the only thing that will help you succeed is to push yourself through and if you fail you haven’t pushed hard enough. Persistence is key to success and just keep believing in yourself and never give up because if you give up then why would you waste your time and energy in something you didn’t even finish. 

Osteopathic Physician, D.O.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Osteopathic physicians use accepted methods of diagnosing and treating injuries and diseases.  Although they practice in all branches of medicine and surgery, they differ by emphasizing the importance of the musculoskeletal system, holistic medicine, proper nutrition, and environmental factors in maintaining good health.  Osteopaths use a hands-on approach to medicine and frequently manipulate as part of diagnosis and treatment.  They work primarily in osteopathic hospitals or private practice.  The majority of osteopaths are general practitioners, family practitioners, or emergency medicine specialists. 

Salary: $110,000

Education:

Students who are interested in being an Osteopathic Physician must take challenging high school courses in math, science, and English. After three to four years of college, you must enter medical school in where you will study for two additional years, a year in an internship program, and then complete a three year residency program.

Reflection:

I actually don’t know if I would like to have this job I mean it seems like a cool job and you get a good amount of money but it might not be my passion or maybe it is but I just don’t know that yet…

Student Success Statement

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

          1. Can people trust me to do what’s right? YES

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

          3. Do I treat people the way I want to be treated? YES

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

-Lou Holtz

Optometrist

Duties and Responsibilities:

Optometrist treat vision problems by diagnosing and prescribing eyeglasses, contact lenses, or vision therapy. Optometrist can’t prescribe medication, perform surgery, and treat diseases like an ophthalmologist. Most optometrist is self-employed or work in hospitals, clinics, government agencies, or universities.

Salary: $78,000

Education:

In order to become an Optometrist students must take challenging high school courses in math, science, and English. Must take a 2 year college pre-professional program, and then enter optometry school. After being awarded the degree, Doctor of Optometry, you must then pass a state exam before you begin with your practice.

Reflection:

I would like to be an Optometrist because it seems like an easy job, you get to meet different people and see different eyes each day.  You get to understand why certain people can’t see that well it just seems like a cool job especially because there isn’t any surgery involved. 

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

               I agree with this quote and it’s ironic because Mr. Solis was talking about this in the morning about how people who just do what’s necessary doesn’t get far compared to the person who cuts above and does more than what's required. I repeat, I totally agree I mean why do you want to settle for what’s easy I mean don't you want to be better and do better? Just do more than expected because you might end up with results you didn't know were possible. 

Optical Laboratory Technician

Duties and Responsibilities:

Optical laboratory Technicians fit in the glass into the eyeglasses frames that were prescribed by an ophthalmologist, or optometrist. They set up the machines to polish and fit in the glass. Some ophthalmic technicians work in optical laboratories, but many work in retail stores that have optical departments.

Salary: $15,000 - $20,000

Education:

Students need a high school diploma or a GED, and then begin optical laboratory training. This type of training is available in vocational school and community colleges, training last from six months to a year.

Reflection:

I wouldn’t like to work in this type of job I just don't feel it and I aim a little higher than putting glass into eye glasses frames. Not my thing, but there are people than would enjoy this job but that’s just not me. 

Student Success Statement

“Doing what is right, fair and honorable is more important than winning or losing.”

-Chick Moorman

            I honestly don't know what is right or fair I mean you have to put yourself in survival mode if you have what it takes to take the win and you know the others don't it’s you or them why are you going to give up that opportunity just because you let your feeling get involved. Life isn't fair so why should you be, you do anything you can to make sure you have what you need and everything and everything will just come into place.

Ophthalmologist

Duties and Responsibilities

Ophthalmologists are physicians who treat eye disorders and diseases. They treat vision problems and prescribe pharmaceutical and corrective eyeglasses. They also have the capability to perform surgery if necessary. Ophthalmologists work in hospitals, clinics, or have their private practice.

Salary: $90,000 - $150,000

Education:

Physicians are only eligible to become ophthalmologists after completing medical school, internships and a three to five year residency in an approved ophthalmology program. After completion of residency program an exam will be taken for certification.

Reflection:

I would consider becoming an Ophthalmologist for the reason being, I like the medical field and this seems like a great route to grow in thought I might reconsider the whole surgery thing but it seems like an amazing job that I would like to have. 

Student Success Statement

“Hold yourself responsible for a higher standard than everybody else expects of you. Never excuse yourself.”

-Henry Ward Beecher

What this quote is trying to say is well very evident isn't it. I mean why you are going to set yourself to the standards that people want you to be, be better than they expect you to be. If they think you aren't going to doing anything prove them wrong and show them how much you can really do without them. Honestly don’t let yourself be guided by others because that will probably be the biggest regret you’ll ever have. You do you and do it very well and don’t let anybody tell you wrong about that. 

Ophthalmic Technician

Duties and Responsibilities:

Ophthalmic technicians help ophthalmologists by performing simple eye exams, assisting with eye surgery, and explaining diagnostic and treatment procedure to patients. They work at hospitals, clinics, or for ophthalmologists in private practice.

Salary: $14,000-$25,000

Education:

Students will need a high school diploma or GED certificate. Two years of college before the ophthalmologists training. These programs may take up to two years till completion.

Reflection:

 I wouldn’t like to be an ophthalmic Technician because I don’t feel like it’s my thing I mean people like following orders from other people but I wouldn’t like that and then dealing with other people’s eyes is just not my thing.