Wellness Specialist

Wellness Specialist

Duties and Responsibilities: Wellness specialists work for schools, local governments, companies or other organizations to suggest, support and train people on their health and fitness goals. The types of concerns are as varied as weight and diabetes prevention and maintaining a healthy work-life balance. A specialist often consults with people directly on lifestyle, eating and exercise habits and may direct an individual to a doctor for any serious health concern.

Salary:$27,296 - $64,389

Education:A wellness specialist often has a degree in a related discipline such as nursing, fitness or sports medicine. There are no specific requirements, but many positions require on-the-job training in addition to certification from accredited wellness organizations such as the International Association of Wellness Professionals.

REFLECTION: Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Or Why not?

No  I wouldn’t like to be one because i want to be a pediatrician.

Sports Medicine

Sports Medicine

Duties and Responsibilities: Sports medicine therapists work with athletes and physicians to develop rehabilitation plans. They then work one-on-one with the athlete, executing and overseeing therapeutic techniques and ensuring that the rehabilitation plan stays on course. Sports medicine therapists generally use various special equipment and a number of treatment moralities, such as electrical muscle stimulation, to build athletes' strength and flexibility and promote healing.

Salary: $61,927 - $256,724

Education: Master's degree in sports medicine, physical therapy, or athletic training.

Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one?Why? Why Not?

I don’t want to be one because to be honest is not something that have my attention because i don’t like sports.

Speech Pathologist

Speech Pathologist

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Duties and Responsibilities: Speech pathologists diagnose and treat individuals who suffer from stutters, as well as vocal and cognitive communication impairments. They also help those whose speech is affected by emotional issues, various learning disabilities and physical impairments, such as a cleft palate. To accomplish these tasks, speech pathologists conduct specialized testing and provide therapy designed for individual clients' needs.

Salary: $46,385 - $99,104

Education: Almost all states require speech-language pathologists to be licensed. A license requires at least a master's degree and supervised clinical experience. Many states require graduation from an accredited master's program to get a license. For specific requirements, contact your state's medical or health licensure board.

Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why? or Why Not?

Yes i would like to be one because working with kids is something that i like because i love helping people but most i love helping kids.

Medical Scientist

Medical Scientist

Duties and Responsibilities: The purpose of a medical scientist' job duties is to discover new methods of enhancing human health. The end result of these procedures and research is to come up with new treatment options, drugs and vaccines. Medical scientists perform research on specimens, such as bacteria and viruses, then regularly perform reviews, clinical investigations and write technical reports during this research process.

Salary: $90,230

Education: Doctoral or professional degree.

Reflection: Do you like to be one? Why or Why not?

Yes I would like to be one because i like the sciences and I think that doing experiments is very excited.

Reflexologist

Reflexologist

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. Reflexologists usually use their fingers and thumbs to stimulate specific areas, while other massage professionals use the entirety of their hands. Self-employed or business-owning reflexologists may also carry out managerial tasks, such as bookkeeping, scheduling appointments and marketing their services.

Salary: $39,760

Education:Step 1: Obtain a Post-secondary Education. Aspiring reflexologists can complete a massage therapy certificate or associate's degree program that includes courses in reflexology.

Step 2: Get a State License and/or National Certification.

Step 3: Secure Employment.

Reflection:Do you think you would like to be one? Why or Why Not?

No i wouldn’t because i want to be a pediatrician because i want to work only with babies.

Registered Nurse (RN)

Registered Nurse (RN)

Duties and Responsibilities: RNs perform a wide variety of job duties during their shifts, caring for and educating patients about their conditions, as well as establishing trust and building rapport with patients and their families. Same daily RN duties might include:

• Observing and recording patient behavior
• Consulting with physicians and other healthcare professionals

Salary:$43,403 - $83,171

Education: Associate's degree

Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Or Why not?

Yes I would like to be one because i like to help people

Recreation Therapist

Recreation Therapist

Duties and Responsibilities: Recreation therapists employ leisure activities to help patients with disabilities or illnesses. Through the use of games, sports, crafts and more, they maintain their patients' physical and emotional well-being. In doing this, they also help patients integrate into their community via group activities. Recreation therapists might work in hospitals or other medical institutions, their community's parks and recreation department or specialized school programs.

Salary:$27,858 - $52,682

Education:Bachelor’s degree in therapeutic recreation or recreation with a therapeutic concentration

Reflection:Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Or Why Not?

Yes,I would like to be one because helping people is good and it is one thing that i want to do.

Pediatrician

Pediatrician

Duties And Responsibilities: Physicians who diagnose, treat, and help prevent children's diseases and injuries. Examine patients or order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests to obtain information on medical condition and determine diagnosis.

Salary: $94,811 - $199,569

Education: Most pediatricians obtain a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.). However, individuals with a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) may also practice general pediatrics in primary care or family practice offices. Both require four years of medical school and 3-8 years of internships and residencies.

Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Or Why not?

Yes I would like to be one. I would like work with kids because they are so cute and I would like to help them because i don’t like to see them sick I would like to help them.

Mental Health Counselor

Mental Health Counselor

Duties and Responsibilities: Mental health counselors offer guidance to individuals, couples, families and groups who are dealing with issues that affect their mental health and well-being. Many counselors approach their work holistically, using a “wellness” model (as opposed to an “illness” one) which highlights and encourages client’s strengths.

Salary:$28,598 - $56,357

Education: master’s degree in counseling from an accredited institution. master’s program. bachelor’s degree from a four-year university.

Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Or Why Not?

I would like to be one because i’m a good listener and I would like to give some advice to people who need it.

Flight Attendant (Stewardess)

Flight Attendant

(Stewardess)

Duties and responsibilities: Provide information, guidance, and assistance for safety and comfort to passengers on board aircraft. Attend the “brief” and act on it.Conduct safety check before flight. Greet customers, check their tickets and accompany them to their seats.

Salary:$22,503 - $78,927

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why Not?

I would like to be one because i like to travel and being a stewardess include travel And it would be interesting.

Psychologist

Duties and Responsibilities: Psychologists study the human mind. Their research helps us understand behavior, memory and mental health disorders. Through counseling and experimentation, psychologists work to promote safety, understanding and good mental health.

Salary:$42,231 - $127,482

Education: Master’s or doctoral degree

Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Or Why Not?

Yeas i would like to be one. I like to talk to people.

Psychiatrist

Psychiatrist

Duties and responsibilities:  Physicians who diagnose, treat, and help prevent disorders of the mind. Prescribe, direct, or administer psycho therapeutic treatments or medications to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders.

Salary: $100,387 - $273,020

Education:As undergraduate students, many future psychiatrists earn a bachelor's degree in biology or psychology. These 4-year degree programs provide the basis for future studies in medical areas. Students planning to enter graduate medical programs should strive for a high GPA. Common courses include:

• Biology,Physics,Chemistry,Advanced mathematics

Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why ? or Why Not?

I would like to be one because I’m good in giving people advice. I would like to help people to solve their problems. I’m good in listening.

Physical Therapist

Duties and Responsibilities: Meets the patient's goals and needs and provides quality care by assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results; determining physical therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians or by prescription. Helps patient accomplish treatment plan and accept therapeutic devices by administering manual exercises; instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in performing physical activities, such as no manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, and daily-living activities and in using assertive and supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, and prostheses.

Salary: $57,053 - $92,926

Education: In order to work as a physical therapist, you must complete a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree program. As of 2014, there were 228 physical therapy programs accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), most of which last three years.

Demand for this job: Demand for physical therapists is expected to increase according to the 2014-15 Occupational Outlook Handbook, a publication of the Bureau of Bio statistics. Employment of physical therapists is predicted to grow 36% between 2012 and 2022, "much faster" than the average growth rate for all occupations.

Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why not?

Yes, I would like to be one. I like this career because I like to  help people who need it. 

Operating Room Technician

Duties and Responsibilities:An operating room technician, also called a surgical technician, is a specialist who facilitates surgery before, during and after a procedure. Before surgery they prepare and transport patients, set up equipment, surgical instruments, and other supplies in the operating room, and help surgeons scrub and dress

Salary: $40,093-$47,981

Education:High School Diploma, GED, Bachelor.

Reflection:Do you think you would like to be one? Why? or Why not?

Yes, because I like to help people

Nursing Home Administrator

Duties and Responsibilities: Nursing home administration is a specialized area of medical and health services management. Nursing home administrators work to supervise clinical and administrative affairs of nursing homes and related facilities. Typical duties of nursing home administrators include overseeing staff and personnel, financial matters, medical care, medical supplies, facilities, and other duties as specific positions demand.

Salary: $48,404 - $119,962

Education: requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree in healthcare administration. 

Reflection: Do you think you like to be one? Why? Or why not?

I would like to be one because it seems to be a good job. I like to help people so I would like to be one. Also helping people who are old it’s very good for you and for them. 

Duties and Responsibilities: Nursing home administration is a specialized area of medical and health services management. Nursing home administrators work to supervise clinical and administrative affairs of nursing homes and related facilities. Typical duties of nursing home administrators include overseeing staff and personnel, financial matters, medical care, medical supplies, facilities, and other duties as specific positions demand.

Salary: $48,404 - $119,962

Education: requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree in healthcare administration. 

Reflection: Do you think you like to be one? Why? Or why not?

I would like to be one because it seems to be a good job. I like to help people so I would like to be one. Also helping people who are old it’s very good for you and for them.