Student Success Statement

“I will persist until I succeed.”

-Og Mandino

What I feel this says is that you must keep trying your hardest until you succeed, eventually the hard work will pay off.

Perfusionist

Duties and Responsibilities:

Clinical Perfusionists operate circulation equipment during medical situations when it is necessary to temporarily and artificially replace the patients circulatory or respiratory functions. This occurs during heart surgery and similar operations. Perfusionists also control the temperature of patients during surgery. Their duties include:

·    Operating heart-lung machines.

·    Administering some types of anesthesia.

·    Administrating some types of medication.

Average Salary: $50,000

Educational Requirements: A high school diploma with a strong background in biology and chemistry is required to be accepted in in perfusionist training programs. Admissions preference is given to students witth college science work or experience in respiratory therapy and medical terminology.

Prefusionist training programs are given at academic health centers and medical schools and universities. They emphasize hands on training, practical training. 

Student Success Statement

“Persistence can change failure into extraordinary achievement.”

-Matt Diondi

Olympic Gold Medal Winner, World Record Holder.

You can be a failure at something such as a sport or instrument but that’s normal I believe, we see other people who have been practicing far longer then you and it makes you feel bad. That’s how I feel when I see my friends Miguel and Rafa, they’ve been playing bass for 5+ years, They tell me to keep practicing but they don’t really need to tell me because I already have the idea of becoming really good at bass but of course I know already that practice makes perfect.

Osteopathic Physician (D.O.)

Duties and Responsibilities:

Osteopathic physician use accepted methods of diagnosing and treating injuries and diseases. Although they practice in all branches of medicine and surgery like allopathic physicians (M.D.s) they differ by emphasizing the importance of the musculoskeletal system, holistic medicine, and proper nutrition and environment factors in maintaining good health. Osteopaths use a hands on approach to medicine and frequently manipulate or palpate as part diagnosis and treatment. They diagnose and treatment. They work primarily in osteopathic hospitals or private practice, however many allopathic hospitals now accept osteopathic physicians as staff members. The majority of osteopathic physicians as staff members are general practitioners, or emergency medicine specialists.

Average Salary: $110,000.  

Student Success Statement

The answers to these questions will determine your success in life;

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

2.      Am I committed to doing my very best? Not entirely.

3.      Do I treat people the way I want to be treated? Yes, does it work? No.

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

-Lou Holtz

Optometrist

Duties and Responsibilities: Optometrists treat vision problems. They treat vision problems by diagnosing the problem and then prescribing corrective eyeglasses, contact lenses, or vision therapy. Some optometrists specialize in industrial vision safety , treatment of vision related learning disabilities, and environmental vision care. Unlike Ophthalmologists  they are not physicians and may not write medical prescription, treat diseases, or perform surgery. Most optometrists are self-employed, however many work for hospitals, government agencies, optical manufacturers, or universities.

Salary: $78,000

Educational Requirements: Students interested in becoming a optometrists should take the most challenging high school courses available in math, science, and English. Before entering an optometry school at least two years of college in a pre-professional program is required. Optometry school is four years in length. After being awarded the degree of doctor of optometry , optometrists must pass state exams before starting practice.

Physical Fitness…

Well in a way to better myself I guess I’d go out for runs and actually work out because besides playing bass I am also a drummer, drums take up a lot of your stamina and endurance so its important to stay fit. The more extreme the music is the harder it is to keep up, that’s why I admire so many Black and Death Metal drummers. 

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 activity of the most is subtle and complex. Much is not yet understood, but we do know what the Greeks know, that intelligence and skill can only function at the peak of their capacity when the body is healthy and strong.”

-John F. Kennedy

We can only really perform at our best level only when we are at our best health.

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 request that determines the greatness of ultimate distinction.”

Charles Kendall Adams, American Historian

Optical Laboratory Technicians

Duties and Responsibilities: Optical Laboratory Technicians grind and fit eye glass lenses into frames according to prescriptions written by ophthalmologists or optometrists . Technicians set lens grinding machines so that lens blanks are ground and polished. They then fit the lenses into eyeglass frames and depending upon where they work, fit the frames for the patients. Some ophthalmic technicians work in optical laboratories or for optometrists or ophthalmologists. Many work in retail stores that have optical departments.\

Average Salary: $15,000 – $20,000.

Educational Requirements: A high school diploma or GED is needed to begin optical laboratory programs. Training lasts between six months and one year and are provided by vocational schools are community colleges. Some retail store optical department stores provide on the job training. 

Student Success Statement

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

-Chick Moorman

If we choose to be a good sportsman rather than just looking to win then that’s when we are the true winners.

Upcoming Gig…

This Friday I was informed that I would replace my friend Hugo as the bassists for the Hardcore band Mob Justice. I had no problem with that seeing how my guitarists Jonny is in the band as well. So I went over to their practice and had to learn about nine songs within one hour. The songs themselves are pretty easy but its just a lot to learn in such little time because I was then told that I would play at a show with them, this show is next Saturday. Its gonna be seven originals and two covers. Bass has a big part in Hardcore, Punk, and Crossover, so if I screw up it’ll be noticeable but I shall prevail and play this gig. Then after that the hassle of loading the equipment and taking it back to our practice location. This gig will help me a lot seeing on how it’ll give me the performance experience I need.

Ophthalmologist

Duties and Responsibilities: Ophthalmologist are physicians specialize in the treatment of eye disorders and diseases. They treat vision problems and write prescriptions for both pharmaceuticals and corrective eyeglass lenses. When necessary, they perform eye surgery. Most ophthalmologists are in private practice, however some are employed by hospitals, clinics and others perform research.

 Salary: $90,000 - $150,000.

Educational Requirements: Only physicians may study to become ophthalmologists. After completing medical school and an internship, an ophthalmologist must then complete a three to five year residency program they must pass an examination to be certified.

Reflection: I’d like to be a Ophthalmologists, the pay sure is good but I don’t really think this my are to specialize in.

Student Success Statement

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

-Henry Ward Beecher

If you hold yourself responsible for a higher chance then it will rub off on you and you will be able to succeed more.

Ophthalmic Technician

Duties and Responsibilities: Ophthalmic Technicians or technicians help ophthalmologists collect data and measurements to allow the correct diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases and problems. They work at hospitals, clinics or for ophthalmologists in private practice. Their duties often include,

·    Performing simple eye exams.

·    Assisting with eye surgery.

·    Explaining diagnostic and treatment procedures to patients.

Average Salary: $14,000 -

 $25,000.

Educational Requirements: Students are

Required to have a high school diploma or GED certificate and at least two years of college prior to beginning ophthalmic training programs. These programs may vary in length, but can take up to two years to complete.

Reflection: I would not like to be a Ophthalmic Technician just because I don’t really like to work with other people.

Student Success Statement

“Goal setting is goal getting, set and get.”

-Mark Victor Hansen

If we set our goals then they are constantly gonna be on our mind therefore we focus our attention to achieve these goals.

100 Goals Progress…

The goals I have set up for myself aren’t really ones that I’d be able to accomplish right away. Most involve long term commitment to accomplish. For instance, one of my goals is to play on a stage in Europe. But in order to do that I have to start a successful band and record some good material and send it out to some European labels. Most my goals involve visiting other countries and music. I may not be able to accomplish all of them but at least some of them would be nice.

Operating Room Technician

Duties and Responsibilities: Operating room technicians are also called surgical technologists. They assists in preparing operating rooms for surgery. They are also responsible for having surgical instruments, sterile bandages and linens, needed fluids and other equipment ready for the operation. They may also assists doctors by handing them needed instruments during surgery and counting sponges and needles for before and after the operation. They deliver specimens to hospital laboratories for analysis, and after operations they take patients to the recovery room.

Average Salary: $16,000 - $22,000.

Educational Requirements: High school diploma or GED is required. Many junior and vocational colleges offer programs in operating room technology, training may also even be taken place in large hospitals. Programs vary from one-two years.