...allow me to realize my career goals. My career objective is to work in a science lab at a world-renowned research institution. But my passion is to apply my knowledge of biology and genetics in a way that will help those people suffering with disease and illness. Obtaining my undergraduate degree is the first step in my educational objectives. I have been accepted into the Honors College at Millersville University and will pursue a bachelor’s degree in biology. The field of biology is a broad and I hope to concentrate my education in microbiology or genetics. I...
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...Dental Assisting Are you struggling to find a career that you might like? A question people always ask is, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Most of the time we freeze up and don't have an answer to this question. No One wants to pick the wrong career considering that is going to be what they do everyday for the rest of their lives. There are many excellent careers out there to choose from. You can choose something in the medical field, or a trade such as auto mechanics and cosmetology, or you can be something as serious as an astronaut. Choosing a career is all up to you and what you really enjoy doing. The career I found myself interested in is dental assisting. A dental assistant is the person who assist the dentist with whatever...
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...Physician assistants are professionals that practice medicine under physicians. They examine, diagnose, and treat patients alongside doctors and surgeons ultimately working to give patients the best possible care. Their duties include examining patients and educating the patient as well as their family. The specific tasks of a physician assistant vary greatly depending on their specialty. For example, a physician assistant specializing in surgery would close incisions; however, one specializing in pediatrics would diagnose children. A...
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...friendly atmosphere looked like I was in a house. Dr. Barinaga is people person he is very kind hearted and is friendly to all his patients he is a hard worker always adjusting the braces for all his patients that come in, and also filling out a lot of paperwork for his patients, he also helps out around the work site to see if any of his assistants need help. What I liked most about job shadowing Dr. Barinaga was that I got the opportunity to see how he puts braces on a patient’s teeth and also how he removes. the braces. I also got the chance to be in the lab room where they create molded teeth models of their patients and use the models and this machine that heats up a plastic disk then they put it over the teeth model to create plastic retainers for their patients. During the job shadow I didn’t find to dislike anything about the experience, it was great learning experience for me I really appreciate Dr. Barinaga for giving me the chance to observe and job shadow him in action this gave a lot of knowledge of what to expect when becoming an orthodontist in the future. What surprised me the most while job shadowing Dr. Barinaga was that all his assistants were women, but they are all really nice and outgoing I had fun conversations with all of them, they also gave me a tour around the worksite and they answered every question I would ask them. They also showed me their different task they had for example; they take the rubber bands off the braces and also put on new ones, then also...
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... Breathing is very beneficial to life, and I want to assist people further who have problems with their respiratory system with that. Ever since I was a child, I always had the idea of going into a career in healthcare, but I never knew exactly which path to take since there are so many options. When I was younger I had sick grandparents who all needed in home care from hospice, I always stayed by their bedside to help them and to try and comfort them during that hard time, I was very brave and calm for how heart breaking it was to witness at such a young age. As I got older, I still had the vision of doing something in healthcare, I wasn’t certain until 2012, when I took the nursing assistant course. I didn’t really care for it, although it was a lot of work and also hard work at that, I felt it was extremely sad because that isn’t what I look forward to when I get to that age. I also took the phlebotomy course, I really enjoyed it but after awhile, all I could think about was the old people, and doing labs on each other was a little nerve wracking especially because, I had accidently stuck this girl in the wrong spot and missed her vein because she kept moving. And she had a freak out moment in class, which was embarrassing on my part. During my time in the nursing assistant course, we explored the many different aspects of healthcare and the one thing that really caught my attention was respiratory therapy because, you do so many different things, you are using all kinds...
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...What Does It Take To Be A Physician Assistant? The day I was diagnosed with Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD) was the day I decided I wanted to be a physician assistant (PA). I went through a lot of doctor visits with many doctors. I experienced what it is like to be the patient and the frustration that comes when there is not a cause and reasoning for pain, thus I want to be the PA that can provide compassionate care, give back, and try to avoid the frustration that I had to experience. Three schools that I have chosen were Wake Forest University, Baylor College of Medicine and Rush University. I chose Rush University because it is close to my parents, thus I could probably live with them and just commute to save money. I chose the other...
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...Dental Hygienist Career Dental Hygienists are the people that are there for others to rely on even though the job can be stressful, and sometimes physically demanding. Even with these negative factors if someone is passionate about the job they should continue to study the profession. In order to understand what it takes to become a dental hygienist one has to comprehend the core tasks, employment outlook, education requirements, and the job salary. Examining teeth and gums visually and with x-rays to find tooth decay and gum disease, reporting problems to the dentist, scraping hard built-up material off of teeth, polishing the patients’ teeth, keeping track of patients’ dental records, and giving advice on preventive dental care are...
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...Health Care Interview HCS/235 December 10, 2013 Health Care Interview An LPN is useful in a primary care setting; LPNs' have a larger scope then Medical Assistants. A university of phoenix student conducted an interview with an LPN named Melissa Apadoca. Melissa works at Kaiser Permanente in the Family practice and Primary care facility. Just a brief background on Melissa, she has been an LPN for 7 years. Did her LPN training at Denver School of Nursing. Melissa is currently enrolled at the University of Phoenix pursuing her LPN to BSN to become a registered Nurse. She is in her freshman year at the University of Phoenix and anticipates on being done by the end of 2015. A brief over view of the Family Care clinic Melissa works at for Kaiser Permanente. This department has an over all of 15 providers, this includes doctors, D.Os’, Nurse Practitioners, and Physicians assistants. Melissa’s role in the department is mostly direct patient care in the aspect of Medication distribution and medication injections. Her biggest role is in giving patients test results, such as blood labs and other pathology results over the phone. University Of phoenix student: “with going over your primary responsibilities in your specific department at Kaiser Permanente, who are your primary customers”? Melissa Apodaca: “we are a family practice clinic”. So what that means is that we see people from birth to death”. “So I guess the answer to your question would be people of all ages are...
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...“The duties of a physician assistant may include, reviewing patient medical histories, examining patients to provide a proper diagnosis, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, developing and managing patient treatment plans, assisting in patient surgeries, and many more” (“Pros and Cons of Being a Physician Assistant (Plus Salary)”). In order to appreciate a physician assistant career, one must first understand the education/training, advancements/salary, and benefits/hazards. First, there is certain education and training that one must undergo to pursue this career. To begin, one should earn a Bachelor’s Degree in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics field (“How to Become a Physician Assistant (PA) - Education & Requirements”). The majority of physician assistants begin by receiving a...
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...professional who practices independently or supervised by a physician, surgeon, or dentist and who is skilled in promoting and maintain healthcare. With my 10 years of practice as a Phlebotomist while promoting and maintaining healthcare I feel it is now time to utilize all the knowledge I have gained while working in the Medical Field. And use it as an asset to become a well-rounded as well as, educate Registered Nurse. Although, I have never dreamt of working in the Medical Field I’ve always seen myself working in New York working as a Lawyer or Interior Designer. It wasn’t until I became pregnant with my second son at the age of 21 while working at Stop & Shop I figured I needed a Career rather than a basic job. Therefore, I applied to NHA while 4months pregnant and began my studies as a Medical Assistant. The pressure of attending a 3 month hybrid course while pregnant, utilizing public transportation in the summer, while caring for a 3 year old was extremely overwhelming; but I was determined to make something of myself without having to rely on anyone else. With my self-determination I...
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...Monica Renee Zamora 1410 Vargas Rd. Austin, TX 78741 • 512-920-8284 • monicarzma@gmail.com Clinical and Administrative Medical Technician Medical Assistant with current training that includes: patient interview techniques, taking vital signs, triage, laboratory/screening tests and medical office functions. Experience PPD (pharmaceutical product development), Austin, TX (05/2013 to Present) Research Technician: * Monitor patients for adverse drug reaction and monitor food intake. Review patient charts and orders for testing subjects. Perform clinical procedures for patients including ECG’s with holter monitoring, phlebotomy, vital signs, urine collection, and ethanol breath testing and blood glucose. Sodalis Elder Living, Austin, TX (09/2013 to 09/2015) Resident Care attendant: * Direct care and supervision of resident and assures residents are kept safe, comfortable; practice appropriate hygiene. Provide social activities and ensures residents are cared for. Assist residents with cleaning their living space, perennial care, laundry and minor household duties. Victory Medical Clinic, Austin, TX (03/2013 to April, 2013) Medical Assistant Externship: * Obtain lab result; prepare specimens for process, vital signs, triage patients, health histories. Urinalysis, cultures (throat), pregnancy testing. * Assist with clinical procedures, PAP Smears, Well Women Exams, DOT Exams; administer injections (Vaccinations, Steroid, Depo Provera) Wound care, EKG’s, and phlebotomy...
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...directions. And the economy factors. Many adults change their careers several times. Finding a new career path also, considering the industry in the Healthcare field. You can establish a boundless career in this field. With so many areas in the healthcare industry, you are sure to find an area that will interest you. In addition, it is important you search and find your field of passion. As I searched for a career in the health field. I educated myself and realized I would have to receive academically my Bachelor's degree. Keep in mind this is not the case for every career in the Health Care Field. Here is some information I can share with you about careers in the health field. With the healthcare having a broad field of selections such as Radiologic Ultra Sound, Diagnostic, Healthcare Management, Medical Lab, Medical Administration, License Practical Nurse, Physician, Physician Assistant, Medical Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, Nursing, and Nursing aid. These are just a few to name in the industry. Equally important when deciding a career in the health field. Researching the employment rate is just as essential. You always want to make sure there is work available once you have decided the exact health career field and received your degree or training. Here are some examples of the percentage employment rate. The advance perspective for Healthcare career is predicted at 15-20%. During the advance view for all career fields. Over the same length is about 10-12%. Over the span...
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...Eventually, I advanced to performing dissections on the heart and lungs of a pig in the Medical Careers courses. I have had the awesome opportunity to attend cadaver labs twice, where I was able to observe the different internal components of the body and hold a human brain, intestines, and liver. Communication and Teaching Experience I have always thrived in leadership opportunities and I surround myself in activities that definitely reflect that. I have been an Ellis certified lifeguard for the past three years, engaging in various types of communication; enforcing rules to patrons, discussing procedures with co-workers, and performing emergency extrications. I also have been a Red Cross certified swimming instructor for the past three years, as well. Students have ranged from toddlers to adults, with varying forms of communication being needed...
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...major, I am taking many science classes and for that reason, most of the writing I have done in previous classes has been lab reports. I also have not had an English class since my senior year of high school, so I have not had to write many papers since then. In these previous English classes, most of the writing has been research papers. Comparing this project to previous projects in other English classes, I have had much more flexibility in the topic to write about and I feel that in this class, the project topic is much more applicable to me and my interests, being that it was about my future career. Previously, I did not have much knowledge on different citation systems, how to correctly cite, and for example,...
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...Instructor, Medical Office Assistant and Unit Clerk Program School of Health and Public Safety Competition# C138-13-JT Looking for a new challenge? Consider what a career in teaching has to offer! The School of Health and Public Safety at SAIT Polytechnic is looking for an experienced Medical Office Assistant and/or Unit Clerk who is interested in a rewarding career in education. If you have outstanding job skills and instructional expertise, and are enthusiastic about the theoretical and practical training of medical office assistant students, apply today and help prepare the next generation. The School of Health and Public Safety has a need for an energetic, resourceful individual with great organizational skills to provide instruction in theory, and practical settings in the Medical Office Assistant and Unit Clerk Program. The ideal candidate have at least 5 years experience working as a medical office assistant and/or unit clerk, including office billing, accounting, use of medical/dental electronic records, and have a strong desire to train professional graduates. This part-time contract position is available starting January 6, 2014. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Provide a high quality of education for students • Support students and preceptors in the clinical setting • Evaluate student progress through assignments, exams and lab competencies, and practicum competencies • Prepare and deliver lectures and practical demonstrations to students enrolled in the program • Facilitate student...
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