Optical Laboratory Technician

Optical Laboratory Technician

Duties and Responsibilities: Optical laboratory technicians grind and fit eyeglass lenses into frames according to prescriptions written by ophthalmologists or optometrists.

Salary: $15,000 - $20,000

Education: A high school diploma or GED certificate is needed to begin optical laboratory training.  Training programs last between six months and one year and are provided by vocational schools and community colleges.  Some retail store optical departments provide on-the-job training.

Reflection: I would not like to be a optical Laboratory technician because I want to be a doctor not this.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

Chick Moorman

Choose The Right!!!

Student success statement

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

Chick Moorman

Reflection: What this statement is trying to say is that it is better for you to help people instead of waiting or winning the other guy because if you win or lose it really doesn’t matter because it’s all about helping each other

Ophthalmologist

Ophthalmologist

 

Duties and Responsibilities: Ophthalmologists are physicians who 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. 

 

Salary: $90,000 - $150,000

 

Education: 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 in an approved ophthalmology program.  After completing their residency program they must pass an examination to be certified.

 

Reflection: I would like to be one because they make pretty good decent money.

 

Henrey ward Beecher

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Student Success Statement

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

Henrey ward Beecher

Reflection: What this statement was meant for was so that you could read it and in your own words translate what it means to you.

Ophthalmic Technician

Ophthalmic Technician

Duties and Responsibilities:Ophthalmic technicians or technologists 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. 

Salary: $14,000 - $25,000

Education:Students will need a high school diploma (or GED certificate) and 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 an ophthalmic technician because it would suck.

Mark Victor Hansen

Student success statement

“Goal setting is goal getting. Set and get.”

Mark Victor Hansen

Reflection:  This means that when you set a goal you’re going to get a goal, when you have a goal you go get that goal. Every single time you set a goal you will get that goal and you will accomplish that goal.

Operating Room Technician

Operating Room Technician

Duties and Responsibilities: Operating room technicians are also called surgical technicians or surgical technologists.  They assist in preparing operating rooms for surgery.  They are responsible for having surgical instruments, sterile bandages and linens, needed fluids, and other equipment ready for the operation. 

Salary: $16,000 - $22,000

Education: A high school diploma or GED certificate is required.  Many vocational and junior colleges offer programs in operating room technology, and training may also be taken at large hospitals.

Reflection: I would not like to be an operating room technician because  it doesn’t have my interest.