Hippocrates

Student Success Statement

“A wise man ought to realize that health

Is his most valuable possession.”

Hippocrates

Reflection: I believe this means that health should be the most important thing in your life. Because health is the most valuable possession because if your healthy many things can happen to you. Health is very important in your life.  

Sports Medicine Doctor

Sports Medicine Doctor

Duties and Responsibilities:

Sports physicians can be either primary care doctors or orthopedic surgeons. Their patients are predominantly athletes, and their focus is on promoting and wellness. Completion of a medical degree and residency program are required to work in the field.  Sport physicians treat musculoskeletal injuries that occur as a result of participation in sports, such as knee and shoulder injuries, ankle sprains, head injuries, tendinitis and fractures.  They may also help athletes with psychological or substance abuse issues related to sports. Sports physicians counsel athletes, helping them maximize performance, prevent injuries and lead a healthy lifestyle. They may suggest supplements, diet plans or exercise regimens to address performance issues. They may also help athletes with psychological or substance abuse issues related to sports. Sports physicians collaborate with physical therapists, athletic trainers and other healthcare professionals to plan courses of treatment and rehabilitation for their patients.

Average Salary: $184,820-$200,000

Educational Requirements:

They must take medical school and training school for least 2 years. Doctors may take an exam to earn board certification in their chosen specialty. The next step is to complete a 1-2 year fellowship in either sports medicine or surgical sports medicine.

Acupuncture

Acupuncture

Chae Richardson

Student Success Statement

                “Courage is being scared to death and doing the right thing anyways.”

Chae Richardson

Reflection: I believe this mean when you have courage you always do the right thing even if you’re scared or you think it’s the wrong. Maybe sometimes in life you think that the good thing are bad but they’re not, if you have courage you will know and see what is the right thing to do even if it looks wrong.

Wellness Professional

Wellness Professional

Duties and Responsibilities: The main duties of a wellness specialist ate to educate the public on how to improve their daily choices, prevent illness or access local resources. The method should be customized to the audience. For example, a wellness specialist working for a company may hold a seminar and make break room poster on preventative care, ergonomic seating, and the importance of exercise to productivity and motivation.  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 concerns.

Average Salary: $53,100-$60,000

Educational Requirement:

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.

student Success Statement

Student Success Statement
"I would prefer even to fail with honor than win by cheating."


Reflection: What this statement means is that you have to achieve your goal or dream by working hard because its the honest way.You should not cheat yourself because its the wrong.

Oral Care Professional

Duties and Responsibilities:

Dental hygienists clean teeth, examine patients for signs of oral diseases such as gingivitis, and provide other preventative dental care. They also educate patients on ways to improve and maintain good oral health. Dental hygienists use many types of tools to do their job. They clean and polish teeth with hand, power, and ultrasonic tools. In some cases, they remove stains with an air-polishing device, which sprays a combination of air, water, and baking soda. They polish teeth with a powered tool that works like an automatic toothbrush. Hygienists use x ray machines to take pictures to check for tooth or jaw problems. Dental hygienists help patients develop and maintain good oral health. For example, they may explain the relationship between diet and oral health. They may also give advice to patients on how to select toothbrushes and other oral-care devices.

Average Salary: $46,540-$96,280

Education Requirements:

Dental Hygienists typically need an associate’s degree in dental hygiene. All states requires dental hygienists to be licensed; requirements vary be sates. Dental hygienists typically need an associate’s degree in dental hygiene. Bachelor's degrees in dental hygiene are also available, but are less common. A bachelor's or master's degree is usually required for research, teaching, or clinical practice in public or school health programs. High school students interested in becoming dental hygienists should take courses in biology, chemistry, and mathematics. Some dental hygiene programs also require applicants to have completed at least 1 year of college. Specific entrance requirements vary by school. Most schools offer laboratory, clinical, and classroom instruction. Hygienists study anatomy, physiology, nutrition, radiography, and periodontology, which is the study of gum disease.