Speech Pathologist

Duties and responsibilities:

Speech Pathologist are known for speech language, and help individuals with speaking problems, and swallowing, and language. They can work anywhere, in schools, hospitals, clinics etc.

Salary:$66,920

Education:

Speech therapy training programs involve language and speech pathology studies in a 2-3 year master's degree program. In these programs students learn relevant anatomy and physiology as well as linguistic, phonology, and communication assessment skills. After didactic coursework students complete 20-40 hours of on-site supervised clinical training. Upon graduation and certification from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association speech therapists can work in a variety of medical fields such as hospitals or private practices.

Demand: There are no demands on this profession, but there is a job growth, by 19%.

Reflection: I would not like to be a speech pathologist because i myself isn't good at speaking. And i would really fit this job, and i want a career in which i am moving.

Medical Scientist

Duties and Responsibilities:

Medical scientists help develop new medical breakthroughs that benefit humanity. This process involves a great deal of research and performing clinical trials to find out the effects of new drugs and vaccines. Many medical scientists enter into joint M.D. and Ph.D. programs, and those interacting directly with patients need a physician's license.

Salary;$90,230

Education:

In order to become a medical scientist you need a bachelor's degree, as well as a masters degree. You are also going to need to go into medical school, which you get a M.D in medicine. In order to work with patients you are going to be licensed by the state.

Demand: There is no demand whats so ever but there is a growth rate by 13%.

Reflection: I would not like to be a Medical Scientist because it involves science and i would prefer to be something else besides this.

Recreation Therapist

Duties and responsibilities:

Students in a recreational therapy program learn to plan and implement sports and recreational activities that assist with the rehabilitation of physically, mentally, and socially disabled people. Programs in recreation therapy are available at the associate's, bachelor's and master's degree levels.

Salary: $50,987

Education:

You have to go to a 4 year college and earn your associate's, and bachelor. Then you can earn your master's degree.  You do some courses like anatomy, physiology and courses that involve recreational time. You can also get a course in recreational art.

Demand: There is no demand as of right now but there is a growth rate, by 13%.

Reflection: I would not like to be a recreation Therapist because I do not want to deal with people's problems. This job pays little as well. And yes it's a job on the hands, but not the type of work i want to do.

Mental Health Counselor

Duties and responsibilities

:Mental health counselors are trained in the use of various therapies to assist clients with long-term mental and emotional issues, as well as more isolated issues like job problems. Requiring empathy and excellent listening skills, this career is best for individuals who are emotionally stable. In order to become a licensed mental health counselor in most states, a master's degree is required.

Salary: $43,700

Education:

The education you must need is a bachelor's and a masters degree. You need a masters in counseling, psychology, and other mental health related fields. You also need to be licensed in by the state.

Demand: There is no demand because there's an increase of growth in this job. It grew by 29%.

Reflection:

I would not like to be a mental health counselor because it deals with people who don't really understand. And i dont have the passion or patience to do this job. So i would not like to do this job.

                                                                Nursing Home Administrator

Duties and Responsibilities:

      Nursing home administrators manage the operations of a nursing home or assisted living facility that cares for the elderly that are physically or mentally challenged residents. They help elderly with taking medications, to showering them or changing them into clothes. In order to be this you must be available in the evening, weekends and holidays.

Salary:  $65,000-$90,000 or even $100,000

Education:

 In order to become a nursing home administrator you must have a bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree are common as well. You also must be licensure and certified are required in all states. Some skills needed are problem solving, communication skills, ability to use medical software.

Reflection:

I would not like to be a nursing home administrator because I don’t like to deal with old people; I just wouldn’t have the patients with them. I prefer to be on a go job where you’re active walking around. 

Health Sciences Librarian

Duties and responsibility:

          Medical librarians that are information specialist who provide assistance in finding medical documents. Clinical trials, medical treatments or procedures, as well as other pertinent information that applies to the medical industry are common documents sought after by these librarians. There are also specialized in using databases and references materials to conduct researched for medical information.

Salary: $55,690

Education:

          Medical Librarians should have a strong background in science. To become a Medical Librarian you must complete a Master of Library and Information Science degree from a school accredited by the American Library Association (ALA).Many Medical Librarians continue to study for Ph.D.’s as more senior positions require a doctorate as a perquisite. Medical Librarians can complete continuing education and training to stay up to date in their field. Some Medical Librarians also have doctor of medicine degrees, many stay in education throughout their careers, and even into retirement.

Reflection:

          I would not like to be a medical librarian because it’s to much of you just sitting around job. Like you just sit on a desk all day. I want to be moving around. So this job isn’t suited for me.