Yoga Therapist

Duties and Responsibilities:

A yoga therapist uses yoga to aid and treat people with physical, emotional issues. Yoga involves a series of standing and sitting positions that are meant to integrate the mind, body, and soul. A yoga therapist may work in groups or individually,with sessions of combined poses, meditation, and breathing exercises.  

Salary: $40,970-$70,180

Education:

No known or found educational requirements.

Demand or Need for this profession:

One must be certified by IAYT (International Association of Yoga Therapists). As well as follow the ethics and discipline of the association.

Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why not?

I don't think I would like to be one. I do enjoy meditation, but a whole career based on that specialty I would not like. I want to be a therapist, but I would like my specialty to be in art instead. It would allow me to help others the same, but with the use of art to express themselves.

Physical Therapist

Duties and Responsibilities:

A physical therapist helps those who are injured or sick and are in need of motion improvement. They also aid them when managing pain, usually they are a part of rehabilitation, prevention, and treatment. This is very common with chronic illnesses, conditions, and injuries. A physical therapist(or PT) also may have daily tasks such as:

• Review their patients’ medical history
• Review over any referrals or notes from doctors, surgeons, or other workers in healthcare
• Develop plans outlining the patient’s needs
• Use exercises, stretching, and hands-on therapy to help ease the patient’s pain
• Evaluate and record progress
• Educate families and patients of the recovery process and what to expect
  

Salary: $85,400

Education:

To become a physical therapist, you would need to have obtained a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree (DPT). to practice, all states require for a physical therapist to be licensed. A bachelor’s degree is required, as well as the license.

Demand or Need for this profession:

It is seen that this career occupation is to increase by 34% from 2014 to 2024. Being a physical therapist requires compassion, and physical stamina. As well as interpersonal skills.  

Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why not?

I think I would like to be one, it seems very rewarding. I try my best to others, I like helping others when needed. I think this career is interesting, I remember my mom was a physical therapist when I was younger. It overall seemed interesting and it takes patience and social skills. I think this career would suit my personality.

Optometry Technician or Assistant

Duties and Responsibilities:

An optometry technician/assistant works with optometrist in practice. As they aid in carrying out treatments and eye exams. An optometry technician/assistant typically works in an optometrist's office, but can also be employed in clinics and facilities based on eye care. Their daily activities involve:

• Testing patient's acuity
• Determining depth perception
• Testing pressure inside the eye
• Examining color vision and pupil reflexes
• Prepare exam schedules
• Prepare examination rooms
• Assist in repairing glasses as well as making
• Clean equipment

Salary: $30,590

Education:

A high school diploma is required in order to practice this profession. As well as attend and pass an optometric training program for 2 years. Receiving an associate degree will make one more competitive when seeking employment.

Demand or Need for this profession:

This profession is seen to increase by 25% from the years 2014-2024.

Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why not?

I don’t think I would like to be one, as it is not suited for me. I would like to do more things in my career. I know there is more I can do, I also want to work with children. It would be nice to help them and be there for them, as I know it would take patience and positivity.

Optometrist

Duties and Responsibilities:

An optometrist examines the eyes of his or/her patients. They also treat and diagnose the injuries, disorders, and diseases involving the eye. Sometimes if needed, an optometrist may also prescribe glasses.

An optometrist also usually:

• Take vision tests of the patients
• Further analyze results
• Diagnose any difficulties in sight or disease
• Prescribe glasses, contact lenses if needed
• Perform surgery if needed
• Promote eye care and health
• Evaluate patients for other types of
• diseases

Salary: $51,780-$187,000

Education:

To become an optometrist one must complete 3 years of post-secondary education. Then you may apply to an O.D. program, but before that you must also take the OAT (Optometry Admission Test). It is a computer exam  that tests reading, science, physics, and reasoning. O.D. programs typically take 4 years to complete. Then after you must take at least 1 year of residency in order to advance.

Demand or Need for this Profession:

As an optometrist, you ill make decisions daily. Being detail oriented as well as having speaking skills are very valued in this profession.

Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why not?

I think I would like to be one, this profession seems very interesting. Although I had already decided my future career. This profession would take great patience as well as good communication. This career involves helping others which is what I would like to do in the future. However not everyone is suited to become an optometrist.

Optician

Duties and Responsibilities:

An optician helps their patients fit their contact lenses. This is done after the optician receives a prescription from the ophthalmologist and/or  optometrist. They assist and help their customer or patient decide which eye contact lenses to buy, sometimes even frames.

Salary:$29,350-$39,380

Education:

In order to become an optician, a high school diploma is needed(or the equivalent). On-job training would be needed, which includes instruction. In training sales and office management practices are learned. This type of training and assistance would typically last about 2 years.

Demand or Need for this Profession:

The occupation is seen to grow by 24% from the years 2014-2024. The growth in the aging population is seen to begin a greater demand for eye caring professions.

Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why not?

I think I would not like to be one. I have already chosen my future career. I would like to be an art therapist, and this career seemed to have surprised me. It is a rather interesting career, but I don’t think this career is well suited for my personality.

Ophthalmologist

Duties and Responsibilities:

Ophthalmologists are doctors who treat diseases and conditions that affect the eye. Known to be general "eye doctors", but the ophthalmologist performs any eye surgeries as well as treat diseases. An ophthalmologist can also examine eyes and, prescribe contact lenses or glasses if needed.  

Salary: $197,700

Education:  

Medical school completion, with a 3-8 years internship/ residency. To practice this profession a state license is require.

Demand or Need for this profession:

The outlook of this occupation is seen to grow  by 14% from the years if 2014-2024.

Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why not?

I think it would be interesting to become one, but I would also find it challenging. An ophthalmologist would have to be patient, and very passionate about their profession. I have already decided on my future career, as I would love to work with children. I would love a career involving children because I feel I have that kind of patience.

Occupational Medicine Physician

Duties and Responsibilities:

A physician that specializes in health issues involving the workplace. Usually seen as consultants, they determine the cause of the work related incident. They also are to assess in order to see how serious the incident was. As medical screenings may be conducted or even tests on the employer.

Salary: $204,543-$273,800

Education:

In order to become an occupational medicine physician, one must receive a degree in medicine as well as best preferred a doctor's degree.

Demand or Need for this Profession:

With this profession being in the surgeon and physician category, the outlook of this occupation would be projected to grow by 14%m in the span of 7 years.

Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why not?

I don’t think I would like to be one, as it is not for me. I categorize myself in my well known interests, with this not being one of them. I love standing out, yet I would like to have a career that I would love and enjoy. With that being said I would like to have a career involving children, as one of my strengths is patience.  

Nursing Home Administrator

Duties and Responsibilities:

A nursing home administrator specializes in health and medical services. As their job is to look over any administrative and clinical business involving nursing home and facilities. Their other duties are to oversee:

• Staff and personnel
• Financial matters
• Medical care
• Medical Supplies
• Facilities
• Other specific position demand
  

Salary: $94,500

Education:

In order to become a nursing home administrator, you must at least receive a 4 year bachelor's degree. Also, you will likely need to pass a state licensing exam. When it comes to more advanced positions, a master's degree is required. Each requirement to become a nursing home administrator all varies by the state and the area of occupancy.

Demand or Need for this profession:

It is seen that the employment rate of this profession is to grow by 17% from the years 2014-2024.  

Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why not?

I would not like to become or look to this career, as it involves memorization. As well as to know from what is correctly followed and what isn't. This occupation seems to involve sort of like a rating scale and seeing what is best for others. I truthfully would have more patience with kids than with adults.

The Neurosurgeon

Duties and Responsibilities:

A neurosurgeon is known to examine, surgically treat, and diagnose disorders involving the nervous system. Usually a neurosurgeon performs surgeries on the spinal cord, peripheral nerves and/or the brain.  

Salary: $559,255

Education:

To become a neurosurgeon, one must complete 4 years of undergraduate school. This is then followed by 6-7 years in residency training. Usually in the first year, it is known to be the internship year. Over a span of 6 years, you would take at least 42 months of training in clinical neurosurgery.  

Demand or Need for this profession:

The employment of this occupation is seen to grow by 14% from the years 2014-2024 involving all physicians and surgeons,

Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why not?

I do not think I would like to be one, as it would be very specific and complex. To practice anything with the brain would be too much for me. As it takes complex procedures as well as care involving the brain and the nervous system. I believe that this would be more stressful to me, as it would take  complete patience to practice this profession.

The Naturopathic Doctor

Duties and Responsibilities:

A naturopathic doctor is a  doctor who provides care and treatment based on natural healing processes. Like many other doctors, a naturopathic doctor identifies, diagnoses, and treats patient for their conditions. As most common routines as naturopathic doctor are:’

• Meeting with patients
• Examining patients
• Performing tests
• Follow up monitoring of patient (if needed)
• Discussing treatment options
• Designing treatment plans
  

Salary: $80,000-$90,000

Education:

In order to become a Naturopathic Doctor, one must:

• Obtain your bachelor’s degree
• Receive your medical degree from a well approved school
• Complete a graduate-level program in Naturopathic Medicine
• Pass the Naturopathic Physicians Licensing Examinations (NPLEX)
• Fulfill state licensure requirements
• Participate in residency program
  

Demand or Need for this profession:

The employment outlook for this profession is seen to grow by 12% from the years 2014-2024.

Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why not?

I don't think I would like to be one, this is due to the fact that I would first like to watch my health before others. This would only help me understand and see what I can do to help the patients I would have. Naturally this is an interesting career. Although I do not see myself being passionate about this career.