About Me

My name is Samantha Ramirez, i am 15 years old and my birthday is on September 30. I enjoy playing soccer and practicing my flag work.

Monday, September 15, 2014

Boyd K. Packer

                   Student Success Statement

“The more obedient we are, the more freedom we have.”

Boyd K. Packer


Reflection: This quote by Boyd K. Packer means that if you want freedom you have to be obedient.

Auricular Therapy

Auricular Therapy

Duties and Responsibilities: Auricular therapy is a form of alternative medicine based on the idea that the ear is a microsystem which reflects the entire body. Auricular acupuncturists use different sized needles to stimulate pressure points in the body, with the goal of alleviating pain and general discomfort. Auricular acupuncturists study and manipulate pressure points to help clients find relief from all types of health issues, from arthritis to anxiety to depression to back pain.

Salary: $38,000-$137,000

Education: Most auricular acupuncturists have a Doctorate or a Master’s degree. They start by getting their Bachelor’s degree. A Master’s Degree or First Professional Degree usually needed for this career.



Reflection: After learning about auricular therapy, I don’t think I would want to be in this kind of career. I don’t think that any career related to acupuncture interests me at all. Other people might very well be interested in this kind of work, but I don’t think it’s the kind of work I would like to be doing . 

Thursday, September 11, 2014

Boyd K. Packer

           Student Success Statement
        
           “The key to freedom is obedience”


                            Boyd K. Packer

Reflection: This quote by Boyd K. Packer means that when you do the right thing you get to have freedom.

Obedience

  Obedience

Definition: Compliance with an order, request, or law or submission to another’s authority.

Words That Define Obedience: Compliance, Conformity, Submission, Subordination.


Examples Of Obedience: Obedience was withdrawn from both the existing popes, and on the 26th of June a new pope elected instead of them.


Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Athletic Trainer

Athletic Trainer
Duties and Responsibilities:
Athletic trainers work with athletic teams, athletes, coaches, and sports medicine physicians. They help develop training programs to prevent injuries as well as rehabilitation programs for the injured. They treat injured athletes under the direction of team or sports medicine physicians. Before athletic events they will bandage, wrap, and affix braces to prevent injuries. They work on the muscles of athletes before and after events. In addition, they may set up nutritional diets and meals for athletes is training. Athletic trainers will also advise on protective gear and on training equipment.
Athletic trainers work for sports teams, schools, colleges, clinics, health clubs, corporations, and hospitals

Average Salary: $25,000-$35,000

Educational Requirements:
Students should take challenging science, math, and English courses in high school.

To be a certified athletic trainer, students must complete an educational program that includes 1,500 hours of supervised clinic experience. Most programs result in a bachelor’s degree from a college with an emphasis in physical education.

Do You Think You Would Like To Be One? 
Maybe because you get paid well and it seems like an interesting job.

Friday, September 5, 2014

Anesthesiologist

Anesthesiologist

Duties and responsibilities: In general, an anesthesiologist is a medical doctor who cares for a patient before, during and immediately following a surgical or medical procedure by administering appropriate anesthesia and monitoring the patient for reactions and complications, and to ensure comfort and manage pain.


Salary:  Median $350,554
10%$261,834
25%$304,114
75%$394,632
90%$434,762



Education: Examines patient to determine type of anesthetic needed and communicates findings to appropriate medical practitioner. Administers local, intravenous, or spinal anesthetic, records type and amount of anesthesia, and determines condition of patient before, during, and after sedation. Requires a degree in medicine from an accredited school and is licensed to practice. May require at least 2-4 years of anesthesiology experience. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. May report to a medical director. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. 


Reflection: Well it would be a good job to work as but at the same time no cause it seems kind of difficult and also hard. 

Wednesday, September 3, 2014

Ambulance Dispatcher

Ambulance Dispatcher

Duties and Responsibilities: Operate radio, telephone, or computer equipment at emergency response centers. Receive reports from the public of crimes, disturbances, fires, and medical or police emergencies. Relay information to law enforcement and emergency response personnel. May maintain contact with caller until responders arrive.

Salary:
National Hourly Rate Data (?)
$0
$13
$26
$39

Hourly Rate
$10.05 - $22.01




Overtime
$15.45 - $36.15

National Annualized Data (?)
$0
$26K
$52K
$78K
Bonus
$0.00 - $1,021




Total Pay (?)
$21,593 - $51,168


Education: According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), most ambulance dispatchers have at least a high school diploma (www.bls.gov). Some states have developed or adopted training guidelines for emergency and ambulance dispatchers to ensure a set of uniform standards are followed. Programs and courses are offered through community and technical colleges, state agencies, professional organizations and approved training facilities. In some cases, successful completion of a program leads to voluntary or required certification, though specific requirements vary by state. Training usually covers CPR, emergency prioritizing, intervention techniques and ambulance route planning as well as computer systems used by dispatchers.


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Reflection: I wouldn’t want to be a Ambulance Dispatcher because it seems like to much hard work. But it would be a good job to work in. Also the salary is good.