Trauma Nurse

Duties and Responsibilities: They educate the public and other professionals about trauma. They are usually placed in ED and are the first to respond when a patient has self-inflicted injuries or if they suffered a violent crime/accident. Their goal is to be able to stabilize their patient and help them survive with the best possible outcome. To be a trauma nurse you must be an expert to working under extreme pressure and learning how to multitask quickly.

Education: A bachelor's degree and about 1000 hours of experience

Salary: $68,450 per year

Reflection: I would not like to be a trauma nurse because even though his job is extremely important, I don't think I would be able to work well under so much pressure that if you do something wrong my patient could die. I want to be able to help the public but my fear with this job is that I won't be able to help the patient and they will die on me. I would feel as if it were my fault.

Sports Medicine

Duties and Responsibilities: They are people who help minor and major athletes. They are there when someone gets hurt while playing and this therapist will diagnose the injury. Once they have diagnosed it they treat it and may recommend therapy for the injury. They also must know the patient's medical history so that they can know how to treat the injury. These doctors usually try to help their patient recover as quickly and safely as possible.

Salary:$185,112 per year

Education: Doctor of Osteopathy or Medicine

Reflection: Yes I would like to pursue this career. It is not my main interest but it is one of my interests. I would want to be able to work with athletes but not only that, I want to be able to help those who have gone through a serious injury while they were playing. I want to be able to help them bounce back n their feet. 

Speech Pathologist

Duties and Responsibilities: They are specialist that when someone has speaking problems or swallowing problems, they are able to treat it. When they are able to diagnose the problem they identify treatment options. They help those who have trouble speaking pronounce words and make sounds with their mouths. They work with children and adults and help them improve their vocabulary and strengthen swallowing muscles.

Salary: $76,610

Education: Master's Degree

Reflection: Yes I would like to pursue this career because I want to be able to help kids with this problem overcome it. I work with kids at church and I teach them Spanish at times and I think this would be a good career. I love kids and I have the patience for this.

Social Worker

Duties and Responsibilities: Social workers help people who have challenges in their life. A social worker can work at a clinic, offices or school. They help the community by helping patient or families who have gone through a big change. They help find resources and check up on them to see if there is progress. Many times they are the ones who have to take action when a child is being abused. They usually come in to check on them and if they see something is wrong they help send the child to a healthy family. 

Salary: $47,980 per year

Education: Bachelor's or Mater's degree in social work

Reflection: No I would not like to be a social worker. I mean the career seems interesting but I don't think I would be mentally prepared to see and hear things. It seems like a very difficult job because yes you are helping the community but the thing is that you must gain your client's trust and that can be very difficult.

Respiratory therapist

Duties and Responsibilities: They are therapists who specialize in helping patients with breathing problems like asthma. They find out the lung's capacity and teach patients how to use certain instruments like a ventilator. Before anything is physically done to the patient, they discuss what their choice of treatment is and keep track on their progress.

Salary: $59,710 per year

Education: Associates Degree

Reflection: This career would be a choice for me to pursue because I want to be able to help kids and people with asthma or can't breathe right. I know it isn't pleasant and I would like to be able to make these people feel better and live better. I want to help my family and friends who have these problems.

Reiki

Duties and Responsibilities: They will consult with your patient the process of treatment and make sure they are comfortable and relaxed. A reiki will need to take their medical history and then they position their hands in different sequences to let the healing energy work its way into the body and do its healing process. Each session is close to 1-2 hours.

Salary: $30-$80 per hour

Education: A college course and 3 years of training with reiki master

Reflection: No I would not like to be a reiki though it is interesting because where does the energy come from. I have to admit I'm curious to try this career but I want to be in a career where I don't feel I will only try this out of curiosity. 

Reflexology

Duties and Responsibilities: Reflexologists are like massage therapists, they observe any painful or tense points of the patient and they manipulate/soften the tissue to relax the patient. They work with patients who have any injuries and consult with them what they should turn to as a treatment. A reflexologist focuses more on the feet, hands, and ears.

Salary: $39,990

Education: Postsecondary non-degree award

Reflection: No I would not like to pursue this type of career. Though this job may be relaxing, I would want to do a job that requires me to be on my feet and multitasking. This job seems very interesting because I learn all the pressure points which can relieve stress or relax me so that's a pro of this career.

Registered Nurse

Duties and responsibilities: They are people who educate the public about health issues, Provide help and healthcare to patients and if needed they provide emotional support to the patient or their families. They observe their patient and record their symptoms and medical records. Many times the administer a patients medication and treatment. They are able to operate medical equipment and help perform diagnostic tests.

Salary:$70,000 per hour

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Reflection: Yes I would like to pursue this career not only because I get to help patients, but I would get to work with doctors and other medical professionals. This job also seems interesting to me because nurses help in many areas so I would always be on my feet.

Recreation Therapist

Duties and Responsibilities: They are therapists who coordinate a recreation program for patients with disabilities, illnesses, and injuries. They can use art and crafts, dancing and etc to help the patient improve physical, emotional, social and mental health. They help their patient by observing them and making a plan that goes with them so they can get the help they need.

Salary: $47,680 per year

Education: Bachelor's Degree or higher

Reflection: I would actually be very interested to pursue this career because I want to be able to get people back on their feet and live a better life. I want to be able to interact with my patients and be a great help to them. I believe this is a good way to give back to my community.