26. 5 Career Choices Radiologic Technician Working with machinery and producing pictures of bones has always interested me since my first personal x ray. I tore my hamstring my freshman year in high school while I was cheerleading and I was so intrigued to see the actual picture of what the doctor had described to me. I felt so much more comfortable seeing my actual injury, not an illustration or a simple verbal explanation. Physical Therapist Being an assistant physical therapist interests me because it is a simple way to help others. After growing up as an athlete, I understand the need for physical therapy and appreciate the work they do. It is interesting to me because if I were to become an assistant PT, I would be helping patients just like myself. Obstetrician/Gynecologists Nothing compares to the beauty that follows after a newborn baby. Happiness is seen on every person’s face. A new life has been brought into the world. This is the reason I am interested in becoming a Obstetrician/Gynecologists because they have the privilege to see this miracle happen daily. Respiratory Therapist When I was around 8 years old, I was diagnosed with asthma. As a child, doing sports was the only time when using my inhaler was necessary, unless I had a a cold. After having to go to the hospital for asthma, I would appreciate helping others with the same problem.
27. 5 Career Choices Surgeon Surgery appealed to me because whenever someone talks about a Surgeon, they act like it is this occupation that they definitely could not handle and wonder how Surgeons actually do handle their job. I always considered myself one of those people until I got to experience it for myself. I began to grow more interested and developed a passion to know more about the occupation. The more I learn, the more I begin to believe that it is an occupation I could accomplish and pursue. Patients put their put their life in the surgeon’s hands and they have the skill and knowledge to save them- to be a hero. Having the ability to help someone and possibly even save their life is phenomenal and that is something I would definitely love to do.
28. My Future After high school, I plan to continue my education at either WSU or KU. I hope to major in either Journalism or Medicine. I would also love to study abroad. My goal is to travel and see the world.
29. Conclusion Now that that Health Academy has finally come to an end, I realize how much I will miss this class. Health Academy was a wonderful opportunity and I'm so blessed to be a part of it. The class made me work and, at times, was way over my head. After a lot of research and hearing from our speakers, I developed a better understanding for health care and deepened my interest in the field. I am thankful for being accepted and will miss Mrs. Clarke-Hang and my fellow Health Academians very much.
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