Wellness Professional

Wellness Professional

Duties and Responsibilities: Wellness specialists work for schools, local governments, companies and other organizations to suggest, support and train people on their health and fitness goals. A specialist often consults with people directly on lifestyle, eating and exercise habits.

Salary: $53,100

Education: A wellness specialist often has a degree in related discipline such as nursing, fitness or sports medicine. 

Reflection: I would not like to become a wellness professional.

Medical Surveillance Technician

Medical Surveillance Technician

Duties and Responsibilities: A medical surveillance technician installs and removes various types of cameras throughout the establishment. Maintains, repairs, and installs alarms and Creates tapes for training and investigation.

Salary: $43,934

Education: May require an associates degree or its equivalent and 0-2 years of experience.

Reflection: I would not like to become a medical surveillance technician.

 

Animal Care Specialist

Animal Care Specialist (68T)

Duties and Responsibilities: The animal care specialist is primarily responsible for the prevention and control of diseases transmitted from animal to man, as well as comprehensive care for government-owned animals.

Salary: $99,000

Education: Job training for an animal care specialist require 10 weeks of basic combat training and 11 weeks of Advanced Individual Training, including practice in animal care.

Reflection: I would like to become an animal care specialist because it seems like a great job to benefit from and learn from, and I would like to take care of/treat the animals.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Duties and Responsibilities: Licensed practical nurses (LPN) provide basic nursing care to patients. They also work under the direction of  registered nurses and doctors.

Salary: $41,000-$42,000

Education: Must complete a state-approved, educational program which typically takes about one year to complete, training, and must also be licensed.

 

Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement


"Great beauty, great strength, and great riches are really and truly of no great use; a right heart exceeds all."
Benjamin Franklin

Health Educator

Health Educator

Duties and Responsibilities: Health educators teach people about the behaviors that promote wellness. Community health workers collect data and discuss health concerns with members of specific populations or communities.

Salary: $41,830


Education: Health educators need a bachelors degree, many employers require the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) credential.


Reflection: I would not like to become a health educator, but it seems like a nice job though.