Health Sciences Librarian

               Health Sciences Librarian

Duties and Responsibilities:

Health science librarians and library technicians collect and organize medical information and help practitioners find the information they need for a patient care, education, research and administration. Librarians select and acquire books, journals, and other library material. Library technicians assist librarians in organizing collections, shelve books, and other.

Average Salary:   

$20,000 - $30,000 (Library Technicians)  

$35,000 - $55,000 (Librarians)

Education:

Students should take challenging courses in information management, math, science and English in high school. Health sciences library technician training varies by employer. They need to earn an Associate’s degree. Health Science Librarians should earn an undergraduate degree in one of the life sciences and must earn a master's degree in library science from a program that is accredited by the American Library Association.

I wouldn’t want to be Health Sciences Librarian because I want to become a doctor that works in a hospital. 

                          Genetic Counselor

Duties and Responsibilities:

Genetic Counselors work with patients and families who have genetic, or inherited, disorders and birth defects.  They also help people who are at risk for these problems.  Genetic counselors often:

·        Educate them about their conditions and how they might manage their problems.

·        Examine family histories to determine of genetic problems.

·        Assist patients and families in reaching decisions about genetic disorders Conduct research about genetic disorders.

·        Educate medical professionals and the general public about genetic disorders.

Average Salary:  $25,000 - $55,000

Educational Requirements:

Students should take a challenging high school curriculum about science and mathematics.

A master's degree is required, and most programs require a strong undergraduate background in biology, chemistry, and behavioral science. 

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I would want to be a genetic counselor because I like helping people with their probl

                      Epidemiologist

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Duties and Responsibilities:

            Epidemiologists study the frequency and distribution of diseases within human populations and environments. Specifically, they measure the incidence of disease occurrence and relate it to different characteristics. Epidemiologists perform research, education, and public health practice in universities, government agencies, international organizations, and private corporations. Epidemiologists often:

·        Work on developing or refining methods of measuring and evaluating disease occurrences.

·        Develop and recommend public health policy.

·        Study or research chronic diseases, infectious diseases, disease outbreaks, injuries, occupations, and environments.

Average Salary: $30,000 - $50,000

Educational Requirements:

            Students should take the most challenging high school courses (including AP or IB courses) available in science, math, and English.

            Epidemiologists have, as a minimum, master’s degrees in public health. Undergraduate requirements for admissions into public health graduate programs vary by schools but usually include strong backgrounds in biology, chemistry, mathematics, and or statistics.

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Student Success Statement

"Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all."

Aristotle

I think this quote is saying without education you won't succeed. Being educated in the mind only won't change your life. Being educated in the heart is knowing what is right from wrong. Being educated in the heart and mind is when you know when something is not right. When you know right from wrong you are highly educated in the mind and heart.