Education/Training/Certifications
If you want to become a 911 operator you need to have at least a high school diploma. If you actually get the job you will be required to go through a course of training that will take 3-6 months on average. This training will include learning to use basic equipment like radio equipment and broadcasting. This is all to improve your skills in communication and stress management. As for other certifications, you will need a CPR certification and an emergency medical dispatch course may be useful.
Responsibilities and/or Daily Activities
During their everyday life, 911 operators receive emergency calls and obtain the information needed to decide the course of actions that is necessary. They are also required to create and keep logs of calls, to give a report every time it is necessary. 911 operators decide how many and what kind of emergency services units that are required to be used at the scene. While sending help to the scene 911 operators keep communication with the callers and give instructions for medical assistance if necessary.
Salary
Many 911 operators or dispatchers get paid an average of $35,000-$45,000 and has a hourly wage of $18.01
Pros and Cons
-It will be useful, so more people can receive help
-Knowing every regulation and having training in CPR can save a life and you can learn how to use a radio
-Will be needed for people to receive help
-You would be required to remain calm and get a grasp of the situation
-Multi-tasking
-Would always have to be ready to answer calls
Interest in Job
On a scale of 1-10, my interest would be 2/10, because I honestly do not like to be constantly ready for a call and multitask.
Sources
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Education/Training/Certifications
If you want to be an EMT, you must have at least a High School Diploma and no criminal record. Some other requirements are getting a certification and a state license. As for training, the basic is to have 100 hours of urgent situations, mostly or all medical situations, such as cardiac and respiratory emergencies. There are also basic requirements such as physical fitness and naturally good senses. If you pass training, you will be required to take a test known as the NREMT.
Responsibilities and Daily Activities
Most of their job time, they will be providing urgent medical care to sick and injured people. They will usually be employed by hospitals and other medical facilities. They will respond to many emergencies such as heart attacks, child, and other kinds of medical conditions.
Salary
EMT have a medium salary of $31,700
Pros and Cons
-Will have the knowledge to deal with emergency situations
-Will learn to do basic first aid
-Can save people
-Required to go through many hours of training
-Deployed at any moment and time
-May need to become an intern
-Will learn to do basic first aid
-Can save people
-Required to go through many hours of training
-Deployed at any moment and time
-May need to become an intern
Interest in Job
My interest in this job is 5/10, because I can help the community and learn about medical stuff, however I do not want to go through many hours of training and I am not fit.
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Education/Training/Certifications
The minimum education requirement is a Bachelor's Degree, mostly in an Science field. However can go into a Forensics field to have a more widened knowledge on what you will be doing as a Crime Scene Investigator. Basically you will need to train in forensics such as fingerprint analysis and toxicology.
Responsibilities and Daily Tasks
They collect evidence, preserve it, and transport it, which allows for another job to analyze the evidence. They will also usually write notes on the crime, and try to be as detailed as possible.
Salary
Crime Scene Investigators have a medium salary of $93,940
Pros and Cons
-Can help solve crimes
-Learn how to take notes
-Learn how to write basic data
-Can make a crime impossible to solve
-Have to be very attentive
-Have to do forensics training
-Learn how to take notes
-Learn how to write basic data
-Can make a crime impossible to solve
-Have to be very attentive
-Have to do forensics training
Interest In Job
My interest in this job is a 0/10, I do not want to always pay attention, and a case may be depended on me. I also do not want anything to do with crime.
Sources
http://study.com/crime_scene_investigator.html
http://work.chron.com/education-requirements-crime-scene-investigator-11460.html
http://work.chron.com/education-requirements-crime-scene-investigator-11460.html
Education/Training/Certifications
The minimal requirement to become a Toxicologist is a Bachelor's degree in Science, such as Biology, Chemistry, and Forensic Science. However, a graduate's degree may also be needed for some jobs. Doctorate training courses can last for 2-3 years and include a project to get one. Having math and science related coursework during college may help with your Toxicologist Job.
Responsibilities and Daily Tasks
Everyday, Toxicologists make certain chemicals alone, so they can do research on it. They usually research human tissues and biological fluids. Sometimes Toxicologists are called in by the government to solve crimes that involve poison or drugs, basically solve crimes that may have a chemical cause the death. They can also find new information on toxic substances.
Salary
The salary can differentiate, if you go to private school, the salary can range from 22,000 to 27,000. If you go have a NHS start, the salary can go to 21,400, if experienced, the salary can range from 25,700 to 34,500. If highly experienced, salary can reach 75,000 and beyond.
Pros and Cons
- You can do many experiments
-You get to work with things, you would never get the chance to do so
-The job can be very rewarding
-Depends on working experience
-Analysis of experiments
-Pay attention and have to be careful
-You get to work with things, you would never get the chance to do so
-The job can be very rewarding
-Depends on working experience
-Analysis of experiments
-Pay attention and have to be careful
Interest In Job
My interest in this job is a 7/10, because I would like to experiment on new chemicals, help the community, and maybe have some fun while doing it.
Sources
http://www.prospects.ac.uk/toxicologist.htm
http://study.com/articles/Forensic_Toxicologist_Education_Requirements_and_Career_Information.html
http://study.com/articles/Forensic_Toxicologist_Education_Requirements_and_Career_Information.html
Education/Training/Certifications
The minimum requirement to become a CSI Technician is an Highschool Diploma. However you may choose to receive a Associates Degree for Criminal Justice, criminology, forensics science, or physical science of any sort. Most of the time, CSI technicians will have extensive on the job training to get the real job. Some education you may want to receive are having a current driver’s license and a clean driving record, effective oral and written communication skills, basic PC skills, pass a background investigation, polygraph examination, and drug screening, and no felony or Class A or B misdemeanor convictions.
Responsibilities and Daily Tasks
Collecting evidence in a crime scene will be what you do most of the time. You will coordinate the evidence finding team. You will do all sorts of things to keep the evidence on the crime scene safe, reliable, and organized. You will supervise people collecting evidence, and will have the expectation of delivering the evidence to the analysis center to test the evidence.
Salary
The salary ranges from $24,364 to $49,836
Pros and Cons
-You can solve crimes
-You learn to be organized
-You can direct a team
-You have to be responsible
-You are entrusted with a important job
-People depend on you
-You learn to be organized
-You can direct a team
-You have to be responsible
-You are entrusted with a important job
-People depend on you
Interest in Job
On a scale of 1-10, I give this job a 0/10, I do not want to have to do anything with crime.
Sources
http://www.crimesceneinvestigatoredu.org/csi-technician/
http://study.com/articles/Crime_Scene_Technician_Certificate_and_Training_Program_Information.html
http://study.com/articles/Crime_Scene_Technician_Certificate_and_Training_Program_Information.html
Education/Training/Certifications
Usually, Blood Spatter Analysts require a bachelor's degree. Mostly in criminal justice. However, if they do not have a bachelor's degree, they must have an associates degree and two years of job related experience. If they do not even have that, they are required to have a high school diploma with 4 years of job related experience. The training will consist of sticking with the mentor while doing the job
Responsibilities/Daily Tasks
These people will go to a crime scene and collect blood. They will try to tract the blood at the crime scene. Basically they find trace evidence or evidence in general on a crime scene. They can also "confirm or refute" witnesses' statements on what happened
Salary
The salary can range from $30,000 and $83000 per or every year
Pros and Cons
-You can solve crimes
-You can help the community
-You can get payed a lot
-You have to see blood
-You have to pay attention
-A crime can depend on you
-You can help the community
-You can get payed a lot
-You have to see blood
-You have to pay attention
-A crime can depend on you
Interest in Job
My interest in this job is a 0, because I do not want to see blood everyday at work.
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Education/Training/Certifications
To become a Medical Examiner, you must have a Bachelors degree. In addition, you must have 4 years of Medical School to get a M.D or O.D. Taking some Pathology electives can be useful in the field of medical examining. They train in Pathology postgraduate. They can choose to certificated or not.
Responsibilities/Daily Tasks
The job of a Medical Examiner is to inspect dead bodies, and record some observations. They are required to investigate sudden deaths, deal with the families of the victim or victims, announcing the results of autopsy and finding of the investigation, and do research on dead bodies on the requests of attorneys.
Salary
The salary of a Medical Examiner is $68,000 on average
Pros and Cons
-Can help community
-Can solve crimes
-Can find out what happened to dead people
-Have to work with blood
-Have to work with dead bodies
-Have a responsibility to find as much evidence to how the person died
-Can solve crimes
-Can find out what happened to dead people
-Have to work with blood
-Have to work with dead bodies
-Have a responsibility to find as much evidence to how the person died
Interest in Job
My interest in this job is a 0, because I do not want to work with dead bodies
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Education/Training/Certifications
To become a Forensic Anthropologist, you must have at least a Master's Degree(also have a Bachelor's Degree). However, a Ph. D may be recommended. Many degree programs include internships, field work, and clinical experience.
Responsibilities/Daily Tasks
Forensic Anthropologists work with law enforcement agencies and help in processing skeletons in a crime scene or skeletal evidence. They study the bones and record observations and results. The results are used to find out the person's characteristics. They usually provide expert testimony in court.
Salary
The average salary is $61,420
Pros and Cons
-Can solve crimes
-Study human bones
-Can receive a lot of money
-Work with bones
-Have to give scientific testimony
-Duty to research dead bodies
-Study human bones
-Can receive a lot of money
-Work with bones
-Have to give scientific testimony
-Duty to research dead bodies
Interest in Job
My interest in this job is a 0, because I don't want to work with bones.
Sources
Education/Training/Certifications
In order to become a Forensic DNA Analyst, you must have a correct education through a 4 year degree in these subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Genetics, Molecular genetics, Molecular biology, Forensic science, Physics, Criminalistics, or Biochemistry. Basically a bachelors' degree. DNA Analysts are required to have great or excellent writing and communication skills. Most DNA Analysts are required to have at least 2 years of full time experience in forensic casework.
Responsibilities/Daily Tasks
Forensic DNA Analysts work in forensics crime scene labs. They conduct experiments or tests on samples from a crime scene. They are required to present the results to the court most of the time. They are also required to follow the rules of their job such as following precautions and doing all that is necessary to test the DNA.
Salary
The average salary for Forensic DNA Analyst on average is $39,020
Pros/Cons
-Work in a lab
-Do experiments
-Work with DNA
-Repetitive Work
-Present information
-Case can be depended on you
-Do experiments
-Work with DNA
-Repetitive Work
-Present information
-Case can be depended on you
Interest in Job
My interest in this job is a 3, because I want to work in a lab, however I do not want to present my information on court.
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Education/Training/Certifications
To become a Pediatric Endocrinologist, you must have a Bachelor's Degree, 4 completed years of medical school, 3 years of residency, and three years of training in a pediatric endocrinology fellowship. Pediatric Endocrinologists are also required to be licensed by the state, however the requirements of each state may vary. To become Pediatric Endocrinologist it is a difficult road, you must complete all the required paperwork and licensing work.
Responsibilities/Daily Tasks
Pediatric Endocrinologists work with children that have metabolic or growth disorders. They treat children that have disorders from type one diabetes, growth disorders, intersex disorders, hypoglycemia, and other disorders relating to the adrenal, thyroid, and pituitary glands. They will also evaluate patients, provide treatment, record care, and making referrals.
Salary
The median salary of a Pediatric Endocrinologist is $65,470 in 2012.
Pros/Cons
-Work with children
-Help Children
-Socialize with patients
-A lot of paperwork
-Many years of education
-Have to know things about disorders
-Help Children
-Socialize with patients
-A lot of paperwork
-Many years of education
-Have to know things about disorders
Interest in Job
My interest in this job would be a 5, because working with children and helping them would be great, however there is a lot of paperwork and requirements to become a Pediatric Endocrinologist.
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Education/Training/Certifications
To become a Nutritionist you must have a bachelors degree in clinical nutrition, food service systems management, dietetics, foods and nutrition, or a related field. In addition, you must pass a competency test and complete a Dietetic Internship Program. Also, you must receive a state license and a RD or RDN credential.
Responsibilities/Daily Tasks
As a Nutritionist, your daily activities consists of answering nutritional questions and assessing the health needs, developing individualized meal plans, and monitoring the progress of patients in order to change or adjust their individualized meal plans. This will be required for every patient. Also, you may also want to help advocate proper nutrition and exercise to who you meet up with. In order to do your daily activities, you must know the latest info on proper eating habits, disease prevention and diagnosis.
Salary
The mean salary of a Nutritionist is 56,300 in the U.S in 2013
Pros/Cons
+Work with your community
+Change the area's diet
+ Helping many people get healthier
-You have to study about the most recent info
-You need to know how to talk with patients
-You have to pass a test on Nutrition!!!
+Change the area's diet
+ Helping many people get healthier
-You have to study about the most recent info
-You need to know how to talk with patients
-You have to pass a test on Nutrition!!!
Interest in Job
My interest in this job is a 5, because I want to help the community, but I don't want to speak to patients and pass a test to be that job
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Education/Training/Certifications
To become a cardiologist, you must complete prerequisite premedical undergraduate courses. You do not have to a bachelors degree, however one may be recommended to have one, because many cardiologists do. After college, you are required to complete medical school. This will earn you MD or OD degree. Many students in medical school would take more courses for the first 2 years, and work in a clinic in the last 2 years. It should be noted that it generally takes 13-14 years to become a cardiologist.
Daily Tasks/Responsibilities
As a cardiologist, you are required to treat and diagnose disease and injury of the heart and cardiovascular system for patients. Some actions you may take are performing a variety invasive tests to assist in the diagnosing of disease and treatment of them.
Salary
The average salary for a Cardiologist is $348,087.
Pros/Cons
+Help people
+Work with people
+May save someone
-A LOT of years of education
-Only work in one general area
-Have to diagnose patients accurately
+Work with people
+May save someone
-A LOT of years of education
-Only work in one general area
-Have to diagnose patients accurately
Interest in Job
My interest in this job would be a 5, because I want to make a lot of money and help people, however I do not want to spend too many years in education.
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Education/Training/Certifications
To become a Medical Assistant, you must have at least a high school diploma. However, you are recommended to take post secondary education programs. Each of these programs take about 1 year of the program. When you finish these programs you are given a certificate or diploma. When you only have a high school diploma, you usually learn on the job, which means you learn how to do your job while doing it.
Daily Tasks/Responsibilites
Medical Assistants usually are doing a number of things. They record patient history and personal info, measure vital signs, help physician with patient examinations, and enter patient information into medical records. All these tasks help physicians and/or other medical related fields on patients.
Salary
The salary of a medical assistant is $31,220
Pros/Cons
+Examine people
+Help other medical field jobs with their jobs
+Work with people
-Work on the same work
-Have to know what you are doing
-Repetitive work
+Help other medical field jobs with their jobs
+Work with people
-Work on the same work
-Have to know what you are doing
-Repetitive work
Interest in Job
My interest in this job is a 1, because I do not like the low pay, but there is something about testing many things, like vital signs is keeping me kind of interested.
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Education/Training/Certifications
To be an EKG technician you will be required to have at least a high school diploma. You also are not required to have certifications. However, post secondary training may be recommended to get the job and if you are certificated people may want to hire you more. Training will be provided while on the job.
Daily Tasks/Responsibilities
When you are an EKG technician you required to perform diagnostic tests on patients to help doctors to identify cardiovascular problems. Some daily tasks are explaining procedures to patients, monitoring patients' blood, and pressure and positioning patients.