1. MEDICAL CAREERS BY: XIOMARA TAMAYO, LAURA ZUNIGA 9/13/2013Medical Careers 1

2. What do Physiologists Do? Physical Therapist help out people who have injuries to do physical workouts. They are very important fort he patient to be able to get cure. Work Environment Physical therapists work in private offices and clinics, hospitals, and nursing homes. They spent their time working with patients, up and down all day . How to Become a Physical Therapist doctoral degree in physical therapy physical therapists to be licensed. 9/13/2013Medical Careers 2 Percentile 10% 25% 50% (Med ian) 75% 90% Hourly Wage $14.9 $17.66 $21.53 $27.00 $33.72 Annual Wage $31,000 $36,740 $44,770 $56,150 $70,14 Exercise Physiologists 3. Exercise Physiologists 9/13/2013Medical Careers 3 4. Psychologist 9/13/2013Medical Careers 4 What do Psychologists Do? Psychologists study the human mind. Their goal is to explain why people act as they do. What Do You Need? Psychologists have to go to school for a really long time. Some need a doctorate (Ph.D.) degree. Takes 5 to 7 years of study after completing college. Psychologists who work with patients must be good with people. 5. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=To1LGmAKqmk 9/13/2013Medical Careers 5 6. Biochemists and Biophysicists What Biochemists and Biophysicists do? Biochemists and biophysicists study the chemical and physical principles of living things and of biological processes such as cell development, growth, and heredity. 9/13/2013Medical Careers 6 Work Environment Biochemists and biophysicists work in laboratories. Most work full time. 7. Biochemist and Biophysicist 9/13/2013Medical Careers 7 How to become a Biochemist and biophysicist: Biochemists and biophysicists need a Ph.D. to work in independent research and development. Most Ph.D. holders begin their careers in a temporary postdoctoral research position that typically lasts 2 to 3 years. Bachelors and masters degree holders qualify for some entry-level positions in biochemistry and biophysics. Pay The median annual wage of biochemists and biophysicists was $79,390 in May 2010. 8. Surgical Technologists 9/13/2013Medical Careers 8 What do they do? Surgical technologists prepare the operating room by setting up surgical instruments and equipment. They also prepare patients for surgery by washing and disinfecting incision sites, positioning patients on the operating table, and covering patients with sterile drapes. They prepare sterile solutions used in surgery and check that all surgical equipment is working properly. They also help the surgical team put on sterile gowns and gloves. During an operation, surgical technologists pass instruments and supplies to surgeons and first assistants. 9. Surgical Technologists How to become one People interested in surgical technology should take high school courses in health, biology, chemistry, and mathematics. Surgical technology education includes courses in anatomy, biology, medical terminology, and other topics. Students also work in supervised clinical settings to gain hands-on skills as technologists. 9/13/2013Medical Careers 9 10. Surgical Technology 9/13/2013Medical Careers 10 11. EMTs and Paramedics 9/13/2013Medical Careers 11 What do EMTs and Paramedics do? Care for the sick or injured in emergency medical settings. Respond to emergency calls Perform medical services Transport patients to medical facilities Work Environment EMTs and paramedics work both indoors and outdoors In all types of weather. Their work is physically strenuous and can be stressful Sometimes involving life- or-death situations and patients who are suffering. 12. Audiologist 9/13/2013Medical Careers 12 What they do Audiologists use audiometers, computers, and other devices to test patients' hearing ability and balance, determine the extent of hearing damage, and identify the underlying cause. Audiologists measure the volume at which a person begins to hear sounds and the person's ability to distinguish between sounds. Also, before determining treatment options, they evaluate psychological information to measure the impact of hearing loss on a patient. Treatment options vary and may include cleaning wax out of ear canals, fitting and checking hearing aids, or fitting and programming the patient with cochlear implants to improve hearing. 13. Audiologists 9/13/2013Medical Careers 13 How to become one The doctoral degree in audiology (Au.D.) is a graduate program typically lasting 4 years. A bachelors degree in any field is needed to enter one of these doctoral programs. Graduate coursework in audiology includes anatomy, physiology, physics, genetics, normal and abnormal communication development, diagnosis and treatment, pharmacology, and ethics. Graduate programs also include supervised clinical practice. Graduation from a program accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation is required to get a license in some states. 14. 9/13/2013Medical Careers 14 15. Bibliography http://bls.gov/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=To1L GmAKqmk http://www.careercornerstone.org/podca st/scccaudiologist.mp3 9/13/2013Medical Careers 15