Cellular Therapy

Cellular Therapy 

Duties and Responsibilities: Cellular therapy is therapy in which cellular material is injected into a patient. A cellular therapist must be able to undertake translational research and developments. They must also undertake validation studies of processes and equipment as required. They must ensure critical samples are safely delivered  to external testing facilities. 

Salary: Average is $31,000

Education:

• Graduate degree level in biological science
• Basic knowledge of bio-medicine

Reflection: Do you think you would like to one? Why or why not? 

   I do not think I would like to be one because I would not like to poke someone with a needle knowing I might hurt them.

Trauma Nurse

Trauma Nurse 

Duties and responsibilities: A trauma nurse lives to respond in action and emergency situations. These nurses care for trauma patients. Trauma nurses' job is to handle minor and acute problems, prepare patients for an emergency operation, and assist surgeons during an operation. Trauma nurses are well-trained and well-versed registered nurses who care for patients suffering from different injuries. 

Salary: Average between $60,00 to $90,000

Education:

• Two years nursing degree (associates degree)

Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why or why not? 

    I think I would like to be one because I have always wanted to be a registered nurse and this is just a higher level to that. Being a trauma nurse would mean seeing someone hurt or injured but if that means I get to help people feel better I would have to have a strong stomach. 

Cardiologist

Cardiologist 

Duties and Responsibilities:A cardiologist is a doctor of the heart, arteries, and veins. A cardiologist will diagnose and treat cardiovascular diseases. They will also promote heart health and provide rehabilitation for those who have undergone surgery or treatment for heart alignment. Invasive non-interventional cardiologists diagnose patients as well as perform catheterizations to examine clogged arteries. 

Salary: Average of $512,000

Education: 

• Three years of coursework 
• Four years of medical school
• After completing medical school, 4-6 years of residency

Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why or why not? 

   Only for the fact that I would have to conduct surgery on someone's heart and know I hold their life in my hands I would not like to be a cardiologist. 

Auricular Therapy

Auricular Therapy 

Duties and Responsibilities: Auricular therapy is a healing practice dating back to the third century. This is where the practitioner uses needles to acupuncture on the outer  ear that corresponds to the parts of the human body. It is a particularly an effective treatment for many conditions including addictions, mood disorders. obesity, pain, musculo-skeletal and central nervous systems disorders. 

Salary: $38,000-$137,000

Education: Certification as an acupuncture technician. 

Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why or why not? 

   I do not think I would like to become one due to my fear of accidentally hurting the person I am working on.