Speech Pathologist

Speech Pathologist

Duties and Responsibilities:

        Speech pathologist assesses, diagnose, treat, and help to prevent communication and also swallowing disorders in patients. Language, speech, and swallowing disorders come from a result of some causes like a stroke, brain injury, and hearing loss. They try and communicate with patients to evaluate their speech levels. They also create and carry out an individualized treatment plan for the patient. The patient gets taught how to make noises and improve their voices.

Salary: $34,750-$73,410

Educational Requirements:

        To become a speech pathologist you must have a master’s degree. Some master’s programs do not specify undergraduate degree for admission but certain courses must be taken before entering the program. It is required to have a master’s degree in order to be licensed.

Reflection: I would like to become one because I have seen some of my friends not have the ability to talk well and I would like to help other people just as much as I help my friends. 

Radiologic Technologist

Radiologic Technologist

Duties and Responsibilities:

    Radiologic technologist use x- ray machines, ultrasound machines, magnetic resonance scanners, and other advanced technology to help diagnose and treat illnesses and injuries under the direction of a physician. Radiological Technologist are responsible for explaining and getting a patient ready for any radiological test and treatment that will be performed. They place any equipment they will be using at the right distance and right angle for the patient to view appropriate images for the physician. They also assist sophisticated procedures. It is also their responsibility that the equipment they will be using is to be properly maintained. Radiological Technologist work in clinics, hospitals, laboratories, nursing homes, and in private industry.

Average Salary: $24,000-$36,000

Educational Requirements:

     Students who are interested in becoming this must take the most challenging science, math, and English courses that are available in high school. To become a registered radiological technologist a complete two year training program in a hospital or school is a must. A high school diploma or a GED certificate is required for entry into these programs.

Reflection: No I would not like to become this.