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They design and fabricate medical supportive devices and measure and fit patients for them. These devices include artificial limbs, braces and other medical or surgical devices

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1. Excellent communication skills because you have to be able to communicate effectively with technicians who often create the device.

2. Detail Oriented because you must be precise when recording measurements to ensure that the devices fit properly.

3. Patience because some prosthetists must work for long periods of time with patients who need special attention.

4. Physical Dexterity because you must be good at working with your hands.

5. Organizational Skills because you need to be able to have good recordkeeping and stay organized with all your daily tools necessary to complete the job.

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1. Ambulatory healthcare services

2. Medical equipment and supplies manufacturing

3. Hospitals

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-Obtain a high school diploma

-Bachelor's Degree that stems from science or math

-Masters Degree in Orthotics and Prosthetics

-Must complete 1-year residency program in either prosthetics OR an 18-month residency in prosthetics and orthotics

-Some states require prosthetists to be certified or licensed
It would take a minimum of 7 years to become a prosthetist.

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2 types:

Single discipline ( CP and CO )

Total of 80 credits must be earned during 5-year cycle

Minimum 40 credits of Category l science

Minimum 40 credits of Business and/or Category ll science

Dual Discipline ( CPO )

Total of 100 credits must be earned during 5-year cycle

Minimum 50 credits of category l science

Maximum of 50 credits business and/or Category ll science

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$68,410

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The predicted growth is 17% between 2019 and 2029.

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1. The American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics (ABC)

2. National Association for the Advancement of Orthotics and Prosthetics (NAAOP)

Benefits of Membership:

ABC:

Online certification database

Continuing education review program

Networking

Testing service

Involvement opportunities

Annual conference

Publications

Savings

recognition

NAAOP:

I could not find any.

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Why do you find this career interesting? I think it is interesting that there is a way to create an artificial limb that is useful. It would also be nice to help people out and make their life easier.

Why do you think it is a good career option? I think this is a good career option because the growth of employment is going up for the future and it is nice to help people.

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makes patients fo to sleep during surgery and monitor patients during surgery and after

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Detail Oriented- dosage
Collaboration- other physiciasns
physical characteristics- on-call
caring for patients- calm them down
good decision making- under pressure

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private physician office
clinics
outpatient surgical centers

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Get a Bachelor's degree in Biology, Natural Sciences or something related!

Study and PASS the MCAT

Attend Medical School- This prepares students for residency and for a career in Anesthesiology

Take and PASS the USMLE- this is required to get medical licensure,  you have to take 2 parts of the test  in medical school and last part after you get the MD

Do a residency- You take 1 year of a variety based hospital rotations and the last 3 years of medical school will focus on anesthesia

Get State Licensed- to get the license, all steps above must be completed.

Get board certified- becoming board certified improves your chances of employment and to receive the certification you have to take the Board Exam!

On average it takes about 12 years to complete this starting from graduating HS

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400 CMEs in total (200 are specifically in anesthesiology)
about 400 hours to complete

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300,00-350,000 per year

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increase by 15.5%

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American Society of Anesthesiologists (provides an educational, research and scientific association that physicians organized to raise the standards of the medical practice or anesthesiology and to improve patient care) and The Anesthesia Foundation (provide low interest loans to residents in anesthesiology who are in need of financial assisstance)

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a big part of surgery and it needs a lot of practice and studying to get good at

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medical specialists trained in the operation of a dialysis machine. monitor patients undergoing dialysis treatment, ensuring usage of the machine is safe and secure

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a strong heart- working with the same patients for a long period of time and the outcomes might be sad
patience- working with the same patients for a long period of time
attention to detail- if you don't pay close attention you could lose a patient or get them sicker

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hospitals, clinics or dialysis centers

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Obtain High School Diploma

Must have successfully completed a California approved training program( approved by CDPH)

Pass the California Dialysis Council state approved exam

Have an associates degree

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online courses will meet the continuing education requirements

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44,485

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increase in future

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pay is high and the employment rate is high

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examine the body after an unexpected death, sudden death, or a violent death, they create an autopsy report about the death

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prepare exam room and equipments
use sonography equipment

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prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles

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part of the main first responders, they respond to emergency medical calls, provide on-site aid and transport patients safely to medical facilities, also provide first aid to those in need

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medical doctors who specialize in surgeries to correct disfigurement and/or improve physical appearance

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a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels (the cardiovascular system)

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assess, diagnose, and treat mental, emotional and behavioral disorders
treat patients with personal short term issues to severe, chronic issues

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a specialist who specializes in the diagnosis, prevention, and correction of teeth and jaw irregularities such as an overbite and underbite

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science skills- understanding human anatomy in order to make accurate autopsy reports
analytical skills- have to be able to interpret the events of the crime by piecing together the victim's health history, physical evidence, and findings of the investigation on the body
communication skills- need to be able to prepare autopsy reports that outline details of their post-mortem analysis and assessment of what happened to the dead
detail orientation- powerful curiosity and strong detail orientation helps the person so that finding an autopsy is easier find
discipline- has to stay up-to-date on the case

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compassion and interpersonal skills- calm patients down
dedicated learner- learning is essential
technical skills- operator dependent
detail-oriented- vital part of medical team
mental strength- concentrate and focus

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academic skills- a lot of schooling required
physical abilities- need strength and stamina to work long hours
communication skills- collect accurate patient histories and so on
perseverance- eager to conquer new challenges
passion- many pitfalls and stresses
leadership- need strong leadership skills

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caring and nice personality
good communication skills
stay calm and make good decisions under stress
being physically fit

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friendly- make the patients feel comfortable
communicative- communicate comfortably with the patient
adaptable- have to adapt to ongoing technological and procedure changes in the medical field
team player- you can't do this by yourself you have to work with others
leader- manage your team and help train the surgeons of the future

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detail oriented
self confident
investigative
complex problem solving
compassion

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passion for learning
cross cultural sensitivity
patience
trustworthiness
communication skills

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patient
aesthetically oriented
tolerance
passionate
intelligent

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national security agencies
liberty healthcare corporation
associated psychological services

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general, medical and surgical hospitals
offices of physicians
medical. and diagnostic laboratories

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hospitals, university medical centers and private practice clinics

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public hospitals
ambulance services
fire department
other rescue services

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hospitals
private medical offices
outpatient clinics

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hospitals, clinics, private practices

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mental health clinics
private clinics
veterans hospital

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dental clinic
cosmetic dental
dentist

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Obtain a high school diploma

Bachelor’s degree

Medical degree

An M.D. or D.O.

Extensive additional training: 5 years of training in anatomic, clinical and/or forensic pathology

One year residency or fellowship in forensic pathology

about 13 years to complete

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Obtain a high school diploma
Obtain a formal education at a college and get at least an associate degree in a health related field
Choose a specialty to specialize in which includes vascular/cardiac, abdominal, nero, brest, and obstetric/gynecologic.
Complete certification. The 3 recommended pathways are ARDMS, CCI, ARRT.
Choose your desired work environment. You can choose between a variety

of work

Craft a resume. Research potential employers, their work settings, and job openings.
Use formal education, professional experience, skills, and certifications. Practice interview skills.

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Obtain a high school diploma

4 year undergraduate study, in pre-medicine or a bachelor’s degree in biology.(typically includes one year of biology, two years of chemistry, and one year of physics.)

Medical School for about 4 years, The first two years would be classroom-based, while the final two are predominantly hospital-based. you would need to take and pass the National Board exams: one after the second year of medical school and another during the fourth year. You would then get an MD or DO(doctor of medicine or osteopathic medicine)

Residency program, 4 years of focused study on the fundamentals of orthopedic surgery.

1-2 year fellowship to pursue an orthopedic subspecialty

Board certification, you need to undergo a peer-review process and pass oral and written exams administered by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) or the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery (AOBOS).

Get recertified every 10 years

It takes on average about 12-13 years

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Becoming a paramedic is not easy, after obtaining a high school diploma, you have to get a 2 year college degree then you have to do some training, which will take 120-150 hours to get certified as an EMT-B. Once you have finished that, you take a state certificate test to determine if you have the knowledge of becoming a paramedic. Once that is finished, you must train some more for 1200-1800 hours to get a Paramedic License and basically become a paramedic.

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1. Obtain a high school diploma

2. Obtain a bachelor's degree.

3. Complete a four-year doctor of medicine degree.

4. Obtain a license.

5. Complete residency.

6. Complete a fellowship in a subspecialty.

7. Obtain certification.

8. Apply for jobs.

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obtain a high school diploma
bachelor degree
medical school and national licensing
residency program
obtain medical license
Op. Cardiology fellowship

should take around 10-13 years

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1. Obtain high school diploma

2. Undergraduate degree (4-5 college)

3. Doctorate degree (4-7 years graduate school)

should take between 8 to 12 years

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Complete a bachelor’s degree 4 years

Attending Dental School 4 years

Specializing 2-3 years of orthodontic

residency

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must be certified by the American Board of Pathology
must maintain certification every 10 years by passing recertification tests and earning CME credits

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24 CME credits every two years
registered level credentials need 36 CME CREDITS
certified level credentials need 16 CMEs every 3 years

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At least 120 ACCME Category 1 CME/SAE Credits by year 3 of the MOC cycle and an additional 120 ACCME Category 1 CME/SAE Credits by the second 3 year cycle to meet their maintenance of certification (MOC) requirements.
12-18 months to get accredited first time

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8 CEUs/CMEs need to be completed around 72 hours

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Plastic Surgeons must complete at least 150 CME Credits (at least 60 must be Category 1 Credits) every 3 years to meet the American Board of Plastic Surgery Maintenance of Certification requirements.

CME credit is designed on an hour-for-hour basis, so for every hour one spends in an educational activity, one would receive 1 CME credit.

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50 hours of approved CME during each biennial renewal cycle

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36 CEUs are required

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each auxiliary license must complete 25 units of an approved 6 hours each course

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65K-120K

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44K-95K

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447,084.67 per year

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35.4K per year

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479,000 per year

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406,307

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100.8K per year

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292,662-410K per year

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increase by 12.1%

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12% growth

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increase by 6%

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increase by 14%

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increase by 7%

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increase by 19%

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track the movement of the teeth for the patient to smile confidently

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American Academy of Forensic Science (AAFS- promote professionalism, integrity, competency, education, foster research, improve research, and encourage collaboration in the forensic sciences) and the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors (ASCLD- foster professional interest, assist the development of laboratory management principles and techniques, maintain and improve communication among crime laboratory directors

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The society of Diagnostic medical sonography (they promote, advance and educate their members and medical community in the science of diagnostic medical sonography) and the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine ( dedicated to advancing the safe and effective use of ultrasound in medicine through professional and public education)

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American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
Benefits: The American Orthopaedic Society provides, reduced registration fees, free subscriptions to journals, discounted rate on educational courses, special rates and discounts on financial products, 1/4ly issue of sport medicine update, patient education materials and much more.

The AAOS has many resources that you can use such as CME courses, gives members timely information to remain up-to-date with clinical knowledge, practice management, industry news and legislative issues, advocacy(gov’t relations), quality programs and guidelines, practice and career resources, more.

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National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT)
International Association of EMTs and Paramedics

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American Society of Plastic Surgery Professionals
International Society of Plastic Regenerative Surgeons

Benefits-
keep members updated on changing trends and requirements in the industry
is a platform where plastic surgeons can exchange ideas and advance the exciting new frontier of regenerative plastic surgery

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American Heart Association
American College of Cardiology
benefits:
improve patient care
advance your specialty
advance your career
stay informed

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American Psychologist Association
American Counseling Association
benefits:
expert career support
lifelong learning and advanced networking opportunities

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utilize many skills and it is interesting

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you can see what is inside without surgery
spend a lot of time on your feet

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get to work with skeletal system
pays good and stable job

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interesting and cool job and a YouTuber got them interested

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growing popularity of the position and ever-growing possibilities that come with the job

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always wanted to be a surgeon of some sort
working on a human heart would be insane

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mental health plays a large factor in everyones life
helping others

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track the movements of teeth is interesting
their dad is a dentist
easy money after you work hard to get there