Student Success Statement

"Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise."
Benjamin Franklin

I think it means that the more you sleep in the night your body will relax all night and next day you will wake up energetic. 

Oriental Medicine Doctor

Duties and Responsibilities:  Oriental medicine includes the practice of Chinese herbology in addition to acupuncture. AOM treatments identify a pattern of energetic imbalance within a patient and redress that disharmony in a variety of ways that may include acupuncture needling, cupping, acupressure, exercises such a tai ji quan and as well as Chinese herbal preparations.

Salary: 20,000-25,000

Education: Minimum requirements include satisfactory completion of at least two (2) academic years (60 semester credits/90 quarter credits) of education at the baccalaureate level that is appropriate preparation for graduate level work, or the equivalent (e.g., certification in a medical profession requiring at least the equivalent training of a registered nurse or a physician’s assistant), from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Many AOM colleges exceed this minimum standard and require a Bachelor’s Degree for admission. Prospective students should inquire directly about admissions requirements with an AOM program.

Reflection: I think i don't like this career because the pay is very low. 

5 Tips for a healthy heart

• Diet 
• Avoid Smoking 
• Keep an active lifestyle 
• Maintain a healthy body weight 
• Reduce your stress 

What i need to improve to stay healthy is to be more active. 

Student Success Statement

"Have the courage to say no. Have the courage to face the truth . Do the right thing because it is right." 

W. Clement Stone 

I think it means that you have to say no to things that they ain't no good and do the right things because you always choose the right. 

Acupunture

Duties and Responsibilities: As an acupuncturist, you practice traditional Chinese medicine and target specific points on the body with needles. Your professional services are designed to reduce pain and redirect energy flow throughout the mind and body. For each patient, you develop a personalized treatment plan that focuses on the body's overall health. You may also analyze medical histories and treatment outcomes as well as promoting healthy behaviors.

SALARY: $94,000-$100,000

Education: To work as an acupuncturist, you need a bachelor's degree and a solid science background to begin your graduate-level study of acupuncture. The Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM) has accredited approximately 50 programs that provide master's degrees in acupuncture (www.acaom.org). These programs typically take 2-3 years to complete and help you develop your expertise in identifying and accessing the many acupuncture points on the body. As a student, you may also explore topics in bodywork therapy, Qi Gong, clinical practices, meridian theory, herbal medicine and needle techniques.

Most states require you to be credentialed by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) to be licensed as an acupuncturist. To be eligible for this certification, you need to have graduated from an ACAOM-accredited program and pass an examination. Your certification is valid for four years, and you can re-certify by meeting continuing education requirements.

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REFLECTION: i think i dont want to become a acupuncture because its a boring job. 

Student Success Statement

"Courage is being scared to death and doing the right thing anyway."
                                   Chae Richardson 

I think it means that no matter what kind of situation you on you always have to make the right decisions always choose the right.

Wellness Professional

 Duties and Responsibilities: The main duties of a wellness specialist are to educate the public on how to improve their daily choices, prevent illness or access local resources. The method should be customized to the audience. For example, a wellness specialist working for a company may hold a seminar and make break room posters on preventative care, ergonomic seating, and the importance of exercise to productivity and motivation. Beyond this direct outreach, a wellness specialist may advise employers on the best insurance provider to meet employee needs. When working for the city, a specialist may focus on a larger array of concerns from local outdoor exercise options to diabetes care facilities in the area.

Salary: $53,100

Education: A wellness specialist often has a degree in a related discipline such as nursing, fitness or sports medicine. There are no specific requirements, but many positions require on-the-job training in addition to certification from accredited wellness organizations such as the International Association of Wellness Professionals. 

Reflection: I don't think i would like to become a Wellness Professional because i think it is a boring job.