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Duties and Responsibilities; Communicate with patients to evaluate their levels of speech or language difficulty. Determine the extent of communication problems by having a patient basic reading and vocalizing tasks or by giving standardized tests. Identify treatment options. Create and carry out an individualized treatment plan. Teach patients how to make sounds and improve their voices. Teach alternative communication methods, such as sign language, to patients with little or no speech capacity. Salary: $69,870 Education: Speech-language pathologists typically need at least a master's degree. They must be licensed in most states; requirements vary by state. Demand or Need for Profession:  communication skills compassion critical thinking skills detail oriented listening skills patience Reflection: This career does interest me because you get to work with kids and I love kids. Also I found it interesting how you teach them sign language. Also I'm a very ...

Duties and Responsibilities: Interview and examine patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders. Consult with physician to develop patient treatment plans. Perform diagnostic tests such as measuring lung capacity. Treat patients by using a variety of methods, including chest physiotherapy and aerosol medications. Monitor and record the progress of treatment. Supervise respiratory therapy technicians during tests and evaluate the findings of the test. Teach patients how to use treatments. Salary: $55,870 Education: Respiratory therapists need at least an associates degree, but employers may prefer applicants who have a bachelors degree. Demand or Need for Profession:  Compassion Detail Oriented Interpersonal Skills Patience Problem-Solving Skills Science and Math Skills Reflection: This career does interest me. It interest me because you get to help patients out with their breathing. Also you perform diagnostic tests and I find that...

Duties and Responsibilities: Physical therapist assistants (sometimes called PTAs) and physical therapist aides work under the direction and supervision of physical therapists. Physical therapist assistants typically do the following: observe patients before, during, and after therapy, noting their status and reporting to a physical therapist help patients do specific exercises as part of the plan of care use a variety of techniques, such as massage and stretching, to treat patients use devices and equipment, such as walkers, to help patients educate a patient and family members about what to do after treatment Salary: $42,980 Education: Most states require physical therapist assistants to have an associate's degree from an accredited physical therapist assistants program. Demand or Need for Profession:  compassion detail oriented dexterity interpersonal skills physical stamina  Reflection: This career does interest me because you get to help ot...