Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Scholarship Every opportunity in life, including the WIOA scholarship, leads me closer to actualizing my long-term professional career goals. The scholarship opportunity will improve my professional career options, hone my skills, and help me contribute to the competitiveness of the economy. My chosen career field is radiation technology and my goal in this field is to become a competent professional with key humanitarian and scientific knowledge to positively impact peoples’ lives. This is an apprenticeship field and the hands-on training will make it easier to understand and apply the concepts learned. Further, I regularly engage in research via ONET and INDEED to learn more about this career and its opportunities in the real world. This explains my competent career assessment and aptitude scores, which mirror a diversification of the skills I have nurtured throughout my learning and working experience. …show more content…
I am passionate about helping others, which is why I once participated is educating, nurturing, and supporting underprivileged children aged 10-14 years.
However, the radiation technology field requires a composite of skills. From my career assessment, it is evident that my top areas of interest include humanitarian, scientific, and business detail. These are vital in radiation technology because of the complexity of the technology and the importance of dealing with different clients. I researched about radiation technology in ONET, INDEED, and the Department of Labor website, which enabled me to be conversant with the policies that emerge regarding the program. There are a significant number of training providers, which makes it easier for one to choose the best from available alternatives. Trainers demand competent individuals and this is an advantage for me because of the competence I have presented via my track
record. I am certain that being a student will disenfranchise me the freedom to work on a full-time basis. However, considering that the radiation technology course is an apprenticeship, my employer will cater for fundamental expenses. Also, as an apprentice, I am entitled to wages during my learning period, and this will enable me to take care of personal needs. The American Job Center is also a reliable sponsor and can provide about $7500 to finance the scholarship. These opportunities are essential in reinforcing my well-being during the scholarship. Some of the key skills I have learned throughout my learning and working experience are time management and teamwork. While I am away from home my wife takes care of the children and other chores within the homestead. I also focus on my prioritizing obligations and this will ensure that my daily responsibilities do not interfere with the training programs. I have properly scheduled for every activity that will take place during the training session. In addition, my financial obligations including maintaining bills are supported by the revenues accumulating from my investment and income from my professional career. On completion of the training, job search will be my priority. One of the strategies that I will use to reinforce my job search is networking with other trainees and my trainers. Trainers will offer guidance on employment opportunities. In addition, I will continually review employment websites such as ONET and INDEED. It is also imperative that I attend related job affairs during and after the training to learn more about the career and identify potential employees. In conclusion, getting a scholarship opportunity will trigger a positive transition in my career. Besides honing my skills and getting hands-on experience, I will be able to network with potential employees, engage in scientific research, improve my professional career options, and contribute to the growth of the economy. The scholarship opportunity will help achieve my goal of becoming a competent radiation technologist with key humanitarian and scientific knowledge to help others in the healthcare sector and other related setups.
Therefore, I learned at the end of the interview that this career that I chose to pursue is very diverse. Meaning, there are endless routes, that branches out from this one field of study. The possibilities are endless; however, hard work is still expected. This interview did not reshape my objectives and goals. It has rather made me realize to stick to my goals and objectives. It has reminded me, to continue to be the best; by learning from the best and surrounding myself with the best.
...ontamination methods and permit training people in radiological safety and decon procedure. When the troops of operation crossroads returned to Pearl Harbor many of them became sick the doctors could not figure out why. Some of them died a slow death from the radiation that they were exposed to during the operation.
I have had the privilege of meeting a great number of extremely influential individuals in the realm of radiologic technology, all of whom display the attributes of an outstanding leader. Since beginning my journey I have been inspired to return to the world of education after perfecting my skills as a radiation therapist in the clinic. In applying for the ASRT Student Leadership Development Program I hope to further my leadership skills even more. I am a firm believer in that you can never have too many role models and attending the ASRT-SLDP would expose me to the greatest minds ASRT has to offer. Additionally, I will be able to foster professional bonds with these great minds that have the possibility of making a huge difference in the world of radiologic technology. The ASRT-SLDP will also expose me to other students in radiologic technology and will allow me to share my knowledge as well as gain theirs. Above all, the ASRT-SLDP will give me an invaluable glimpse into the world of radiologic technology education which only serves to better myself and further my
In 1917 a young female right out of high school started working at a radium factory in Orange, New Jersey. The job was mixing water, glue and radium powder for the task of painting watch dials, aircraft switches, and instrument dials. The paint is newly inventive and cool so without hesitation she paints her nails and lips with her friends all the while not knowing that this paint that is making them radiant, is slowly killing them. This was the life of Grace Fryer. Today there are trepidations on the topic of radiation from fears of nuclear fallout, meltdowns, or acts of terrorism. This uneasiness is a result of events over the past one hundred years showing the dangers of radiation. Although most accidents today leading to death from radiation poisoning occur from human error or faults in equipment, the incident involving the now named "radium girls" transpired from lack of public awareness and safety laws. (introduce topics of the paper)
The career that I chose for a possible advancement beyond a staff radiation therapist was radiation oncology supervisor. Overall the main day to day duties of a radiation oncology supervision is to make sure the department is running smoothly by making sure their staff are appropriately completing their duties. They do this by making sure the staff are sticking to the standards and ethics implemented by their profession and the hospital.1 As part of their job it is their duty to hire employees and makes sure those employees are trained to provide good care to cancer patients.1 They have many administrative day to day duties like planning budgets, developing policies, identifying problems within the department and developing solutions.1 The
The team includes a radiation oncologist, radiation physicist, dosimetrist, radiation therapist, and a radiation therapy nurse. Each member of the team has a specific role in the treatment of each patient. “The radiation oncologist is a doctor specially trained to treat cancer patients with radiation.” (American Cancer Society p. 4) The oncologist will work with the dosimetrist to determine the plan for treatment. “The radiation physicist is the person who makes sure the radiation equipment is working as it should and that it gives you the dose prescribed by your radiation oncologist.” (American Cancer Society p. 4) “The dosimetrist is supervised by the radiation physicist, this person helps the radiation oncologist plan the treatment.” (American Cancer Society p. 4) “The radiation therapist is the person who operates the radiation equipment and positions you for treatment.” (American Cancer Society p. 4) Every member of the team is important to ensure the treatment is delivered safely and effectively as
Overall, my character and academic skills have made me a strong candidate to be part of NHS. My willingness to face challenges has me happy to prove myself to NHS, showing myself in different ways. I want to continue my passion of helping others, even giving myself as an example to motivate other students to do just what I'm doing.
Radiology technology is a science of using radiation to produce images. There are many jobs you can perform in diagnostic imaging usually a radiologic technologist will oft...
Radiation therapists work closely with patients to fight cancer. According to Health Care Careers, Oncologists, Dosimetrists and nurses are some of the professionals that a radiation therapist works with while caring for a cancer patient. This group of professionals will determine a specialized treatment plan. The first step usually includes a CT scan performed by a radiologist to find the exact area that needs to be targeted with x-rays. Next, the therapist uses a special machine that emits radiation called a Linear Accelerator. They use this machine during a treatment called external beam therapy. During this process, the Linear Accelerator will project x-rays at targeted cancer cells or tumors. Another therapist will be in a different room monitoring the patient’s viral signs until the procedure is over. The external therapy l...
...forming bench research at Barry University and Weill Cornell Medical College in the Traveler’s Research Fellowship, I have been exposed to the side of medicine where scientists work every day to find cures for diseases and save lives. Experiencing different aspects of medicine has made me a more competent individual to thrive in this field and has deepened my interest and passion to pursue medicine as a career.I believe that those who fight with so little against so much truly need others to help them in their struggle. Being a physician is not only becoming a successful professional. I will work hard to bring about necessary changes to end social disparities, so that more groups in society receive the best healthcare. By making a difference in their lives, I will receive rewarding experiences that are worth all the hard work and sacrifice my chosen career requires.
...why does the technologist step behind a shield to prevent exposure to themself?" The radiation dose for each exam is relatively small, but over time, the dose can add up. There are many state and federal regulations limiting the total radiation dose that may be received by people working with radiation. To comply with those regulations, the technologist must follow strict precautions to keep their cumulative exposure to a minimum.
I've considered how diagnostic radiography is applicable highly technical science using complex equipment to create detailed images of in the body to be able to look for lack of or uncover physiological problems. Employed in diagnostic radiography attracts me mainly since i contemplate it will enable me to handle important tasks with skill and precision for any directly visible help to people. Next, I'm an energetic and in good physical shape person, I'm able to fully trust technical equipment, I love number of tasks and I've got a calm and composed method of problem fixing, four things that I believe ar...
In the space of four undergraduate years, that has instilled in me the potential required to meet the essential demanding profession. Therefore my academic performance result is ranked first at the class with a GPA of 3.54
I felt as though I didn’t have anything to prove or even suggest that I would be a competent scientific researcher. Thinking about this deficiency before the career fair, I decided to focus on my current record of work experience as evidence that
I was under the assumption that Radiology was primarily X-ray. I couldn’t be more wrong! The RT 100 course, does an outstanding job helping students understand all that is involved within the department. Exploring modalities, equipment, expectations, and organizations, gave us, the students, plenty to contemplate. Material presented, gave me a firm foundation on what I will need to consider, assuming this will be the field of science I choose to pursue. I also feel that if I continue, there will be no surprises on what is expected of me because practically every detail is discussed within the