Career Journals
the information below is about all the jobs that are needed to solve Anna's death.
Career Journal#1:911 Operator
Education/Training/Certifications:
In order to become a 911 operator you need to have at least a high school diploma and take a series of training that usually take anywhere from 3-6 months. Training involves learning how to use radio equipment and broadcasting as well as communication skills ad stress management. CPR certification and an emergency medical dispatch course might also be required.
Responsibilities and/or Daily Activities:
911 operator receive emergency calls and obtain the information needed to decide the coarse of actions that should be taken. They are required to create and maintain logs of calls, to give a report as often as necessary. 911 operators decide how many and what kind of emergency service units are to be sent to the scene. While sending help 911 operators keep communication with the callers ad give first-aid instructions if necessary.
Salary:
Most 911 operators/dispatchers get paid an average of $35,000-$45,000 or an hourly rate of $18.01.
Pros/Cons:
~It would be empowering to help someone
~You only need a High School diploma
~Everyday will different
~Sitting in a chair all day
~Too much stress
~You will work really weird hours
~You only need a High School diploma
~Everyday will different
~Sitting in a chair all day
~Too much stress
~You will work really weird hours
Interest in Job:
On a scale from 1-10 my interest in becoming a 911 operator is a 3 because I don't want to have so much responsibility for a persons life.
Career Journal #2: EMT
Education/Training:
To become a EMT you have to have certified in EMT-B, which is the most basic level of EMT training. Many community colleges and institutions offer this program. It takes months to finish the 120-150 hours of training then you take the state certification test. Some people work as a basic EMT for several years of experience before doing the extra 1,200-1,800 hours of training to become a paramedic. To be accepted to the paramedic program offered in community colleges you have to have college-level biology, math, and English. When accepted you will get training not only in a classroom but at hospitals, ambulance companies, and fire departments. Along with the program you take anatomy, physiology, ALS (advanced life support), APLS (advanced pediatric life support, and basic trauma support.
Responsibilities/Daily Activities:
One of the many things a EMT does is give emergency treatment to those who need it. When arriving to the scene where multiple emergency services where called to they have to coordinate with the police and firefighters if necessary. When in custody of the victim they must immobilize the victim to prevent further injury. They also transport the victim to the hospital safely. In order to get the victim the help the person needs, they need to communicate with the medical staff and the dispatcher. They also need to comfort the victim while en rout to the hospital.
Salary:
According to the to the U.S. Department of Labors Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average in 2012 was $31,020 per year and $14.91 an hour. The lowest 10% was $20,180. The top 10% was $53,550.
Pros & Cons:
~satisfaction of saving someone's life
~knowing your neighborhood
~driving at night
~the possibility of not saving a life
~not knowing if your partner is compatible
~working on holidays
~knowing your neighborhood
~driving at night
~the possibility of not saving a life
~not knowing if your partner is compatible
~working on holidays
On a scale from 1-10 in my interest in becoming an EMT I would rate it a 8.5.
Sources:
http://ems1.com
http://www.careeroverview.com/emt-paramedic-careers.html
http://www.careeroverview.com/emt-paramedic-careers.html
Career Journal #3: Crime Scene Investigator
Education/Training:
The main training/education you need to become a crime scene investigator is to have a bachelors degree in forensics science, forensics anthropology or forensics biology. The Forensics science degree program includes criminal justice, molecular biology and biochemistry. Most students that take this cores also do things like fingerprint analysis, toxicology or DNA profiling, in addition to learning about evidence retrieval and documentation methods. On the other hand you don't need to have you an come with many different types of education backgrounds. You may also complete a 2-year degree program in crime scene investigation that many schools offer. The best option would be doing 4 years of biology and chemistry because it offers more job flexibility.
Responsibilities/Daily activities:
Crime scene investigators are responsible for documentation. These recordings are official and are used in investigations on the crime to determine important things about the crime. These recordings include, drawings, photographs, diagrams, and written noted. They also need to collect the evidence in that is at the crime scene. After the law enforcement have analyzed the crime scene it is the investigators job to collect relevant evidence to the crime such as hair, nail clipping, finger prints, and clothing. After there findings are understood they are summoned to court to testify and show how evidence was found and how they drew their conclusions.
Salary:
The yearly average salary for a crime scene investigator is $55,660 in May 2011. The investigators in federal law enforcement make $95,000 a year and $55,000 For local and state government.
Pros & Cons:
~helping people find out what happened to there loved ones
~get to put the right person in jail with DNA testing
~Getting to know the history of a persons body
~having to be at the same place right after someone lost their life
~never knowing when you are going to get a call about a crime that happened
~looking at dead people
~get to put the right person in jail with DNA testing
~Getting to know the history of a persons body
~having to be at the same place right after someone lost their life
~never knowing when you are going to get a call about a crime that happened
~looking at dead people
Interest in the job:
From a scale from 1-10 in my interest in being a crime scene investigator is a 9 because I would like to do it one day.
Sources:
http://www.newenglandcollegeonline.com/resources/criminal-justice/crime-scene-investigator-career-outlook-and-salary/#.VgTjdDZRHVI
http://work.chron.com/duties-responsibilities-crime-scene-investigator-11851.html
http://work.chron.com/duties-responsibilities-crime-scene-investigator-11851.html
Career Journal#4: Blood Spatter Analyst
Education/Training:
A person who is looking to becoming a blood spatter analyst would have to have 40 hours minimum of flight characteristics and stain patterns examination, identification of bloodstain evidence, and documentation of bloodstains and patterns. Within the 40 hours they must also include oral and visual activity of live droplets of blood being acted on by force. They must do Labs that include a actual situation that includes the size/shape/volume/distance of blood droplets. After he/she has completed the 40 hours or more he/she must be given a Certificate of Compilation with the dated labs, lessons, and courses.
Responsibilities/Daily Activities:
The daily activities of a blood spatter analyst is to examine physical evidence from a crime scene in this case is blood. They have to examine the location and shape of droplets, stains, puddles, and pools of blood. With the evidence found at the crime scene they can figure out what weapon was used at the crime scene, find where the victim or suspect has gone, the trajectory of a projectile, and the number of wounds the victim may have. They also need to be able to report to a crime scene, work with bio hazardous material like blood and body fluids, take photos of the crime scene, take samples, write reports, and testifying in court. They also have to work along side criminal investigators.
Salary:
According to The Bureau of Labor Statistics a blood spatter analyst earns a median rate of $52,840 a year.
Pros& Cons:
~Having a stable income
~the mystery and excitement
~will be able to keep people in and out of prison
~work with fluids other than blood
~bad hours
~having to work with all kinds of victims
~the mystery and excitement
~will be able to keep people in and out of prison
~work with fluids other than blood
~bad hours
~having to work with all kinds of victims
Interest in Job:
On a scale from 1-10 from my interest in having this job would be a 5.5 because I would hate to be walking up at weird hours.
Source:
https://www.theiai.org/certifications/bloodstain/requirements.php
http://criminologycareers.about.com/od/Career_Profiles/a/Career-Profile-Bloodstain-Pattern-Analyst.htm http://www.criminaljusticedegreeschools.com/criminal-justice-careers/blood-spatter-analyst/
http://criminologycareers.about.com/od/Career_Profiles/a/Career-Profile-Bloodstain-Pattern-Analyst.htm http://www.criminaljusticedegreeschools.com/criminal-justice-careers/blood-spatter-analyst/
Career Journal#5: Forensic DNA Analyst
Education/Training:
To become a forensic DNA analyst you must have a background of 4 years worth of biology, chemistry, genetics, molecular genetics, molecular biology, forensic science, physics, criminalistics, and biochemistry and can also include microbiology, biochemistry, immunology, and infectious diseases. They should also participate in visual and physical labs that include real life situations like in what they would go through if a forensic DNA analyst.
Responsibilities/Daily Activities:
A forensic DNA analyst analyze evidence that can link suspects to a specific crime scene. They focus on identifying samples of DNA such as blood, hair follicles, and other bodily fluids. They have to work in a lab to prepare and test samples. They also don't get the opportunity to go to an active crime scene they just gather evidence found by the crime scene investigators and analyze it.
Salary:
The average annual salary for a DNA analyst is $64,000 a year.
Pros & Cons:
~Knowing the difference between one person and an other
~Not having to see that much dead bodies
~Having a great income
~Not being able to be at an active crime scene
~having to be in a lab all day
~have to wait on the crime scene investigators
~Not having to see that much dead bodies
~Having a great income
~Not being able to be at an active crime scene
~having to be in a lab all day
~have to wait on the crime scene investigators
Interest in Job:
From a scale on 1-10 in my interest of being forensic DNA analyst is a 7 because although you have regular hours you do not get to be in an active crime scene.
Sources:
http://www.crimesceneinvestigatoredu.org/forensic-dna-analyst
http://study.com/articles/DNA_Analyst_Job_Description_Duties_and_Requirements.html
http://study.com/articles/DNA_Analyst_Job_Description_Duties_and_Requirements.html
Career Journal#6:Toxicologist
Education/Training:
Forensic toxicologists have to have a bachelor's degree in the natural sciences, like chemistry or biology, or in forensic science. Coursework in math, human medicine, pharmacology or veterinary medicine also could be relevant would also be great to have in this form of work. A graduate degree program in toxicology explores toxicology, biological chemistry, cellular physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology and analytic chemistry. Doctorate programs take 2-3 years to complete and it must also include a final thesis and dissertation.
Responsibility/Daily Activities:
Toxicologist help people know about the chemical world. They can tell you if the make-up you use everyday is harmful to finding out what's in the water that we drink. They have to answer very difficult scientific questions. They are always taking samples and collecting data and doing research. They also have the opportunity to work in different lines of work. They dissect dead body's and inspect for toxins.
Salary:
With a bachelors degree a toxicologist makes $50,000 a year. A Toxicologist with a masters makes $100,000 a year. A toxicologist with a doctorates makes $150,000 a year.
Interest In Job:
On a scale form 1-10 on my interest on being a toxicologist would be a 8.5 because they make a lot of money and the have a lot of other industries to branch out into.
Sources:
http://work.chron.com/much-money-toxicologist-make-doctorate-16174.html
http://work.chron.com/duties-toxicologist-16885.html
http://work.chron.com/duties-toxicologist-16885.html
Career Journal #7: Medical Examiner
Education/Training:
Medical examiners are physicians who do autopsy to determine the cause of suspicious or sudden death. They also combine the jobs of coroners and forensic pathologist to determine the surroundings and leading to death. If you want to be a medical examiner you have to first be a licensed medical doctor which you have to earn your medical school degree and you have to participate in medical residency. They then need to have obtained specialized training for forensic pathology and earn a medical examiner certification. .
Responsibilities/Daily Activities:
They're commonly known corners. They determine the cause of death and they can also tell weather the death was natural, accidental, or intentional. They can also tell how the person died and what injuries they had. A medical examiner also has to examine organs, tissue, and bodily fluids. Through the evidence you have collected you will know diseases and natural deaths. You will also get to work with blood under a microscope in a laboratory.
Salary:
On a yearly rate medical examiner makes about $184,650-$230,000. The least amount was stated in 2011nd the highest was stated in 2007.
Interest in Job:
On a scale from 1-10 on my interest in being a medical examiner it would be a 7.5 because I would like to know more about the human body but I will have to work in a room where you don't get to see people.
Sources:
http://learn.org/articles/Medical_Examiner_Job_Duties_Career_Outlook_and_Educational_Requirements.html
http://work.chron.com/much-money-medical-examiner-make-year-2973.html
http://work.chron.com/much-money-medical-examiner-make-year-2973.html
Career Journal #8: Forensic Anthropologist
Education/Training:
According to the American Board of Forensic Anthropology , you must have a bachelor's degree in anthropology or a something in the related field and a master's degree in anthropology to meet the minimum requirements to work as a forensic anthropology. The ABFA suggests that people should look into getting a doctorate degree in biological or physical anthropology, meaning prospective forensic anthropologists could spend up to ten years in school for this career. Formal degree programs often include internships, field work and clinical experience.
Daily Activities/Responsibilities:
They don't work with police that much they are mostly called to a scene where there is a dead body and they died in an unnatural death. They analyze bones and teeth, they also figure out the approximate age, height, weight, and race along with other things that is very important to know about the victim. They also use their knowledge of anthropology to help detectives find out if the remains that was found was human or an animal.
Salary:
The highest paying anthropologist earns a yearly salary of $92,730. The lowest paid anthropologist earns a yearly salary of $34,320. The medium paid anthropologist ears a yearly salary of $61,420.
Interest in Job:
On a scale from 1-10 in my interest on being a Forensic anthropologist is a 8.5 because i always wanted to help detectives with cases but then don't get to work with them as much.
Pros/Cons:
~They don't need to work as much.
~You don't need to work with a lot of people.
~Their annual salary is really high if your really good at your job.
~Having to work weird hours
~Not knowing what your going to be showing up too
~Not having a strong stomach
~You don't need to work with a lot of people.
~Their annual salary is really high if your really good at your job.
~Having to work weird hours
~Not knowing what your going to be showing up too
~Not having a strong stomach
Sources:
http://study.com/articles/Forensic_Anthropologist_Job_Description_Outlook_and_Salary.html
http://www.forensicanthropologyschools.net/The-Duties-and-Responsibilities-of-a-Forensic-Anthropologist.html
http://www.forensicanthropologyschools.net/The-Duties-and-Responsibilities-of-a-Forensic-Anthropologist.html
Career Journal #9: Forensic DNA Analyst
Education/training:
To become a forensic DNA analyst you must have a four year degree in: Biology, Chemistry, Genetics, Molecular Genetics, Molecular Biology, Forensic Science, Physics, Criminalistics, and Biochemistry.
Coursework in these programs most likely include: microbiology, biochemistry, immunology, and infectious diseases, and considerable laboratory work is central. Because these laboratory professionals must be able to put their findings in detail to provide expert testimony in a court of law, candidates for forensic DNA analyst positions must have excellent written and oral communication skills. Just a few of the undergraduate degrees individuals may pursue for forensic DNA analyst careers include a Bachelor of Science in biology, DNA analysis methods, biological sciences, forensic science, and molecular biology. Most positions in this field require at least 2 years of full-time experience in forensic casework, and many employers require graduate-level coursework in biochemistry, genetics, statistics/population genetics, and molecular biology as a condition of employment. Graduate programs often pursued by individuals interested in careers as forensic DNA analysts include a Masters of Science in forensic science, forensic and conservation genetics, forensic analysis, molecular biology, human and molecular genetics, biomedical sciences , medical genetics, and analytical forensic science.
Coursework in these programs most likely include: microbiology, biochemistry, immunology, and infectious diseases, and considerable laboratory work is central. Because these laboratory professionals must be able to put their findings in detail to provide expert testimony in a court of law, candidates for forensic DNA analyst positions must have excellent written and oral communication skills. Just a few of the undergraduate degrees individuals may pursue for forensic DNA analyst careers include a Bachelor of Science in biology, DNA analysis methods, biological sciences, forensic science, and molecular biology. Most positions in this field require at least 2 years of full-time experience in forensic casework, and many employers require graduate-level coursework in biochemistry, genetics, statistics/population genetics, and molecular biology as a condition of employment. Graduate programs often pursued by individuals interested in careers as forensic DNA analysts include a Masters of Science in forensic science, forensic and conservation genetics, forensic analysis, molecular biology, human and molecular genetics, biomedical sciences , medical genetics, and analytical forensic science.
Daily Responsibilities/Activities:
DNA analysts are usually in a laboratory cataloging and analyzing DNA evidence. Since their findings are used in a court of law to prove innocence or guilt of a suspect then they have to use precise protocol for the evidence on who has the evidence, what was done to it, and what procedures were done to it. The results must also be notated. The are also in charge of all the equipment that is in the laboratory.
Salary:
On a yearly average DNA Analysis make $64,000. On a hourly range they make $19-$21 dollars.
Pros/Cons:
~They make really good money
~They get to figure out if a person is innocent or guilty
~you work with cool equipment
~ working with expensive equipment
~not working with a lot of people
~people's life on the line
~They get to figure out if a person is innocent or guilty
~you work with cool equipment
~ working with expensive equipment
~not working with a lot of people
~people's life on the line
Sources:
http://www.glassdoor.com/Hourly-Pay/Sorenson-Forensics-Forensic-Dna-Analyst-Hourly-Pay-E200744_D_KO19,39.htm
http://www.crimesceneinvestigatoredu.org/forensic-dna-analyst/
http://study.com/articles/DNA_Analyst_Job_Description_Duties_and_Requirements.html
http://www.crimesceneinvestigatoredu.org/forensic-dna-analyst/
http://study.com/articles/DNA_Analyst_Job_Description_Duties_and_Requirements.html
Career Journal #10:Pedriatric Endocrinologist
Education/Training:
You first have to get an undergrad degree to be able to enroll to medical school. Even though there isn't a program for an aspiring physician you can tae pre-med and do courses like biological sciences, physics, chemistry and mathematics. When you get into medical school you get training in human anatomy, physiology, medical practices and ethics. If you wan to take the extra step you can do extracurricular classes like pediatrics or endocrinology, though medical school. For the training pat you have to complete 1 year of internship.
Responsibilities/Daily activities:
A Pediatric Endocrinologist are special physicians how help children with metabolic or growth disorders. They also help kids with type one diabetes, growth disorders, intersex disorders, hypoglycemia, and other disorders relating to the adrenal, thyroid, and pituitary glands. What they do in their job include seeing and evaluating patients, providing treatment, recording care, and making referrals.
Salary:
The min. annual salary is $128,000 a year. The median is $159,331. The max salary is $225,000.
Pros/Cons:
~The money is great
~you get to work with kids
~You get to know a lot of things
~you have to be very patient
~you are surrounded by kids
~you have to be a very good physician if you want the max
~you get to work with kids
~You get to know a lot of things
~you have to be very patient
~you are surrounded by kids
~you have to be a very good physician if you want the max
Source's:
http://study.com/articles/Pediatric_Endocrinologist_Job_Information_for_Students_Considering_a_Career_as_a_Pediatric_Endocrinologist.html
http://www.glassdoor.com/Salaries/pediatric-endocrinologist-salary-SRCH_KO0,25.htm
http://www.glassdoor.com/Salaries/pediatric-endocrinologist-salary-SRCH_KO0,25.htm
Career Journal #11: Nutritionist
Education/Training:
For education and training to become a nutritionist you must have a bachelors and masters in dietetics. Some colleges and universities offer the 4 year course. They get proper class instruction and get supervised internships in the field to help provide experience. They also get training in human nutrition, experimental foods, medical nutrition therapy, food service organization and quantity food production.
Daily Activities/Responsibilities:
The duties of a nutritionist is ton help people have a healthy life style. They don't just tell people what to eat. They have to examine the clients diet and make a change to it and make it better and healthier than it is and readjust to make a difference in the diet. They have to make sure the changes they have made are healthy. To help and support your client to let them succeed their goals.
Salary:
The median pay for a nutritionist is $55,240 a year.
Pros/Cons:
~help people live healthy lives
~save lives
~make a decent amount of money
~have to guess peoples heath
~not good pay
~have to work with a lot of people
~save lives
~make a decent amount of money
~have to guess peoples heath
~not good pay
~have to work with a lot of people
Source:
http://www.naturalhealers.com/nutritionist/job-description/
http://study.com/articles/Dietitian_Educational_Requirements.html
http://study.com/articles/Dietitian_Educational_Requirements.html
Career Journal #12: Cardiologist
Education/Training:
When you are looking to be a cardiologist you must have a bachelor's degree in order to get into medical school. The biggest pre-med bachelor degrees include courses in chemistry, mathematics, engineering or psychology. Then you have gain a passing score on the MCAT (Medical College Admission Test). The four years in medical school go over the standard medical terminology, medical judgment and clinical standard procedures. Potential cardiologists who complete the ten years of school also have to pass a certification exam administered by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Daily activities/Responsibilities:
Cardiologists are medical doctors who specialize in heart and blood vessel disease. They help patients prevent heart diseases and help them with their diseases, the diagnose patients. They help prevent unhealthy life's. They promote heart health and help patients make good decisions.
Salary:
The beginners range is $180,00 - $250,00, with 5 years experience the range is $300,00 - $400,00, and with a lot of experience can even be up to $800,000 a year.
Pros/Cons:
~Being able to make a lot of money.
~Makin a difference in peoples life.
~Can be the best you can be.
~working with hearts
~having to help a lot of people with a lot of complications
~no constant hours.
~Makin a difference in peoples life.
~Can be the best you can be.
~working with hearts
~having to help a lot of people with a lot of complications
~no constant hours.
Source:
http://learn.org/articles/Cardiologist_Job_Duties_Occupational_Outlook_and_Education_Prerequisites.html
http://study.com/cardiologist_education.html
http://www.mommd.com/cardiology-salary.shtml
http://study.com/cardiologist_education.html
http://www.mommd.com/cardiology-salary.shtml
Career Journal #13: Medical Assistant
Education/Training:
The basic education you need to become a medical assistant is to have a high school education or high school diploma. You must have taken high school science, mainly anatomy, biology, and chemistry. They would also have to go through training at a college even if the state doesn't make it mandatory.
Daily Activities/Responsibilities:
Medical Assistants do the administrative work in offices of physicians, podiatrist, chiropractors, and other types of doctors. While in the office they take records of patient medical history and personal information, they also measure vital signs, help with examinations. They also give patients injections as directed by physicians, schedule appointments, and help prepare blood for test.
Salary:
The annual salary of a medical assistant is $29,370.
Pros/Cons:
~ You don't need as much education
~a job in the medical field
~Don't have to get too involved
~not enough action
~behind a desk all day
~have to face rude people
~a job in the medical field
~Don't have to get too involved
~not enough action
~behind a desk all day
~have to face rude people
Interest in job:
On a scale from 1 to 10 on how much I want this job is a 7.5 because they do get to work with doctors but aren't really interacted with the people.