Career Plan
Dental Hygienist
Physical Therapist
Job Description
A dental hygienist is a skilled oral health professional in maintaining and keeping high oral health. They assist dentists by conducting x-rays, screenings, and provide support in patients' dental visits, continuous comprehensive care and promoting overall good dental well-being.
Earnings
In 2022 the medium pay is $81,400 a year and $39.14 an hour.
The lowest paid 10 percent of workers received a median salary of $60,100 or less
The top paid 10 percent workers received is $100,200 or more annually
Soft Skills
Communication, Attention to Detail, Compassion, Problem solving , Time Management, and Comprehensive Skills.
Hard Skills
Manual Dexterity
-Responsibly deal with use of sharp equipment inside patients mouth
- Have very good control of your hands.
Conducting Initial Dental Assessments.
-Examination of Mouth
Removing Deposits of Teeth
-Cleaning Teeth
Applying Fluoride Treatments
-Minerals used to help prevent cavities.
Taking x-rays
Assisting with Restorative Procedures
-The help of restorative Procedures for dentists.
Visual Requirements
Motor Skills
Employment Outlook
Dental Hygienist is projected to grow 7 percent from 2022 to 2032 which is faster than the average for all occupations. As well as 16,400 openings for dental hygienists are put out each year.
ROI
One year- 221%
Ten year- 2511%
Forty years- 137771%
Education Cost
High School Diploma
Accepted into Dental Program
Associate's and Bachelor's Degree
School varies on Program you get into either 2 year or 3 year
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CSI cost for dental program and intuition for in-state student is $30,840 all together for schooling. ( Excluding Living Responsibilities. )
Job Description
A PT has knowledge of and the training for the human body. It’s hands-on treatment that helps patients recover from injury. They deal with chronic health conditions as well to help patients regain motion, manage pain, and help them overall. PTs work alongside other health professions.
Earnings
In 2022 the medium pay is $97,720 per year
$46.98 per hour.
The lowest paid 10 percent of workers received a median salary of $67,910 or less, and $32.65 an hour.
The top 10 percent of workers received $128,830 or more, and $61.94 an hour.
Soft Skills
Critical thinking, Listening, Monitoring, Reading comprehension, Speaking, Time management, and Compassion
Hard Skills
Human Anatomy
-To perform your duties as a physical therapist, you need a deep knowledge of many different science disciplines
Physical Stamina
-Job will require you to be on your feet all day. May move patients that are bigger than you. So build your Physical Stamina, find things that relax you, get good rest, and eat good.
Diagnosis
-To synthesize the patients’ symptoms and complaints with their medical history and the results of their physical exam.
Technology
Observations
-Be able to accurately observe your patients when they are nearby and at a distance. Reading case studies, and paying close attention to lectures.
Medical Terminology
-Learn the proper medical terms for the conditions of your patients.
Employment Outlook
Employment of physical therapists is projected to grow 15 percent from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations. There are about 13,900 openings for a PT each year, on average, over the decade.
ROI
One year- 117%
Ten years- 1173%
Forty years- 5474%
Education Cost
High School Diploma
Accepted into PT program
Bachelor's Degree
School is typically 3 years long with being applied to a residency after graduation for one year for additional training.
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