English
Career Research Assignment
Education 1300 Learning Framework
September 29, 2022
Research and Take Notes
Paragraph One
· Interested in becoming as a dental hygienist,
· I became interested in this career because of myself.
· When I was uncertain about myself, my life was constantly mirrored on my teeth.
· I’ve been interested into this career since I was an elementary student.
· Me being insecure about myself after I’ve been judged multiple times when I was younger. (Event in my life)
· Becoming a science major would help me reach my goal. (Applied Science Degree)
Paragraph Two
· Extravert- I am great at connecting with people socially.
· Sensing- I start with facts and then form a big picture.
· Feeling- I look for what is important to others and express concern for others.
· Judging-I am focused on their to-do list and the things they hope to accomplish.
Paragraph Three
· Skills Needed- To become a dental hygienist, you must pay attention to details from the patient. (Awareness) Also, you must speak with the patient about their oral hygiene habits and routine and explain what you are doing during treatments. (Oral Communication). Another skill is multi-tasking .
· Financial- My plan for funding my studies to become a dental hygienist is to take out loans at the program I'm applying for and work there to pay them back.
· Brief description of role- Dental hygienists are responsible for providing oral care to patients through examination, teeth cleaning, and other preventative dental services
· Job outlook- growth rate 9 percent from 2021 to 2031, (faster than the average for all occupations.)
· Required Education- Associate degree or Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree
· Annual Salary- The Median Salary was $77,810 in May 2021.
· Educational Goals- I plan on getting my Associate Degree and take my prerequisites leading up to the program that I am apply to so I could have some knowledge when I start.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Dental Hygienists, at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/dental-hygienists.htm (visited September 08, 2022).
Paragraph Four
· Annual State Job Openings- There are 271 annual job openings due to growth and turnover in Texas.
· Median State Salary- $75,293
· Job Description- The same description in paragraph 3.
· Required Education- Same required education in paragraph 3
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Paragraph Five
· I need to make around $75,971 a year to support the lifestyle I want. After I graduate and find a job, I want to live my life to the fullest as much as possible. I want to be able to take vacations without being concerned about staying within my budget.
· With the lifestyle I want in the future, the salary I am going to make won’t fully cover it. Instead of going on two vacations a year, I will minimize it to one a year.
Paragraph Six
· The three following cities are what I compared to Houston: Dallas $55,526, Fort Worth $50,744, and Austin, TX $53,879. All three cities overall cost more to live in compared to Houston. The closest one to Houston has to be Fort Worth as it’s only $744 more.
· The cost of living in Dallas is more than the other three. Everything here is more expensive, the only thing here that is less than in Houston is transportation. Compared to Austin, the cost of groceries, transportation, and utilities is cheaper. While groceries and transportation are less than 10% while utilities are 11% less than Houston. Houston and Fort Worth are hard to compare as the percentage is less than 10%.
· Dental hygienist is needed all around the world. I don’t see myself moving out of Texas as of right now. I probably see myself working in Dallas as dental hygienists make the most compared to the rest of the cities.
· After my analysis, I'd think about relocating to Dallas. Even though it is more expensive than Houston, dental hygienists do make a lot of money here. When I feel lonely or miss my friends and family, I can always just drive back and forth.
Paragraph Seven
· Volunteer- San Jose Clinic (Dentist)
Volunteer- San Jose Clinic (Dental Hygienist)
· Build your professional network- This clinic might help me get started by connecting me with other individuals, and I could shadow the dentist or hygienist to gain some pointers from them when I first start.
· What will enhance my prospects for success- being able to multi-task more and to be organized and, to be more efficient in communicating towards others.
· What experiences have furthered this interest- When I started working at a dentist place as a receptionist, as a dentist had educated me about becoming one like him to become a dentist or dental hygienist.
· What impact do I want to have on society- I'd want to begin by informing the community that I provide excellent care to my patients. This would help spread my name, allowing me to persuade others to be like me, if not better.
https://www.volunteermatch.org/search/opp172288.jsp
https://www.volunteermatch.org/search/opp170705.jsp
Paragraph Eight
· Specific- Obtain Associate Degree in Dental Hygienist
· Measurable- Complete my Associate Degree in 2 years and graduate from the program in 2 more years.
· Achievable- Complete 3 more classes next semester in the Spring, and then 2 more classes in the summer.
· Relevant- I want to keep learning and improving at what I do so that I may be successful in my work and one of the best at it.
· Time-bound- Graduate HCC Spring of 2022- Fall of 2023/ Graduate from the Dental Hygienist Program in the year of 2025 or 2026
· My goal is to become a dental hygienist and I am planning to achieve it by the year 2025 or 2026. My initial step toward achieving this aim is to apply for a position that will lead to me shadowing a dental hygienist. My second step will be to study and do my best to overcome any obstacles and avoid procrastination. Then, as a third stage, I want to make a good impression on my lecturer in case I need to ask any questions along the road.
· In ten years, I picture myself working full-time, owning a home, and living with my partner while traveling the world when we get the opportunity.