by: amanda breazeale mrs.moravits period 6 9/23/14
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By: Amanda Breazeale
Mrs.Moravits
Period 6
9/23/14
CAREERS
A court reporter records verbatim proceedings of courts, legislative assemblies, committee meetings, and other events. A court reporter is responsible for entering, transcribing, recording,
storing and maintaining information in written and electronic form. Based on the type of court reporting and work
environment, the specific job responsibilities of a court reporter will vary. According to the National Court Reporter’s Association
(NCRA), formal training for court reporters is offered by 130 programs, including community colleges, technical colleges,
four-year universities and distance learning programs for court reporting programs will vary, but typically include classes in
legal terminology, criminal and appellate procedure, keyboarding, computer-aided transcription and real-time
reporting.
COURTROOM REPORTER
The types of technology used in this career include computers, laptops, recorders, microphones, and other
types of technology.
I would be interested in this career because I think it would be cool to work in a courtroom. I also like to use technology
to help people.
Court reporters earned an average annual salary of $52,460, according to the May 2009 data from the Bureau of Labor
Statistics.*
COURTROOM REPORTER CONTINUED
Medical records technicians and health information technicians are the professionals responsible for ensuring patients’ charts are accurate and
complete.
Medical records technicians are responsible for assembling and organizing individual patients’ medical information, and then entering it into an electronic
health record (EHR.) This medical information may include:
medical histories taken by various health care professionals
information about symptoms that have caused the patient to seek medical information
the results of physical examinations
physicians’ diagnoses
physicians’ treatment plans and nursing care plans
physicians’ notes and nursing notes
x-ray and laboratory test results
consent forms
MEDICAL RECORD TECHNICIANS AND HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNICIANS
Training and education in health information technology are offered by some colleges and universities, community colleges and technical
schools. Bachelors and masters degree programs generally prepare technicians for supervisory or administrative employment. Online
coursework is also a viable option for individuals hoping to specialize in this field, as the work does not involve direct patient contact. Colleges
and universities will award bachelors or masters degrees in health information management, while two-year community colleges will
award associates degrees.
Generally speaking, technicians who work in the private sector earn more than technicians who work in the public sector or for non-profits.
Technicians who work for pharmaceutical companies earn the most with an hourly mean wage of $29.43, and an annual mean wage of $61,210, while technicians who work in physicians’ offices earn the least with an
hourly mean wage of $13.69 and an annual mean wage of $28,460.*
MEDICAL RECORDS TECHNICIAN AND HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNICIANS
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Accountants carry the primary responsibility for financial records, making sure the appropriate taxes are paid by federal and state deadlines, oversee efficient use of funds and related
tasks. They may work with individuals, major corporations and/or small businesses. They will work closely with clients in
preparation, explanation and verification of any financial paperwork, they also help consumers to go over budgeting
and to make plans for future investments. Those who work as public accountants may work as a private or business sector
and may specialize in tax work or in the handling of client assets. Certified public accountants either work as an independent or may work for a larger accounting firm.
bottom line.
ACCOUNTANT
Forensic accountants have a very unique role. They help in the investigation of business, or white collar, crimes that involve embezzling money, fraud connected to bankruptcy and other issues such as money laundering. They may be part of a team of law enforcement officers are may work with a lawyer during a case. They may also be called as an
expert witness during a court trial. Other accountants network as internal auditors, who verify and analyze the company’s financial records
to make sure that there is no fraud and that things are being properly handled. The review can aid a company in making business run
smoother and to save money on their bottom line.
The minimum degree level required to edit the accounting field is a bachelors degree in accounting or finance. A Masters level degree is very attractive to future employer and is often preferred. When first hired into
a position, the new account and will work under the guise of the more experienced individual who gives and further on-the-job training.
ACCOUNTANT CONTINUED.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, accountants can expect a job growth of 22 percent by 2018. The average
salary for a starting accounting is approximately $48,933. Those with a master’s degree starting out can expect to
earn around $49,786. In a position for the federal government, an accountant can expect upwards of $53,660
starting out. As business accountability becomes more important and with the continued need for experienced
individuals in tax preperation, job outlooks for this area look to keep growing.*
I would be interested in this carreer because it would be easy for me to keep track of money and teach me people
skills. Im very good at saving money.
ACCOUNTANT CONTINUED. YET AGAIN…
http://jobdescriptions.net/business/accountant/
http://jobdescriptions.net/health/medical-records-and-health-information-technician
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http://jobdescriptions.net/legal/court-reporter/
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