MEDICAL IMAGING THROUGH HEALTHCARE 1 7 MEDICAL IMAGING THROUGH HEALTHCARE Medical Imaging Through Healthcare Your Name Houston Community College EDUC 1300 February 2, 2018 Medical Imagining Through Healthcare When we come to think of it, choosing a career is by far one of the most difficult decisions an adult can make. For some, that decision is chosen for them, whether it’s a business that’s being passed down or through the influence of others around them. Up until my senior year of high school, I had no idea what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. That was until I took an anatomy class and a class called Independent Study Mentorship (ISM). In ISM, we were required to find a career of interest and a professional in the field who you would "shadow" once a week for the entire year. I knew I was good at math so the career I chose was accounting. For many reasons, such as finding it quite boring, I quickly realized that this wasn’t the career for me. In my anatomy class, however, I found a passion in the health industry. It was by far the most difficult class I've enrolled in however; it has also been the most exciting class I've ever taken. I remember looking forward to the class, even when studying for exams, as I would challenge myself to get above a 95. Since then, I knew I had found my passion in health. Through several hours of research, the career I am most interested in is Radiology. When I took The Clifton Strengths Assessment for Students, my top trait was a relator, which means I excel in developing relationships and I am able to make people realize how much I care about them. My other four strengths were arranger, meaning I am very organized, deliberative, meaning I anticipate obstacles and am a good decision maker, responsibility, meaning I take ownership of my actions and am committed to my values, and lastly consistency, which means I make a strong point to treat everyone equally and thrive under routine behavior (Clifton, 2019). I believe all of my traits make me the perfect candidate for my career choice because they confirm that I am responsible enough to work in the medical field and will be skilled at anticipating the next step. Being organized is very helpful in any career path as well and will only serve to enhance my other qualities. I also believe my last trait of consistency might be the most important; treating everyone with the same level of care is the only way to ensure the best results for everyone who walks through those hospital doors, which ultimately leads to the most lives saved. Job Responsibilities A Radiologist is a medical professional who specializes in medical imaging to make a diagnosis. A radiologist main job responsibility is to comprehend and interpret diagnostic imagining which may include; CT scans (Computed tomography), MRI's (Magnetic resonance imaging), and ultrasounds (Career Coach, 2018). The main function of a CT scan is to create a 3-D image through the use of x ...

1. MEDICAL IMAGING THROUGH HEALTHCARE 1
7
MEDICAL IMAGING THROUGH HEALTHCARE
Medical Imaging Through Healthcare
Your Name
Houston Community College
EDUC 1300
February 2, 2018
Medical Imagining Through Healthcare
When we come to think of it, choosing a career is by far one of
the most difficult decisions an adult can make. For some, that
decision is chosen for them, whether it’s a business that’s being
passed down or through the influence of others around them. Up

2. until my senior year of high school, I had no idea what I wanted
to do for the rest of my life. That was until I took an anatomy
class and a class called Independent Study Mentorship (ISM). In
ISM, we were required to find a career of interest and a
professional in the field who you would "shadow" once a week
for the entire year. I knew I was good at math so the career I
chose was accounting. For many reasons, such as finding it
quite boring, I quickly realized that this wasn’t the career for
me. In my anatomy class, however, I found a passion in the
health industry. It was by far the most difficult class I've
enrolled in however; it has also been the most exciting class
I've ever taken. I remember looking forward to the class, even
when studying for exams, as I would challenge myself to get
above a 95. Since then, I knew I had found my passion in
health. Through several hours of research, the career I am most
interested in is Radiology. When I took The Clifton Strengths
Assessment for Students, my top trait was a relator, which
means I excel in developing relationships and I am able to make
people realize how much I care about them. My other four
strengths were arranger, meaning I am very organized,
deliberative, meaning I anticipate obstacles and am a good
decision maker, responsibility, meaning I take ownership of my
actions and am committed to my values, and lastly consistency,
which means I make a strong point to treat everyone equally and
thrive under routine behavior (Clifton, 2019). I believe all of
my traits make me the perfect candidate for my career choice
because they confirm that I am responsible enough to work in
the medical field and will be skilled at anticipating the next
step. Being organized is very helpful in any career path as well
and will only serve to enhance my other qualities. I also believe
my last trait of consistency might be the most important;
treating everyone with the same level of care is the only way to
ensure the best results for everyone who walks through those
hospital doors, which ultimately leads to the most lives saved.
Job Responsibilities
A Radiologist is a medical professional who specializes in

3. medical imaging to make a diagnosis. A radiologist main job
responsibility is to comprehend and interpret diagnostic
imagining which may include; CT scans (Computed
tomography), MRI's (Magnetic resonance imaging), and
ultrasounds (Career Coach, 2018). The main function of a CT
scan is to create a 3-D image through the use of x-rays. An
MRI, however, uses magnetic fields to create a more detailed
image that shows soft tissue, joint, tendons and ligaments.
Ultrasounds use sound waves to view the internal
structure/organs inside of the body (WebMD, 2018). According
to Occupational Outlook Handbook (2018), the expected
employment growth rate between 2016-2026 is 13%,
Occupational Outlook Handbook (2018), the expected
employment growth rate between 2016-2026 is 13%, and the
median wage of a physician is equal to or greater than $208,000
per year.
Education
To become a radiologist, not only will you need several years of
education, but it also takes several years of practice. According
to Occupational Outlook Handbook (2018), your first step is to
acquire a bachelor's degree from a university. This bachelor's
degree doesn’t necessarily have to be health related. You just
have to make sure you take the prerequisites the medical school
requires. During your last 2 years of college, you should begin
studying for the MCAT, which is an exam you have to take to
apply to medical school. Medical school consist of a total of 4
years in which the first two years you will be mostly learning
from lecture, while the last two you will begin medical
rotations. After medical school, you will need to take 4 years of
radiology residence and finally a 1-2 years fellowship (Bureau
of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, 2018).
Lifestyle
The lifestyle I intend to live is one that'll allow me to support
my future family. I plan on having 1-2 children and according
to Texas Reality Check (2016), it'll cost about $2,162 every
month to support them. Because I plan on having a family, I

4. plan to live in a home that'll cost about $1,285 a month. Some
necessary expenses include: utilities, food, transportation,
clothing, health care, and student debt. These overall expenses
come out to about $2,429 a month. Which leaves personal care,
entertainment, miscellaneous, and savings, and that comes out
to $672 a month. In full, my monthly expenses come out to
$6,548, which gives me a total of $98,220 annual expenses. The
national annual salary of a physician is about $208,000 so
because of this, I should have enough money to maintain the
lifestyle I plan on living. The remaining balance will go towards
an emergency fund, retirement savings, college fund and
vacation.
Expected Expenses
When comparing the annual salary needed to maintain my future
lifestyle, I was taken back by the cost difference required to
live in different parts of the US. For example, in Houston TX, I
need about $100,000 a year. According to Cable News Network
(2018), to live in San Antonio, TX I need about $90,000 to
maintain the same lifestyle. This is due to the 1% decrease in
groceries, 26% decrease in housing, 21% decrease in utilities,
5% decrease in transportation, and 3% decrease in healthcare. I
chose San Antonio because before I moved to Houston, I lived
in San Antonio and I really enjoyed living there. However, if I
wanted to live in San Diego, CA, because of the beautiful
beaches and scenery, the cost of living dramatically increases to
about $150,000. This is due to the 32% increase in groceries,
127% increase in housing, 6% increase in utilities, 26% increase
in transportation, and 17% increase in healthcare. I have a lot of
my family living in New York so I was curious to see how much
it would cost me to live in Manhattan, NY. It would take about
$250,000 to live in New York. It absolutely blew my mind to
see that just the housing difference from Houston to New York
increases by 372%! Other contributing factors included the 59%
increase in groceries, 33% increase in transportation, and 26%
increase in healthcare. It was shocking to see how the cost of
living is so dependent on your geographic location.

5. Volunteering
Because I plan on pursuing a medical profession, volunteering
is a lot easier to find than other professions. When I looked on
VolunteerMatch (2018), I found over 91 opportunities near
Katy, TX. A majority only required skills on relationship
building, customer service, and community outreach. The three
that stood out to me the most were: Aromatherapy Program for
hospice patients, BINGO with patients of disabilities at Vita-
Living, and the Hospice plus internship, externship, and
practicum. Although I think Volunteer Match is very helpful, I
think it's more beneficial to go to the nearest hospital to you
and ask about volunteer opportunities. Because you are face to
face with the medical professions, it shows that you are
genuinely interested in not only learning more about the
medical professions but also that you're interested in helping
out the community. Strong medical school applicants also have
several hours of volunteer work on their resumes.
Long-term Goals
My long-term career goal is to become a medical professional,
but more specifically a Radiologist by 2032. It'll take me a total
of about 14 years to become a radiologist in which I will be
around 32. In order to make this dream into a reality, I will need
to work very hard. The first step I need to take is to complete
college with an excellent GPA. The second step is to study a lot
for the MCAT and be accepted into medical school. The last
step is to work hard in med. school and maintain a high GPA to
become a competitive applicant for residency. Once all of these
steps are complete, I should be well on my way to becoming a
radiologist. Now I completely understand that life may not
always go the way we plan, and I need to understand that it will
not be easy. But if this is something that makes me happy, then
I will work hard and in the end my efforts will all be worth it.
Some obstacles I may find myself having to overcome may
include time management issues, distractions, and
procrastination. To overcome these obstacles, I must remember
my goals and surround myself with positive people who support

6. me. My life will be everything I've pictured it to be when I not
only enjoy my job but also get to come home to my beautiful
family.
References
Bureau of Labor Statistics, US Department of Labor. (2018).
Occupational
outlook handbook: Physicians and surgeons. Retrieved
from
https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/physicians-and-
surgeons.htm
Cable News Network. (2018). Cost of living: How far will my
salary go in another city? Retrieved from
https://money.cnn.com/calculator/pf/cost-of-living/index.html
Career Coach, Houston Community College. (2018). Career
coach: Radiologist. Retrieved from
https://hccs.emsicc.com/careers/radiologist?region=Housto
n-The%20Woodlands- Sugar%20Land,%20TX&radius=
Labor Market and Career Information Department of Texas
Workforce Commission. (2016). Texas realty check.
Retrieved from https://texasrealitycheck.com/
VolunteerMatch. (2018). VolunteerMatch: Health related.
Retrieved from https://www.volunteermatch.org/
WebMD. (2018). WebMD. Retrieved from
https://www.webmd.com/
Running head: Abstract - The Complexity of Sexuality 1

7. Abstract - The Complexity of Sexuality 8
Abstract
Sexual orientations and identity is changing over time and
becoming more complex. Researches have shown that women
and men of all ages depend on the internet for their sexual
needs. Over time heterosexuality emerges, and now
homosexuality, bisexuality, and asexuality have become
common. The complexity of sexuality can be understood in
numerous ways, such as social, biological, and environmental.
This paper will focus on the social dimension of the complexity
of sexuality—the structure and acceptance of sexuality in
society and how these complex structures are prevailing in our
society. Identities and voices of different sexual groups are
emerging, such as Lesbian, LGBTQ, and homosexual groups.
Society is accepting their rights and raising voices for them.
Sexual orientation is used as a scale to measure sexual identities
or differentiate between attractions towards men or women.
There are researches available that address the emergence of
different sexual identities that will guide this paper and its
claim that the concept of sexuality is becoming complex. The
role of society and the internet would be evaluated because the
internet makes it easy to express and explore one's sexuality
without having fewer personal complications. Theoretical
analysis will be helpful used to correlate the historical sexual
beliefs with contemporary beliefs and attitudes. This paper will
provide an empirical overview of sexuality to readers and help
them understand how changing attitudes affect our society. This
paper will be helpful for readers to understand their complexity
of sexuality.
Keywords: Complexity, Sexuality, LGBTQ, Identities,
Empirical.
Running head: COMPLEXITY OF SEXUALITY RESEARCH
PAPER OUTLINE 1

8. COMPLEXITY OF SEXUALITY RESEARCH PAPER
OUTLINE 4
The Complexity of Sexuality
Introduction
· Brief introduction of the sexuality complexity
· Brief descriptions of challenges facing people in regards to
sexuality hence triggering the need for the research
· Research question
· Thesis statement
Discussion
· Describing what complexity of sexuality is all about
· Importance of human sexuality
· Description of the different types of sexualities precisely
heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual, and asexual.
· The causes of complexities in sexuality and how the people
are affected
· Ways that the type’s sexualities are different and how each
type of sexuality is perceived and treated by the society. For
instance, according to ----------- heterosexuals are perceived and
treated as the only people with a normal sexual life. This makes
people from other sexualities to be treated and perceived
indifferently.
· Best ways to handle people from each sexuality
Images
Heterosexuals
Homosexuals
Bisexuals
Asexual
Conclusion
· Wrapping up the research with brief information from each
section in a manner that supports the thesis statement.
References

9. Bancroft, J. (2008). Human sexuality and its problems. Elsevier
Health Sciences.
Butland, K. A. (2015). The complexities of female sexuality:
Narratives of women who have experienced both heterosexual
and same-sex marriages.
Jackson, S. (2006). Interchanges: Gender, sexuality and
heterosexuality: The complexity (and limits) of
heteronormativity. Feminist theory, 7(1), 105-121.
Mayer, L. S., & McHugh, P. R. (2016). Sexuality and gender:
Findings from the biological, psychological, and social
sciences. The New Atlantis, 10-143.
Shively, M. G., & De Cecco, J. P. (1977). Components of sexual
identity. Journal of homosexuality, 3(1), 41-48.
Running head: PROSPECTUS FOR COMPLEXITY OF
SEXUALITY RESEARCH PAPER 1
PROSPECTUS FOR COMPLEXITY OF SEXUALITY
RESEARCH PAPER 3
Sexuality is something that affects all individuals irrespective
of their gender. Nevertheless, it is a highly complex issue
thereby leading to diverse feelings, ideas, and opinions about
sexuality. The differences create confusion on how sexuality

10. should be addressed and this has led to some forms of sexuality
being preferred over others. It is important to understand that
sexuality is a natural thing and no single person should be
discriminated upon. However, this is only possible with clear
understanding of sexuality in all its complexity. In this research
paper, I intend to research sexuality from its complexity
perspective. The intention is to shed light on how complex
sexuality is; the reasons behind the complexity for instance
advancement and industrialization, and different types of
sexualities and how they differ as well as relate in other ways.
For the research, I will make use of e-books, peer-reviewed
journals, and scholarly articles to gather as much information as
possible. These types of sources have been found suitable for
the research because the issue of sexuality has been researched
in the past by other professional researchers and their research
articles are available online. Also, there are professional books
available online that have addressed sexuality in its entirety.
These different sources would be used to accumulate data that
will be combined to come up with sensible and valid data. the
more reason is that in some of these sources, there is first-hand
information from people with clear understanding and
experience on sexuality complexity. The information gathered
shall be phrased in a manner the audience would understand
how complex sexuality is and why it is important to treat people
from all types of sexualities with respect and dignity. Moreover,
the research will shed more light in why people of specific
sexuality behave the way they do in most cases differing from
people of a different sexuality.
References
Butland, K. A. (2015). The complexities of female sexuality:
Narratives of women who have experienced both heterosexual
and same-sex marriages.
Jackson, S. (2006). Interchanges: Gender, sexuality and
heterosexuality: The complexity (and limits) of
heteronormativity. Feminist theory, 7(1), 105-121.

11. Shively, M. G., & De Cecco, J. P. (1977). Components of sexual
identity. Journal of homosexuality, 3(1), 41-48.
Research Paper Guidelines
You will be required to write a 1500 word APA research paper.
You will be following the rules and guidelines outlined in
Information Literacy.
This portion of your paper will strictly be graded on the
grammar, mechanics, thesis statement, introduction, conclusion,
and organization of your paper. It will not focus on your APA
style or plagiarism.
*Rubrics for each part of the project will be posted on Canvas.*
Your paper must have the following:
· Develop and support a thesis that reflects your informed and
insightful views on the multiple positions and/or belief systems
you have researched.
· Clearly and logically structure your research paper using your
source material in a supportive and effective way.
· Must follow APA guidelines
· No sign of plagiarism what-so-ever.