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Forensic Scientist. Advice. Comments by Dale Nute, Adjunct Faculty, School of Criminology & Criminal Justice,Florida State University Recognizing that free advice is worth what you pay for it, the following is provided free of charge.

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Picture. Note. Salary. Forensic science technicians keep written notes of their observations and findings.

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Forensic science technicians typically need at least a bachelor’s degree in a natural science, such as chemistry or biology. On-the-job training is usually required for those who investigate crime scenes and for those who work in labs. Education Forensic science technicians typically need at least a bachelor’s degree in the natural sciences, such as chemistry or biology. Picture. Colleges. Forensic scientists assist with criminal investigations by using specialized equipment and laboratory tests to analyze evidence.

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The Forensic Science Education Programs Accreditation Commission (FEPAC) has approved forensic science programs offered at several top colleges in the U.S. Investigator. Investigators and detectives are plain-clothes law enforcement agents who investigate criminal cases and help solve crimes.

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A detective is assigned a case which he works on until an arrest or conviction is made or the case is dropped. This section deals with detectives and criminal investigators at the local and state levels. Job Description: A Day in the Life of an Investigator / Detective Investigators and detectives are plain-clothes law enforcement agents who investigate criminal cases, collecting evidence and facts to help solve crimes. Fact Sheet. Printer Friendly Version Private Investigator / Qualified Manager Requirements for Licensure A private investigator is an individual who amongst other duties (1) investigates crimes, (2) investigates the identity, business, occupation, character, etc., of a person, (3) investigates the location of lost or stolen property, (4) investigates the cause of fires, losses, accidents, damage or injury, or (5) secures evidence for use in court.

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Private investigators may protect persons only if such services are incidental to an investigation; they may not protect property. An individual, partnership, or corporation licensed as a private investigator may employ a qualified manager to manage the business on a day-to-day basis. Picture. Top 25 schools for PI. April 07, 2012 by PInow Staff Deciding on a professional private investigation training program can be tricky.

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Picture. Cost. When I think of a private detective or investigator, what usually comes to mind is Columbo, or a disheveled little man wearing a wrinkled, khaki trench coat, with worn shoes, and in desperate need of a haircut.

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This stereotypical description could not be further from the truth, and I would like to share some factual information regarding the licenser of , services provided, and average costs of retaining today's private investigator (PI). You might be wondering why anyone would feel compelled to need to hire a "private eye? " Pharmacist. Overview In recent years, pharmacist has been consistently ranked as among the best jobs in the United States.

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Pharmacists dispense medications prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners and monitor patient health. ASHP. Salary. Pharmacists must pay attention to detail, ensuring the accuracy of the prescriptions they fill.

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Picture. Picture. ONU. Physician Assistant. Overview According to Money magazine, Physician Assistant is one of the Top 10 Best Jobs in America.

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The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 30% job growth rate for the profession through 2020. With the average PA program at 24-27 months, and the flexibility to move into different areas of medicine without additional training also add to the appeal of the profession. Colleges. Picture. Note. Salary. Physician assistants often treat minor injuries, instruct and counsel patients, and order or carry out therapy. Physician assistants typically need a master’s degree from an accredited educational program.

Earning that degree usually takes at least 2 years of full-time postgraduate study. Most applicants to physician assistant education programs already have a bachelor’s degree and some healthcare-related work experience. All states require physician assistants to be licensed. Education Most applicants to physician assistant education programs already have a bachelor’s degree and some healthcare-related work experience. Many applicants already have experience as registered nurses or as EMTs and paramedics before they apply to a physician assistant program. Physician assistant education programs usually take at least 2 years of full-time study.

Picture. Jobs they do. Physician assistants (PAs), not to be confused with medical assistants, work closely with doctors and complete medical tasks from taking medical histories to setting simple fractures. These professionals are licensed in all states. Read on to learn more about this field. Physician Assistant Job Duties.

Registered Nurse (RN) Overview According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, registered nursing is among the top 10 occupations with the largest job growth. Registered nursing (RN) requires a large base of knowledge used to assess, plan and intervene to promote health, prevent disease and help patients cope with illness. When providing direct patient care, nurses observe, assess and record symptoms, reactions and progress, which provides the basis for care planning and intervention. They are health educators and advocates for patients, families and communities.

They have a unique scope of practice and can practice independently, although they also collaborate with all members of the health care team to provide the care needed by each patient as an individual. Picture. Ohio University. Picture. Board of Registered Nursing. Mortician. A mortician is also known as an undertaker, and works at a funeral agency, providing funeral-related services.

The job of a mortician typically includes preparing the body of the deceased for the funeral, as well as coordinating the funeral’s important details with the deceased’s family. A mortician will normally embalm the body in the preparational stage, and they’ll also oversee the cremation of the body if the deceased has wished for one. Afterwards, it’s up to the mortician to arrange the coffin, burial site and the funeral services.

Cincinnati College. Picture. Note. Salary. Becoming a funeral director requires courses in ethics, grief counseling, and business law. High school students can prepare for a job as a funeral director by taking courses in biology and chemistry and by participating in public speaking. Part-time or summer jobs in funeral homes also are good experience. An associate’s degree in mortuary science is the minimum educational requirement. All funeral directors must be licensed by the state in which they work. Picture. The Advantages. Radiologist. What Is a Radiologist? Salary. Radiologic technologists must follow exact instructions to get the images needed to diagnose and treat the patient.

An associate’s degree is the most common educational path for radiologic and MRI technologists. Picture. Colleges. Note. Picture. Cosmetologist. Picture. Career Information. Picture. Note. College of Cosmetology.