HB5 Public Services

Summary

This video script explores various careers under the Public Services endorsement, detailing Texas graduation requirements and additional credits needed for endorsements. It features three individuals discussing their aspirations in recreational therapy, firefighting, and diagnostic medical sonography, including educational paths and certification requirements. The script highlights the importance of the Public Services endorsement for college preparation and career advancement.

Takeaways

• 🎓 Texas graduation requirements mandate 22 credits under the foundation plan, with additional credits needed for endorsements.
• 🏆 The distinguished level of achievement requires a total of 26 credits, including specific subjects like math and science.
• 👩‍⚕️ Recreational therapy helps individuals with disabilities or illnesses regain functionality and independence through activities.
• 🎨 A Bachelor of Science in Recreational Therapy or a related field is necessary to become a recreational therapist.
• 📚 Certification from the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation is required, involving a written exam and an internship.
• 🧑‍🎓 An associate degree in recreational therapy can lead to becoming an assistant, working in various healthcare settings.
• 👨‍🚒 A career as a firefighter can be pursued through community college programs offering firefighting training.
• 🚒 Associate degrees in fire science technology or fire protection technology provide expertise in firefighting rules and procedures.
• 🏛️ A bachelor's degree in Emergency Management or Fire and Emergency Services Administration prepares students for leadership roles.
• 🩺 Diagnostic medical sonography is a field that allows specialization in areas like cardiology, abdominal, and neurosonology.
• 📈 A Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography can open various career paths including supervisory and administrative roles.
• 🔍 An associate degree in Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography is another pathway to becoming a sonographer.

Q & A

What is the minimum number of credits required for the foundation graduation plan in Texas?

The foundation graduation plan in Texas requires students to take 22 credits.

How many additional credits are needed to earn a Public Services endorsement in Texas?

To earn a Public Services endorsement, students must take four additional credits in their endorsement area.

What is the total number of credits required to achieve the distinguished level of achievement in Texas?

To achieve the distinguished level of achievement, students must complete a total of 26 credits, including four credits in math, four credits in science, and the credits to fulfill at least one endorsement area.

What is a recreational therapist and how do they help patients?

A recreational therapist helps people with disabilities, injuries, or illnesses to restore and rehabilitate their level of functionality and independence in daily life. They use activities such as arts and crafts, gardening, music, dance, sports games, and community field trips to assist their patients.

What are the ideal qualities for someone interested in becoming a recreational therapist?

People with strong leadership and communication skills who enjoy helping others are ideal candidates for becoming recreational therapists.

What degree is required to become a recreational therapist?

To become a recreational therapist, one must earn a Bachelor of Science in Recreational Therapy or a related field such as Exercise and Sport Science with a concentration in Recreational Therapy.

What is the certification required to practice as a recreational therapist?

A certification from the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation is required, which involves passing a written exam and completing at least 480 hours of internship.

What is the career goal of Kellum, as mentioned in the script?

Kellum's career goal is to become a firefighter and eventually the chief of a fire department.

What types of degrees can prepare someone for a career in firefighting or emergency services?

Degrees such as a Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management Administration or Fire and Emergency Services Administration can prepare students for careers in firefighting or emergency services.

What are the typical program durations for firefighting training programs?

Firefighting training programs typically take at least 2 to 3 years to complete.

What is an echo cardiogram and how does it help in diagnosing heart conditions?

An echo cardiogram is a special test that uses sound waves to create a moving picture of the heart, helping cardiologists to diagnose and understand the causes of heart murmurs and other heart conditions.

What are the different areas of specialization in sonography?

Areas of specialization in sonography include Cardiology, Abdominal, Musculoskeletal, and Neurosonology, which evaluates the brain and spinal cord.

What is the educational requirement to become a diagnostic medical sonographer?

A Bachelor of Science degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography is typically required, but there are also associate degrees in Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography and Diagnostic Medical Sonography available.

Outlines

00:00

🎓 Public Services Endorsement and Career Paths

Lucia introduces the Public Services endorsement for students in Texas, explaining that it requires an additional four credits beyond the standard 22 needed for graduation. She mentions that to earn the Distinguished level of achievement, students must complete a total of 26 credits, including four in math and science, and credits in an endorsement area. Erica shares her neighbor's experience with PTSD and how recreational therapy helps him. She learns that recreational therapists use various activities to help patients restore functionality and independence. Erica discovers that she has the qualities to become a recreational therapist and researches the educational path, which includes a Bachelor's degree and certification from the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation. Kellum expresses his childhood dream of becoming a firefighter and his aspiration to lead a fire department. He explores educational options, including a bachelor's degree in Emergency Management or Fire and Emergency Services Administration, and community college programs in fire science technology and fire protection technology. Kellum also considers earning the Public Services endorsement and the Distinguished level of achievement to prepare for college-level courses.

05:01

🚒 Firefighting and Medical Sonography Careers

Natalia discusses her interest in sonography after witnessing a pediatric cardiologist use an echo cardiogram to diagnose her brother's heart murmur. She explores the various specializations in sonography, including abdominal and neurosonology. Natalia learns about the educational requirements, which include a Bachelor of Science degree in diagnostic medical sonography or an associate degree in diagnostic cardiac sonography. She also considers the prerequisite courses for such programs. The video concludes with a reminder of the requirements to earn the Public Services endorsement, emphasizing the need for specific credits in various subjects.

Keywords

💡Public Services endorsement

The Public Services endorsement refers to a specific academic pathway in Texas high schools that prepares students for careers in fields like firefighting, recreational therapy, and healthcare. It involves earning additional credits beyond the basic graduation requirements and focuses on skills related to leadership, communication, and service. In the video, Lucia mentions that students pursuing this endorsement must earn 26 credits, including four in their endorsement area.

💡Recreational Therapy

Recreational therapy is a healthcare field that helps individuals with disabilities, injuries, or illnesses regain independence and improve their quality of life through activities like arts, crafts, sports, and field trips. In the video, Erica explains how she was inspired to explore this career after observing her neighbor’s recovery from PTSD, and she highlights the educational requirements, including earning a Bachelor of Science and obtaining certification.

💡Firefighting

Firefighting is a profession focused on preventing and extinguishing fires, as well as responding to emergencies. In the video, Kellum shares his lifelong dream of becoming a firefighter and eventually a fire chief. He outlines the different educational pathways available, such as earning a bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management Administration or completing an associate degree in fire science technology.

💡Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Diagnostic medical sonography is a medical imaging technique that uses sound waves to create detailed pictures of organs and tissues, commonly used to evaluate the heart and other areas of the body. Natalia, in the video, describes how a diagnostic medical sonographer helped detect her brother's heart murmur using an echocardiogram. She further explains the various specializations in sonography and the educational paths one can take to enter the field.

💡Echocardiogram

An echocardiogram is a test that uses ultrasound waves to create a moving image of the heart, allowing doctors to diagnose heart conditions. In the video, Natalia recounts how this test was used to examine her brother's heart murmur, highlighting its importance in the field of diagnostic medical sonography.

💡Bachelor of Science

A Bachelor of Science (BS) is an undergraduate degree awarded after completing a program focused on scientific or technical fields. In the video, multiple speakers, including Erica and Natalia, reference this degree as a requirement for careers in recreational therapy and sonography. It typically involves coursework in relevant subjects such as anatomy, physiology, and medical ethics.

💡National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification

The National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) is the organization that certifies recreational therapists. To earn certification, individuals must pass a written exam and complete at least 480 hours of internship. In the video, Erica describes this process as part of the qualifications for becoming a certified recreational therapist.

💡Fire Science Technology

Fire Science Technology is an academic field that provides specialized training for aspiring firefighters, focusing on firefighting rules, hazardous materials, and rescue procedures. Kellum mentions in the video that students can pursue an associate degree in fire science technology to meet the educational requirements for becoming a firefighter.

💡Pediatric Cardiologist

A pediatric cardiologist is a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating heart conditions in children. In the video, Natalia talks about how her brother was taken to a pediatric cardiologist after doctors detected a heart murmur, leading to a deeper investigation using an echocardiogram.

💡Distinguished Level of Achievement

The Distinguished Level of Achievement is an academic recognition in Texas that students can earn by completing 26 credits, including advanced math and science courses like Algebra 2. This level of achievement is necessary for college readiness and is mentioned in the video by Lucia, who explains how it aligns with the pursuit of the Public Services endorsement.

Highlights

Public Services endorsement is for students interested in public service careers.

Texas graduation requirements mandate 22 credits under the foundation plan.

Endorsement requires four additional credits in the endorsement area.

Distinguished level of achievement requires a total of 26 credits.

Recreational therapy helps restore functionality for people with disabilities or illnesses.

Recreational therapists use activities like arts and sports to aid rehabilitation.

Leadership and communication skills are ideal for a recreational therapist.

A Bachelor of Science in recreational therapy is required to become a therapist.

Certification from the National Council for therapeutic recreation is necessary.

Graduate degrees and associate degrees are also available in recreational therapy.

Recreational therapy assistants can work in various healthcare facilities.

Kellum aspires to become a firefighter and eventually a fire chief.

Bachelor's degrees in Emergency Management or Fire and Emergency Services Administration prepare for management roles.

Community colleges offer firefighting training programs in Texas.

Firefighting programs provide expertise in rules, rescue procedures, and equipment.

Public Services endorsement includes general education requirements.

Certificate programs prepare individuals for firefighting and meet TCFP requirements.

Natalia's brother's heart murmur was diagnosed using an echo cardiogram.

Diagnostic medical sonography creates moving pictures of the heart using sound waves.

Sonography has various specializations including neurosonology.

A Bachelor of Science degree in diagnostic medical sonography offers diverse career paths.

Associate degrees in diagnostic medical sonography are also available.

Prerequisite courses are required before starting sonography classes.

The information provided helps understand career pathways under the Public Services endorsement.

Transcripts

hi guys this is Lucia do any of these

careers seem appealing to you if so then

the Public Services endorsement is for

you Texas graduation requirements

require that students take 22 credits

under the foundation graduation plan

check out this

chart

in addition to the 22 credits students

who want to earn an endorsement must

take four additional credits in their

endorsement area to earn the

distinguished level of achievement

students must complete a total of 26

credits including four credits in math

including Algebra 2 four credits in

science and the credits to fulfill at

least one endorsement

area hi everyone my name is Erica I have

a neighbor who just retired from the

military he was deployed in Afghanistan

for over a year he has post-traumatic

stress disorder or some people call it

PTSD he's working with a recreational

therapist to help him adjust to civilian

life and deal with his disorder I had

never heard of recreational therapy

before but I saw my neighbor in the

therapist doing all sort of neat stuff

so I decided to approach her and ask her

about her job she told me that

recreational therapy helps people with

disabilities injuries or illnesses to

restore and rehabilitate the person's

level of functionality and Independence

in daily life recreational therapist use

different activities such as arts and

crafts gardening music dance sports

games and Community field trips to help

their patients the therapist told told

me that people who have strong

leadership and communication skills and

like to help others are ideal candidates

for this type of job and that totally

describes me I did some research and

found out that in order to become a

recreational therapist a person must

earn a Bachelor of Science in

recreational therapy some universities

offer a Bachelor of Science and exercise

and Sport Science with a concentration

in recreational therapy these programs

included courseworks with topics such as

Leisure education and counseling anatomy

and physiology psychology medical

terminology human growth and development

and Professional Standards and

ethics in order to become a recreational

therapist a person must earn a

certification from the National Council

for therapeutic recreation by passing a

written exam and doing at least 480

hours in internship there are also

graduate degrees in recreational therapy

I can also go to my local community

college and get an associates of applied

science degree in recreational therapy

this program will allow me to become an

assistant to a therapist recreational

therapy assistants can work in hospitals

rehabilitation centers prisons nursing

homes schools and resident

facilities hey everybody I'm Kellum and

ever since I was little I've always

wanted to become a firefighter when I

was in elementary school my class got to

tour the fire station across the

street while we were there A call came

in and the fireman had to leave as I

watched the firet truck pull out of the

station I thought to myself that's what

I want to do I think my parents thought

I would change my mind but I haven't I

have been researching ing what I need to

do in order to become a

firefighter you see I don't just want to

be a firefighter one day I want to

become the chief of a fire department

some universities offer a bachelor's

degree in Emergency Management

Administration or a bachelor's degree in

Fire and Emergency Services

Administration these programs prepare

students for advanced levels of

administration and management within the

Emergency Services profession

beyond my college options I know I could

go to a community college in Texas alone

there are over 30 schools that offer

firefighting training programs some

community colleges even offer an

associate of applied science degree in

fire science technology While others

offer an associate of applied science

degree in fire protection

technology these programs give students

expertise in firefighting rules and

regulations hazardous material materials

rescue procedures and firefighting

equipment this degree typically takes at

least 2 to 3 years to complete in

addition to the Fire Technology course

students in these programs are required

to complete general education

requirements such as math science

English philosophy government speech and

Computer Sciences I'm going to make sure

to earn the Public Services endorsement

as well as the distinguished level of

achievement so that I'm prepared for all

those college level courses there are

also certificate programs that prepare

individuals to become

firefighters these certificates usually

take anywhere from 6 to 12 months to

complete certificate programs must meet

all the requirements set forth by the

Texas commission on fire protection the

tcfp it's a requirement of the tcfp

that students must attend at minimum 468

hours of

training hi guys my name is Natalia when

my little brother Jackson was born the

doctors noticed that he had a heart

murmur my parents took him to go see a

Pediatric

Cardiologist during his first visit a

diagnostic medical sonographer performed

a special test called an echo cardiogram

to get a better idea of what was causing

the heart murmur the the sonographer

explained to me that an echo cardiogram

uses sound waves to create a moving

picture of the heart I was amazed at the

level of detail the cardiologist could

see from the echo cardiogram I

researched how to become a sonographer

and found out that there are many

different areas of specializations in

sonography you don't have to specialize

in just Cardiology you can also

specialize in areas such as abdominal

and muscular skeletal there is even even

a specialization in neurosonology which

evaluates the brain and spinal cord many

universities offer a Bachelor of Science

degree in diagnostic medical sonography

with this degree a person would not be

limited to just being a sonographer a

person with a bachelor's degree in this

area could be a supervisor an

administrator a trainer a researcher or

a sales

representative areas of employment can

include Hospital hits clinics private

physician offices and Industry you can

even choose to work as a freelance

sonographer for mobile services I asked

a technician who performed my brother's

echo cardiogram how she became a

stenographer and she said she earned an

associate of applied science degree in

diagnostic cardiac sonography there is

also associate of Applied degrees in

diagnostic medical sonography I looked

at the prerequisite courses for one of

the programs that is in my area and I

found that I would have to take these

college courses before I started the

stenography

classes we hope that this information

helped you learn more about all the

possible career Pathways that fall under

the Public Services endorsement remember

to earn the Public Services endorsement

you must earn the following

credits

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