Introduction to Psychiatry Psychiatrist diagnose, treat and
help disorders of the mind. a branch of medicine that deals with
the science and practice of treating mental, emotional, or
behavioral disorders especially as originating in endogenous causes
or resulting from faulty interpersonal relationships
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Aaron Milligrock I am nineteen years old. I was born in Nome
Alaska. I am in the middle of eight, I have six older siblings and
two younger. My parents are Dolly and Jimmie Milligrock.
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Reasons for picking psychiatry First of all I love to play with
peoples minds. I like to help people who need help with solving
problems. After being told I should become a psychiatrist by so
many people it kind of just stuck with me. I feel like I have
always been good with coping to all different situations in
life.
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National and State Wages United States: Hourly: $28.41 $50.20
$70.01+ $70.01+ $70.01+ Yearly: $59,100 $104,400 $145,600+
$145,600+ $145,600+ Alaska Hourly: $61.42 $70.01+ $70.01+ $70.01+
$70.01+ Yearly: $127,800 $145,600+ $145,600+ $145,600+
$145,600+
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Important knowledge, skills, and abilities of Psychologists
Knowledge: Therapy and Counseling - Knowledge of principles,
methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and
rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career
counseling and guidance. Medicine and Dentistry - Knowledge of the
information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human
injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms,
treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and
preventive health-care measures. Psychology - Knowledge of human
behavior and performance; individual differences in ability,
personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological
research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral
and affective disorders.
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Tasks and Activities of a Psychiatrist explain uses or effects
of drugs Occupation Specific Tasks: Advise and inform guardians,
relatives, and significant others of patients' conditions and
treatment. Analyze and evaluate patient data and test findings to
diagnose nature and extent of mental disorder.
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The Tools and Technology Tools: Desktop computers - Desktop
computers Electronic blood pressure units - Electronic blood
pressure units Mechanical stethoscopes or accessories - Mechanical
stethoscopes Mercury blood pressure units - Manual blood pressure
units Notebook computers - Laptop computers Technology: Accounting
software - Fifth Walk Billing Tracker Pro Medical software - ADL
Data Systems Optimum Clinical Electronic Health Record, Advantage
Software Psych Advantage, Cerner ProFile, Computer Assisted
Diagnostic Interview CADI software, Eclipsys Sunrise Clinical
Manager Office suite software - Microsoft Office Spreadsheet
software - Microsoft Excel Word processing software - Microsoft
Word
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State and National Trends United States Physicians and surgeons
633,300 723,500 + 14 % 20,440 Alaska Physicians and surgeons 820
1,000 + 21 % 30
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Education and Training *Child Psychiatry Physical Medicine and
Rehabilitation/Psychiatry Psychiatry
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Distribution of Educational Attainment OccupationPercent of
employees aged 25 to 44 in the occupation whose highest level of
education attainments is High School or Less Some CollegeBachelor
Degree or more Physicians and Surgeons 0% 100% Health Diagnosing
and treating Practitioners 1.3%11.4%87.4% Healthcare Practitioners
and Technical 9.9%31%59.1% Total, All occupations
38.8%29.1%32.1%
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Academic Programs in Alaska There are three universities in
Alaska that offer courses in the psych field. First is University
of Alaska Anchorage. Second is University of Alaska Fairbanks.
Lastly is Alaska Pacific University.
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University of Alaska Anchorage There are two types of degrees
that they offer first is a Bachelor of Arts and then a Bachelor of
Science. A Masters of Science in clinical psychology. It offers a
PhD in clinical/ community psychology with the help of University
of Alaska Fairbanks.
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University of Alaska Fairbanks There are two degrees that are
offered at this university. They are a Bachelors in Art and a
Bachelors in Science. A program called Alaska Natives into
Psychology helps train Natives into the psych field or other
behavioral health fields.
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Alaska Pacific University In 1959 Alaska Pacific University was
built. There are five program that APU. The five programs are
Campus undergraduate, Early Honors, Degree Completion, RANA
distance education program, and Graduate Program.
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Questions and Answers What kind of duties does Psychiatrists
perform? What is the average salary does a psychiatrist make? What
kind of training does a Psychiatrist need to obtain his/her job?
What kind of tools are used in this field?
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References University of Alaska Anchorage www.uaa.edu 3211
Providence Dr. Anchorage AK. 99508 (907) 786-1480 General
Information (907) 786-1580 Financial Aid (907) 786- 1480
Admissions
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Ref. cont. University of Alaska Fairbanks
(http://www.alaskapacific.edu/)http://www.alaskapacific.edu/ 4101
University Drive Anchorage, AK 99508-4672 Phone: (907) 561-1266
Email:
[email protected]@alaskapacific.edu
Ref. cont. Career Academy
(http://www.careeracademy.edu/)http://www.careeracademy.edu/ 1415
E. Tudor Road Anchorage, AK 99507-1033 Contact: Admissions Phone:
907-563-7575 or 800-770-7575 Fax: 907-563-8330 Email:
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