| Respiratory therapy training is often found in medical | | | | Qualified respiratory therapy technicians often find |
| schools; however, an education in respiratory therapy | | | | employment in medical and surgical hospitals. Entry |
| can come from vocational, technical, and trade | | | | into the field generally requires an Associate of |
| schools, as well. | | | | Science (AS) degree from an accredited school. Most |
| Respiratory therapists (respiratory therapy | | | | states require those who have completed respiratory |
| technicians) who have proper medical training can | | | | therapy training to obtain professional certification |
| diagnose and administer respiratory care to patients | | | | prior to employment. |
| with breathing and cardiopulmonary conditions. | | | | Entry-level respiratory therapists can anticipate an |
| Respiratory therapy schools will teach the future | | | | annual income around $30,000; experienced |
| respiratory therapist (RT) to abide by definitive care | | | | respiratory therapy technicians who have gained |
| procedures and work directly under the supervision | | | | advance respiratory therapy training and hold a higher |
| of a physician. | | | | degree can earn upwards of $60,000 annually. |
| Respiratory therapy courses include mathematics, | | | | If you would like to learn more about Respiratory |
| chemistry, physics, human anatomy, human | | | | Therapy Training and Respiratory Therapy Schools, |
| physiology, pharmacology, and microbiology. | | | | you can find more in-depth information and resources |
| Therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, | | | | on our website. |
| implementation of various tests, and equipment will | | | | DISCLAIMER: Above is a GENERAL OVERVIEW and |
| also be part of the RT curriculum. Students taking | | | | may or may not reflect specific practices, courses |
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