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Breathe A Little Easier:
College Programs for a Career as a Respiratory Therapy Technician
by Elizabeth Buckner
Respiratory therapy technicians evaluate and treat patients with breathing difficulties. This is one of hundreds of careers in allied health and medical assisting services that is expected to be in great demand over the next decade.
Respiratory Therapists Helping the World Breathe A Little Easier
Respiratory therapists and respiratory therapy technicians evaluate, treat, and care for patients who have difficulty breathing. They work with a range of patients from infants to the elderly and those with chronic problems to victims of a heart attack, stroke, drowning, or shock.
A Huge Demand and Competitive Salary for Respiratory Technicians!
According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, in May 2004, the median annual earnings of respiratory therapists were $43,140 and the middle 50 percent earned between $37,650 and $50,860. Moreover, this is one of many medical careers expected to grow faster than average over the next decade.
Getting the Training You Need With College Programs in Allied Health And Medical Services
Formal training is necessary for a career as a respiratory therapy technician. College or assistant programs in respiratory therapy should include courses in human anatomy and physiology, chemistry, physics and pharmacology. The practical component should cover diagnostic procedures, equipment, patient care, and medical recordkeeping
So why not consider a respiratory technician college program? It can be your ticket to a secure future with a career in the fast-growing allied health and medical services!
Sources
Respiratory Therapists, BLS
About the Author
Elizabeth Buckner is a freelance writer and current Fulbright grantee to Morocco, where she is conducting research on language education and the growth of English. She holds a B.A. in Sociology/Anthropology and Education from Swarthmore College.
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