Respiratory therapists evaluate, treat, and care for patients with breathing or other cardiopulmonary disorders. Practicing under the direction of a physician, respiratory therapists assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care therapeutic treatments and diagnostic procedures. Many RT's move into supervisory positions in administration or teaching.
Respiratory therapists evaluate and treat all types of patients, ranging from premature infants whose lungs are not fully developed to elderly people whose lungs are diseased. Respiratory therapists provide temporary relief to patients with chronic asthma or emphysema, and they give emergency care to patients who are victims of a heart attack, stroke, drowning, or shock. RT's are utilized in a variety of situations such as ER and Trauma, ICU, CCU, Air Transport, Hyperbaric Therapy, Home Care Services, and in the growing field of Traveling Therapists filling a vital role in areas of America that do not have adquate staffing. See America, explore on your days off, receive a salary, benefits and living expenses.
So come on....join SWCTA's Respiratory Therapy team and enter an exciting and challenging field of medicine. This could be you in 6 short years! 4 years of high school and 2 years of college...this could be a stepping stone to your future goal!
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Respiratory Therapy Program