Degrees / Healthcare
Respiratory Therapy
Associate's/Bachelor's · 2-4 years · Healthcare
$77,960
Median salary
12%
Much faster than average
2-4 years
Typical duration
3
Career paths
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Overview
Respiratory Therapy programs prepare professionals to treat patients with breathing difficulties using ventilators and oxygen.
Typical Curriculum
1 Cardiopulmonary Anatomy
2 Ventilator Management
3 Pulmonary Function Testing
4 Pharmacology
5 Patient Assessment
6 Neonatal/Pediatric Care
7 Critical Care
8 Clinical Rotations
Career Outcomes
Respiratory TherapistPulmonary Function TechnologistSleep Lab Technologist
Top Schools for Respiratory Therapy
1 Rush University
2 Loma Linda University
3 Georgia State
4 University of Missouri
5 Boise State
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