A Career In Respiratory Therapy

Respiratory therapy is the career that I have chosen to pursue. A respiratory therapist helps patients that have breathing and/or lung problems. The reason I have chosen this career is because I have always loved helping others and have always planned on going into the medical field, but I hadn't made up my mind until last summer when one of my mother's family members died. We went to Texas to be with him until he passed, and there was a woman who was his respiratory therapist. I had spent most of my time there talking to her and learning about her job and felt that this would become my career path.
It is important to understand the education and training requirements, skills, and talents needed for the job. Also, salary and benefits must
Two of the many daily routines are observing and recording patients’ progress (Bureau of Labor Statistics). Respiratory therapists take their job very seriously when it comes to their patients’ health. They perform diagnostic tests, such as measuring lung capacity, as well as teach patients how to use treatments and equipment, such as ventilators (Bureau of Labor Statistics). The therapists always check up on them and record all information regarding their health and well being. When it comes to money, respiratory therapist make about $57K median annual salary (Bureau of Labor Statistics). If a respiratory therapist were to go beyond what is required of them degreewise, they could make up to at least $80k(Bureau of Labor Statistics). A similar career, which pays a similar salary, is a licensed practical nurse
Rose State is a local junior college. The reason I desire Rose State is because of the location, which is in Midwest City, and also because the tuition is affordable. The requirements for admission are a high school diploma and money for fees, which are $3,225 + 1,000 for books (Startclass.com). 43% of college students require financial aid so that they are able to continue their education. my major is respiratory therapy. some of the classes I plan to take for my major are: Ethics and Health care Systems, Respiratory and Pathology, Respiratory Pharmacology, Respiratory Physiology, Pulmonary Diagnostic (HSRT). I currently do not plan on going for my masters or doctorate degree. From information I have gathered I estimate it will take me about two years to become a respiratory