Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory therapists work with patients who have respiratory or cardiopulmonary disorders. They perform physical examinations and diagnostic exams with physicians. They might perform EKGs, conduct breathing treatments, or set up and monitor medical equipment such as ventilators, nebulizers, and respirators.
WAGE RANGE
$43K - 74K
PROJECTED GROWTH
30%
ANNUAL OPENINGS
140
Education
- Associate Degree: Program completion within 6-7 semesters
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ROI was very important to me. HGTC has provided me with a 2.5-year college degree for a very minimal investment. Job prospects in my industry are great, which puts me in a position to repay student loans quickly so I’m not still digging out from debt a decade down the road. I will be in a much better financial position without all the debt I would have incurred had I opted to go back to a four-year college.