It is possible that not too many people are familiar with respiratory therapy and what it entails. It is actually a significant field within the medical industry dealing with lung disorders on a long term scale. Not only does the respiratory therapist care for the patients directly, they are also colleagues of doctors and other medical experts in order to assess their patients. There are a wide range of respiratory therapy programs to choose from, and you will have to commit to a 2-4 year program before you can enter this profession. If you want to start working as a respiratory therapist, once graduating from the program, you will need to get your CRT certificate (Certified Respiratory Therapist), or an RRT certificate (Registered Respiratory Therapist), by passing some exams.

The job description will include things like checking for breathing abnormalities, helping patients with rehabilitation, testing for lung capacity, and preparing and using ventilator machines. These roles, that a doctor is not always able to do, are vital for a suffering patient. A respiratory ceu (continuing education unit) is available for students who would like to become respiratory therapists but cannot commit to full time studying at respiratory therapist schools just yet. The average salary is $40,000-50,000 for students who have already graduated and have begun working.