Respiratory Therapists by Candace Crowder https://padlet.com/crowdercandace4444/4psetomg7i33 By: Candace Crowder en-us 2017-10-20 19:17:46 UTC 2025-11-06 11:13:29 UTC hello@padlet.com Job Description crowdercandace4444 https://padlet.com/crowdercandace4444/4psetomg7i33/wish/199195426  Respiratory therapists care for patients who have trouble breathing—for example, from a chronic respiratory disease, such as asthma or emphysema. Their patients range from premature infants with undeveloped lungs to elderly patients who have diseased lungs. They also provide emergency care to patients suffering from heart attacks, drowning, or shock]]> 2017-10-20 19:19:57 UTC https://padlet.com/crowdercandace4444/4psetomg7i33/wish/199195426 Work Environment crowdercandace4444 https://padlet.com/crowdercandace4444/4psetomg7i33/wish/199195671 Most respiratory therapists work in hospitals. ]]> 2017-10-20 19:20:52 UTC https://padlet.com/crowdercandace4444/4psetomg7i33/wish/199195671 Education Preparation crowdercandace4444 https://padlet.com/crowdercandace4444/4psetomg7i33/wish/199195948  Respiratory therapists typically need an associate’s degree, but some have bachelor’s degrees. Respiratory therapists are licensed in all states except Alaska; requirements vary by state. ]]> 2017-10-20 19:21:44 UTC https://padlet.com/crowdercandace4444/4psetomg7i33/wish/199195948 Average Salary crowdercandace4444 https://padlet.com/crowdercandace4444/4psetomg7i33/wish/199196197  The median annual wage for respiratory therapists was $58,670 in May 2016. In other words, they get paid $28.21 per hour.]]> 2017-10-20 19:22:38 UTC https://padlet.com/crowdercandace4444/4psetomg7i33/wish/199196197 Job Outlook crowdercandace4444 https://padlet.com/crowdercandace4444/4psetomg7i33/wish/199196835  Employment of respiratory therapists is projected to grow 12 percent from 2014 to 2024, faster than the average for all occupations. Growth in the middle-aged and elderly population will lead to an increased incidence of respiratory conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia. ]]> 2017-10-20 19:24:57 UTC https://padlet.com/crowdercandace4444/4psetomg7i33/wish/199196835 crowdercandace4444 https://padlet.com/crowdercandace4444/4psetomg7i33/wish/199197171
Respiratory therapists work with patients who have breathing problems, such as asthma. ]]> 2017-10-20 19:26:20 UTC https://padlet.com/crowdercandace4444/4psetomg7i33/wish/199197171