Respiratory Therapists
Education
An associate degree is the minimum educational requirement, but a bachelor's or master's degree may be important for advancement. All states, except Alaska and Hawaii, require respiratory therapists to be licensed.
Related College Majors
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist. - More About This Major
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Average Tuition (excluding room and board) for Schools with this major: $5,611.00 per year
Certifications or Licenses
A license is required to practice as a respiratory therapist, except in Alaska and Hawaii. Also, most employers require respiratory therapists to maintain a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) cer...
General Qualifications
Therapists should be sensitive to a patient's physical and psychological needs. Respiratory care practitioners must pay attention to detail, follow instructions and work as part of a team. In addi...
Knowledge
- Customer and Personal Service
- Medicine and Dentistry
- Education and Training
- English Language
- Biology
Most Common Education Levels
The level of education attained by people currently working in this career.
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