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    1631 N. First Street, #230, San Jose, CA USA 95110.
Programs

Respiratory Assistant / Technician

The need for ‘Respiratory Assistants / Technicians’ has increased exponentially after the Covid-19 pandemic.

Respiratory technicians help respiratory therapists work with patients who are living with breathing disorders. They operate respiratory care equipment and participate in therapy sessions. During therapy sessions they monitor patients and report any abnormal reactions. They are trained to use various breathing treatment devices and to follow safety procedures when using them. Like with many medical careers, keeping patient records is a must. The following chart provides an overview of how to enter this profession.

Respiratory technicians, also called respiratory therapy technicians, work under the supervision of respiratory therapists and physicians, and care for patients living with cardiopulmonary or other breathing disorders. Their duties include reading patient charts and physicians’ orders to determine the course of treatment. Additional responsibilities include collecting arterial blood gas samples, setting controls on equipment, monitoring patients during treatment, modifying treatments, and keeping accurate patient records. They may also perform light maintenance and testing on equipment, such as aerosol generators, EKG machines and ventilators.

Step 1 : Earn a High School Diploma

Apart from needing a high school diploma to gain admittance into an accredited program, you can direct your high school studies towards respiratory technician training. For example, courses in biology and chemistry prepare you for medical courses in college and taking courses in office management may help you with the clerical and recordkeeping portion of a technician's job.

Step 2 : Complete a Respiratory Technician Program

Respiratory technician programs are available at community colleges and vocational schools. Through a combination of classroom instruction and labs, you gain fundamental skills in patient care and are introduced to a range of medical respiratory conditions, such as asthma, emphysema, and pulmonary congestion. Likely course topics include assessment and diagnostics, therapeutic models, cardiopulmonary anatomy, and disease prevention.

Step 3 : Obtain a Job as a Respiratory Technician

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects that employment of respiratory therapy technicians will decrease about 57% during the 2018-2028 decade, with only 9,300 workers employed as of May 2018 (www.bls.gov). The vast majority of respiratory therapy technicians worked in hospitals, earning an average salary of $53,470. This is somewhat higher than the average salary of $51,210 for all respiratory therapy technicians.

Step 4 : Consider Career Advancement Opportunities

After gaining work experience, you could consider becoming a respiratory therapist. According to the California Department of Labor & Economic Growth, respiratory therapists have more expertise and are prepared to assist with the treatment of more complicated cases (www.michigan.gov). The American Association for Respiratory Care suggests other advancement opportunities for respiratory technicians, including teaching in the field or conducting research (www.aarc.org).

Step 5 : Obtain Licensing and Certification

If you become a respiratory therapist, you need to obtain a license in the field. Licensure typically entails completing a respiratory therapy degree program and passing the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) certification exam. The NBRC offers two levels of certification, which include the certified respiratory therapist (CRT) for entry-level practitioners and the registered respiratory therapist (RRT) for advanced practitioners.

  • Call

    +1 669 285 7916

  • Work Time

    Mon - Fri 9 AM - 5 PM

  • Address

    1631 N. First Street, #230, San Jose, CA USA 95110.

© Copyrights 2022 California Institute of Career Development All rights reserved

Programs

Respiratory Assistant / Technician

The need for ‘Respiratory Assistants / Technicians’ has increased exponentially after the Covid-19 pandemic.

Respiratory technicians help respiratory therapists work with patients who are living with breathing disorders. They operate respiratory care equipment and participate in therapy sessions. During therapy sessions they monitor patients and report any abnormal reactions. They are trained to use various breathing treatment devices and to follow safety procedures when using them. Like with many medical careers, keeping patient records is a must. The following chart provides an overview of how to enter this profession.

Respiratory technicians, also called respiratory therapy technicians, work under the supervision of respiratory therapists and physicians, and care for patients living with cardiopulmonary or other breathing disorders. Their duties include reading patient charts and physicians’ orders to determine the course of treatment. Additional responsibilities include collecting arterial blood gas samples, setting controls on equipment, monitoring patients during treatment, modifying treatments, and keeping accurate patient records. They may also perform light maintenance and testing on equipment, such as aerosol generators, EKG machines and ventilators.

Step 1 : Earn a High School Diploma

Apart from needing a high school diploma to gain admittance into an accredited program, you can direct your high school studies towards respiratory technician training. For example, courses in biology and chemistry prepare you for medical courses in college and taking courses in office management may help you with the clerical and recordkeeping portion of a technician's job.

Step 2 : Complete a Respiratory Technician Program

Respiratory technician programs are available at community colleges and vocational schools. Through a combination of classroom instruction and labs, you gain fundamental skills in patient care and are introduced to a range of medical respiratory conditions, such as asthma, emphysema, and pulmonary congestion. Likely course topics include assessment and diagnostics, therapeutic models, cardiopulmonary anatomy, and disease prevention.

Step 3 : Obtain a Job as a Respiratory Technician

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects that employment of respiratory therapy technicians will decrease about 57% during the 2018-2028 decade, with only 9,300 workers employed as of May 2018 (www.bls.gov). The vast majority of respiratory therapy technicians worked in hospitals, earning an average salary of $53,470. This is somewhat higher than the average salary of $51,210 for all respiratory therapy technicians.

Step 4 : Consider Career Advancement Opportunities

After gaining work experience, you could consider becoming a respiratory therapist. According to the California Department of Labor & Economic Growth, respiratory therapists have more expertise and are prepared to assist with the treatment of more complicated cases (www.michigan.gov). The American Association for Respiratory Care suggests other advancement opportunities for respiratory technicians, including teaching in the field or conducting research (www.aarc.org).

Step 5 : Obtain Licensing and Certification

If you become a respiratory therapist, you need to obtain a license in the field. Licensure typically entails completing a respiratory therapy degree program and passing the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) certification exam. The NBRC offers two levels of certification, which include the certified respiratory therapist (CRT) for entry-level practitioners and the registered respiratory therapist (RRT) for advanced practitioners.

  • Call

    +1 669 285 7916

  • Work Time

    Mon - Fri 9 AM - 5 PM

  • Address

    1631 N. First Street, #230
    San Jose, CA USA 95110.

© Copyrights 2021 California Institute of Career Development All rights reserved