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Major Overview for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

Overview for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to assist in developing respiratory care plans, administer respiratory care procedures, supervise personnel and equipment operation, maintain records, and consult with other health care team members. Includes instruction in the applied basic biomedical sciences; anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the respiratory system; clinical medicine; therapeutic procedures; clinical expressions; data collection and record-keeping; patient communication; equipment operation and maintenance; personnel supervision; and procedures for special population groups.

Careers for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist Majors

A major in Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

Unfortunately, we were unable to find any undergraduate programs in New Jersey for this major.
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