Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant

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About Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant

Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant programs prepare individuals to administer general respiratory care procedures under the supervision of respiratory therapists in a variety of clinical settings. Includes instruction in patient data collection and monitoring, airway management, installation of nebulizers and other respiratory assistance devices, application and monitoring of breathing gases, equipment operation and maintenance, safety and sanitation procedures, and applicable regulations.

While Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant offers degrees up to the Bachelors degree, the majority of students earn a Associates degree. Students major in Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant all around the US, though the major at the Bachelors degree level has the most graduates in Washington. The average annual income for an undergraduate degree in Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant is $38,300.

Popularity of Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers

The highest paying job for Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant majors is Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other. But, another thing to think about is how much demand there is for specific jobs. A job that is in high need that a degree in Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant can prepare you for is Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
50
Female Students
39 (78%)
Male Students
11 (22%)

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