Career questions tagged respiratory-therapist
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How long does it take to become a Respiratory Therapist?
Tell us everything we need to know to become a Respiratory Therapist. Note: Given the growing interest in the medical field, we're inviting our experienced professionals to share their knowledge.
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Choosing the right major :(
I'm currently having a crisis about choosing a college major. I'm a 30-year-old female who moved to the United States 7 years ago, and English is my second language. I work full-time at a large hospital as a transporter, and prior to that, I worked as a patient care technician with a CNA certification. My gpa is 3.9. I'm afraid I will choose the wrong major and also really tired about thinking about it. I'm torn between three majors: respiratory care, nursing, and radiologic technology. While working as a patient care tech, I realized that nursing is a very stressful job, and I kind of gave up on pursuing it. However, I know that it comes with decent salary that's why I still think about it, but it is at the end of my list. I just applied to a Respiratory Care (BAS) program and got accepted. I like the idea of Respiratory Care because it offers more specialization than nursing, but I am not sure %100. Radiologic Technology is also great option, but the rumors of AI potentially replacing the jobs in the field makes me think twice. Also, I sometimes feel very self-conscious about my accent. Since Radiologic Technology requires less direct patient interaction, it seems like a good option. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you very much.
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How to become a Respiratory Therapist?
Share your journey & guide aspiring Respiratory Therapists on their path! Note: We've seen a lot of interest in this career, so we're looking for guidance from our community of professionals.
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What are some downsides of being a respiratory therapist?
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What are some benefits of being a respiratory therapist?
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How long do I have to go to college for it?
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What's the biggest challenge of becoming a Respiratory Therapist?
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