What is the career title?
Provide a brief The assessment and treatment of patients
description for this career.
What skills are needed for this career?
What is the minimum education and
training requirements? (What degree or
program?)
What is the salary range?
What are the opportunities for growth
and advancement? How can you move
up or advance in this career after you
start?
List other sources to pursue for more
information related to this field.
What other research do you need to do
that would help you decide or help you
validate your career decision? Do you
plan to volunteer, get an internship, join
a professional association or take a
class to help you decide?
What is the job outlook (whether there
will be a need for jobs in this field in the
with both acute and chronic dysfunction of
the cardiopulmonary system
Ability to adapt to changing technology,
critical thinking and problem-solving skills,
patience and empathy, the ability to work
independently, but also the ability to work
with a team of caregivers, and impeccable
attention to detail
The minimum is a 2 year associate's
degree. RT may also complete a 4 year
bachelor’s degree program.
In 2017, median pay was $28.81 per hour
With experience, respiratory therapists
specializing in home care can start their
own home care equipment or services
companies, according to AARC
AARC.org, RT specialists at CPCC,
I’d like to shadow someone who is an RT,
and see how their daily lives are while
working. I know my decision on becoming
an RT is set. I plan on getting an internship.
Job Outlook from 2016-2026 is 23%
future)? Please give a specific growth
percentage and your source.

● http://hpplc.indiana.edu/ohp/ohp-
rt.shtml
● https://www.respiratorytherapistli
cense.com/what-is-a-respiratory-
therapist/
● https://work.chron.com/advance
ment-possibilities-respiratory-
therapist-27732.html
● http://www.aarc.org/careers/what
-is-an-rt/advancement-
opportunities/