Respiratory therapists and nurses often need to work closely together in order to provide comprehensive care to patients. They may have some similarities in educational qualifications and background, but their job responsibilities are diverse from each other. In any case, … Continued
Respiratory therapists are in high demand with the employment market for this specialty area projected to grow by nearly 25% by 2030. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates about 10,100 new job openings on average for RTs each year. … Continued
Becoming a registered respiratory therapist (RT) is an excellent career option for you if you like the idea of breathing new life (quite literally) into your everyday job and impacting other people’s lives by joining the healthcare forces. Registered respiratory … Continued
Hospitals across the country are now being paid for their services (in part) based on the results of the patient satisfaction survey mandated by the federal government. This has made it necessary for respiratory therapists to step and exceed patient … Continued
Medical ventilators are life-saving devices that support lung function in order to help a patient breathe. This critically important medical equipment offers invaluable assistance when a patient’s lungs are severely affected because of a health condition and they are struggling … Continued
Mechanical ventilators have become a widely recognized medical device after the important role they played in saving the lives of patients with severe lung complications resulting from Covid-19 infection. Respiratory training courses are specifically designed to ensure registered respiratory therapists … Continued
Online learning is becoming increasingly popular among registered therapists in Kentucky as an effective and affordable option for meeting continuing education requirements. Continuing education units for respiratory therapists in Kentucky are a mandatory requirement for license renewal. The Kentucky Board … Continued
Continuing education is mandatory for all respiratory therapists practicing in the state of Washington. Respiratory therapists must acquire the required number of continuing education hours to be able to renew their licenses and practice. You must pay close attention to … Continued
The Busy Schedule of an RT Over the Holidays means an automatic day off for most professionals working in the United States. Moreover, this can’t be said for healthcare professionals, including respiratory care therapists. Injuries and illnesses don’t follow the … Continued
All respiratory therapists in Pennsylvania must complete 30 hours of continuing education credits before applying for license renewal. Suppose you fail to acquire the required number of CEUs. In that case, you will not be able to practice in the … Continued