Before Becoming a Respiratory Therapist, Consider This...

Here are some things to consider before going into respiratory therapy

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[enndii]

3 years later and I’m back! 😄one thing that scared me as a RT student was that there was no room for growth compared to nursing. Reality check there is room for growth like perfusion and CAA (anesthesia) or ECMO RT, PA, and so many more in management and sales. Please don’t be discouraged. Research research reasearch!!!

[erinc]

I’ve been working in customer service in a respiratory care company for 3 years, and been wanting to do this since I was in high school and finally at age 28 I am going back to school

[ivetg.]

I've been an RT for nearly ten years now and a word of advice, California has been saturated with RTs, many people with experience have a hard time finding a job, let alone a new graduate. Also, nowadays, hospitals are looking for bachelors degree. I recommend looking for a job in other states such as Ohio, texas. I lived in Ohio and within less than a month I found a job. I wish you the best ❤

[stevenvillar]

I know very well that respiratory therapy is a really hard program/ course, but I really love science. Some people say that I am kinda weird because of my enthusiasm about science and life. My girlfriend does not like science but she supports me with what I like. I don't even know why I'm commenting on this video. I just wanna say congratulations! I'm a new subber and I wanna know if you have "day in a life of a respiratory therapist" video. Thanks for your videos! Keep helping people! I wanna be someone who helps people someday, just like you.

[soumayasammie]

Thank you so much

I'm loving a lot of what I'm reading about this job. I have 2 kids and wasn't sure if I could go to school for this while not having much support with my kids.

I do think RT's are waaay under paid. The things you guys do is so important. You're so important that you can't even just go home after your shift sometimes because they need you. Even getting called in. You guys definitely should be paid way more. In my opinion maybe even more than a nurse.

I've been looking at dental hygienist as well and I'm suprised they make more than RTs

[kolormebadd]

Thank you this video! I’m a Paramedic and I just got accepted into the RT Program. The more I research this program and the profession as a whole, I’m drawn too it.

[bridgethale]

Love this!! Finally gotten through prereqs and offically starting RT school in June! 💜 cant wait!!

[poochie]

im currently a cna at a hospital. i wanted to become a RN but im more intrested in RT.

[justdella]

great points, these are very important things to think about before applying into the program

[frankpeck]

Thank you, for giving prospective RTs a reality check...there's people in just about every profession, who are miserable, because they got into their respective careers, without looking at it from all angles. Too many professionals often Sugarcoat it, in order to attract others into the profession...not everyone is 'Cut Out' for that Dream Job. Thanks again, from an EMS First Responder!⚘🚑

[nosebirdy]

Glad I found you! I'm in the application process, have my interview with the program director next week. Fingers crossed!

[michellelove]

I’m in college right now and I wanted to be an RN but I’m taking A&P 2 and the respiratory system really got my attention I have asthma and I really want to know more and practice Rt I want to know how to take care of others and my self I’m definitely going to look into this

[lizalsobrooks]

Thank you for making these videos! I’m so split between OT and RT I’am doing so much research and they both sound like a very rewarding career! I love the creativity you need for both and how both help people! In need of some clarity ASAP... 😓

[pauletxfish]

as a very old RT (1967 to 2000) Yes I an ancient ! Ive been out of RT long enough some werent even born who are in it now. You did very well describing things ! I started as OJT when it was "Inhalation Therapy", if you like to know more about "those days" post it here !

[rb]

33 years as a RRT.Good luck to my replacements!

[Monterlude_RM]

My sister is an RTRP, she really inspired me to be in this course. 2 years more and i’ll be graduating!

[mmmmmmmm]

RT is perfect for me. I never heard of it but my moms a rehab assistant and has an rt friend and she suggested it and I was so interested. I work housekeeping now so hopefully I can meet a few. I am excited for shift work and the money here is good. Not to mention there’s film for growth awell and many options. A secret career for sure which make growth good. Very good choice

[johnguillen]

I'm thinking about it because working in the medical field for 17yrs as an EMT in the emergency department my goal was PA but it's been 3yrs and still nothing. I'm not young. I'm in my 50's and don't want to work harder as I get older. I like to smooth sail through my life now and I think working as an RT would be that field. I'm not saying it's easy because I see you guys in the ER working hard on patients but it's less stressful than being a nurse in the ER who is handling a STEMI, Sepsis, or a conscious sedated patient at the same time. At least with RT I get to focus on lungs and the heart.

[ericamcgee]

I love your breakdown of RT. I’m thinking about majoring in RT. Thank you

[shaunnafeyre]

I am currently debating whether or not to apply to a respiratory program or not and this helped me a lot! Thank you!