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If you like excitement, working with technology, helping people and you're looking for job stability and many opportunities for advancement; consider training to be a Respiratory Therapist. This is a fast paced career that provides the opportunity to really help people and make a lasting and meaningful difference in their lives.
As a YTI Respiratory Therapy graduate, you will be prepared to step into the medical field with a solid foundation for success.
Get started on your future success today!
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| Program Specifics |
| Name of Program: | Respiratory Therapy |
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| Campus Location: | Capital Region |
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| Program Length: | 21 Months (7 Quarters) |
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| Credential: | Graduates earn a Diploma |
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| Credits: | 122 |
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| What will I study? |
English Composition
Algebra
Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology
Computers in Healthcare
Student Success Seminar
Psychology
Respiratory Therapy Fundamentals
Medical Terminology
Cardiopulmonary Pharmacology
Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology I
Critical Thinking
Clinical Respiratory Care I
Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology
Microbiology/Lab
Clinical Respiratory Care II
Dynamics of Mechanical Ventilation
Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology II
Medical Law and Ethics
Clinical Respiratory Care III
Pulmonary Diagnostics
Chemistry/Lab
Clinical Respiratory Care IV
Pulmonary Rehab and Home Health Care
Advance Cardiac Life Support
Entry Level Exam Preparation
Advance Clinical/Theory Overview
Advance Exam Preparation
Professional Development
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| What are some of the things I'll learn? |
Blood gas analysis
Hemodynamic monitoring
Bronchodilator administration
Patient care
Patient assessment
First response to Code Blue and other
emergency situations
Airway management
Oxygen therapy delivery
Smoking cessation
Patient transport
Newborn and pediatric care
Asthma management
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| YTI Respiratory Therapy students train to begin careers in these types of positions: |
Entry Level Respiratory Therapist / CRT
Advanced Level Respiratory Therapist / RRT
Respiratory Therapy Shift Supervisor
Respiratory Therapy Equipment Technician
Sales Representative for home health care agencies
Specialized Diagnostician
Respiratory Therapist Education Coordinator
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Occupational Outlook
Employment of respiratory therapists is expected to grow 19 percent from 2006 to 2016, faster than the average for all occupations. The increasing demand will come from substantial growth in the middle-aged and elderly population—a development that will heighten the incidence of cardiopulmonary disease. Growth in demand also will result from the expanding role of respiratory therapists in case management, disease prevention, emergency care, and the early detection of pulmonary disorders.
Median annual earnings of wage-and-salary respiratory therapists were $47,420 in May 2006. The middle 50 percent earned between $40,840 and $56,160.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008-09 Edition, Respiratory Therapists.
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