CAREER PATHWAYS
A respiratory therapist (RT) is a health professional who helps assess and treat breathing problems. They work with doctors and nurses to evaluate lung function, develop a care plan, and provide treatment or teach people how to give themselves treatments at home.
Respiratory Therapists can specialize in neonatal or pediatrics, geriatric, pulmonary rehab, polysomnography, critical care, home care, and pulmonary diagnostics.
The graphic above depicts a sample career pathway for Respiratory Therapy at Baptist Memorial Health Care.
Respiratory Therapy Career Exploration Resources
- O*Net Online: https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/29-1126.00
- My Next Move: https://www.mynextmove.org/profile/summary/29-1126.00
- Explore Health Careers: Explore Health Careers | Explore Your Future in Healthcare
- American Association for Respiratory Care: https://www.aarc.org/
- National Board for Respiratory Care: https://www.nbrc.org/
Baptist Health Sciences University Respiratory Care Program
