Main description:

Welcome to the respiratory therapist field! If you are interested in a career as a respiratory therapist, you've come to the right book. What exactly do these people do on the job every day? What kind of skills and educational background do you need to succeed in this field? How much can you expect to make, and what are the pros and cons of these various professions? Is this the right career path for you? How do you avoid burnout and deal with stress? This book can help you answer these questions and more.

Respiratory Therapists: A Practical Career Guide, which includes interviews with professionals in this field book covers the following medical technician careers.

Emergency respiratory therapy
Adult respiratory therapy
Pediatric respiratory therapy
Geriatric respiratory therapy

Contents:

Introduction

Chapter 1Why Choose a Career as a respiratory therapist?

Chapter 2Forming a Career Plan

Chapter 3Pursuing the Education Path

Chapter 4Pursuing a Professional Career

Notes

Glossary

Further Resources

Bibliography

About the Author