Respiratory Therapist

Offered by American Career College-Ontario Ontario, California

Overview

Licensure pass rate (2024) 84.5%

Accreditor CoARC

Duration 18–24 months

Restores patients' pulmonary function and supports breathing by planning and administering medically prescribed respiratory therapy across acute and home settings.

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CNA to Respiratory Therapist

CNA RRT 2 years

$34k $63k typical annual pay

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Career outlook

Hospitals and home care providers hire respiratory therapists to restore and support patients' pulmonary function. They administer prescribed therapy, manage ventilators and oxygen, and design care plans to help patients breathe and recover.