Respiratory Care
Offerings for Respiratory Care:
| AAS Degree |
| The respiratory care program prepares graduates to be competent in delivery of therapeutic procedures in acute care settings, in performing diagnostic procedures, and in performing rehabilitation therapeutic procedures. The respiratory care program also prepares graduates to assist physicians in the diagnosis of cardiopulmonary disorders, to providing emergency cardiopulmonary care in the emergency room, and to implement therapist driven protocols in the practice of respiratory care. More |
Offerings Available At:
- Kingwood
The Respiratory Care Program Has Additional Entrance Requirements, Please Read Further.
Salary:
| 2007 National average annual earnings for the middle 50 percent of all workers in this occupation | |
| Average Annual Wage | $50,930 |
| Average Annual Range | $42,780 to $59,040 |
| Average Hourly Wage | $24.49 |
| 2007 Texas average annual earnings in this occupation | |
| Average Annual Wage | $47,660 |
| Average Hourly Wage | $22.91 |
| 2007 Houston-area average annual earnings in this occupation | |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown MSA Annual Wage | $49,530 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown MSA Hourly Wage | $23.81/hr |
Source: 2008 CHOICES Planner, access.bridges.com
Job Growth:
Employment for respiratory care professionals can be found in acute care, sub-acute care, rehabilitation hospitals, hyperbaric medicine, home care facilities and physician offices. Hospitals are the single largest employer of respiratory care personnel.
Beginning salary for the graduate therapist is $18-$25 per hour. The national average salary for a registered respiratory care professional is $56,222, while the Houston area average is $54,577.
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