Respiratory Therapy, B.S.

What is Respiratory Therapy?

Respiratory Therapy is a specialized health care field where practitioners are trained in pulmonary medicine in order to work therapeutically with people suffering from pulmonary disease¹. 

Why Study Respiratory Therapy?

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of respiratory therapists is projected to grow 19% from 2019 to 2029, much faster than the average for all occupations. Growth in the middle-aged and elderly population will lead to an increased rate of respiratory conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and pneumonia.

And, the coronavirus has demonstrated that respiratory therapists are frontline workers and play a critical role in treating Covid-19 positive patients. Their expertise ranges from assessing blood gases and assisting with intubations and bronchoscopies to ventilator management.

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