
City of Charlotte
Mayor’s Youth Employment Program (MYEP)
MYEP works with local businesses to provide high schoolers with summer internships across industries and career pathways.
Respiratory therapists are vital in healthcare teams to ensure patients' optimal respiratory health. They assess lung function, administer treatments like oxygen therapy, and educate patients. Collaborating closely with physicians, they contribute to effective patient management and treatment strategies.
This role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to promoting wellness. Opportunities for career advancement include specialization in neonatal care or pulmonary rehabilitation.
Explore the pathways below to learn more.
Aspiring Respiratory Therapists can benefit from apprenticeships, internships, tuition assistance, and employer programs to gain practical experience, essential skills, and professional guidance.
Apprenticeships offer hands-on training and mentorship from experienced professionals in respiratory therapy, providing valuable practical experience and knowledge. Internships provide real-world exposure to respiratory therapy practice, enabling individuals to develop essential skills and explore various specialties within the field. Tuition assistance programs help alleviate the financial burden of education, making it more accessible for prospective respiratory therapists. Employer programs, such as training initiatives and mentorship opportunities, support respiratory therapists' professional growth and advancement and guide them along their career paths.
Mayor’s Youth Employment Program (MYEP)
MYEP works with local businesses to provide high schoolers with summer internships across industries and career pathways.
Home Health Care Apprenticeship
Provides a broad range of quality home care services under the supervision of a registered nurse to meet clients' individual needs.
Apprenticeship Program
Entry-level program designed to provide on-the-job training in routine administrative and clinical medical assisting skills within outpatient clinic settings.
Morton B. Duggan Jr. Memorial Education Recognition Award
The Morton B. Duggan, Jr. Memorial Education Recognition Award is awarded to a student currently enrolled in an accredited respiratory care education program.
Jimmy A. Young Memorial Education Recognition Award
The ARCA may award a student in memory of Jimmy A. Young, past president of the AARC, who personally contributed greatly to respiratory care education.
NBRC William W. Burgin, Jr., MD and Robert M. Lawrence, MD Education Recognition Award
Presented to a third- or fourth-year student enrolled in an accredited respiratory therapy program leading to a Baccalaureate degree.