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Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Therapist

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.

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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.

Apprenticeships/Internships

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Apprenticeship

Wake Tech

WakeWorks Apprenticeship

Apprentices can gain on-the-job training at local employers, learning sought-after skills in various fields and garnering industry-recognized credentials and degrees – all while earning a paycheck.

Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship

Gaston College

Apprenticeship 321

Gaston College-led partnership of employers for advanced manufacturing, industrial maintenance and healthcare.

Apprenticeship
Internship

Novant Health

Bridges to Healthcare Internship

An innovative paid program created to assist in closing the skills gap in healthcare by supporting the education of high school students and recent high school graduates.

Internship
Internship

Region IV Public Health Training Center

Carteret Country Health Department Field Placement

All field placements are intended to enhance a student’s professional skills and knowledge while giving them the opportunity to use skills learned in the classroom.

Internship
Internship

Region IV Public Health Training Center

Chatham County Public Health Dept. Field Placement

All field placements are intended to enhance a student’s professional skills and knowledge while giving them the opportunity to use skills learned in the classroom.

Internship
Internship

Region IV Public Health Training Center

Durham County Health Department Field Placement

All field placements are intended to enhance a student’s professional skills and knowledge while giving them the opportunity to use skills learned in the classroom.

Internship
Internship

Mecklenburg County

Public Health Internship

Interning with Mecklenburg County Public Health is a great way to learn about and contribute to the great work we do in the community.

Internship
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Tuition Assistance Programs

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