Q. Why should I get a bachelor degree in respiratory therapy?
A. The advantages in completing a 4-year program
in respiratory therapy are the additional opportunities that become
available to practitioners holding what is generally considered
a “professional level” degree. Individuals holding bachelor-degrees
in respiratory therapy are better able to “fast track”
into advanced clinical, managerial, educational, and marketing careers.
In addition, the BSRC graduate also enters the workforce with additional
technical certifications and skills not generally available for
associate-degree graduates.
Q. How can I see “first hand” what respiratory
therapists do in the hospital setting?
A. Feel free to contact the Program Director,
Dr. Lou Harris at 330-941-1764 and he will put you in touch with
local practitioners.
Q. What do respiratory therapists make in area hospitals?
A. A newly graduated respiratory therapist will
earn $16-$18/hour once they successfully pass their licensure examination.
Q. Can I get a job in respiratory therapy before I graduate
from the program?
A. Yes. Under the current Ohio Respiratory Care
Board standards, students in the senior year of the YSU program
can obtain a Limited Permit to work in area hospitals under the
direction of a licensed practitioner. Many area hospitals hire students
on a part-time basis before completion of their program.
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