Respiratory Therapist
A respiratory therapist treats individuals who have trouble breathing. They regulate heart rate and ensure that people can breath normally. Therefore, their patients can range from infants to the elderly.
In order to become a respiratory therapist, the minimum requirement is an associates degree and a respiratory therapy program that offers courses in the human anatomy and pharmacology. Respiratory therapists are licensed in all states and inorder to become one, you must pass the state exam to be licensed
Lastly, the avergage salary for a respiratory therapist ranges from $56,000 a year or $26/ hour
References:http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/respiratory-therapists.htm#tab-1
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