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# How to Become a Respiratory Therapist

Education Requirements to Become an RT

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- [Today’s RT Students Will Step into a Profession that Will Be Better Prepared for Future Crises, and More Crucial Than Ever Before](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/2020/04/todays-rt-students-will-step-into-a-profession-that-will-be-better-prepared-for-future-crises-and-more-crucial-than-ever-before/) - Respiratory therapy has gone from a relatively predictable, quiet, yet essential service that few people ever thought about prior to 2020… to suddenly becoming the last line of defense against a terrifying and painful death for tens of thousands as the wave of COVID-19 sweeps across the world. The images are on every TV screen,
- [Consuming a High-fiber Diet During Pregnancy May Protect Children Against Asthma](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/2015/08/consuming-a-high-fiber-diet-during-pregnancy-may-protect-children-against-asthma/) - A new study published in Nature Communications suggests that pregnant women who consume a high-fiber diet may reduce the risk of their unborn child developing asthma. It appears that eating this type of diet alters the gut bacteria in the mother. These bacteria produce anti-inflammatory substances that suppress genes related to asthma in the fetus.
- [New US Energy Policy has Strong Implications for Respiratory Health](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/2015/09/new-us-energy-policy-has-strong-implications-for-respiratory-health/) - Obama’s new Clean Power Plan aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 32% over the next 15 years. While some still debate the effects of carbon dioxide levels on global warming, it is clear that this compound is detrimental to human health. CO2 causes an increase in the level of smog which can make lungs more
- [Grant Awarded to New Respiratory Therapy System that Incorporates Video Game Component](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/2015/10/grant-awarded-to-new-respiratory-therapy-system-that-incorporates-video-game-component/) - Ever since 2011, Proto Labs, a company specializing in efficient production of injection-molded parts, hosts an annual “Cool Idea!” contest. This year, the company awarded Compliant Games a manufacturing grant up to $250,000 for their innovative product, which uses video games to enhance the effectiveness of respiratory therapy systems. Founder of Compliant Games, Shane Luttrell
- [E-Cigarettes Shown to Cause Respiratory Infections Regardless of Nicotine Content](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/2015/10/e-cigarettes-shown-to-cause-respiratory-infections-regardless-of-nicotine-content/) - A recent study conducted at National Jewish Health in Denver is showing that e-cigarette vapors trigger immune responses in the lungs, indicating that the new trend in smoking may be more harmful than initially believed. E-Cigarettes are often branded as a safe, cheap alternative to tobacco cigarettes. The study was conducted on lung samples taken
- [Study Suggests Certain Stomach Bacteria Found in Infants May Prevent Asthma as They Get Older](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/2015/10/study-suggests-certain-stomach-bacteria-found-in-infants-may-prevent-asthma-as-they-get-older/) - Over 300 million people worldwide suffer from asthma. The reason so many people suffer from asthma cannot be pinned down, for it depends on environment as much as biology. However, scientists may have uncovered a critical piece of the puzzle when it comes to preventing asthma at an early age. In a study published by
- [California Community Colleges Respond to Call for Higher Educational Standards by Developing 4-Year RT Programs](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/2015/11/california-community-colleges-respond-to-call-for-higher-educational-standards-by-developing-4-year-rt-programs/) - California community colleges can expect a massive shift in their educational quality over the next few years as the state legislature approves new measures that will allow more community colleges to offer 4-year degrees. Increasing demands, particularly in the medical field, for higher education and technical know-how are the primary motivator for the change. According
- [Dawn of a New Mutated Virus?](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/2015/12/dawn-of-a-new-mutated-virus/) - October 19th at Konkuk University in Seoul, South Korea, the first victim fell prey of a pneumonia-like virus. As of November 2nd, a total of 50 people have been quarantined, and nearly 1,700 are under government monitoring. Experts are under the impression that these infected individuals are suffering from severe atypical pneumonia. The 50 confined
- [Alabama Spotlights Respiratory Therapists and Care Programs During Awareness Week](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/2015/12/alabama-spotlights-respiratory-therapists-and-care-programs-during-awareness-week/) - Doctors and nurses have become increasingly reliant on respiratory therapists to help deal with a whole host of respiratory problems, asthma being chief among them. However, while a licensed physician might know and respect respiratory therapists, it can be difficult for many people receiving medical care to distinguish between a respiratory therapist and a nurse.
- [Respiratory Illness At an All Time High In Latino Communities as Health Agencies Push for Better Awareness](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/2016/02/respiratory-illness-at-an-all-time-high-in-latino-communities-as-health-agencies-push-for-better-awareness/) - Members of the Latino community have recently taken steps to better educate Latino’s about the importance of respiratory health. The CDC has identified chronic respiratory diseases as the seventh leading cause of death for Latinos, alongside it being the third leading cause of death for non-Hispanic whites. The American Journal of Public Health also published
- [Respiratory Therapists and the LGBT Community](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/2016/02/respiratory-therapists-and-the-lgbt-community/) - The connection between respiratory therapy and the phenomenon of smoking in America is fairly obvious. Cigarette smoking is the major cause of lung cancer, chronic bronchitis and emphysema in America. The connection between respiratory therapy and the LGBT community might seem odd at first, but studies have shown that smoking is considerably more prevalent within
- [Risk of Obesity Higher in Rats Exposed to Air Pollution](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/2016/04/risk-of-obesity-higher-in-rats-exposed-to-air-pollution/) - While high levels of air pollution have been correlated with increased mortality, a new study by Duke University adds to the growing concern on the dangers of air pollution. A study by Wei et al. that will appear in the March issue of the Journal of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB)
- [Could Vaping Curb Respiratory Infections Among Tobacco Smokers?](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/2016/09/could-vaping-curb-respiratory-infections-among-tobacco-smokers/) - In the last few years, many Americans have opted to ditch traditional cigarettes in favor of e-cigarettes. The popularity of smoking e-cigarettes or “vaping” is largely attributed to a widely-held belief that although it releases nicotine, vaping is less harmful than smoking because it lacks the tar and other combustible chemicals found in cigarettes that
- [New Severe Asthma Drug Passes Final Clinical Trial](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/2016/05/new-severe-asthma-drug-passes-final-clinical-trial/) - Many asthma medications on the market today treat the symptoms of asthma, causing patients to use inhalers and other medications that are only capable of treating restricted breathing on a case-by-case basis. A new medication from AstraZeneca is poised to treat a root cause of severe asthma in patients, and the medication just passed its
- [UAHS Receives $27 Million to Fight Child Asthma](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/2016/07/uahs-receives-27-million-to-fight-child-asthma/) - The University of Arizona Health Sciences (UAHS) is thrilled to announce it will receive $37 million in federal grant funds to spearhead a national clinical study to prevent and/or cure child asthma. The clinical study will be a culmination of three decades of child asthma prevention research conducted by the UAHS’s Asthma and Airway Disease
- [Severe Health and Economic Effects from VW’s Emissions Cheat](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/2016/10/severe-health-and-economic-effects-from-vws-emissions-cheat/) - A 2016 study published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health analyzed the health and economic impacts of Volkswagen’s emissions cheat and found strong effects. This study predicted that the emissions could lead to as many as 50 premature deaths, $423 million in economic costs, and 3,000 lost workdays. From 2008 until
- [Mold Toxins Found in Foods Can Weaken Respiratory Defenses](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/2016/11/mold-toxins-found-in-foods-can-weaken-respiratory-defenses/) - While most people are afraid of pesticides in their food, they are usually unaware of the dangers posed by natural toxins produced by fungi (mycotoxins). Mycotoxins can be poisonous and carcinogenic. For example, the group of toxins known as aflatoxins is the second leading cause of cancer in the world. One-quarter of the world’s food
- [Holy Smoke! UNICEF Research Shows 1 in 7 Children Breathe Extremely Toxic Air](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/2016/12/holy-smoke-unicef-research-shows-1-in-7-children-breathe-extremely-toxic-air/) - The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) released its “Clear the Air for Children: The Impact of Air Pollution on Children” report in late October, and its finding are nothing short of horrific. Some of the most startling statistics contained in the report reveal that globally: Roughly 2 billion children reside in places ravaged with pollution
- [High Rate of Exposure in US Veterans Correlates with Respiratory Disease Rate](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/2017/01/high-rate-of-exposure-in-us-veterans-correlates-with-respiratory-disease-rate/) - In a survey of about 20,000 Iraqi War veterans, researchers from the Department of Veterans Affairs identified a strong correlation between exposure to potentially dangerous respiratory substances and subsequent respiratory illnesses. Previous studies reported that deployed veterans of that era had increased rates of respiratory diseases such as bronchitis, sinusitis, or asthma. This new research
- [Improvised Tracheotomies: Sword, Steak Knife, Plastic Straw, Pen](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/2017/02/improvised-tracheotomies-sword-steak-knife-plastic-straw-pen/) - Respiratory therapists don't perform tracheotomies, cricothyroidotomies, or tracheostomies. However in emergency situations when it's life or death knowing how to perform an emergency airway puncture can be invaluable. Like so much of English medical terminology, the word “tracheotomy” is derived from ancient Greek. This may not be surprising, but you may be surprised – or
- [New York Moves to Stop Outbreaks of Legionnaires’ Disease](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/2015/08/new-york-moves-to-stop-outbreaks-of-legionnaires-disease/) - Following an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in the Bronx, 12 people have died and 119 cases had been reported as of August 10, 2015. Epidemiologists traced the source of the outbreak to cooling towers in 18 buildings. All of these towers tested positive for the bacteria that cause this disease. This outbreak is the largest
- [Washington State Woman Marks First Measles Death in 12 Years](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/2015/07/washington-state-woman-marks-first-measles-death-in-12-years/) - The recent anti-immunization movement has provoked serious backlash from the medical community. While there are a handful of medical professionals that support the movement, as of June, legal measures taken in response to a virulent measles outbreak at Disneyland in California now require residents to vaccinate their children. California is one of only a handful
- [CDC Releases New Guidelines After MERS Outbreak in South Korea](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/2015/07/cdc-releases-new-guidelines-after-mers-outbreak-in-south-korea/) - Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) is a bit of a mouthful. However, Medical professionals, and especially respiratory therapists who specialize in treating diseases like MERS-CoV, would be wise to be familiar with it. An outbreak of the disease has now appeared in South Korea alongside an original outbreak seen in the Middle East. It
- [Retiring Respiratory Therapist Reflects on 35-Years of Helping People Breathe](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/2015/06/retiring-respiratory-therapist-reflects-on-35-years-of-helping-people-breathe/) - After more than 35 years in the respiratory therapy profession, Michigan resident Bonnie Boggs is retiring. As her retirement became official, Boggs reflected on the path her career took her over the years. When she first enrolled in college she wanted to be a teacher. She began studying to be a history teacher, then a
- [Student and Alumnus of WMU Design Low Cost Respiratory Device for Infants](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/2015/06/student-and-alumnus-of-wmu-design-low-cost-respiratory-device-for-infants/) - Joseph Barnett, a senior at Western Michigan University, and Stephan John, an alumnus of WMU, were recently recognized for their invention of a respiratory device which was developed to treat infants who are critically ill. The NeoVent, earned the two gentlemen a spot among the other winners of the Lemelson-MIAT National Collegiate Student Prize Competition
- [New PPAHS Board Member Stresses Importance of Monitoring Patients that are Prescribed Opioids](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/2015/05/new-ppahs-board-member-stresses-importance-of-monitoring-patients-that-are-prescribed-opioids/) - Gene Gantt, Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) was recently named as the newest member of the Physician-Patient Alliance Board of Advisors (PPAHS). The announcement was made by the Physician-Patient Alliance for Health & Safety. Physician-Patient Alliance for Health & Safety’s objective is to ensure high patient care standards. Gantt has been an accomplished member of the
- [Respiratory Issues Plague Oil Spill Cleanup Crews](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/2015/05/respiratory-issues-plague-oil-spill-cleanup-crews/) - Five years after the disastrous Deepwater Horizon oil spill, thousands of workers hired to aid in the cleanup have begun to experience respiratory issues which may be linked to the oil exposure. Dale Sandler, chief of the epidemiology branch of the National Institutes of Health reported that coughing and wheezing incidences among clean-up workers was
- [Projected Job Growth Rate Among Respiratory Therapists Reflects the Importance of Respiratory Care](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/2015/04/projected-job-growth-rate-among-respiratory-therapists-reflects-the-importance-of-respiratory-care/) - Statistical projections from the US Department of Labor show that the number of jobs in the field of respiratory care will increase by 19 percent in the next seven years. While some people may remain unaware of the significant role that respiratory therapists play in the healthcare field, their influence is undeniable. This has never
- [Asthma Rates Linked to Pneumonia in Early Childhood](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/2015/04/asthma-rates-linked-to-pneumonia-in-early-childhood/) - Asthma is a tremendous problem that dramatically affects the quality of life of many Americans. In fact, severe asthma attacks can be fatal. The U.S. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute estimates that as many as 25 million Americans suffer from this condition. About 28% of them are children. Recent research from Tucson reported in
- [Respiratory Therapist Hopes to Help Columbian Woman Suffering from Rickets Walk for the First Time](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/2015/02/respiratory-therapist-hopes-to-help-columbian-woman-suffering-from-rickets-walk-for-the-first-time/) - Walking and taking small steps is something many people do on a daily basis without even giving it a second thought. Not for Maria Del Carmen, however, who first came to Shriner’s Children’s Hospital hoping to one day be able to walk on her own. Del Carmen suffers from Rickets, a bone disease which prevents
- [North Dakota RTs Among those Possibly Eligible for Loan Repayment Grants](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/2015/02/north-dakota-rts-among-those-possibly-eligible-for-loan-repayment-grants/) - Lawmakers in North Dakota are currently considering proposals that would expand the educational loan repayment programs due to a severe health professionals’ shortage. The House Human Services committee reviewed one of the most important bills related to this for the first time on February 2nd. The bill would add to the incentives already available to
- [Respiratory Problems Epidemic In Southern California’s Coachella Valley](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/2015/02/respiratory-problems-epidemic-in-southern-californias-coachella-valley/) - Desert air, for many, is the ultimate in healthy living. But those living in the Coachella Valley may not be breathing the clean air they have come to expect in these areas of the country. In fact, a new report on the Coachella Valley uncovered that breathing problems in this area of the country are
- [Sputum Bowl in Las Vegas Brings Together Respiratory Therapists from Across the Country](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/2015/01/sputum-bowl-in-las-vegas-brings-together-respiratory-therapists-from-across-the-country/) - The Nevada Sputum Bowl is an event that the vast majority of people outside the respiratory care professional have likely never heard of. But for those within the industry, it is the consummate gathering of medical professionals in respiratory therapy, pulmonology, and clinical management. The Sputum Bowl, organized and hosted by the American Association for
- [Respiratory Therapist in The Woodlands, Texas Received First Annual Award](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/2014/12/respiratory-therapist-in-the-woodlands-texas-received-first-annual-award/) - Patients in The Woodlands, Texas area who have respiratory issues can breathe a little easier knowing that the staff at Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital includes one of the industry’s best RTs. Respiratory therapist Mary Fruzia earned the Memorial Hermann Healthcare System Respiratory Therapist of the Year award in recognition of her achievements in her practice
- [Respiratory Therapist Wins Practitioner of the Year Award](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/2014/12/respiratory-therapist-wins-practitioner-of-the-year-award/) - Jessica Gardner, who has been working as a respiratory therapist at the Thomasville Medical Center in Davidson County, North Carolina for 11 years, has been chosen as Practitioner of the Year by the North Carolina Society for Respiratory Care. She was recently handed her award at the Society’s 36th annual event in Asheville. Gardner is
- [Respiratory Therapist Inspired to Help ALS Patients “’Live a Better Life’](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/2014/11/respiratory-therapist-inspired-to-help-als-patients-live-a-better-life/) - Lisa Gorsky, a respiratory therapist in Plainfield, Illinois, recently became an informal spokesperson for the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge but not as much for the hype and fundraising element of it as for the degree of awareness of ALS that it managed to raise across the United States and around the world. The Ice Bucket
- [A Day in the Life of a Respiratory Therapist](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/2014/11/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-respiratory-therapist/) - Respiratory therapist is not the most commonly known occupation in the world and most of the people who have heard of it are probably not very familiar with what the job entails. For those who are considering following a path toward becoming a respiratory therapist – and for those who are simply curious about what
- [Respiratory Therapists Have Their Work Cut Out for Them Treating Cases of Enterovirus 68](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/2014/10/respiratory-therapists-have-their-work-cut-out-for-them-treating-cases-of-enterovirus-68/) - This summer has been an especially trying one for people in parts of the Midwest and Eastern United States, particularly those who were forced to deal with the outbreak of enterovirus 68. Residents in Kansas City, Missouri were hit hard with the virus, which affects the respiratory system and causes severe difficulty in breathing. Hospitals

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- [Home](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/) - What is respiratory therapy and what is a respiratory therapist? - Respiratory therapists diagnose, assess, monitor, and treat patients suffering from dysfunctions of the cardiopulmonary system, including any type of disease or disorder that impacts breathing and lung capacity. Respiratory therapy continues to be a vital part of patient care due to rising incidences of
- [About Us](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/about-us/) - To get in contact with us for updates or anything else, please email here: info@respiratorytherapistlicense.com. What We Offer Respiratory issues do not discriminate based on age. Those in need of respiratory care are often children with asthma, and just as often they are elderly people with COPD or other ailments that affect lung function and respiration.
- [California](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/california/) - Through the Respiratory Care Practice Act and the regulation of respiratory care practitioners, the Respiratory Care Board of California is responsible for ensuring the safety of the citizens of California. The Board has issued more than 34,000 Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) licenses to qualified applicants in the state. A 2007 California Respiratory Care Practitioner Workforce
- [Florida](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/florida/) - Florida ranks third in the nation for its employment level of respiratory therapists, with 7,470 RTs employed in the state as of May 2013 according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Respiratory therapists in Florida earned a mean, annual salary of $53,380 during this time. The Florida Board of Respiratory Care is responsible
- [Oregon](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/oregon/) - If you are interested in becoming one of a growing number of respiratory therapists licensed in Oregon, review the steps in this guide: Complete Your Degree from an Approved Respiratory Therapy Program Pass NBRC Licensure Examination Apply for Licensure as a Respiratory Therapist in Oregon Maintain Licensure and Further Your Education In recent years, the
- [Texas](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/texas/) - Respiratory therapists working in Texas enjoy the highest average annual salary in the region. The average RT salary in Texas was most recently calculated at over $55,000. The state is also home to the second-largest number of respiratory therapists in the country, with more than 10,000 highly-qualified professionals licensed in this field as of 2013.
- [Tennessee](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/tennessee/) - Respiratory therapists in Tennessee provide vital services to their patients every year, ensuring the preservation of life and a high quality of care. Nearly 3,400 professionals have been licensed as respiratory therapists in Tennessee, a field that is projected to grow by 19 percent nationwide over the coming decade. Tennessee respiratory therapists earn a higher
- [Montana](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/montana/) - According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 350 respiratory therapists were licensed to practice in Montana in 2013. The demand for respiratory therapists in Montana is projected to increase faster than the national average during the current ten-year period ending 2022. The Montana Department of Labor & Industry projects a job growth rate of 23.8%
- [Colorado](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/colorado/) - The Colorado Office of Respiratory Therapy Licensure is responsible for regulating and licensing RTs in Colorado. The mission of the Office is to maintain the integrity of the respiratory therapist profession and to protect consumers in Colorado. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that as of May 2013, there were as many as 1,400 respiratory
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- [Careers](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/careers/) - Like many allied healthcare professions, the field of respiratory therapy is booming. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that, as of 2012, there were 119,300 respiratory therapists employed in the United States. By 2022, the number of respiratory therapist jobs is expected to increase 19 percent due in part to an aging baby boomer
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- [Salaries](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/salaries/) - Respiratory therapists are the frontline healthcare workers focused specifically on treating patients with breathing and cardiopulmonary disorders. Disease prevention, respiratory wellness, and care related to emphysema, asthma, cardiac failure, chest trauma, and more—it’s all in the wheelhouse of the respiratory therapist. From premature infants experiencing respiratory distress to aging seniors with increasing rates of COPD
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- [School Listing](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/school-listing/) - A career in respiratory therapy will allow you to work with a diverse patient population, from young children suffering from asthma to elderly patients with COPD or other respiratory issues. By earning an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in respiratory therapy you will join the select group of allied health professionals responsible for providing therapeutic relief
- [Wyoming](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/wyoming/) - Respiratory therapists in Wyoming are part of the one of the state's fastest growing sectors. The average salary among these allied health professionals was $54,710 in 2013. Choosing to pursue a career in this field can provide a comfortable level of income, mobility, and satisfaction, as the skilled care a respiratory therapist offers can make
- [Wisconsin](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/wisconsin/) - In the coming years, respiratory therapists working in Wisconsin can expect to experience an increase in demand for their services, and strong salary prospects. Last year the average annual salary among the state's 1,970 respiratory therapists was calculated at $56,600, a full $10,000 above the average salary for all workers in Wisconsin. The Respiratory Care
- [West Virginia](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/west-virginia/) - As the need for allied health services continues to expand in West Virginia, the state's 880 currently licensed respiratory therapists are expected to see a considerable number of new licensees joining their ranks in the coming years. With the current average salary for RTs in West Virginia at $46,930, choosing to become a respiratory therapist
- [Washington](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/washington/) - The demand for respiratory therapists in Washington is projected to increase steadily for years to come. Washington offers both significantly higher salaries and a higher projected job growth rate for RTs when compared with its neighboring states. Most recently the average salary for Washington's 1,820 respiratory therapists was calculated to be $65,040. A steady income
- [Virginia](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/virginia/) - The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the employment growth rate for respiratory therapists to be 19 percent in the current ten-year period ending 2022, compared to an average overall job growth rate of 11 percent. In 2013, the annual salary for respiratory therapists in Virginia stood at $56,550. Virginia contains a metro area with
- [Vermont](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/vermont/) - Respiratory therapy is an allied healthcare occupation with a promising outlook, due in part to the aging American population. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the employment of respiratory therapists nationally is projected to grow 19 percent between 2012 and 2022, faster than the average for all occupations. In 2013, the average
- [Utah](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/utah/) - According to the Utah Occupational Report for Respiratory Therapists, this occupation is expected to experience much faster than average growth in the state over the decade spanning 2010 – 2020. Therapists who possess a bachelor’s degree are projected to have the best job prospects in Utah. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS),
- [South Dakota](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/south-dakota/) - South Dakota respiratory therapists help thousands of people every year with everything from emergency life-threatening situations to long-term managed care. Nationwide, the demand for respiratory therapists is expected to grow nearly 20 percent. Currently in South Dakota, there are approximately 310 professionals licensed to work in this field. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
- [South Carolina](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/south-carolina/) - In South Carolina, respiratory therapists practice under the authority of the Board of Medical Examiners, an extension of the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation. The board is responsible for the licensing and regulating all medical professionals in the state, including respiratory care practitioners. In South Carolina, both respiratory therapists and respiratory therapy
- [Oklahoma](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/oklahoma/) - If you wish to serve as a respiratory care practitioner in Oklahoma, you will need to complete the following steps in order to be licensed through the Oklahoma Respiratory Care Practitioners Committee (ORCPC): Earn a Degree from an Accredited Respiratory Therapy Program Take the Entry-Level Examination Required for Licensure Apply for Initial Licensure as a
- [North Dakota](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/north-dakota/) - An aging American population will almost certainly result in an increase in demand for respiratory therapy services. RT salaries are also attractive, though they vary according to location. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), in 2013 the annual average salary for a respiratory therapist in North Dakota was $49,830. Respiratory therapy jobs
- [North Carolina](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/north-carolina/) - As of May 2013, North Carolina ranked in the top third of states in the U.S. in terms of employment of respiratory therapists. The North Carolina Respiratory Care Board regulates the practice of respiratory care through the licensure of respiratory care practitioners. The Board recognizes a respiratory care practitioner as any person licensed by the
- [New Hampshire](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/new-hampshire/) - According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, respiratory therapists in New Hampshire earned salaries that ranged between $54,710 and $61,920, as of May 2013. The New Hampshire Respiratory Care Practitioners Governing Board is responsible for the regulation and licensure of respiratory care practitioners in New Hampshire. Only those individuals licensed to practice respiratory care in
- [Nevada](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/nevada/) - According to the Nevada Workforce Informer, 1065 respiratory therapists practiced in Nevada in 2014. Nearly 72% of them were employed in the Las Vegas Metropolitan Statistical Area, while 19% worked in Reno. As the US population ages and develops more pulmonary illness, the need for respiratory therapists is expected to significantly increase. The state of
- [Nebraska](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/nebraska/) - The Nebraska Department of Labor indicated that 974 respiratory therapists practiced in the state in 2010. As the country’s population ages and develops more respiratory problems, the demand for respiratory therapists nationwide is expected to increase substantially. In Nebraska alone, the demand for respiratory therapy services is expected to increase 13% between 2010 and 2020.
- [Missouri](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/missouri/) - The Board for Respiratory Care is the department within the Missouri Division of Professional Regulation that issues respiratory therapist licenses and regulates the profession. They indicate that you need to take these steps to become a respiratory therapist in Missouri: Enroll in an Accredited Respiratory Therapy Degree Program Consider Applying for Your Education Permit Pass
- [Mississippi](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/mississippi/) - The Professional Licensure Division of the Mississippi State Department of Health regulates health care practitioners in the state. This includes providing licenses to respiratory therapists. Here are the steps you need to take to become a respiratory therapist in Mississippi: Enroll in an Accredited Respiratory Therapy Degree Program Consider Applying for Your Temporary Permit Pass
- [Minnesota](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/minnesota/) - Respiratory therapists in Minnesota have been licensed since 1991, at which time they were referred to as Respiratory Care Practitioners (RCPs). In 1997, a new law enacted helped to change the name to Respiratory Therapist (RT), but the change did not become official until 2009. The Minnesota Board of Medical Practice is responsible for the
- [Massachusetts](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/massachusetts/) - As of May 2013, respiratory therapists in Massachusetts enjoyed the fifth-highest average salary of any state in the nation. That year, the 2350 respiratory therapists licensed in Massachusetts earned an average annual salary of $67,620, which is about $10,000 more per year than the national average. Becoming a respiratory therapist in Massachusetts requires you to
- [Maryland](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/maryland/) - According to the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing & Regulation Office of Workforce Information and Performance, as of 2009 health care was the second largest employment sector in the state of Maryland. It is also the most female-dominated industry in Maryland, with 79 percent of allied health professionals in the state being women. The state’s
- [Maine](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/maine/) - As of May 2013 there were 410 respiratory therapists licensed in the state of Maine. Their average annual salary that year was $55,180. The Maine Department of Labor’s Center for Workforce Research lists the occupation of respiratory therapist among the top 50 high-wage, high-demand jobs in the state. According to their statistics, there is an
- [Kentucky](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/kentucky/) - The Kentucky Board of Respiratory Care (KBRC) regulates the respiratory therapy profession in the state and provides licensure for its professionals. Here are the steps you need to take to become a respiratory therapist in Kentucky: Enroll in an Accredited Respiratory Therapy Degree Program Consider Applying for Your Student Permit Pass Your NBRC CRT Exam
- [Kansas](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/kansas/) - According to the Kansas Wage Survey, 1,140 respiratory therapists practiced in the state in 2013. The median annual salary among them was $50,070, although experienced respiratory therapists made $54,820 a year. The Kansas Labor Information Center expects respiratory therapy employment in the state to increase 25.55% between 2010 and 2020. More than 50% of these
- [Iowa](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/iowa/) - In 2013, there were 960 respiratory therapists employed in Iowa earning an average of $51,110 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area was identified as being the top paying such area in the country. The 7.3% of Iowa’s respiratory therapists who practiced there in 2013 made $82,730 a year. Iowa’s
- [Indiana](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/indiana/) - Over 3,200 respiratory therapists were employed in Indiana in 2013 according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. Their average annual salary among these RTs was $51,890 that year. Demand for respiratory therapists in Indiana is projected to grow faster than the national average, according to the Bureau, and the Indiana Department of Workforce Development
- [District of Columbia](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/district-of-columbia/) - The District of Columbia Health Professional Licensing Administration’s Board of Respiratory Care regulates and licenses respiratory care practitioners in Washington D.C. The Board is responsible for evaluating applicant qualifications, administering examinations, recommending standards and procedures, and issuing licenses. Only licensed practitioners in Washington are permitted to use the title Respiratory Care Practitioner, or RC. If
- [Delaware](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/delaware/) - Respiratory therapists in Delaware are regulated and licensed by the Delaware Department of State, Division of Professional Regulation. Further, the Respiratory Care Advisory Council was established to assist the Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline in matters related to the regulation of RTs. Only licensed respiratory therapists in Delaware are allowed to use the title
- [Arkansas](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/arkansas/) - Although exact statistics are not readily available, the Arkansas Society for Respiratory Care reports that there are more than 500 RT members of this professional association. Respiratory therapists—referred to as respiratory care practitioners—are regulated and licensed by the Arkansas State Medical Board, which has the responsibility of protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the
- [Arizona](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/arizona/) - There were some 2,800 respiratory therapists licensed in Arizona as of May 2013 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Phoenix-Mesa-Glendale metropolitan area ranked sixth in the nation for it employment level of RTs, with 1,790 working there as of May 2013. The Arizona State Board of Respiratory Care Examiners is responsible for licensing
- [Alaska](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/alaska/) - Respiratory therapists must be licensed in all U.S. states with the exception of Alaska. However, Alaska’s respiratory therapists are still expected to complete a degree in respiratory therapy to become proficient in the field, and are encouraged to earn nationally recognized RT credentials as a way to remain competitive in the field. Therefore, if you
- [Alabama](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/alabama/) - As of May 2013, Alabama ranked fourth in the nation for its concentration of respiratory therapists, according to report released by the U.S. Department of Labor. During this time, there were 2,130 respiratory therapists employed in Alabama, earning an average salary of $46,200 per year. Review these steps to learn how to become a respiratory
- [Schools By State](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/schools-by-state/) - According to the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC), there were 8,132 graduates of CoARC-accredited respiratory therapy programs in 2012. This represents a 12.8 percent increase over the three-year period leading up to 2012. Becoming licensed as a respiratory therapist in the U.S. (All states but Alaska require state licensure) requires, among others things,
- [West Virginia Salary](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/west-virginia/west-virginia-salary/) - Workforce West Virginia’s Economic & Labor Market Information designated respiratory therapy to be one of its 33 high demand occupations for the period between 2010 and 2020. This is based on estimates of a relatively large number of annual openings and growth in the field. This agency predicts that the need for West Virginia respiratory
- [Wyoming Salary](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/wyoming/wyoming-salary/) - Labor Market Information projects the increase in respiratory therapist jobs to be 22.6% higher than the national average. Demand in Wyoming is projected to increase 23.3% between 2012 and 2022. According to projections for the period between 2011 and 2021, the growth in respiratory therapy jobs is expected to vary greatly throughout the regions of
- [Wisconsin Salary](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/wisconsin/wisconsin-salary/) - Wisconsin’s Worknet designated the field of respiratory therapy as number 22 on its list of high-growth occupations for the period between 2010 and 2020. They consider it to be one of the fastest growing fields in the state. The demand for respiratory therapists is projected to be more than 50% higher in Wisconsin than the
- [Washington Salary](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/washington/washington-salary/) - The field of respiratory therapy is growing throughout the country. Employment projections from the Washington Employment Security Department show the number of respiratory therapist positions in the state will increase 10% faster than the national average, with a 21% increase in the number of new RT jobs expected between 2012 and 2022. The projected growth
- [Virginia Salary](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/virginia/virginia-salary/) - The need for respiratory therapists in the U.S. is increasing as the population ages and becomes more likely to develop respiratory problems. In addition, the increased survival rates for premature infants and accident victims provide an increasing demand for respiratory therapists who are specialized to help these types of patients. The Bureau of Labor Statistics
- [Vermont Salary](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/vermont/vermont-salary/) - The Vermont Department of Labor predicts that the demand for respiratory therapists Vermont will be higher than the national average in the coming years. They project a 21.1% increase in the number of respiratory therapist jobs in Vermont between 2012 and 2022. Burlington’s increase is expected to be 18.9%. Slightly more than half of the
- [Utah Salary](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/utah/utah-salary/) - The Utah Department of Workforce Services, through its statewide star rating, has given the respiratory therapist occupation a five-star rating, which is reserved only for occupations with the strongest employment outlooks and the best median, annual salaries. According to the Department of Workforce Services, the median salary for respiratory therapists, as of 2014, was $27.13
- [Texas Salary](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/texas/texas-salary/) - The Texas Workforce Commission reported the following statewide average salaries for respiratory therapists in 2013: Annual, mean salary: $26.50 per hour ($55,120) Entry-level salary: $21.83 per hour ($45,406) Experienced-level salary: $28.84 per hour ($59,987) Respiratory therapist salary in the 10th percentile: $20.20 per hour Respiratory therapist salary in the 25th percentile: $23.39 per hour Respiratory
- [Tennessee Salary](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/tennessee/tennessee-salary/) - The Department of Labor and Workforce Development named respiratory therapists in its publication, Tennessee’s Hot Careers to 2020. This publication showed a growth of 155 job openings for respiratory therapists between 2012 and 2020. There are currently 3,390 respiratory therapists employed in Tennessee. The Department has also recognized the respiratory therapist occupation as having a
- [South Dakota Salary](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/south-dakota/south-dakota-salary/) - The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation reported that as of June 2014, the annual, average salary for respiratory therapists in South Dakota was $23.92 per hour, with the top 10 percent earning $31.40 per hour and the bottom 10 percent earning $17.46 per hour. The Department further broke down salaries for respiratory therapists
- [South Carolina Salary](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/south-carolina/south-carolina-salary/) - South Carolina Works, an agency that partners with the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce and South Carolina’s twelve Workforce Investment Boards, gathers data on South Carolina’s state and local workforce statistics. As of 2012, South Carolina Works reported that a total of 1,788 respiratory therapists were employed in the State. By 2022, this
- [Rhode Island Salary](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/rhode-island/rhode-island-salary/) - The Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training reported a total employment of 350 respiratory therapists, as of May 2013. During this period, respiratory therapists earned an average, entry-level salary of $24.86; a median salary of $30.15 per hour; and an experienced salary of $33.48 per hour. The median salary for Rhode Island is significantly
- [Rhode Island](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/rhode-island/) - In just a one-year period between 2011 and 2012, Rhode Island saw an increase of 67% in the number of applicants to respiratory therapy programs. Due to a smaller population, there are only about 350 respiratory therapists licensed throughout Rhode Island, but the state maintains an excellent ratio of .77 RTs to every one thousand
- [Pennsylvania Salary](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/pennsylvania/pennsylvania-salary/) - The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry named respiratory therapists among its 2014 Statewide High–Priority Occupations, with this allied health profession reporting 196 annual job openings. The Department also reported that as of 2014, respiratory therapists in Pennsylvania earned an average salary of $56,190. The Pennsylvania Department of Labor’s 2013 Employment Wage Statistics found that
- [Pennsylvania](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/pennsylvania/) - Pennsylvania is home to the sixth most respiratory therapists of any state in the US, with 5,090 licensed throughout the state as of 2013. The popularity of the profession has also grown in recent years, with nearly 1,141 students applying for spots in respiratory therapy programs in 2012, as compared to 973 applicants in 2009.
- [Oregon Salary](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/oregon/oregon-salary/) - The Oregon Employment Department named respiratory therapists on its list of in-demand occupations for 2014. This report found that as of 2012, there were 1,175 respiratory therapists licensed in Oregon, and annual job openings average 33 per year. In addition, a recent report by the Employment Department revealed 37 current openings in Oregon for respiratory
- [Oklahoma Salary](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/oklahoma/oklahoma-salary/) - In its Oklahoma Employment Wage Report, the Employment Security Commission found that respiratory therapists in Oklahoma, as of 2013, earned a mean, annual salary of $51,060, an increase from $49,670 in 2012 and $49,197 in 2011. Other Oklahoma respiratory therapist salary findings reported by the Employment Security Commission included: Respiratory therapists in the 25th percentile
- [Ohio](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/ohio/) - The Ohio Respiratory Care Board has governed the practice of respiratory therapy in Ohio since it was first established in 1989. The board is made of up nine members who serve three-year terms. The Respiratory Care Board is accountable for licensing respiratory care professionals and regulating the practice throughout the state. Ohio has the fifth
- [Ohio Salary](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/ohio/ohio-salary/) - The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services listed respiratory therapists among its 2011 Occupations with High Employment Prospects (those occupations having at least 100 annual openings). In 2010, there were 5,760 respiratory therapists employed in Ohio. By 2020, this number is expected to increase to 7,120, an increase of nearly 24 percent. It also
- [North Dakota Salary](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/north-dakota/north-dakota-salary/) - According to the North Dakota State Government’s Workforce Intelligence Network, the annual, mean salary for respiratory therapists in the State was $49,830 ($23.96 per hour) in 2013, although experienced respiratory therapists in North Dakota were earning an average salary of $53,630 ($25.78 per hour) during the same time. Entry-level respiratory therapists in North Dakota were
- [North Carolina Salary](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/north-carolina/north-carolina-salary/) - According to the Labor and Economic Analysis Division of the North Carolina Department of Labor, respiratory therapists employed in North Carolina currently earn an estimated, mean annual salary of $52,720, or $25.35 per hour. The Labor and Economic Analysis Division also reports: Respiratory therapists in North Carolina earn a median, annual salary of $52,580, or
- [New York](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/new-york/) - The New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, State Board for Respiratory Care regulates and licenses respiratory therapists in the state. There were 365 respiratory therapists licensed in the state in 2013 alone. As of January 2014, there were a total of 5,391 respiratory therapists licensed in New York State earning an annual,
- [New York Salary](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/new-york/new-york-salary/) - According to the New York State Department of Labor (DOL), employment prospects for respiratory therapists in the State are projected to be very favorable through the year 2020. The New York DOL also reports 200 average, annual openings for respiratory therapists. The Department of Labor’s Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) survey found that respiratory therapists employed
- [New Mexico Salary](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/new-mexico/new-mexico-salary/) - The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions, Economic Research and Analysis Bureau reported that as of June 2014, the respiratory therapy occupation reported a shortage, both statewide and in the Albuquerque area. This has prompted an increase in the hiring of new graduates from the states RT training programs. The Economic Research and Analysis Bureau
- [New Mexico](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/new-mexico/) - According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were as many as 710 respiratory therapists licensed in New Mexico in May 2013. Respiratory therapists in New Mexico are regulated and licensed by the Respiratory Care Advisory Board (within the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department). The Board ensures that RT license holders are properly trained
- [New Jersey](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/new-jersey/) - According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, New Jersey ranked second in the nation for its pay of respiratory therapists, with these allied health professionals earning an average annual salary of $69,580, as of May 2013. During this time, there were 3,080 respiratory therapists licensed in New Jersey. The New Jersey Office of the Attorney
- [New Jersey Salary](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/new-jersey/new-jersey-salary/) - According to the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, there were approximately 2,670 respiratory therapists employed in the state as of 2014. These allied healthcare professionals earn an average salary of $67,860 per year, or $32.60 per hour. Other findings from the Department of Labor and Workforce Development include: Respiratory therapists in New
- [New Hampshire Salary](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/new-hampshire/new-hampshire-salary/) - The New Hampshire Employment Security Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau designated the field of respiratory therapy as a very favorable career option in its projections for 2012 to 2022. The Bureau considers the field to provide one of the best employment opportunities in the state during this time frame. The Bureau projects the demand
- [Nevada Salary](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/nevada/nevada-salary/) - As is the case nationally, the employment level of respiratory therapists is projected to increase in Nevada in the coming years. The Nevada Workforce Informer projects a 16.8% increase in the field of respiratory therapy between 2012 and 2022. The increase is projected to be 16.6% in the Las Vegas area and 15.2% in the
- [Nebraska Salary](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/nebraska/nebraska-salary/) - The demand for respiratory therapists is increasing throughout the country. There are several reasons for this. As the U.S. population ages, a greater percentage develop respiratory problems and require respiratory care. Also, advances in technology have increased the survival rate of premature infants and trauma victims who frequently require the services of respiratory therapists. The
- [Montana Salary](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/montana/montana-salary/) - The rate of employment of respiratory therapists is projected to increase significantly over the next several years as the population ages and requires more respiratory care. According to the Montana Department of Labor & Industry, the employment rate in Montana is projected to increase 25% faster than that of the U.S. as a whole. Montana’s
- [Missouri Salary](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/missouri/missouri-salary/) - According to the Missouri Department of Economic Development, the need for respiratory therapists is projected to increase by 10.99% between 2012 and 2022. The Department expects demand to be even greater in the multi-county Workforce Investment Areas (WIA) of Kansas City and Springfield. The Department projects the employment increase in these areas to be 11.6%
- [Mississippi Salary](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/mississippi/mississippi-salary/) - Nationally, the field of respiratory therapy is a growing field. This is partly due to the aging of the U.S. population and the subsequent increase in respiratory problems. Another factor is the increasing survival rates of premature babies and accident victims who require respiratory care. Based on a combination of salary levels and job availability,
- [Minnesota Salary](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/minnesota/minnesota-salary/) - The field of respiratory therapy is growing throughout the US as its aging population becomes more susceptible to respiratory problems. The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development projected that 17.6% more respiratory therapists will be needed in the state between 2012 and 2022. More than half of the positions are expected to be due
- [Michigan Salary](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/michigan/michigan-salary/) - The field of respiratory therapy is growing in the U.S. as the population ages and becomes more susceptible to respiratory problems. The rate of increase in Michigan is projected to be nearly 20% higher than the national average. The Michigan Department of Technology, Management, & Budget projects a 22.7% increase in the demand for respiratory
- [Michigan](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/michigan/) - Michigan’s Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) is considering deregulating 19 health care occupations, including respiratory therapy. LARA argues that the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), the national credentialing agency for RTs, provides all the regulation necessary. Respiratory therapists in Michigan generally oppose deregulation, worrying that patient safety will be compromised if training
- [Massachusetts Salary](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/massachusetts/massachusetts-salary/) - The field of respiratory therapy is increasing both nationally and in Massachusetts. The state’s Labor & Workforce Development projects a 20.7% increase in the number of respiratory therapist jobs between 2008 and 2018. The rate of increase for the Boston area is projected to be 14.1% during this time frame. Massachusetts Labor & Workforce Development
- [Maryland Salary](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/maryland/maryland-salary/) - According to the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing, & Regulation (DLLR) 3,234 respiratory therapists were employed in Maryland in 2012. The demand for respiratory therapists in Maryland is projected to increase faster than the national average. The DLLR projects a 21.4% increase in respiratory therapy jobs between 2012 and 2022. They projected that 693 jobs
- [Maine Salary](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/maine/maine-salary/) - The Maine Center for Workforce Research and Information (CWRI) considers the field of respiratory therapy to be a High Wage in Demand (HWID) occupation. At 41.1%, They project job growth in this field between 2010 and 2020 to be more than twice the national average. Over 88% of the 2012 respiratory therapy graduates in Maine
- [Louisiana Salary](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/louisiana/louisiana-salary/) - The Louisiana Workforce Commission (LWC) predicts a 16.99% increase in the demand for respiratory therapists between 2012 and 2022. It reported that 1,942 respiratory therapists practiced in Louisiana in 2012. The LWC analyzes labor market information such as salaries and employment levels for regions of Louisiana. These multi-county regions are designated as Regional Labor Market
- [Louisiana](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/louisiana/) - According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Alexandria had the third highest concentration of RT jobs of any city in the country in 2013. The Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners regulates the field of respiratory therapy and issues licenses to these professionals. Here are the steps you need to take to become a licensed
- [Kentucky Salary](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/kentucky/kentucky-salary/) - The Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet (KEWDC) expects a 27% increase in respiratory therapy jobs between 2010 and 2020. In 2011, the KEWDC designated the field of respiratory therapy as being the eighth fastest growing occupation in the state that generally required an associate’s degree. According to the Committee on the Accreditation for Respiratory
- [Kansas Salary](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/kansas/kansas-salary/) - According to the Kansas Labor Information Center (LIC), the number of respiratory therapy jobs in Kansas is projected to grow much faster than the national average. Between 2010 and 2020, the LIC expects 25.6% more respiratory therapist jobs to be created in Kansas. Job growth is predicted to be greater than the state’s average in
- [Iowa Salary](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/iowa/iowa-salary/) - Iowa’s Labor Market & Workforce Information Division projects that the number of respiratory therapists in the state will increase 15.8% from 2012 to 2022. This agency predicts that 30 respiratory therapy jobs a year will become available in Iowa. Half are expected to come from growth in the field with the remaining jobs coming from
- [Indiana Salary](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/indiana/indiana-salary/) - In 2013, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that a total of 3,290 respiratory therapists were actively licensed in Indiana earning a mean annual salary of $51,896. The number of licensees is expected to increase 20 percent by 2018. According to a September 8, 2014 story in the IndyStar newspaper, more respiratory care
- [Illinois](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/illinois/) - Illinois began licensing respiratory therapists in the state when it established the Respiratory Care Practice Act in 1996. The act also established the Respiratory Care Board, which is made up of nine members, appointed by the Secretary of Financial & Professional Regulation. The board is responsible for regulating and licensing RTs, known as respiratory care
- [Illinois Salary](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/illinois/illinois-salary/) - According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the 4,130 respiratory therapists who were actively employed in Illinois during 2013 earned an annual mean salary of $55,250. Of these 2,850 worked in the Chicago area. The occupational outlook for RTs is very good. The government predicts there to be a 23 percent growth rate, increasing
- [Idaho](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/idaho/) - The Idaho Respiratory Therapy Licensure Board regulates the practice of respiratory therapy throughout the state. The board is a branch of the State of Idaho Board of Medicine and is responsible for licensing, overseeing, and setting the standards for all licensed respiratory therapists operating in the state. The five-member licensure board serves as the advising
- [Idaho Salary](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/idaho/idaho-salary/) - The mean annual salary for Illinois respiratory therapists in 2013 was $54,700. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the number of respiratory therapists licensed in Idaho will increase by 23 percent by 2018. Location, education and credentials determine salary differences. RTs working in metropolitan areas earn higher salaries than those in smaller
- [Hawaii Salary](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/hawaii/hawaii-salary/) - Hawaii did not require respiratory therapists (RTs) to be licensed until July 1, 2011. RT licensing is now mandatory and under the jurisdiction of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs’ Division of Professional and Vocational Licensing which sets requirements for obtaining a license and regulates standards to ensure the quality of respiratory care in
- [Hawaii](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/hawaii/) - Hawaii’s Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Professional and Vocational Licensing division governs the practice of respiratory therapy in the state. This governing body only started licensing respiratory therapists as independent medical professionals in 2011. This being the case, there are relatively few licensed RTs operating in the state. In fact, there were only 230
- [Georgia](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/georgia/) - In Georgia, the title respiratory therapist is synonymous with respiratory care professional and the two terms are often interchanged. Respiratory care professionals operate under the regulation of the Georgia Composite Medical Board. The board is responsible for licensing, regulating, disciplining, and setting the standards for all medical professions throughout the state. The board is made
- [Georgia Salary](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/georgia/georgia-salary/) - Respiratory Care Professional licenses are issued in Georgia by the Respiratory Care Committee of the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners which licenses and regulates physicians and seven other medical specialists. Board statistics indicate that as of August 10, 2014 there were 5,282 licensed respiratory therapists (RTs) actively employed in Georgia. This is a significant
- [Florida Salary](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/florida/florida-salary/) - There are 7,470 respiratory therapists (RTs) employed in Florida, the third most among all of the U.S. states. The profession is under the jurisdiction of the Florida Board of Respiratory Care which licenses, monitors, educates and, when necessary disciplines RTs to ensure that they meet minimum standards for safe practice. According to the 2010 Census,
- [District of Columbia Salary](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/district-of-columbia/district-of-columbia-salary/) - In spite of its small size, DC holds 14 hospitals for the general public and two military hospitals, all of which have respiratory therapists on staff. The DC Department of Health’s Board of Respiratory Care regulates RT licensing and practice. The five-member board consists of three respiratory therapists licensed in DC, one physician and one
- [Delaware Salary](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/delaware/delaware-salary/) - Breathing is probably the most basic need for life. Respiratory therapists help people who have trouble breathing, from premature infants to 90-year-olds dying of lung cancer. There are many reasons for breathing complications but, in all cases, RTs are there to help solve the problem. Respiratory Therapists in Delaware are required to hold a license
- [Connecticut Salary](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/connecticut/connecticut-salary/) - Respiratory care is the medical specialty concerned with the prevention, treatment, management and rehabilitation of lung problems like asthma, chronic bronchitis, COPD, cystic fibrosis, emphysema, lung cancer, pneumonia, mesothelioma, sleep apnea, tuberculosis and underdeveloped lungs in premature infants. Respiratory therapists (RTs) in Connecticut practice under the jurisdiction of the State Department of Public Health, which
- [Connecticut](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/connecticut/) - The Connecticut Department of Health is responsible for regulating respiratory care practitioners through a strict licensing process. Practitioners cannot use the title respiratory care practitioner or RCP in Connecticut unless they are licensed. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were as many as 1,500 respiratory therapists practicing in Connecticut,as of May 2013. That
- [Colorado Salary](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/colorado/colorado-salary/) - Respiratory Therapists (RTs) must be licensed in order to work in the state of Colorado. Licenses are issued and regulated by the Division of Professions and Occupations’ Office of Respiratory Therapy. Colorado is home to four schools with accredited RT programs from which approximately 101 students graduate each year. Schools are conveniently located in cities
- [California Salary](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/california/california-salary/) - Respiratory therapists (RTs) care for patients with breathing problems. Their duties range from providing oxygen to crucial life-saving/life-support functions like resuscitation, administering mechanical ventilation and caring for premature infants with underdeveloped lungs. California has approximately 14,160 actively licensed respiratory therapists - more than any other state. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) predicts that RTs
- [Arkansas Salary](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/arkansas/arkansas-salary/) - The US Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a 19 percent growth in respiratory therapist (RT) jobs during the ten-year period between 2012 and 2022. Most RTs work in hospitals; however, other places with job opportunities include: Rehabilitation centers Nursing homes Outpatient clinics Physician offices The Arkansas Bureau of Labor maintains there are 1,200 RTs currently
- [Arizona Salary](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/arizona/arizona-salary/) - The Arizona State Board of Respiratory Care Examiners issues Respiratory Care Practitioner licenses to individuals who have earned an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in respiratory therapy. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are currently 2,610 actively employed respiratory therapists (RTs) in Arizona earning an annual mean salary of $53,350. RTs care for
- [Alaska Salary](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/alaska/alaska-salary/) - Alaska is the only US state that does not require RTs to be licensed. However, it is necessary to successfully complete a respiratory therapy program at an accredited college/university. There are several online schools with accredited RT programs as well as on-campus institutions in both Anchorage and Wasilla. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
- [Alabama Salary](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/alabama/alabama-salary/) - Respiratory therapists (RTs) care for patients with lung and heart problems like chronic bronchitis, asthma or sleep apnea. They perform lung capacity tests and administer breathing procedures. RTs are regulated by the Alabama State Board of Respiratory Therapy, which sets standards and ethics for the profession. Certification is only granted to those whose degree program
- [What is a Respiratory Therapist](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/what-is-a-respiratory-therapist/) - Respiratory therapy is best described as the assessment and treatment of patients with both acute and chronic dysfunction of the cardiopulmonary system. Today’s respiratory therapists have demanding responsibilities related to patient care and serve as vital members of the healthcare team. Respiratory therapists must have a broad knowledge of the pathophysiology of the cardiopulmonary system
- [Certification](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/certification/) - In addition to state licensure, qualifications for respiratory therapists in the U.S. are often measured by professional certification. Certification through the National Board for Respiratory Care, Inc. (NBRC) not only demonstrates that a respiratory therapist has met minimum licensing requirements, but may also demonstrate advanced-level training and specialized skills in the respiratory therapy profession. Why
- [School Request](https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/school-request/) - Content for this page is not used. We simply have this page to link to the school request data. //TODO: Put the call parameters here to make it easier.

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