About this program
Restores patients' pulmonary function and supports breathing by planning and administering medically prescribed respiratory therapy across acute and home settings.
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Respiratory Therapist
Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center · Cape Girardeau, Missouri
18–24 months Program length
$63,000 Median salary typical after licensure
Cohort Admissions competitive selection
Career outlook
Hospitals and home care providers hire respiratory therapists to restore and support patients' pulmonary function. They administer prescribed therapy, manage ventilators and oxygen, and design care plans to help patients breathe and recover.