Student and Counselor Resource Page for Respiratory Therapy

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Skyline College Respiratory Therapy Department Web Site   

A.S. Degree Major Checklist for Respiratory Therapy (pdf.)   

Transfer Opportunities and Career Advancement for Respiratory Therapists

There are only a few baccalaureate programs in Respiratory Therapy in the United States. All Respiratory Therapy courses are transferable to the California State Universities, but not to the University of California. With additional education and/or work experience, graduates may also pursue careers in teaching, research, and health care management. Some practitioners leave the profession to work as sales representatives or as equipment designers for equipment manufacturers.

These links can help you explore your career and educational options. The icons indicate:

	Occupational information about the nature of the work, working conditions, training and/or educational requirements, job outlook, and earnings.
	Lists of graduate, professional, and other educational programs.
	Information of special interest to multicultural populations.

 Respiratory Therapy

AARC American Association for Respiratory Care

	CSRC California Society for Respiratory Therapy
	Respiratory Therapists Occupational Outlook Handbook (U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics)
	California Occupational Guides: Respiratory Therapists California Employment Development Department
	Associations of Schools of Allied Health Professions Associations of Schools of Allied Health Professions

Allied Health: Occupational Profiles CAAHEP

Health Careers Resource Center ThinkQuest

What is a Respiratory Therapist? American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC)

Career Guide: Health Care Saludos Hispanos