1. By: Alisa and Courtney Fourth Intro

2.  A respiratory therapist treats people with disorders affecting the cardiopulmonary system.  The RRT will diagnose lung and breathing disorders and recommend treatment methods.  The health profession that specializes in the promotion of optimum cardiopulmonary function and health.

3.  Care for newborns, children, adults, and the elderly  They treat patients with different methods from chest physiotherapy to putting people on ventilators, and track their progress with therapy

4.  High school diploma or equivalent  Completion of AMA approved respiratory therapist training program in a community college or a 4-year Bachelor’s degree program  Registered respiratory therapist  2-years of experience in the field following training  Passing grade on the written examination given by the National Board of respiratory therapy

5.  $40,800-56,200

6.  Acute care hospitals  Diagnostic laboratories  Rehabilitation and skilled nursing faculties  Patient homes  Patient transport services  Physician’s office  Retirement Centers  Educational institutions, including colleges and universities

7.  Resposible for keeping the animals under their care clean and safe

8.  Bathe animals  Clean and dissinfect animal cages  Sterilize surgical equipment  Perform daily caretaking tasks, such as feeding and weighing animals  Administer medications  Collect blood, urine, and tissue samples for testing  Perform lab testing  Monitor animals during surgery  Maintain charts that document daily care  Assist pet owners  Educate pet owners about illnesses, medications, general care, and answer their questions and concerns

9.  High school diploma or equivalent  On the job training  Home study through American Boarding Kennels Association (ABKA)  Passing grade on a oral and written exam to become ABKA Certified Kennel Operator (CKO)

10.  $15,600-23,000

11.  Animal clincis  Animal Hospitals  Animal shelters  Kennels

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