Welcome to the respiratory therapist field! If you are interested in a career as a respiratory therapist, youve come to the right book. What exactly do these people do on the job every day? What kind of skills and educational background do you need to succeed in this field? How much can you expect to make, and what are the pros and cons of these various professions? Is this the right career path for you? How do you avoid burnout and deal with stress? This book can help you answer these questions and more.
Respiratory Therapists: A Practical Career Guide, which includes interviews with professionals in this field book covers the following medical technician careers.
Emergency respiratory therapy Adult respiratory therapy Pediatric respiratory therapy Geriatric respiratory therapy
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1 Why Choose a Career as a Respiratory Therapist? |
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3 Pursuing the Educational Path |
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4 Writing Your Resume and Interviewing |
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| Notes |
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| Glossary |
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| Resources |
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| About the Author |
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Kezia Endsley is a writer and editor from Indianapolis, Indiana. In addition to editing technical publications and writing books for teens, she enjoys running and triathlons, traveling, reading, and spending time with her family and many pets.
