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Have you look into Respiratory Therapy? - SM

Posted By: HeidiHo on 2009-06-28
In Reply to: I have been trying to find honest answers myself. - SM.

Yesterday I visit the website of what seems to be a very reputable Online University (located in CA) that offers a variety of degrees in many business and health care fields, including either a AAS or BS in Respiratory Therapy.  It really caught my interest.  It's hard work, just like getting a nursing degree -- but pay seems to be pretty good.  You can start any time - no semesters, will refer you for financial/scholarship aid.  All study and tests are done online with the exception of your clinicals, which have to be done in a local hospital, just like with the nursing degrees.  I saw that the field also appealed to a lot of men, many of these were military service connected, others worked with advanced EMS after graduation.  Seems like a bright light at the end of a dark (MT) tunnel - I'm just a few years short of retirement age - but what the heck - I don't want to retire in dead-end poverty in this MT h****.  If you're interested, I'll give you the name of the college - I think it's the only one that gives a 2-year degree in RT - the others all require 4.




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Have you look into Respiratory Therapy? - SM

Yesterday I visit the website of what seems to be a very reputable Online University (located in CA) that offers a variety of degrees in many business and health care fields, including either a AAS or BS in Respiratory Therapy.  It really caught my interest.  It's hard work, just like getting a nursing degree -- but pay seems to be pretty good.  You can start any time - no semesters, will refer you for financial/scholarship aid.  All study and tests are done online with the exception of your clinicals, which have to be done in a local hospital, just like with the nursing degrees.  I saw that the field also appealed to a lot of men, many of these were military service connected, others worked with advanced EMS after graduation.  Seems like a bright light at the end of a dark (MT) tunnel - I'm just a few years short of retirement age - but what the heck - I don't want to retire in dead-end poverty in this MT h****.  If you're interested, I'll give you the name of the college - I think it's the only one that gives a 2-year degree in RT - the others all require 4.


Physical Therapy
I have to beg to differ with your last paragraph. I work for a small owned company and I am assigned all of the physical therapists, (speech and one OT is included in this group) and I have no problem making money in this field. As a matter of fact, I asked for part time but the way these PT's talk, I'm almost full time with my line count. I'm sorry you aren't having a good experience, maybe it's just not a properly run situation?
Ever consider going to a cognitive therapy counselor? nm
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Clinic notes or physical therapy?

Hello,


Does anyone have suggestions for companies that hire for physical therapy or just general transcription/clinic work?  I've tested at several companies and did not score high enough apparently to do acute care, even though I did not leave so many blanks, I thought.  My problem was with the actual transcription; passed the other part of tests.  Really discouraged right now.  TIA--


 


Just be sure to also get therapy for your cold and thoughtless nature. nm
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do you mean part time or physical therapy. nm
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Are there companies that hire for physical or occupational therapy?
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agree! and when you point the finger at others? time for therapy.
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A wax doll, a long straight pin, and a lock of hair - great therapy. nm
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