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.

• What is the average or going rate for MTs these days? - Bit sad.
  • According to Salary.com - wishful
    • I am a bit above that...nm - But it took nearly 15 years
    • me neither. - MQ
  • I think it just depends.... - sm
  • I have been trying to find honest answers myself. - SM.
    • I'll give you an honest answer - gourdpainter
    • Have you look into Respiratory Therapy? - SM - HeidiHo
  • Too low! - LK
  • 10 years exp, and offers have been running - sm
    • Wow .. where do you get 9-10 cpl with bennies? I have 30+ years of experience sm - Still looking MT
      • In your dreams........ - CC
        • if this is the same CC below...you are just nasty...go away! nm - anon
          • No, not the same and who - CC
        • I don't think she/he is dreaming...because that is what I make :-) N/M - NYMT2
          • May I ask where you who get a decent cpl and benefits work?nm - Bit sad
  • Pay these days - My take
    • So, how much experience is enough... - Bit sad
      • I think you have probably come in at a - My take
    • yeppers... - sm
      • I have to agree with you here - sm - typingfool

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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.

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--