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Respiratory therapist
Alternative titles: Cardiovascular perfusionist, Cardiopulmonary technologist
Average Salary
$37.75Placement Rates
What are the main duties?
- Take samples and specimens (blood-gas analyses, bronchial secretions, etc.).
- Perform diagnostic testing (for example, pulmonary capacity and electrocardiogram).
- Use respiratory therapy equipment, gas analyzers and medical gas systems.
- Administer treatments: respiratory thearpy, aerosol, treatment by carbogen etc.
- Provide assistance to patients.
- Perform clinical surveillance.
- Apply quality control procedures on treatment equipment.
Is it right for you?
- You possess good analytical skills.
- You have an aptitude for science.
- You enjoy teamwork and working with the public.
- You are empathetic and a good listener.
Program
Placement rates
95%
Job Placement Rate
5%
Pursuing further education
Duration of training
2775h
33 months
D.C.S.
Where is this program being offered??
Bas-Saint-Laurent, Capitale-Nationale, Centre-du-Québec, Estrie, Lanaudière, Laurentides, Mauricie, Montérégie, Montréal, Outaouais and Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean
Placement rates
95%
Job Placement Rate
5%
Pursuing further education
Duration of training
2775h
33 months
D.C.S.
Where is this program being offered??
Bas-Saint-Laurent, Capitale-Nationale, Centre-du-Québec, Estrie, Lanaudière, Laurentides, Mauricie, Montérégie, Montréal, Outaouais and Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean