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Respiratory Therapists

Job description

Assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders. Assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care modalities, including the supervision of respiratory therapy technicians. Initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures; maintain patient records; and select, assemble, check, and operate equipment.

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Entry level hourly / annual

$22.97

$47,784

Typical hourly / annual

$29.76

$61,898

Experienced hourly / annual

$37.12

$77,210

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Statewide Openings
Idaho graphic Annual Openings 69
Total Employed 530
Projected Growth 2%
* Projected through 2030

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Entry-Level Education
Idaho graphic Associate degree

Certificates & degrees in Idaho for Respiratory Therapists 2020-2021

The data shown below displays information about how many individuals earned different degrees from each of Idaho’s eight public institutions.

Table Key

Certificate 1 = Cert1

Certificate 2 = Cert2

Associate = Assc

Bachelor's = Bach

Master's = Master

Doctorate or professional = PhD

Title Cert1 Cert2 Assc Bach Master PhD
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist   - - 14 160 18 -
Total (192) - - 14 160 18 -
Associate degree
Bachelor’s degree
Master's degree

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Page sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics; Idaho Department of Labor; O*Net; Career Information System; America's Job Link Alliance; and Educational Analytics System of Idaho the State Longitudinal Data System

Eligible Training Provider data for Respiratory Therapists

Classification of Instructional Program (CIP) Title Average Completion Rate Average Employment Rate
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Completion Rate
Employment Rate

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