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MASSACHUSETTS SOCIETY
FOR RESPIRATORY CARE

A chartered affiliate of the American Association for Respiratory Care
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The United States Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH), 2008-09 edition describes the role of a Respiratory Therapist as "...evaluate, treat, and care for patients with breathing or other cardiopulmonary disorders. Practicing under the direction of a physician, respiratory therapists assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care therapeutic treatments and diagnostic procedures ..."

For more information asbout the dynamic profession of Respiratory Care, contact an accredited associate degree program in Massachusetts:

 
Pittsfield, MA
  
Danvers, MA
Contact: Thomas Carey
  
     
Bunker Hill Community College   Quinsigamond Community College
Boston, MA   Worcester, MA
Contact: Deborah Walsh   Contact: Lynda Nesbitt
     
Massasoit Community College   Springfield Technical Community College
Brockton, MA   Springfield, MA
Contact: Martha DeSilva   Contact: Lee Robinson
     
Northern Essex Community College    
Lawrence, MA    
Contact: Jackie Long-Goding    

For individuals already credentialed in Respiratory Care seeking an advanced degree with a focus on management or education, contact:

Northeastern University
Boston, MA
Contact: Scott Stanley

 
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