The United States Department of Labor Beureau 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 |
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Contact: Thomas Carey |
Contact: Geraldine Twomey |
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| 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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