The field of Respiratory Care is a rewarding career. As a respiratory care practitioner we are an integral part of the health care team. Our primary responsibility is cardiopulmonary.We stand together along side nurses and physicians in caring for the patient.

A respiratory therapist cares for a variety of patients ranging from newborn and pediatric patients to adults and the elderly. As a respiratory care practitioner one has the opportunity to work in a variety of health care environments, including acute care hospitals, long term care facilities, and home care.

There are many schools in the local area that offer AS and BS in Respiratory Care. Below is a listing of some of the schools.

2.Delaware Technical and Community College in Georgetown: http://www.dtcc.edu/owens/rescare/

3.West Chester University: http://health-sciences.wcupa.edu/health/respcare.htm

4.DE County Community College: http://www.dccc.edu/ahn/aboutprog.html

5.Gwynedd Mercy: http://www.gmc.edu/academics/allied_health/respcare.php

6.Salisbury State University:http://www.salisbury.edu/healthsci/interest.html

7.Millersville University:http://muweb.millersville.edu/%7ertp/