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Respiratory Therapy Programs in Arizona - AZ
Published: January 7th, 2010
The need for respiratory therapists is going to rise by 20% in the next 10 years in Arizona. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, “the job outlook for graduates of an online bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy is expected to increase at a faster rate than the national average. This demand will be due to the increase in the elderly population in the United States1." There is a huge demand for respiratory therapists due to the fact that Americans are living longer. Arizona is home to many people who suffer from pulmonary illnesses because of the dry climate that increases the need for respiratory therapist. Arizona is also home to many “winter visitors” who are at 65 and older. They spend the winters in Arizona because of the warm climate and older people tend to have more pulmonary issues that require treatments from Respiratory Therapist. The job outlook for respiratory therapists is great and is “expected to increase faster than the national average.” In Arizona, respiratory therapy schools prepare graduates for this richly rewarding career.
There is an online respiratory therapy magazine-Respiratory Therapy-The Journal of Pulmonary Technique that is quite helpful for respiratory therapists. You can receive it through the mail or read it online. The online magazine has a lot of great articles on the newest tools used in respiratory therapy and great educational articles. It is important for respiratory therapists to have the latest and most recent information because they serve the public directly.
The United States has had huge issues with the H1N1 Virus. Respiratory Therapists are working on the front lines because many people who have contracted H1N1 have underlying pulmonary conditions such as asthma and COPD, which is something typically treated by a respiratory therapist. Many people relocate to Arizona due to the dry climate that increases the need for more respiratory therapists in the state.
Continuing Educational Requirements for Respiratory Therapists in Arizona
All Respiratory Therapists are required to complete 20 continuing education units every two years for renewal of their license. Continuing Education Requirements can be obtained through the American Association for Respiratory Care and the Arizona Society of Respiratory Care.
http://www.azsrc.com
http://www.aarc.org