Respiratory Therapy Programs in Georgia - GA
Respiratory Therapists and Respiratory Therapy Technicians are sometimes put under the umbrella term of Respiratory Care Practitioner. Respiratory therapists are more skilled and typically oversee the respiratory therapy technicians. In Georgia, respiratory therapy schools offer online and campus based programs to prepare graduates for either position.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics there are 102,000 respiratory therapists and 19,000 respiratory therapy technicians nationwide. This field is experiencing growth above the norm.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that within Georgia there are 3,170 respiratory therapists and 460 respiratory therapy technicians. Georgia respiratory care practitioners can also expect to earn salaries higher than the national average.
The Georgia Composite Medical Board reports that there are currently 4,950 active respiratory care professional licenses in the state of Georgia.
www.bls.org
medicalboard.georgia.gov
Continuing Education/Licensure Renewal
The Georgia Composite Medical Board requires that license holders renew their license every 2 years. When recertifying, the applicant will need to provide proof of 30 hours or 3 continuing education units over the past two years. Recertification also requires that the professional keep up to date with requirements from the National Board of Respiratory Care.
www.nbrc.org
medicalboard.georgia.gov
Georgia Respiratory Therapist Associations
Within the state of Georgia there are a few local organizations in which respiratory care professionals can become members. Below are two organizations in Georgia. Professionals can also take advantage of national associations such as the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC).
www.aarc.org
Georgia Society for Respiratory Care (GASRC)
GASRC provides networking, education, job opportunities and more for respiratory care professionals in Georgia. This organization also helps to connect members to national organizations and advocacy groups.
www.gasrc.org
Georgia Association of Sleep Professionals (GASP)
GASP brings together all of those practitioners who help patients with sleep disorders. Including respiratory therapists who specialize in sleep disorders.
www.gasleep.org