Degree Name: Respiratory Therapy
General Description:
Respiratory therapy programs focus on healthcare research, disease management, and respiratory health patient education. Students develop the skills to work in emergency and critical care environments. They also gain knowledge in cardiopulmonary pathology and diagnostics.
Top Universities Globally:
University of South Wales
University of Limerick
Queen Mary University of London
University of Nottingham
University of Cincinnati
University of Chester
University of Birmingham
Top Universities in Pakistan:
1. Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University, Pims
2. Dow University Of Health Sciences
3. Jinnah Sindh Medical University
4. University Of Azad Jammu & Kashmir
5. Khyber Medical University
6. Shifa Tameer-e-millat University
7. Shifa Tameer-e-millat University
8. Nur International University
Scope of The Degree:
Respiratory therapists work in hospitals, cardiopulmonary diagnostic labs, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation centers, nursing homes, and home health agencies
Expected Profession:
respiratory therapist
Average Annual Salary:
$61,830
Cost of The Degree:
11000 to 30000 USD per semester
Difficulty in Achieving Degree:
High Credit Hours Courses
Fairly Difficult Lab tasks
Price and performance
Stress Management
Very Difficult Procedures
Time for investment Returns:
1 - 2 year