Master's degree

Sputum Sucker in State of Confusion said: What advanced knowledge do you think a master's degree in respiratory is really going to provide?

exactly i dont know. i am international studnet. did you completed your bs in rc?

Hi Vikki, your welcome the only other school that I found that is really reptuable is Georgia State University, they have 3 directions you can to in a Master's. Have a good day Michael

I got my BS at Georgia State. Great professors, school, clinical sites, you name it, it was well worth it.

Thank you Jasmine, for your insite to the Master's in Atlanta Georgia. It is deed refreshing to hear from someone so positive about being an RT. I live in California and with all the research I have done to map out my college plan I know now I am indeed going in the right direction in going all the way to a Master's...thank you........Michael

how is job prospect for respiratory therapist? can respiratory therapist earn as good as physicaltherapist? what are requirements to pass liscence exam? does it need toefl?

jasmine2g3 in Atlanta, Georgia said: I got my BS at Georgia State. Great professors, school, clinical sites, you name it, it was well worth it.

hi jasmin. does georgia state have good scope for respiratory therapist? how is job prospect overthere? in liscence exam of respiratory therapist, do they need toefl? what are requirments to clear examination?

Vikki in Center Moriches, New York said: I currently have my BS in Respiratory therapy. I'm currently looking into a Master's program not sure what yet. I've found one program for a MS in Respiratory but its in Boston [no way I'm going to Boston]

Any advice on type of programs I can apply to?

Go for a Masters in Public Healthcare

How was the online BS program at midwestern, I'm thinking of applying this fall.

cetovar2000 in Lubbock, Texas said: I finished my BSRC online and I believe the only Masters offerd in RC that is online is thru Northeastern University in Boston.

The college and program were in my opinion the best around. You always got fast responses and always had someone to talk to about any problem or situation. Even dealing with the admissions was no problem. The support from classmates was even better. I would definatly recommend this program to you.

Thanks

LC3 in Tampa, Florida said: Out of school with litle to no experience will get you a buck or 2 more than a 2 year degree person. The benefit is in your upward mobility. With a BS or Masters or PhD theoretically you would be a better candidate for management or something in health care but not necessarily PT focused. Also if the bill passes you will be able as a BS or better to contract yourself out to a group of doctors and make serious cash ( thats if it passes).

What bill is that ? I will keep an eye on that . I am serious!!

Vikki in Center Moriches, New York said: I currently have my BS in Respiratory therapy. I'm currently looking into a Master's program not sure what yet. I've found one program for a MS in Respiratory but its in Boston [no way I'm going to Boston]

Any advice on type of programs I can apply to?

Rush University In Chicago has Masters Program. It's new and has a letter of review from CoARC, so its not fully accredited yet, but you can still take the boards, and Rush's program is almost guarenteed to be a top rated program like their other programs.

cetovar2000 in Lubbock, Texas said: I was thinking of an MBA as well but talking to some healthcare employees who had there MBA said they got out of touch with clinical work. Human Resourse is in right know as far as well paying and high on the hard to get list for good positions. Delay of Gratification, if I had to choose I would seek MBA,more prestigious. I will soon enroll at Texas Tech for my Masters of Science in Clinical Practicing Management. Keeps me clinical in the game and that is what I do not want to lose over time and it is all online. Come to think of it there is a gentleman that got his MBA with a certificate in Healthcare Organization Mgmt who is in the MSCPM because he got not enough healthcare experience. Depends on your long term goals and expectation. Keep us posted...Good Luck and God Bless

After reading this blog, i applied for the MSCPM program for Fall 2010. I have my BSRC and just wanted to futher my education. I mean it can't hurt me. I just wanted to know if you have finished the program and how was it?

After reading this blog, i applied for the MSCPM program for Fall 2010. I have my BSRC and just wanted to futher my education. I mean it can't hurt me. I just wanted to know if you have finished the program and how was it?

That is so cool and great!!I have been accepted already and can not wait to begin. Have you too been accepted? If so, Congrats !!! if not I would be so disappointed! I hope to gain so much out of this program. Please tell me you did investigate this to the point where it made you sick to the tummy, haha. I am now the new manager at Abilene Regional Medical Center and my hospital restructred there employee assistance program to accomidate me with a awesome $5000 per year. keep in touch and I hope to talk to you very soon. Best of luck and Kudos to you....Later

gin in Chicago, Illinois said: You should call Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. They first class starts this fall. They have a BS, Entry Level MS, and Advance RRT MS Degree. I am starting the entry level MS program this fall.

Hey there....I am applying for next year and would love to hear about how you like the program. I know other students at RUSH, but none in RT. If you have time. Thanks!

I have been told that Ohio State University will have a Respiratory Care Practitioner master's degree. RCP's will be similar to nurse practitioners with this degree with the the ability to write respiratory prescriptions.

Vikki in Center Moriches, New York said: I currently have my BS in Respiratory therapy. I'm currently looking into a Master's program not sure what yet. I've found one program for a MS in Respiratory but its in Boston [no way I'm going to Boston]

Any advice on type of programs I can apply to?

RUSH UNIVERSITY HAS A MASTER DEGREE PROGRAM IN RESPIRATORY THERAPY

The program in Boston is online, so no need to move. I plan on attending Northeastern for a Masters in a few years.

Vikki in Center Moriches, New York said: I currently have my BS in Respiratory therapy. I'm currently looking into a Master's program not sure what yet. I've found one program for a MS in Respiratory but its in Boston [no way I'm going to Boston]

Any advice on type of programs I can apply to?

Hi, there is a mater's program for respiratory in Georgia state University, I do not where you at but it might help

Im currently a sophmore in a BSRC program. I have been reading all the responses because Im also trying to do research on this issue so I can be prepared in the future. I have several questions:
Is it better to get the MS or should I just take the boards and specialize?
After graduation, would you advise working first and then getting the MS?

Honestly, it is not my desire to pursue more schooling, but I want to do what is best for my future...

keish in San Marcos, Texas said: Im currently a sophmore in a BSRC program. I have been reading all the responses because Im also trying to do research on this issue so I can be prepared in the future. I have several questions:
Is it better to get the MS or should I just take the boards and specialize?
After graduation, would you advise working first and then getting the MS?

Honestly, it is not my desire to pursue more schooling, but I want to do what is best for my future...

The MS won't necessarily give you more pay or clinical responsibilities, however it will help you advance your career, but usually further down the road. A new grad, is a new grad, is a new grad. I say work for a few years and explore your options. I know that if I had immediately gone back to school after my BSRC I wouldv'e gone down a road I no longer aspire to follow.

BOREDRT in Montebello, California said: Maybe its regional dependent but in CA having a master's in RC is extremely rare. Having a BS in RC is also rare as there is only one school that even offers it (Loma Linda University). Most RT's with advanced degrees have them in education, management, health administration or public health. I personally think in order to teach respiratory the knowledge you obtain in your AS program is sufficient but the ability to teach is the most important aspect; in which case I recommend a Master's in education (MEd). If you plan on moving into management; get a degree in healthcare administration or business management. If you plan of going into public health get a public health degree and if you plan on doing research get a degree in quanatative reasoning/statistics. I dont see the benefit in limiting your degree strickly to RC.

Thank you for your comment. I am majoring in Respiratory Care and would like to teach health care. I thought about a masters in RT but never thought about once I obtain my degree to go from my masters in Education.

with MS you can advance into management position in RT department, or become Pulmonary PA.

BOREDRT in Montebello, California said: Maybe its regional dependent but in CA having a master's in RC is extremely rare. Having a BS in RC is also rare as there is only one school that even offers it (Loma Linda University). Most RT's with advanced degrees have them in education, management, health administration or public health. I personally think in order to teach respiratory the knowledge you obtain in your AS program is sufficient but the ability to teach is the most important aspect; in which case I recommend a Master's in education (MEd). If you plan on moving into management; get a degree in healthcare administration or business management. If you plan of going into public health get a public health degree and if you plan on doing research get a degree in quanatative reasoning/statistics. I dont see the benefit in limiting your degree strickly to RC.

BSRT in Ca is becoming more and more common. Infact, some hospitals in LA are asking for BSRT - 4 year degree as a minimum

Vikki in Center Moriches, New York said: I currently have my BS in Respiratory therapy. I'm currently looking into a Master's program not sure what yet. I've found one program for a MS in Respiratory but its in Boston [no way I'm going to Boston]

Any advice on type of programs I can apply to?

There is no point in getting a Master's degree in Respiratory Therapy. If anything get an MHA, you can manage, teach, and move up the administrative ladder. A staff RT with a Master's is the same as having an associates. Don't waste your money.

Hello,

I am a recent graduate of the Master's program at Rush University Medical Center, in Chicago. What I believe a majority of people fail to recognize is that a master's degree (and even a bachelor's degree) in respiratory care shows a level of competence, discipline, leadership, and drive in the profession. We are trained to take respiratory care to the next level in areas of education, management, and much needed research. I am VERY satisfied with my education at Rush University. Managers and physicians from the Chicagoland area in which me and my classmates have rotated through have been very impressed with the level of our clinical judgment, suggestions, and recommendations. However, like every student regardless of degree level, there is a bit of a learning curve in how each department does things and have to learn to pick our battles. With a master's, once you get your 1-3 year's experience, a world of opportunities will open up (supervisor, managerial, research, even big name companies like Covidien and Drager will offer positions to educate on their products, positions that are no longer available to associate's level therapists). With those opportunities comes higher pay, career advancement, and respect.

I firmly believe that if the rest of the respiratory care field can demonstrate competency and gaining the trust of our fellow nurses and physicians to make logical respiratory-related decisions, then one-by-one every hospital facility will broaden their respiratory protocols and give us full utilization of our skills and knowledge (i.e arterial lines, intubations, etc). In order to get respect from nurses and physicians, we as respiratory therapists need to be involved in studies for research, promote the field to the general public, advocate for advancement of our profession (such as HR 941 and medicare part B).

This profession is changing fast. Be part of the solution to respiratory care, not the problem and earn a higher degree.

@ChicagoRT

Thank you for your post and revelant prospective of the field of respiratory care. I congratulate you on your success on obtaining higher education. I agree with your post. I beleive higher education is needed for the field of respiratory care to keep advancing. There is an absolute need for respiratory therapist to engage in research and infiltrate sectors of management, and education that require advance degrees. I like you take on the subject matter. Respiratory therapy must move forward and push for professionalism.

Nice to know that there are more and more RT who are doing their best to move the RT profession forward. Congratulations to you ChicagoRT for your accomplishment.

ChicagoRT in Aurora, Illinois said: Hello,

I am a recent graduate of the Master's program at Rush University Medical Center, in Chicago. What I believe a majority of people fail to recognize is that a master's degree (and even a bachelor's degree) in respiratory care shows a level of competence, discipline, leadership, and drive in the profession. We are trained to take respiratory care to the next level in areas of education, management, and much needed research. I am VERY satisfied with my education at Rush University. Managers and physicians from the Chicagoland area in which me and my classmates have rotated through have been very impressed with the level of our clinical judgment, suggestions, and recommendations. However, like every student regardless of degree level, there is a bit of a learning curve in how each department does things and have to learn to pick our battles. With a master's, once you get your 1-3 year's experience, a world of opportunities will open up (supervisor, managerial, research, even big name companies like Covidien and Drager will offer positions to educate on their products, positions that are no longer available to associate's level therapists). With those opportunities comes higher pay, career advancement, and respect.

I firmly believe that if the rest of the respiratory care field can demonstrate competency and gaining the trust of our fellow nurses and physicians to make logical respiratory-related decisions, then one-by-one every hospital facility will broaden their respiratory protocols and give us full utilization of our skills and knowledge (i.e arterial lines, intubations, etc). In order to get respect from nurses and physicians, we as respiratory therapists need to be involved in studies for research, promote the field to the general public, advocate for advancement of our profession (such as HR 941 and medicare part B).

This profession is changing fast. Be part of the solution to respiratory care, not the pr

@ChicagoRT in Aurora, Illinois, I was trying to reply to your comment but an error occurred. I want to thank you so much for your positive comments about the Respiratory Care field. I've worked as a certified nursing assistant for over 16 years and I want to advance into Respiratory. I start school in the summer and my goal is to study to get my master's also so that I can teach. That is my desire. I want to print your comment so that I can look at it when I get discouraged lol.

Your welcome everyone! For anyone serious about getting a bachelors or masters degree in respiratory therapy to improve our profession and fight for change through our clinical competence, skill level, and knowledge, please visit the Coalition for Baccalaureate and Graduate Respiratory Therapy Education
(CoBGRTE) website.

www.cobgrte.org/

Respiratory therapy is changing for the better faster than you think, but the profession needs to raise the bar in education, leadership within the AARC and state societies, and in research. I definitely encourage anyone, regardless of your education level to take part in your state society.

RT State Societies
www.aarc.org/links/links_affiliates.asp