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Casey in Whitesburg, Kentucky

35 months ago

Hi all,

I plan to start the RT program in the Fall of 2010 (so I have some time to get ready) but as of right now my main question is, what type of math do you use the most?

I always hear know your basic math but are we talking addition here or quick equations, etc?

Thanks for any advice.

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Kate75 in WeHo, California

35 months ago

They have algebra class at college.

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Casey in Whitesburg, Kentucky

35 months ago

Yes I know this I'll be taking it this coming Fall. My question however is what type of math will you use the most in the program and while working as an RT.

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Rolinda in Chula Vista, California

35 months ago

Casey in Whitesburg, Kentucky said: Yes I know this I'll be taking it this coming Fall. My question however is what type of math will you use the most in the program and while working as an RT.

Hi Casey, basic addition, subtraction, division and multiplication. Just remember the formulas you learn during the Respiratory Program. It will help you calculate math problems on the NBRC Board Exams, such as A-a gradient, converting celsius to fahrenheit(+32) or fahrenheit to celsius(-32)...etc., and while working in the field. For example, Oxygen tanks are used in convalescent facilities and RTs must calculate duration of these tanks by taking the PSI-tank pressure, subtracting it by 200 and multiplying it by the Tank Factor(E tank=0.28, H tank=3.14), then dividing that by the Flow Rate in Liters Per Minute, which gives us the Duration of flow in minutes. Hope this helps. Enjoy your experiences. I wish you well. Good journey.

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Casey in Whitesburg, Kentucky

35 months ago

That's exactly what I was looking for! Thank you very much!

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Kim in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

34 months ago

Hi Casey! I will be starting in the fall as well and that was my same question.

Since I have been out of school for 30 years, I was going to ask the counselor if he would be able to waive Algebra as a pre-req. I took some pre- algebra classes recently at a tech college, however in my day Algebra was not a required course in high school, so I never took it.

Do you think that would be possible?

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Casey in Jeremiah, Kentucky

34 months ago

Hi Kim,

I'm not 100% either way but if I had to bet, I would bet they would not let you pass it up. If the school is accredited then they will have a set number of classes that are required.

BUT... the good news is I dropped ot of high scool ten years ago, got my GED last year and passed math by using these DVDs. www.mathtutordvd.com .. I started witht he pre-algebra and also watched the algebra 2, those two alone helped me pass my GED and I now have a great GPA, so far.

If you want more "info" on these DVDs just reply with your email.

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nh in Exeter, New Hampshire

34 months ago

Kim in Milwaukee, Wisconsin said: Hi Casey! I will be starting in the fall as well and that was my same question.

Since I have been out of school for 30 years, I was going to ask the counselor if he would be able to waive Algebra as a pre-req. I took some pre- algebra classes recently at a tech college, however in my day Algebra was not a required course in high school, so I never took it.

Do you think that would be possible?

hey kim
from where i am you HAVE to take alg. for most degrees and you have to have a C or better,its goes along with you might have to take an ENG class ..even though you know english they want you to take it

hope all goes well!

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sgrace in Marrero, Louisiana

34 months ago

Hi, I am starting RT in fall also. I'm scared now because I am a single parent, and right now I work full time as an MA in Dr's office 9-5. My classes are during the day. I still need to eat and pay rent etc., any advice on where else might I do as work part time? I'm thinking CNA on weekends, but most places want part time. Any advice on how I am supposed to support myself and my son. Child support only pays a small portion, and I do get financial aid, but I save that for school. Any one else in this situation? Sgrace

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Kim in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

34 months ago

Wow sgrace. Kudos to you!! I would check some job forums for work at home positions. You could try Wahm.com or workplacelikehome.com. I work out of my home right now and found my jobs thru these websites.

Good luck to you

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kiki in Bridgeport, Connecticut

34 months ago

I start RT school next week and I am nervous about the math. I took algebra in college an pass with an A a few semster ago, however im still nervous about the RT math. I hope i do well. I only have to take two classes this semster because i took all the other classes already.

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mmt4 in Albuquerque, New Mexico

34 months ago

sgrace check out home health agencies. You could do over night sitter positions, weekend coverage, etc...

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alasfarl in Oak Lawn, Illinois

13 months ago

hi im also starting the program in the fall of 2011, and i work part-time as a single mother of two and i worried about how i will support my self and kids while in the program because my school is telling me that i shouldnt work while in the program. any advice.

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tina13 in Littleton, Colorado

10 months ago

im going to look into pima institute going into RT,im scrared about the math !have not been in school ovr 20 years.science was my favorite but i think i forgot everything.help....

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tina13 in Littleton, Colorado

10 months ago

im going to look into pima institute going into RT,im scrared about the math !have not been in school ovr 20 years.science was my favorite but i think i forgot everything.help....

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alasfarl in Oak Lawn, Illinois

10 months ago

You only need basic fundamentals of chemistry, 2 credit math for allied health, and basic algebra, anatomy 1&2
and microbiolgy, it also depends on what the school wants.

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RRT in Colton, California

10 months ago

No worries about the math. Math is over rated, I would not put to much thought into the math require. Math is pretty simple. For those who need some bushing up on math or any subject go to Khan's Academy.com on youtube its a free video source. Check it out!

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RRT in Colton, California

10 months ago

The truth of the matter is that math is probably the easiest portion of the RT program unless math is not your cup of tea. I thought the sciences were the most difficult like Physics and Organic Chemistry.

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