Salaries are competitive with other allied health professions.
RCP's utilize sophisticated state of the art equipment to treat and provide support for patients with a multitude of cardio-respiratory disorders and dysfunction. RCP's work with all ages from the premature baby to the elderly. Specialization opportunities also exist in pulmonary function testing, neonatal and pediatric respiratory care, home care, critical care, etc. This enables students to practice respiratory care in the state of Ohio on a limited basis. The AARC is the national professional organization for respiratory care practitioners.