OT: Anybody Consider becoming an RRT?

[beautifuldreamer]

Just curious if anybody out there has ever considered becoming a Respiratory Therapist since getting diagnosed with Obstructive Sleep Apnea?

I have been pondering this, seems like it would also help to understand more about OSA . . .

Just thinking

[mgaggie]

I haven't personally. But if anyone with OSA expressed a desire to become one I would strongly encourage them. They would be more empathetic with their clients as they know exactly what they are going through. With some people it would be a comfort that the person who is telling them "do this, that" knows what its like and has personally been through it.

Just my five cents (no two cents in Australia)

[beautifuldreamer]

I haven't personally. But if anyone with OSA expressed a desire to become one I would strongly encourage them. They would be more empathetic with their clients as they know exactly what they are going through. With some people it would be a comfort that the person who is telling them "do this, that" knows what its like and has personally been through it.

Just my five cents (no two cents in Australia)

Thanks mgaggie=
I am looking into it- for now, it sounds interesting, and besides helping others, i think it could help me to personally grow in understanding about OSA . . .

[LadyHypnos]

Even thought im not an RT, I am a Registered Sleep Tech and do CPAP setups. I personally use CPAP myself and it definately helps when talking to my patients because little tricks I found along the way are useful when trying to troubleshoot. Theres always a demand for RT's and you can go anywhere. Im getting my biology degree but if I wasnt doing that Id go in the direction of RT.

[Cpaprt]

As an rt I can honestly say I learned very little about OSA in school. It's mostly vents and hospital rt work.

[chunkyfrog]

Precisely what too many of us have seen.
I suppose a lot depends on the school you attend.
So where would the good ones be?