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MEMBERS WHO CAN HELP
-Elkin (Ksteezy)- CRT, BLS
-Tom (iris)- 68W, EMT-B, BLS, Mountain and Cold Weather Medicine
this thread will be here for all those who have a profession in medicine or are working towards it....post your experiences, your achievements, any health related issues any books or texts that you might need to get you through school and maybe those of us who are older and have been thru it, might be able to help u.....hopefully im not the only one on iss who chose this as my lifelong career....anyways im here to help.
Ive been practicing this field of medicine for almost 4 years now, and it was one of the best choices of my life.....it is something i wanna enlighten the young population on iss and maybe someone might just listen and might wanna follow this path.
this thread is not intended to force anyone into a career, but if you are uncertain of what to do, hit me up, i can try to guide you a few different ways, i fell upon this by mistake, but if i didnt and was clueless of what to do with my life i would have been in eternal debt with anyone who would have guided me.
im a CRT (Certified Respiratory Therapist)
RESPIRATORY THERAPY BY DEFINITION
Respiratory Therapy is an allied health profession in the United States and Canada. In the United States there are currently two levels of respiratory therapist, the Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) and the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), both credentials offered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). The formerly entry level CRTT (Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician) credential is now recognized as the CRT designation for entry level therapists once the individual has taken the National Board's Certification Exam. Most schools in the United States are two year Associate Degree programs or four year Baccalaureate Programs, with a few Masters Degree Programs. Graduates become Registry Eligible, qualified to take the National Registry Exam. Respiratory Therapists in the United States are licensed individually by each state. They specialize in the assessment and treatment of respiratory and cardiovascular pathologies. These include chronic lung problems (e.g., asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, COPD), and more acute multi-systemic problems stemming from other pathological conditions such as heart attacks, stroke, or trauma, as well as complications at birth. They are specialists in airway management, mechanical (artificial) ventilation, and pulmonary hygiene. RCPs work closely with other medical professionals such as physicians, nurses, speech therapists and physical therapists.
MORE INFO
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Respiratory_therapy
NY AREA RESP SCHOOLS
-WCC (Westchester Community College)
http://www.sunywcc.edu/academics/academic_programs/0365resp.htm
-BMCC (Borough Manhattan Community College)
http://www.bmcc.cuny.edu/allied-health/RTT/RTT.html
-LIU (Long Island University)
http://www.brooklyn.liu.edu/health/rescare_pract.html
-StonyBrook Universty
http://www.hsc.stonybrook.edu/shtm/rc/index.cfm
MEDICAL PROFESSIONS ACRONYMS
-MD- Doctor of Medicine
-RN- Registered Nurse
-NNP- Neonatal Nurse Practicioner
-PA- Physician's Assistant
-NP- Nurse Practicioner
-LPN- Liscenced Practical Nurse
-CNA- Certified Nursing Assistant
-RRT- Registered Respiratory Therapist
-CRT- Certified Respiratory Therapist
-CVT- CardioVascular Technician
-RT- Radiology Tech
-PT- Physical Therapist
ON THE FIELD ACRONYMS (thank you Iris)
S&S: Signs & Symptoms
WNL: Within Normal Limits
C/C: cheif complaint
C/O: complains of
WDWN: Well developed well nourished
Tx: Treatment
Fx: Fracture
Hx: history
A&Ox: Alert and oriented
HR/PR: Heart rate/Pulse rate
BP: Blood Pressure
RR: Respiratory rate
IV: Intravenous
IO: Intraosseous
SOAP: Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan
TTP: tenderness to palpation
EEE: Ecchymosis, erythima, Edema
LOC: level of consiousness
HELPFUL LINKS
www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/education-careers/careers-health-care.shtml
www.pohly.com/salary.html
www.allalliedhealthschools.com
www.webmd.com
www.aarc.gov
www.bls.gov/oco/oco1002.htm#diag
www.mshealthcareers.com/careers/medphotographer.htm
ill be updating this with more info.
Any other iss'ers in the medical field feel free to post info to help those undecided on a career.
also feel free to post your experiences. 
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| Mastamind89 wrote: | Pre-Med Bio checking in...
I've been thinking about Plastic Surgery, Dermatology, Toxicology, Physical Therapy, Sports Nutrition. |
very good what year are u in?
dont limit yourself....i made that mistake and now i feel is too late for me to go back to school due to a rise in responsabilities.
Sports Nutrition sounds amazing.
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Currently EMT-B since 2006. Graduated from Health Care Specialist school via Army. Attended Mountain Warfare Medicine via USMC. And other courses with 7th Special Forces Group.
Procedures I have done on my own..
IV Therapy
Sutures
Cyst/Abcess removal
Intubation
In-grown toe-nail removal
I've seen anything from the simple cough and cold to full amputations. I've worked in a clinic for 2 years, and in a combat environment since January
I am thinking of going to RT school at CCSD. 2 Year Associates degree, then transfer over to PA.
If anyone has any questions, feel free to ask. I'm open to all.
I would post pics, but the internet here is slow. When I go on leave in August, I will make sure to share the blood on my hands.
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| iris wrote: | Currently EMT-B since 2006. Graduated from Health Care Specialist school via Army. Attended Mountain Warfare Medicine via USMC.
Procedures I have done on my own..
IV Therapy
Sutures
Cyst/Abcess removal
Intubation
In-grown toe-nail removal
I've seen anything from the simple cough and cold to full amputations. I've worked in a clinic for 2 years, and in a combat environment since January
I am thinking of going to RT school at CCSD. 2 Year Associates degree, then transfer over to PA.
If anyone has any questions, feel free to ask. I'm open to all. |
that is the direction i wanted to see this thread going in.
thanx for contributing iris, does the army offer an RT program??...
how u like passing that tube??...they dont allow us to pass the tube at my job....but ive done it in the past...lol
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kstyle, my name is Tom. How goes it?
Army does offer a Respiratory SPECIALIST school. But after graduation you dont get your CRT or RRT. But you can work as an RS at a military installation. They do however give you the information to challenge the CRT/RRT as a civilian though.
Combitubes, King LTs, ET tubes all come natural with me. I don't know what it is, I guess it's just cause I am not scared. And the patient is usually under a paralytic and/or sedative. When it comes to crics.. That is fun on another level.
The only thing about going to RT school for me is that, I havent been in school since 2003. I am more hands-on than book smart.
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good read makes me want to re think what i wanna do
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Madcow, if there is anything I can do to switch you over to health care.. let me know. haha, I BELIEVE it as being the best, and most stable, career field.
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| kolombianstyle wrote: | | Mastamind89 wrote: | Pre-Med Bio checking in...
I've been thinking about Plastic Surgery, Dermatology, Toxicology, Physical Therapy, Sports Nutrition. |
very good what year are u in?
dont limit yourself....i made that mistake and now i feel is too late for me to go back to school due to a rise in responsabilities.
Sports Nutrition sounds amazing. |
I'm gonna be a junior in the fall. I plan on volunteering at a hospital over the summer. I'm also considering taking some time off after I get my B.S. and work maybe as a lab tech or something. I know NYIT does it and I think LIU, both are right near my house so that would be great.
I really feel that I can't go wrong with any of the careers I listed above, they all sound and seem great. I honestly never really considered Physical Therapy until over the weekend when I went to dinner with my dad. He talked to one of the deans at my school and there is a doctoral program. But I really can't see myself doing something that is not medical related, members in my family have a medical background and some with many family friends, so it's something that I have always been around.
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| iris wrote: | kstyle, my name is Tom. How goes it?
Army does offer a Respiratory SPECIALIST school. But after graduation you dont get your CRT or RRT. But you can work as an RS at a military installation. They do however give you the information to challenge the CRT/RRT as a civilian though.
Combitubes, King LTs, ET tubes all come natural with me. I don't know what it is, I guess it's just cause I am not scared. And the patient is usually under a paralytic and/or sedative. When it comes to crics.. That is fun on another level.
The only thing about going to RT school for me is that, I havent been in school since 2003. I am more hands-on than book smart. |
me and you both, to be honest i was in the top 5 of my class and barely ever read the book, clinically i was the best of my group....im a hands on learner, i might fuck up once, but that is it....dont wrry if you are clinically good, you will pass....where do you live??....when u get back i can link you to WCC, thats where i graduated from.....however word of advice is, plan ahead, waiting lists are getting longer and longer to even get into the program.....it suxcks that they dont allow us to pass ET tubes, specially when i see a Doctor butcher a poor pts mouth....being booksmart usually tempers your ability to use common sense, which is what shines thru during a crtical moment.
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| Mastamind89 wrote: | | kolombianstyle wrote: | | Mastamind89 wrote: | Pre-Med Bio checking in...
I've been thinking about Plastic Surgery, Dermatology, Toxicology, Physical Therapy, Sports Nutrition. |
very good what year are u in?
dont limit yourself....i made that mistake and now i feel is too late for me to go back to school due to a rise in responsabilities.
Sports Nutrition sounds amazing. |
I'm gonna be a junior in the fall. I plan on volunteering at a hospital over the summer. I'm also considering taking some time off after I get my B.S. and work maybe as a lab tech or something. I know NYIT does it and I think LIU, both are right near my house so that would be great.
I really feel that I can't go wrong with any of the careers I listed above, they all sound and seem great. I honestly never really considered Physical Therapy until over the weekend when I went to dinner with my dad. He talked to one of the deans at my school and there is a doctoral program. But I really can't see myself doing something that is not medical related, members in my family have a medical background and some with many family friends, so it's something that I have always been around. |
Physical Therapy they make alot of loot 
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This thread is full of WIN.!
Most decent thread ive seen in forever.
Nursing program seems to be one of the most competitive careers right now,
Not sure if i want to look into the medical field, but ill keep my eye open. |
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| Mastamind89 wrote: | | kolombianstyle wrote: | | Mastamind89 wrote: | Pre-Med Bio checking in...
I've been thinking about Plastic Surgery, Dermatology, Toxicology, Physical Therapy, Sports Nutrition. |
very good what year are u in?
dont limit yourself....i made that mistake and now i feel is too late for me to go back to school due to a rise in responsabilities.
Sports Nutrition sounds amazing. |
I'm gonna be a junior in the fall. I plan on volunteering at a hospital over the summer. I'm also considering taking some time off after I get my B.S. and work maybe as a lab tech or something. I know NYIT does it and I think LIU, both are right near my house so that would be great.
I really feel that I can't go wrong with any of the careers I listed above, they all sound and seem great. I honestly never really considered Physical Therapy until over the weekend when I went to dinner with my dad. He talked to one of the deans at my school and there is a doctoral program. But I really can't see myself doing something that is not medical related, members in my family have a medical background and some with many family friends, so it's something that I have always been around. |
that is good to hear.
and im very glad to see someone well focused on their future, trust me life only gets tougher.
and you are 100% correct, there is no way you can go wrong with any of those careers, reason i said Sports Nutrition sounds dope is because you can work for a Pro team...lol...but then again so can a Physical Therapist.
good job....i never caught ur name btw...lol
and Tom my name is elkin BTW
Madcow, if you have a good plan going for yourself, dont let us derrail you, the medical field like Tom said is STABLE and thats the best part of it, but is not the only good career field out there.
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| kolombianstyle wrote: | | iris wrote: | kstyle, my name is Tom. How goes it?
Army does offer a Respiratory SPECIALIST school. But after graduation you dont get your CRT or RRT. But you can work as an RS at a military installation. They do however give you the information to challenge the CRT/RRT as a civilian though.
Combitubes, King LTs, ET tubes all come natural with me. I don't know what it is, I guess it's just cause I am not scared. And the patient is usually under a paralytic and/or sedative. When it comes to crics.. That is fun on another level.
The only thing about going to RT school for me is that, I havent been in school since 2003. I am more hands-on than book smart. |
me and you both, to be honest i was in the top 5 of my class and barely ever read the book, clinically i was the best of my group....im a hands on learner, i might f*ck up once, but that is it....dont wrry if you are clinically good, you will pass....where do you live??....when u get back i can link you to WCC, thats where i graduated from.....however word of advice is, plan ahead, waiting lists are getting longer and longer to even get into the program.....it suxcks that they dont allow us to pass ET tubes, specially when i see a Doctor butcher a poor pts mouth....being booksmart usually tempers your ability to use common sense, which is what shines thru during a crtical moment. |
I would to plan ahead, but I am still waiting to see if 75th Ranger Regiment accepts my Ranger Medic packet. It's like being a Physicians assistant without the pay and the title. On top of that, I get the Tan beret. Damn special operations is where it's at in the Army.
If I do get out the Army, I will get out in April of next year. Did you get your AS? or BS? How much was tuition? How long was the school? Do you really get paid as much as the websites say?
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i think i wanna go in for business but i really don't know what i want to major in yet
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