Goodwin Respiratory Care Students Get Hands-On Training at Cutting-Edge Hartford HealthCare Innovation Center

June 1, 2026 Brianna Gagne

Healthcare continues to be one of the fastest-growing industries in Connecticut and across the nation. According to the Connecticut Department of Labor, the healthcare sector now employs one in eight workers statewide, underscoring both its scale and its sustained demand … Continue reading Goodwin Respiratory Care Students Get Hands-On Training at Cutting-Edge Hartford HealthCare Innovation Center

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Up in the Air, Moving Forward — Meet Staff Sergeant Beth Gilbert, a Respiratory Care Student on the Rise

May 26, 2026May 26, 2026 Brianna Gagne

Staff Sgt. Beth Gilbert’s future is up in the air — and that’s where she prefers it. When first assigned to duty in Ansbach, Germany, more than ten years ago, Beth found her place in the sky. “Being an air … Continue reading Up in the Air, Moving Forward — Meet Staff Sergeant Beth Gilbert, a Respiratory Care Student on the Rise

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4 Examples of High-Paying Associate Degrees in Healthcare

January 13, 2026January 14, 2026 Goodwin University

If you’ve ever dreamed of pursuing a career that focuses on helping others, healthcare is probably at the top of your list. This profession is only growing in terms of opportunities and advancements. However, with so many avenues to pursue, … Continue reading 4 Examples of High-Paying Associate Degrees in Healthcare

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6 Medical Degrees You Can Complete in Two Years or Less

September 15, 2025September 15, 2025 Goodwin University

The healthcare industry is one of the most rewarding and secure fields you can enter. Each year, close to two million job openings are expected to become available across nearly every corner of the healthcare field: hospitals, clinics, private practices, … Continue reading 6 Medical Degrees You Can Complete in Two Years or Less

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How Important are Respiratory Therapists in Healthcare?

July 30, 2025 Goodwin University

When patients can’t breathe, respiratory therapists (RTs) are the lifeline. So if you’ve never wondered, “How important are respiratory therapists in healthcare?” It’s time to listen up. These healthcare professionals specialize in treating breathing problems, from chronic respiratory diseases to … Continue reading How Important are Respiratory Therapists in Healthcare?

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Respiratory Therapist Job Satisfaction: What Makes Respiratory Care a Great Career?

January 28, 2025 Goodwin University

Respiratory therapists play a crucial role in healthcare, treating patients with a wide range of cardiopulmonary conditions, from infectious diseases to trauma-related breathing difficulties. These professionals are essential in managing complex cases of asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and much more, ensuring … Continue reading Respiratory Therapist Job Satisfaction: What Makes Respiratory Care a Great Career?

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A Breath of Fresh Air — Unique Clinical Opportunities for Goodwin’s Respiratory Care Students

June 17, 2024February 4, 2025 Brianna Gagne

When picturing the frontlines of healthcare, what images first come to mind? While visions of nurses, doctors, and emergency medical technicians may quickly materialize, many overlook one often unsung specialty: respiratory care. Equipped with in-demand expertise, fine-tuned technical skills, and … Continue reading A Breath of Fresh Air — Unique Clinical Opportunities for Goodwin’s Respiratory Care Students

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Respiratory Therapist Salary Information in Connecticut and Nationwide

June 17, 2022December 17, 2024 Goodwin University

How much do respiratory therapists make? Find out the latest respiratory therapist salary information, nationwide and in Connecticut. Continue reading Respiratory Therapist Salary Information in Connecticut and Nationwide

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The Current Healthcare Job Outlook

September 21, 2021December 17, 2024 Goodwin University

There will always be a need for healthcare services. Whenever we are sick, injured, or struggling (either physically or mentally), we turn to healthcare professionals for a solution. When the COVID-19 pandemic spread throughout the world, we relied on our … Continue reading The Current Healthcare Job Outlook

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Respiratory Therapist Runs Remembrance Race for Lives Lost During COVID-19

April 29, 2021December 17, 2024 Goodwin University

Goodwin Respiratory Care graduate Adam Levine is an avid runner. He has laced up twice for the Hartford Marathon and sported a racing bib during the Newport Marathon in Rhode Island. On a mission to fulfill his lifelong dream of … Continue reading Respiratory Therapist Runs Remembrance Race for Lives Lost During COVID-19

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What Does a Respiratory Therapist Do?

April 16, 2021December 17, 2024 Goodwin University

If you are looking to breathe new life into your career (quite literally), make an impact in others’ lives, and join the healthcare forces, becoming a Respiratory Therapist (RT) is a great option for you. Respiratory Therapists are trained to … Continue reading What Does a Respiratory Therapist Do?

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Jade’s Story: From the classroom to the COVID unit

February 8, 2021December 16, 2024 Goodwin University

Jade Nardi is a young woman who, in many ways, raised herself. In a life that taught her early to either sink or swim, she’s lived without the luxury of a life raft for as long as she can remember. Growing … Continue reading Jade’s Story: From the classroom to the COVID unit

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Which Respiratory Therapist Skills are Employers Seeking?

May 20, 2019December 19, 2024 Goodwin University

If you are a compassionate, motivated person who is looking to help others, you may be considering your career options in the healthcare industry. Perhaps you want to dive in and jumpstart your career without several years of costly medical … Continue reading Which Respiratory Therapist Skills are Employers Seeking?

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How Long Does It Take to Become a Respiratory Therapist?

March 28, 2019December 19, 2024 Goodwin University

If you want a hands-on career that involves helping others, you be considering a career in the healthcare industry. Like many aspiring healers, however, you may not want to (or be able to) spend years in medical school. Fortunately, there … Continue reading How Long Does It Take to Become a Respiratory Therapist?

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The Respiratory Therapist Job Outlook in Connecticut

January 22, 2019December 17, 2024 Goodwin University

Currently, more than 25 million people in the United States have asthma, six million being children. Nearly 15 million adults have been diagnosed with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), but even more are living with it. Over three million adults suffer … Continue reading The Respiratory Therapist Job Outlook in Connecticut

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The Respiratory Therapist Job Description (and How to Exceed Expectations)

October 22, 2018January 6, 2025 Goodwin University

Many people who want to help others often think about working in the healthcare industry. And if you are someone who is compassionate, motivated, and looking to breathe new life into your career, a career in respiratory therapy may just … Continue reading The Respiratory Therapist Job Description (and How to Exceed Expectations)

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Respiratory Therapist Education Requirements in Connecticut

July 2, 2018January 6, 2025 Goodwin University

Respiratory Therapists are essential members of the healthcare field, needed in hospitals, long-term care facilities, physician’s offices, and clinical practices across the nation. If you are looking to become a Respiratory Therapist (RT), know that you are choosing one of … Continue reading Respiratory Therapist Education Requirements in Connecticut

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How to Become a Respiratory Therapist in Connecticut

February 23, 2018January 6, 2025 Goodwin University

Nationwide, the number of new Respiratory Therapist (RT) positions is expected to increase 23 percent in the next decade, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Connecticut healthcare employers anticipate that, collectively, more than 30 Respiratory Therapist jobs will open … Continue reading How to Become a Respiratory Therapist in Connecticut