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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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 vs. RN: Which Career is Right for You?

July 18, 2024December 13, 2024 Goodwin University

Caring. Compassionate. Skillful. Hard-working. Patient-focused. Detail-oriented. Essential to the health of others. These are all ways you can describe both respiratory therapists (RTs) and registered nurses (RNs). When exploring rewarding careers in healthcare, people often decide between a career as … Continue reading Respiratory Therapist vs. RN: Which Career is Right for You?

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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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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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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)