Enlisted

RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONER

CARING FOR LUNGS AND HEARTS

Caring for Airmen and their families requires the knowledge and skills of thousands of individuals. Respiratory Care Practitioners assist physicians who diagnose and treat diseases of the heart and lungs by performing essential lab and clinical functions for patients in their care. From managing ventilators to conducting blood tests, ECGs and ultrasounds, these highly trained professionals help prevent, monitor and minimize heart and lung diseases within the Military Health System.

What you’ll do

TRAINING & EDUCATION

How do we transform you from a raw recruit to an expert Airman in this field? From hands-on experience to college credit toward a degree, the path begins here

  • Basic Military Training

    7.5 weeks

  • TECHNICAL TRAINING

    240 Days

  • TECH SCHOOL LOCATION

    Phase I: Ft Sam Houston, TX. Phase II: Designated Medical Facility

  • Status Upon Completion

    Enlisted Airman with an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Care, Registered Respiratory Therapy certification, and Certified Cardiology Technologist certification.

key things to consider

REQUIREMENTS

You must meet several requirements before joining the Air Force. These concern your background, overall health and other standards set by the Air Force, Department of Defense and federal law.

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