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

June 17, 2024December 13, 2024 Goodwin University

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, 2018July 18, 2019 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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6 Associate Degrees in Healthcare You Can Pursue Now

September 24, 2018July 19, 2019 Goodwin University

If you’ve ever dreamed of pursuing a career that focuses on helping others, healthcare may be at the top of your list. This fast-paced, ever-growing career path is both exciting and rewarding, though for some, can also feel intimidating at … Continue reading 6 Associate Degrees in Healthcare You Can Pursue Now

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Respiratory Therapist Education Requirements in Connecticut

July 2, 2018October 27, 2022 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, 2018 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

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6 Medical Degrees You Can Complete in Two Years or Less

June 29, 2017 Goodwin University

The healthcare industry is booming. With such high demand for healthcare today comes incredible growth. Healthcare has inevitably become the fastest growing industry and highest employment sector in the United States. Currently, there are about 18 million workers in the … Continue reading 6 Medical Degrees You Can Complete in Two Years or Less

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7 Reasons to Pursue a Healthcare Education Today

October 17, 2016December 16, 2024 Goodwin University

Healthcare is by far one of the top thriving fields today. So much, in fact, that experts predict healthcare will quickly become the largest employment sector of the United States economy. Within a decade, over 2.3 million jobs will become … Continue reading 7 Reasons to Pursue a Healthcare Education Today

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Top 5 Medical Careers That Don’t Require a Master’s Degree

August 11, 2016December 16, 2024 Goodwin University

Healthcare is one of the largest industries in the United States. Currently, there are over 5,000 registered hospitals nationwide. There are near 18 million workers in the medical field. Not only this, but healthcare is by far the fastest growing … Continue reading Top 5 Medical Careers That Don’t Require a Master’s Degree

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Find the Right Career Path in Health Care

February 3, 2016August 8, 2023 Goodwin University

The demand for healthcare professionals is increasing at rapid rates, with a projected 2.3 million job openings by the year 2024. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, “The healthcare and social assistance major sector is expected to become the … Continue reading Find the Right Career Path in Health Care

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Helen Moarcas: “Because of Goodwin, I am where I am today.”

October 19, 2015December 16, 2024 Goodwin University

Helen Moarcas came to Goodwin College after she graduated from high school in 2009, but has been part of the Goodwin family for much longer. Continue reading Helen Moarcas: “Because of Goodwin, I am where I am today.”