Q&A| RT School + Work

[@lesliec887]

I am a CNA, and thought I wanted to go to school for my RN. I've been working on a med surge floor for the past year, and I know that I do NOT want to be a RN now, but I want to still work in healthcare, and this seems like the perfect program to transition to. Thank you for posting about it, I am a new sub and will be watching all your RT videos. There are so many routes in the healthcare profession, it is nice to learn about other things than RN. They are all needed and wonderful in their own way.

[@ceciliaamorena3353]

Thank you 💕💕 I have a few CNAs at my hospital in RT school

[@greggrichbourg8837]

My girlfriend is in first year of RT school. I send her your video so she can learn more about rt. So thank you

[@gabyc803]

Thank you for making this video. I use to be a referral coordinator/medical records person ina. pulmonary clinic where I live and instantly got interested in it. I loved helping patients, even though they were on some bad days, but I understand why. Breathing is big lol. I'm scared to not work full time when I start RT school later this year, but with the help of my parents, I hope to get in smooth and do the damn thing. Just watching your videos today make me look forward to doing this. I work in the ER as registration and watch them do work! I love it. Thank you for explaining things :)

[@ICgay4]

Congrats on the school, how is it? I am in social services but wanna pivot to this career cuz I think I can.

[@LauritaConAmor]

Just had an aha moment with respiratory therapy! I’ve been doing research about a career in the medical field & finally found what I think I want to pursue! Loving your channel & you’re very inspiring!

[@ceciliaamorena3353]

I’m glad this helps a little bit! I wouldn’t be making videos if I didn’t love it 🥰

[@aluparamos4912]

I’m excited to enroll into RT I have one semester left with my prerequisites

[@mlm398]

I'm fortunate that my wife is the soul provider with a good paying job in healthcare, so I'm able to go to school and thank to the pandemic Heerf scholarship I'm able to use the money to pay for my one class which 1020 English Composition, unfortunately it's not going to be available next semester; so my wife inform me to not take out any student loans cause she'll be paying for the remaining three classes which is A&P I, II and Microbiology....I'm not only grateful but, blessed.

[@patrickabellera3538]

Amazing content! Can’t wait to watch your future videos ☺️

[@paulgibbs2361]

Thank you gorgeous for the insight! I’m about to start my RT program 🤞🏾

[@destiny7052]

Can’t wait for part two!

[@ceciliaamorena3353]

coming in a few days 🤍🤍

[@Anncrafter11]

One of my biggest concerns when getting into the field is burnout and dealing with death. How have you been coping/any advice on that? Thanks keep making more videos! :)

[@ceciliaamorena3353]

I think this is a big concern for most students. Death gets easier to deal with over time. Some situations are going to hit very hard. The best advice I was given was to find your “go to person” and make sure it’s okay with them that you share your grief. Getting your feelings out into the air and learning to let them go is a beautiful thing

[@jaeeee7434]

Thank you! This video made me so excited 😭

[@marleneortiz7053]

How do you know it you’re smart enough for this career?

[@KMRrose]

Super helpful! Do you live alone? That's my biggest concern/thing holding me back. I live alone and I would only be able to work maybe one day on the weekends because I would HAVE to give the program 100%.

[@blaiklee7425]

Currently in undergrade. I am a little scared of the responsibility but I think the pros out eay the cons however I live in Louisiana and Hospitals here are ... not the best...

[@jackiesuarez136]

Hiii, I came across your videos and I have a question about the test. The TMC and CSE how many times can you take both?

[@delaradio5398]

Start RT school in march 🫁 ♥️

[@analyortiz8907]

Very inspire your videos. I’m going to start RT . I’m wondering how old are you ? You look so young and smart 😊

[@gghostbuster]

I’m thinking about entering this field my one main concern is sticking tubes down people throats and putting needles in them. We’re you worried about that before you started? Did it get easier to do those things?

[@ceciliaamorena3353]

Every time you do that is to help them and in most cases save their lives 🤍 it does get easier and most people are really brave and kind

[@ricebucket5947]

6:25 Can I ask what about the peds was very hard?? I still have a way to go before clinicals but I'm terrified hearing you say that haha!!! Also thank you so much for sharing your experience, it's so awesome to hear how new grads are taking on this post pandemic job market. Learning IN the pandemic right now has been SO tough, I definitely relate with your comment on Mechanical ventilation being a hard class!!!!!

[@ceciliaamorena3353]

I think it's intimidating because in school you learn the basics in a short amount of time. Usually most of your knowledge is acquired while training on the job!

[@kennygarcia102]

@@ceciliaamorena3353 would bachelors be less intense? The last year in the program is nothing but clinical and no classes

[@criii4950]

Omg.. they literally called an airway team to the ER right now.. they have not called that in the 8 and a half months I’ve been working here.. I am shooketh.. That is a sign if I’ve ever heard one.

[@xcryzzz-mq4gy]

What made you want to go in RT? I’m curious cause I’m pretty hesitant. It’s seems interesting but idk if it’s for me. How do you know if your fit for the job?

[@ceciliaamorena3353]

I had no idea what it was when I applied lol. I gave it a chance and loved it. It’s for you if you don’t like to sit in one place all day, don’t want to report to anyone (have your own schedule), and like a lot of action 😎 you’ll be put in intense situations more likely than other care providers will face

[@yoshiyukitsubokura1901]

Hi can you talk about what’s the biggest issue when you get into this career? Like hard to fall asleep at night?

[@kinginkeno3430]

I’m a MA and I wish I knew what RT when I was in high school I think I should look into it

[@cassandracastillo2736]

In Oklahoma it’s one year once accepted into the RT program

[@MoMo-cu1lv]

Hi Cecilia I hope you're good. .. I would like to know how I can work as a respiratory therapist in America with my RRT South African qualification

[@JessicaMartinez-jp9bg]

If you don’t mind me asking what was your gpa to get into the program and what did you score on the teas

[@ICgay4]

Fun clips, love it! I am a social worker and have been wanting to pivot to a health care career, was so thinking of respiratory therapy. I feel like I can do it, just need more confidence. Any advice for someone who has no experience and wants to seek out a program?

[@muhyoo]

Im thinking of pursuing RT for my college this yearrr! I hope it goes smoothly

[@chloeball2096]

As an RT, are you allowed to wear your lab coat to work? I have been told yes and no

[@roobensj_n3079]

I love you videos. Thank you for sharing.

[@ceciliaamorena3353]

Thank you, more to come

[@LoveLifeLaugh121]

Can we get an empty apartment tour? Congrats on your new place!

[@ceciliaamorena3353]

Thanks girl 🥲💖

[@zenitabeloved2181]

May I ask what are some great schools to look into for RT?

[@DavidCruz-qj6bd]

Thanks for the video! At the moment I’m looking for a school to start the RT program I just have a question when will the bachelors degree come in to effect? I was planning on just getting my associates degree, but now you got me thinking. Any time in the future you think it will be required. Thanks again!

[@ceciliaamorena3353]

Yeah it’ll be far in the future at this point I’m guessing. I think it’s best to start now and once you get into a place, you’ll be good

[@ahmadgasam6167]

اخصائي

[@jazminvargas8223]

@@ceciliaamorena3353hello! Love your videos and how informative they are. Just wondering, how accurate is the whole Bachelors requirement? Was also planning on getting an AA in RT but now you have me thinking of it’ll be enough

[@bayanali3337]

Hey you went to school in cali?

[@shannarizakaisi4654]

Hello, My biggest concern when getting into this field is that Can we still proceed to become a doctor? Thank you.

[@ceciliaamorena3353]

A lot of people use RT as a pathway to become a PA. However, I’m not so sure about MD or DO.

[@shannarizakaisi4654]

@@ceciliaamorena3353 Thank you so so much for answering my question.

[@fatherfemi7641]

you absolutely could! you can use any bachelors degree to become a physician. you just have to make sure you do your pre meds and you’re fine! i plan to do rn to md, and i’m not the first to do it! so you’re fine! it might even make you more competitive since you have special background and experience😊

[@ahmadgasam6167]

Hey, I'd like to be a respiratory therapist, but are there requests for respiratory treatment or not?

[@ceciliaamorena3353]

Yes! There are requests all the time by the care team. The patient care plan is constantly changing as well so you’ll discontinue tx and start new ones as needed

[@princesslewis2554]

Hey what loans did you take out?

[@ceciliaamorena3353]

The subsidized federal loan only

[@kennygarcia102]

@@ceciliaamorena3353 im on disability whats likely hood i can even get a loan? Im on fasfa financial aid rn doing prerequisits. Bachelors is gonna cost 1300 first year and second year will be 8000$ :( idk im sure my fasfa money will run out when i finish my prerequisits? And im on dibsility what can i do?

[@samcantavespre5551]

Is RT school a master’s program?

[@ceciliaamorena3353]

Nope, minimum requirement is an associates right now :)

[@mohammedpoehlein4692]

💦 Promo-SM!

[@TaylorDeese]

I'm tryna work with you, youre beautiful 😆🙃