school, that you find out as much about the program before you take the plunge. Find out what the success rate of their graduates are, maybe even inquire about their references. Find out exactly what there past students pass rate on the State Board Licensing exam was. After you decide which Respiratory school is for you, you will need to enroll, speak to a counselor, and take an entrance exam.
Now i must warn you, that though taking respiratory therapists online classes may be very convenient, especially if someone works full time, the classes and courses can very challenging. I have noticed that often times online classes are not at all as difficult and in depth as a ordinary class. Not to mention in an online setting you are not getting to interact with patients, tools, and classmates as often as your might in an ordinary class. When it comes to medicine you really want to be as well trained as you possibly can be. You want to make sure that when a situation arises that you have the skills needed to help that patient. So just be careful, Make sure the school is quality and that you are going to receive the training you need. Oh and one more thing, private Online classes really can be quite expensive, my suggestion is to check out community colleges around your area, maybe even look into financial aid, and try and get started as soon as possible!!!