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Okay, that makes sense, thank you.

Thank you. It is great to get real world information, as I have been getting conflicting information. I'd seen information reporting what you both wrote, but at the same time, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics and an article in US News and World are predicting over 25% growth in the field over the next several years. Also, the three respiratory therapy programs in my area are reporting close to 75% of their students getting related jobs after graduation. Lastly my sis-in-law works for a medical staffing agency (PRN and traveling jobs) here in Arizona, and she said of the non-nurse jobs, RT is right behind PT in jobs their company fills.

I'm sorry my question is probably a little out of place here, but I'm having trouble finding an unbiased and timely answer to my question, and there don't seem to be any active RT specific internet forums. I'm getting ready to retire from my government job, am in my early fifties, and am looking at RT as a second career. I am seeing many contradictory reports on the current job market for new grad RT's. Anyone able to shed some light? I live in the Phonix area. Also, I realize age discrimination is illegal, but do you think my age will be a strike against me? Todd

I'm sorry if I'm dense, but you're saying all the classes and practicals are scheduled on Friday and Saturdays? Todd

I had a question about the Glendale weekend program. I understand the classes are on the weekends, right? Are the practicals all scheduled on weekends too? Todd