Respiratory Care at Spartanburg Community College

Mr. Joel Livesay from Spartanburg Community College spoke to students today about careers in respiratory care.

Respiratory Care therapists evaluate, treat and care for patients with breathing problems or disorders. They assess a patient's need for respiratory care and administer therapy, while evaluating responses and modifying care. They work under the supervision of a physician. This career is in demand. Spartanburg Community College's program is a two-year Associate of Science degree program. The average salary is in the mid 50's. Students should have an interest in health sciences and should be strong science students. For more information, click here.

Health Sciences

Ms. Chandra Flynn, Chief Nursing Officer at Mary Black Health System, spoke to students in Mrs. McReynolds honors chemistry class about careers in health sciences. Health sciences is the most popular cluster of study at Landrum High School. Careers in health sciences include, nurse, doctor, physician's assistant, physical therapist, occupational therapist, surgeon and much, much more. Students interested in the health sciences cluster should take advanced math and science courses in high school.

Chiropractor

Dr. Julie Whitaker, from Guest Chiropractic Clinic, presented information about careers in Chiropractic medicine. Chiropractors treat patients with health problems in the musculoskeltal system. Most Chiroropractors focus on problems related to the spine. Chiropractors use a variety of techniques to help the patient recover. Chiropractors are required to have licensure in chiropractic medicine and a doctoral degree in chiropratic medicine. Sherman College in Spartanburg, SC offers a degree in chiropractic medicine. The job outlook is good and the average salary is $66,000 per year. For more information, click here.