Presentation: A Career in Respiratory Therapy

Sunday, 5/17/2026
2:00 - 3:00
Virtual Library

United States

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Discover the healthcare profession of respiratory therapy and the vital role respiratory therapists play in patient care—from delivering critical support and managing life-support equipment to promoting healthy breathing. Learn the essential skills, education, and certifications needed, explore diverse career paths, and see how technology and teamwork drive this dynamic and evolving field. Gain clear, practical insights into what it takes to succeed and grow in respiratory care.  

Anrey Bartoszynski, M.Ed., BSRT, RRT-ACCS, RCP, is the Respiratory Care Program Director and Professor at Skyline College and an Item Writer Contributor for the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). She discovered respiratory therapy in 2002 while originally pursuing veterinary studies and has since built a 17-year career working in ICUs, emergency departments, rehab, and major hospitals in both Virginia and California. Now she focuses her passion on education and elevating the respiratory care field.  

This program is part of the Career Insights series.

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This program is sponsored by Friends of the San Francisco Public Library.

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This program will be conducted in English unless otherwise noted.

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