CHAPTER 29: RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONERS

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What are the primary roles of Respiratory Therapists?

Evaluate, educate, treat, and care for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders.

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Who supervises Respiratory Therapists?

Physicians

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In which unit can Respiratory Therapists provide complex care?

the ICU (Intensive Care Unit)

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What are three conditions Respiratory Therapists can treat?

chronic asthma, emphysema, and cystic fibrosis

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What machine does a diagnostic test to measure lung capacity?

Spirometer

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How do Respiratory Therapists check blood pH and oxygen or carbon dioxide levels?

arterial blood samples

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What is the purpose of chest physiotherapy?

To help a patient’s lungs return to their normal state after surgery and to remove mucus from the lungs

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What equipment might a Respiratory Therapist use to aid in patient breathing?

ventilators

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What is polysomnography for?

diagnosis of sleep disorders

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What is the average salary for a respiratory therapist?

$62,810

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What is the lowest 10% of earnings for a Respiratory Therapist?

$45,940

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What is the highest 10% of earnings for a Respiratory Therapist?

$89,170

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81% of Respiratory Therapists work in…

hospitals

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Licensure is required all states except…

Alaska

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What degree is needed to become a Respiratory Therapist?

an associate’s or higher

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What degree is needed for a Respiratory Therapist to advance?

a bachelor’s or master’s

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What are the two credentials for Respiratory Therapists?

CRT (Certified Respiratory Therapist) and RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist)

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What organization accredits programs for Respiratory Therapists?

CoARC (Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care)

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What are three specialties in respiratory therapy?

adult critical care, neonatal care, sleep disorders, pulmonary function technology

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What is the projected growth for Respiratory Therapists?

79%

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What soft skills are important for Respiratory Therapists?

communication skills, attention to detail, ability to follow instructions, teamwork skills, digital/computer proficiency

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How can Respiratory Therapists advance in their careers?

moving into critical care for specific body systems, managerial or supervisory positions, moving into other fields like development, marketing, pharmaceutical sales, etc.

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What are the responsibilities of Respiratory Therapy Technicians?

helping with patient evaluation, treatment, and care, administering oxygen & breathing treatments, maintaining patient records

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What is the average salary for Respiratory Therapy Technicians?

$51,210

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Why are job prospects poor for Respiratory Therapy Technicians?

changes in credentials

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What credential can Respiratory Therapy Technicians obtain?

CRT (Certified Respiratory Therapist)

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What was the old credential for Respiratory Therapy Technicians called?

CTT (Certified Therapy Technician)