WHAT IS RESPIRATORY THERAPY?
Medication Administration
Asthma Education
Therapist-Driven Protocols
Evaluation of Therapy
Management of Critically Ill Patients
Evaluation and Diagnostic Testing for Pulmonary Diseases
Managment of Critically Ill Newborn
Airway Management and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Patient Simulation Training
Respiratory Therapy Videos
Medication Administration
- Respiratory Therapist (RTs) are licensed health care professionals who specialize in the promotion of optimum cardiopulmonary function and health.
- RTs participate in clinical decision-making and are focused on the prevention, assessment, treatment, management, control, diagnostic, evaluation, education, and care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of cardiopulmonary system.
- RTs are critical thinkers involved in the development and implementation of effective care plans and protocols.
- RTs are a vital part of a hospital's lifesaving response team.
According to the 2010 Bueau of Labor and Statistics, Respiratory Therapy is one of the fastest growing specialties in health care (expected to grow by 21% from 2008-2018).
RTs treat a wide variety of patients from
- Premature infants with undeveloped lungs.
- Children with asthma.
- Trauma victims unable to breathe.
- Elderly patients with emphysema.
RTs work flexible hours
- 8 and 12 hour shifts.
- Days, evenings, nights.