Certified Respiratory Therapist
A Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) is a an entry level therapist who has passed a standardized written examination administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). CRTs provide diagnostic testing, therapeutics, monitoring, rehabilitation, and education to patients with disorders of the cardiopulmonary system. They provide these respiratory care services in all health care facilities and in the home. A CRT is a graduate of an associate degree program approved by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs (CAAHEP) and where applicable, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of the license.
Certified Respiratory Therapists in Conway, SC
Certified Emergency Care Respiratory Therapist
Ms. Saundra D. Harris-Edge is a Certified Emergency Care Respiratory Therapist in Conway, SC
with special training and skill in entry level respiratory therapy.
As a Certified Emergency Care Respiratory Therapist, Saundra D. Harris-Edge, RT performs
assistance for registered respiratory therapists. Emergency Care Respiratory Therapy - Certified is
treatment assistance for patients in respiratory distress. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Certified Emergency Care Respiratory Therapists include heart attack, drowning, shock, and post-surgical complications.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Certified Emergency Care Respiratory Therapists
include patient intubation and tracheostomy assistance.
The immediate availability of diagnostic and therapeutic cardiopulmonary services in the assessment and management of trauma victims, patients requiring airway management and others requiring emergency care.
Certified Emergency Care Respiratory Therapists in Conway, SC
