Certified General Care Respiratory Therapist
Mr. Jeffrey Torres is a Certified General Care Respiratory Therapist in Juneau, AK
with special training and skill in entry-level National Board for Respiratory Care certification for diagnosing and treating heart and lung issues.
As a Certified General Care Respiratory Therapist, Jeffrey Torres, RPSGT, CRT performs
daily respiratory care and monitoring of patients alongside other physicians. General Care Respiratory Therapy - Certified is
the care of patients with cardiopulmonary dysfunctions. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Certified General Care Respiratory Therapists include sleep apnea, asthma, emphysema, bronchitis, pneumonia, cystic fibrosis, heart attack, drowning, and chest trauma.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Certified General Care Respiratory Therapists
include pulmonary function test, blood test, chest physical therapy, aerosol medication, ventilator, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
This level of care includes diagnostics testing, therapeutics, monitoring, rehabilitation of patients with disorders of the cardiopulmonary system, as well as, education of the patient and family in regard to those disorders.
Certified General Care Respiratory Therapists in Juneau, AK
Certified Respiratory Therapy Educator
The focus of patient and family education activities is to promote knowledge of disease process, medical therapy, and self help. Respiratory therapists are uniquely qualified to provide this service in regard to cardiopulmonary diseases and injury.
Certified Respiratory Therapy Educators in Juneau, AK
Certified Geriatric Care Respiratory Therapist
Mr. Jeffrey Torres is a Certified Geriatric Care Respiratory Therapist in Juneau, AK
with special training and skill in entry level geriatric respiratory therapy certified by the National Board of Respiratory Care.
As a Certified Geriatric Care Respiratory Therapist, Jeffrey Torres, RPSGT, CRT performs
diagnostic tests, creates treatments and therapies, and educates patients on their condition. Geriatric Care Respiratory Therapy - Certified is
the treatment of elderly patients with breathing challenges. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Certified Geriatric Care Respiratory Therapists include asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, pulmonary hypertension, and lung cancer.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Certified Geriatric Care Respiratory Therapists
include sputum culture, blood gas analyzer, chest physiotherapy, aerosol medication, and mechanical ventilation.
Care of older patients who have age and/or disease related decremental pulmonary changes. Diagnosis and treatment is very important for this group since chronic lung disease is the major cause of morbidity and mortality among them. Furthermore, as this segment of the population increases, life expectancy is being extended.
Certified Geriatric Care Respiratory Therapists in Juneau, AK
Certified Home Health Respiratory Therapist
Home care fosters individual responsibility for self-management of chronic respiratory conditions. It includes individualized assessment based plans of care service developed to promote safe, proper, and sustained use of prescribed respiratory therapy medications, equipment, and techniques in the home.
Certified Home Health Respiratory Therapists in Juneau, AK
Certified Pulmonary Diagnostics Respiratory Therapist
Included in the area of pulmonary diagnostics are the following; collection and analysis of physiological specimens, interpretation of physiological data, administration of tests of the cardiopulmonary system, and the conduct of both neurophysiological and sleep disorders studies.
Certified Pulmonary Diagnostics Respiratory Therapists in Juneau, AK
Certified Pulmonary Rehabilitation Respiratory Therapist
The respiratory therapist can assist the chronic pulmonary patient in returning to an optimal role in society by providing an effective program. It includes bronchopulmonary drainage, exercise therapy, and patient education.
Certified Pulmonary Rehabilitation Respiratory Therapists in Juneau, AK
Certified Palliative / Hospice Respiratory Therapist
A coordinated plan of care to help dying patients and their families handle the burden of terminal care. Effective secretion management and relief of dyspnea are paramount in caring for patients with end-stage pulmonary disease.
Certified Palliative Hospice Respiratory Therapists in Juneau, AK
Certified Neonatal / Pediatric Respiratory Therapist
The care and treatment of premature infants, newborns and children. This includes management of mechanical ventilation, assessment, diagnostics and generalized respiratory treatments.
Certified Neonatal Pediatric Respiratory Therapists in Juneau, AK
Certified SNF/Subacute Care Respiratory Therapist
Care of residents in a long-term care environment. Respiratory modalities delivered include those similar in the general care and critical care areas but provided to less critical patients.
Certified Snf Subacute Care Respiratory Therapists in Juneau, AK
Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist
Electroneurodiagnostic Technologists in Juneau, AK
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 Juneau, AK
Counselor
Mr. Jeffrey Torres is a Counselor in Juneau, AK
with special training and skill in identifying solutions to personal, social, and psychological problems.
As a Counselor, Jeffrey Torres, RPSGT, CRT performs
therapies that offer support and guidance to individuals or groups in order to accomplish mental health, wellness, education, and career goals. Counseling is
a series of confidential, one-on-one or group meetings designed to help patients solve issues affecting their mental health and well-being. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Counselors include addiction, trauma, grief, depression, eating disorders, anger management, career choice, abuse, phobias, chronic pain, and relationship problems.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Counselors
include child, individual, group, couples, mental health, rehabilitation, school, and marriage and family counseling.
A provider who is trained and educated in the performance of behavior health services through interpersonal communications and analysis. Training and education at the specialty level usually requires a master's degree and clinical experience and supervision for licensure or certification.
Counselors in Juneau, AK
