Registered Respiratory Therapist
A Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is an advanced therapist who has passed standardized written and clinical simulation examinations administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). In addition, to the certified therapist (CRT) entry level skills, RRTs have advanced education and training in patient assessment, in the development and modification of patient care plans, and in assuring the appropriate utilization of respiratory care resources. An RRT is a graduate of an associate or baccalaureate degree producing educational programs approved by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) and where applicable, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license.
Registered Respiratory Therapists in Lumberton, TX
Registered 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.
Registered Respiratory Therapy Educators in Lumberton, TX
Registered General Care Respiratory Therapist
Mrs. Nakala Delarue is a Registered General Care Respiratory Therapist in Lumberton, TX
with special training and skill in resolving and monitoring lung and heart dysfunctions with a National Board for Respiratory Care credentials.
As a Registered General Care Respiratory Therapist, Nakala Delarue, RCP performs
daily respiratory healthcare in collaboration with other specialists. General Care Respiratory Therapy - Registered is
the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cardiopulmonary issues. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Registered General Care Respiratory Therapists include asthma, infections like pneumonia, chronic lung diseases like cystic fibrosis, and chest trauma.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Registered General Care Respiratory Therapists
include imaging tests, pulmonary function test, blood gas test, aerosol therapy, oxygen therapy, and mechanical ventilation.
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.
Registered General Care Respiratory Therapists in Lumberton, TX
