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 San Jose, CA
Registered 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.
Registered Pulmonary Diagnostics Respiratory Therapists in San Jose, CA
Registered Emergency Care Respiratory Therapist
Ms. Erin A. Hartzell is a Registered Emergency Care Respiratory Therapist in San Jose, CA
with special training and skill in advanced respiratory therapy.
As a Registered Emergency Care Respiratory Therapist, Erin A. Hartzell performs
life-saving procedures for cardiopulmonary dysfunctions. Emergency Care Respiratory Therapy - Registered is
the diagnosis and treatment of critical respiratory conditions. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Registered Emergency Care Respiratory Therapists include premature birth, chest injuries, asphyxiation, and stroke.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Registered Emergency Care Respiratory Therapists
include mechanical ventilation, tracheal intubation, and treatment planning.
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.
Registered Emergency Care Respiratory Therapists in San Jose, CA