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 Warm Springs, GA
Registered Geriatric Care Respiratory Therapist
Ms. Christie C. Waddell is a Registered Geriatric Care Respiratory Therapist in Warm Springs, GA
with special training and skill in the geriatric specialty of respiratory therapy, and holds the Registered Respiratory Therapist credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care.
As a Registered Geriatric Care Respiratory Therapist, Christie C. Waddell, RRT, RCP performs
advanced respiratory therapy procedures. Geriatric Care Respiratory Therapy - Registered is
the treatment of lung disease in the elderly. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Registered Geriatric Care Respiratory Therapists include asthma, emphysema, bronchitis, tuberculosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cystic fibrosis, and lung cancer.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Registered Geriatric Care Respiratory Therapists
include pulmonary function test, blood gas analyzer, chest physiotherapy, oxygen therapy, 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.
Registered Geriatric Care Respiratory Therapists in Warm Springs, GA
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 Warm Springs, GA
Registered 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.
Registered Pulmonary Rehabilitation Respiratory Therapists in Warm Springs, GA
