Certified Respiratory Therapists

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Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers Healthcare Taxonomy Code 227800000X

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As of today, these are the total numbers of Certified Respiratory Therapists nationwide and excluded from federally funded healthcare programs, such as Medicaid, TRICARE, and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).

What do Certified Respiratory Therapists do?

A Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) is 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 for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders.

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.

Critical Care Certified Respiratory Therapists

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 2278C0205X

Respiratory emergencies are common in the care of critically ill patients.

The assessment measurements conducted by the respiratory therapist in critical care settings include arterial blood gas sampling and analysis, intravenous monitoring, bedside lung mechanics measurements, hemodynamic monitoring, and measurements of inspired and expired gases.

This is coupled with the initiation and management of patients on mechanical ventilation.

Educational Certified Respiratory Therapists

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 2278E1000X

The focus of patient and family education activities is to promote knowledge of the disease process, medical therapy, and self-help.

Respiratory therapists are uniquely qualified to provide this service regarding cardiopulmonary diseases and injury.

Emergency Care Certified Respiratory Therapists

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 2278E0002X

The immediate availability of diagnostic and therapeutic cardiopulmonary services is essential for the assessment and management of trauma victims, patients requiring airway management, and others requiring emergency care.

General Care Certified Respiratory Therapists

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 2278G1100X

This level of care includes diagnostic testing, therapeutics, monitoring, and rehabilitation for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders, as well as education for patients and families about these disorders.

Geriatric Care Certified Respiratory Therapists

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 2278G0305X

Care of older patients who have age-related and/or disease-related decremental pulmonary changes.

Diagnosis and treatment are very important for this group since chronic lung disease is the primary cause of morbidity and mortality among them.

Furthermore, as this segment of the population grows, life expectancy is increasing.

Home Health Certified Respiratory Therapists

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 2278H0200X

Home care fosters individual responsibility for self-management of chronic respiratory conditions.

It includes individualized, assessment-based care plans designed to promote the safe, appropriate, and sustained use of prescribed respiratory therapy medications, equipment, and techniques at home.

Neonatal/Pediatric Certified Respiratory Therapists

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 2278P3900X

The care and treatment of premature infants, newborns, and children.

This includes management of mechanical ventilation, assessment, diagnostic testing, and general respiratory treatments.

Palliative/Hospice Certified Respiratory Therapists

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 2278P3800X

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.

Patient Transport Certified Respiratory Therapists

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 2278P4000X

Transport respiratory therapists provide patient assessment, initiate treatment modalities, and monitor the status of critically ill and injured patients, with special attention to advanced airway and ventilator management.

The transport respiratory therapist’s knowledge and experience with complex neonatal, pediatric, and adult patient care issues equip them to assist with any patient care issue across a variety of transport modes.

Pulmonary Diagnostics Certified Respiratory Therapists

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 2278P1004X

The area of pulmonary diagnostics includes the following: collection and analysis of physiological specimens, interpretation of physiological data, administration of tests of the cardiopulmonary system, and conducting studies of neurophysiology and sleep disorders.

Pulmonary Function Technologist Certified Respiratory Therapists

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 2278P1006X

An individual who is trained and qualified to perform pulmonary diagnostic tests.

During these tests, the Pulmonary Function Technologist can set up, calibrate, maintain, and ensure the quality assurance of the pulmonary function testing equipment.

In laboratory, clinical, or patient care settings, the technologist instructs patients, elicits cooperation, performs procedures, monitors patient responses, and evaluates patient performance.

Test results are calculated, compared with predicted normal ranges, and evaluated for reliability.

The technologist collects clinical history data and evaluates the clinical implications of the test results.

Pulmonary Rehabilitation Certified Respiratory Therapists

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 2278P1005X

The respiratory therapist can assist the patient with chronic pulmonary disease in returning to an optimal role in society by providing an effective program.

It includes bronchopulmonary drainage, exercise therapy, and patient education.

SNF/Subacute Care Certified Respiratory Therapists

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 2278S1500X

Care of residents in a long-term care environment.

Respiratory modalities delivered include those used in both general and critical care areas, but are provided to less critical patients.

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