Respiratory therapists by Victoria https://padlet.com/10016716/1pzsk3grye1n Job description en-us 2017-03-13 01:02:37 UTC 2017-03-13 01:10:03 UTC hello@padlet.com 10016716 https://padlet.com/10016716/1pzsk3grye1n/wish/159547907 What do respiratory therapists do?  Respiratory therapists care for patients who have trouble breathing—for example, from a chronic respiratory disease, such as asthma or emphysema.
How to become a respiratory therapist? Respiratory therapists typically need an associate’s degree, but some have bachelor’s degrees.
Work environment? .Respiratory therapists held about 120,700 jobs in 2014. Most respiratory therapists work in hospitals.

Respiratory therapists’ knowledge of the scientific principles underlying cardiopulmonary physiology and pathophysiology, as well as biomedical engineering and technology, enables them to effectively assess, educate and treat patients with cardiopulmonary disorders.

Critical thinking, patient/environment assessment skills and evidence-based clinical practice guidelines enable respiratory therapists to develop and implement effective care plans, protocols and disease management programs. Respiratory therapists practice under medical direction.

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