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Respiratory therapy is categorized as an allied health profession in the United States and Canada. Respiratory therapists (RT) specialize in the assessment and treatment of breathing disorders including chronic lung problems (e.g., asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, COPD), and more acute multi-systemic problems stemming from other pathological conditions such as heart attacks, stroke, or trauma. RTs are specialists in airway management, mechanical ventilation, acid/base balance, and critical care medicine.
Certification, Education, and Training
Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRT) are graduates of a three-year diploma program or a four- or five-year degree program. There are also Master's and PhD degree programs offered by some schools. After graduation, the therapist must then write a national exam administered by the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT) in Canada and/or the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) in the United States. Only two attempts to pass are permitted, after which further training is required.
In order to be considered for admission to a respiratory therapy program, a strong high school background (typically grades of B+ or higher) in science and math at the senior matriculation level is usually required. The program of study varies from one school to another, but all programs include the following: Courses in anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, chemistry, physics, microbiology, hemodynamics, mechanical ventilation, statistics, healthcare law, and medical ethics are required. Pass marks are usually set high. These studies relate to all body systems. Extra focus is spent on the respiratory, cardiovascular, neuro and renal systems. Class sizes are usually small and offer classroom as well as clinical "hands-on" experiences. Many applicants already hold science degrees. Traditionally there is a measurable attrition rate due to a student's failure to meet expected performance standards. Most of the schools do not allow multiple rewrites of failed exams. The material from the entire program must be mastered, applied and retained. There is no "cook book" practice. RTs must think quickly under stressful situations and make the proper life-or-death decision, while others may become emotional and unable to react. RTs must function as a patient advocate, as well as a staff, physician and patient resource. RTs function as an indispensable member of the health care team.
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