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  2. Respiratory therapist - Wikipedia

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    Respiratory therapy, done by respiratory therapists, is a large variety of treatments to help with breathing and support the heart's work. Giving oxygen and drugs to ease breathing are two examples. Respiratory therapists also do patient assessments.

  3. American Association for Respiratory Care - Wikipedia

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    "The American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) will continue to be the leading national and international professional association for respiratory care. The AARC will encourage and promote professional excellence, advance the science and practice of respiratory care, and serve as an advocate for patients, their families, the public, the ...

  4. National Board for Respiratory Care - Wikipedia

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    TMC — The Therapist Multiple-Choice Examination (TMC) is designed to objectively measure essential knowledge, skills, and abilities required of entry-level respiratory therapists, as well as determine eligibility for the Clinical Simulation Examination. There are two established cut scores for the Therapist Multiple-Choice Examination.

  5. Certified respiratory therapist - Wikipedia

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    However, the RRT credential is preferred in the vast majority of healthcare facilities in the United States. The RRT is considered an advanced respiratory therapist, a CRT an entry level. It is very difficult and almost unheard of for a Respiratory Care Department manager to achieve management level without being registered.

  6. Respiratory arrest - Wikipedia

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    Respiratory arrest is a serious medical condition caused by apnea or respiratory dysfunction severe enough that it will not sustain the body (such as agonal breathing). Prolonged apnea refers to a patient who has stopped breathing for a long period of time.

  7. Pulmonary scientist - Wikipedia

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    Australian respiratory therapy is done by physiotherapists who have further specialized in cardiopulmonary therapeutics and the scope not covered by physiotherapists are managed by specialized respiratory nurses. The term Respiratory Scientist is used to describe the profession which is limited to pulmonary function testing. Though there is no ...

  8. Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care - Wikipedia

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    In the United States one is eligible to sit for the NBRC-WRE licensing examination to become a Registered Respiratory Therapist after graduating from either a two-year program with an associate degree or from a four-year program with a bachelor's degree, the bachelor's degree prepares respiratory practitioners for a professional role away from ...

  9. List of respiratory therapy organizations - Wikipedia

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    Alaska Society for Respiratory Care Associazione Scientifica Interdisciplinare per lo Studio delle Malattie Respiratorie (AIMAR) ( Italy ) Associazione Italiana Pneumologi Ospedalieri (AIPO) ( Italy )