Christine Elizabeth Ready

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• Respiratory Therapist, Registered

  Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers

  Primary

  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.

  Taxonomy code 227900000X

• Respiratory Therapist, Certified

  Pulmonary Rehabilitation

  Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers

  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.

  Taxonomy code 2278P1005X