Respiratory Care Life and Breath Career for You!

What Do

Respiratory Therapists Do?

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Respiratory therapists utilize:

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Critical thinking

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Patient/environment assessment skills

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Evidence based clinical practice skills

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In order to:

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Develop and implement effective care plans

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Apply patient driven protocols

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Utilize disease-based clinical pathways

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Implement disease management programs

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Perform therapeutic and diagnostic procedures in the care of patients