Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers | Respiratory Therapist, Certified in Oregon
| Definition | A Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) is a an entry level therapist who has passed a standardized written examination administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). CRTs provide diagnostic testing, therapeutics, monitoring, rehabilitation, and education to patients with disorders of the cardiopulmonary system. They provide these respiratory care services in all health care facilities and in the home. A CRT is a graduate of an associate degree program approved by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs (CAAHEP) and where applicable, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of the license. |
| Grouping | Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers |
| Classification | Respiratory Therapist, Certified |
Health providers classified as Respiratory Therapist, Certified in Oregon
Related specializations
| Title | Specialization |
|---|---|
| 2278C0205X | Critical Care |
| 2278E0002X | Emergency Care |
| 2278E1000X | Educational |
| 2278G0305X | Geriatric Care |
| 2278G1100X | General Care |
| 2278H0200X | Home Health |
| 2278P1004X | Pulmonary Diagnostics |
| 2278P1005X | Pulmonary Rehabilitation |
| 2278P1006X | Pulmonary Function Technologist |
| 2278P3800X | Palliative/Hospice |
| 2278P3900X | Neonatal/Pediatrics |
| 2278P4000X | Patient Transport |
| 2278S1500X | SNF/Subacute Care |