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	Respiratory therapists
		Respiratory therapists evaluate and treat all types of patients, ranging from premature infants whose lungs are not fully developed to elderly people whose lungs are diseased.
		Respiratory therapists provide temporary relief to patients with chronic asthma or emphysema, as well as emergency care to patients who are victims of a heart attack, stroke, drowning, or shock.
		Among the areas of study in respiratory therapy are human anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, chemistry, physics, microbiology, pharmacology, and mathematics.
	www.bls.gov /oco/ocos084.htm (1967 words)

	Respiratory therapy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		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.
		In the provinces of Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec, respiratory therapy is regulated by provincial legislation, and licensing is handled by the provincial regulatory bodies.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Respiratory_therapy (831 words)

	Respiratory Care
		Respiratory therapists work under the supervision of physicians to administer prescribed respiratory therapy to patients with chronic illnesses such as asthma or emphysema.
		Respiratory therapists are also responsible for teaching patients about breathing exercises, monitoring patients' physiological responses to therapy, and maintaining natural and artificial airways.
		Respiratory care personnel must be able to see and hear well, have mechanical ability and manual dexterity to work with machines, and be able to be on their feet most of the day.
	www.flahec.org /hlthcareers/RESP.HTM (471 words)

	Jefferson College of Health Sciences - Respiratory Therapy
		Respiratory care practitioners are often responsible for the evaluation of patients and often assist in the development of the respiratory care plan.
		Respiratory therapists are trained to perform and evaluate the results of diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gases and pulmonary function studies.
		Respiratory care is a dynamic and exciting health profession with a large number of job opportunities in Virginia, as well as, all the other States in the USA, Canada, Mexico, Japan, and other countries around the world.
	www.jchs.edu /page.php/prmID/84 (1191 words)

	Respiratory therapists
		Respiratory therapists evaluate and treat all types of patients, ranging from premature infants whose lungs are not fully developed to elderly people whose lungs are diseased.
		Respiratory therapists provide temporary relief to patients with chronic asthma or emphysema, as well as emergency care to patients who are victims of a heart attack, stroke, drowning, or shock.
		Among the areas of study in respiratory therapy are human anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, chemistry, physics, microbiology, pharmacology, and mathematics.
	stats.bls.gov /oco/ocos084.htm (1879 words)

	KSBHA - Statutes - Respiratory Therapy Practice Act (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		(b) “Respiratory therapy” is a health care profession whose therapists practice under the supervision of a qualified medical director and with the prescription of a licensed physician providing therapy, management, rehabilitation, respiratory assessment and care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities which affect the pulmonary system and associated other systems functions.
		The Kansas respiratory care society shall recommend the names of respiratory therapists to the governor in a number equal to at least twice the positions or vacancies to be filled, and the governor may appoint members to fill the positions or vacancies from the submitted list.
		Such special permit shall expire on the date that the student graduates from an approved school of respiratory therapy or otherwise ceases to be enrolled in an approved school of respiratory therapy.
	www.ksbha.org /statutes/rtact.html (2688 words)

	RESPIRATORY THERAPY
		Respiratory therapists treat all types of patients, ranging from premature infants whose lungs are not fully developed, to elderly people whose lungs are diseased.
		Respiratory therapists also administer aerosols—generally liquid medications suspended in a gas that forms a mist which is inhaled—and teach patients how to inhale the aerosol properly to assure its effectiveness.
		Respiratory therapists advance in clinical practice by moving from care of "general" to "critical" patients, who have significant problems in other organ systems such as the heart or kidneys.
	www.careersprep.com /html/respthpy.htm (1568 words)

	Respiratory Therapy Jobs, Respiratory therapy jobs - American Traveler Staffing
		Jobs in respiratory therapy receive the same great benefits as American Traveler nurses, including free group health, dental and life insurance; free private housing; completions bonuses; professional liability insurance; and a 401(k) that vests you fully in five years.
		Because Respiratory therapy travel jobs have eased staffing pressures at so many of our 2500 hospitals and healthcare systems nationwide, American Traveler gets the best job listings first.
		Respiratory Therapists are essential members of the critical care team and a most cherished asset at American Traveler.
	www.americantraveler.com /respiratory-therapy-jobs (318 words)

	Respiratory Therapy Career Overview
		Respiratory therapists treat all types of patients, ranging from premature infants whose lungs are not fully developed to elderly people with lung disease.
		Respiratory therapists also administer aerosols – liquid medications suspended in a gas that forms a mist which is inhaled – and teach patients how to inhale the aerosol properly to assure its effectiveness.
		Employment of respiratory therapists is expected to increase faster than the average for all occupations through the year 2012, because of substantial growth in numbers of the middle-aged and elderly population - a development that will heighten the incidence of cardiopulmonary disease.
	www.mayo.edu /mshs/resp-career.html (506 words)

	Skyline College: Respiratory Therapy
		Respiratory Therapy programs prepare students to work as technicians or registered respiratory therapists in a variety of job settings including hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, home health agencies, oxygen equipment companies, and companies providing ambulance services.
		Respiratory therapists advance in clinical practice by moving from care of "general" to "critical" patients with problems in other organ systems such as the heart or kidneys.
		Respiratory care practitioners use special equipment to test lung capacity and to analyze pH, oxygen, and carbon dioxide in the blood.
	www.smccd.net /accounts/skyline/smt/rpth.html (495 words)

	Respiratory Therapy at Durham Technical Community College (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		The respiratory therapy practitioner is an allied health specialist who treats, manages, controls, and cares for patients with deficiencies and abnormalities related to breathing and associated organs.
		Because their training enables them to perform specific testing techniques used in monitoring, evaluating, and treating their patients, respiratory therapy practitioners are frequently required to exercise considerable independent clinical judgment in the respiratory therapy of patients under the direct or indirect supervision of a physician.
		Furthermore, the respiratory care practitioner is capable of serving as a technical resource to physicians and to the hospital staff for information on safe and effective methods for administering respiratory care.
	www.durhamtech.org /html/prospective/programsofstudy/rcp.htm (248 words)

	Respiratory Therapy Integrated Diploma Program - Dalhousie University
		Respiratory Therapists provide care in many different situations, from therapy for patients with chronic asthma or emphysema, to emergency care for victims of a heart attack, stroke, drowning, or shock.
		Respiratory therapy is a regulated health profession; to work as a Respiratory Therapist in Ontario, you must be registered with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario (CRTO).
		The Michener/Dalhousie University Respiratory Therapy diploma program is approved by the CRTO through the Council on Accreditation of Respiratory Therapy Education accreditation program and graduates are eligible to write the provincial and national examinations.
	www.michener.ca /ft/respiratorytherapy.php (1146 words)

	UM SMR - Respiratory Therapy
		Respiratory therapists work in a variety of settings including; intensive care, acute care, chronic care, home care, community care, pulmonary diagnostics, anesthesia technology, education, research and the private sector.
		Respiratory Therapy is a department of the School of Medical Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, University of Manitoba.
		A Respiratory Therapist is a health professional specializing in respiratory care and holding a degree or diploma in respiratory therapy from an accredited educational program.
	www.umanitoba.ca /faculties/medicine/units/medrehab/rt (662 words)

	Southlake Regional Health Centre - Respiratory Therapy
		At Southlake, respiratory therapy services are offered by a highly qualified team of respiratory care practitioners.
		These individuals are experts in providing oxygen therapy, monitoring and assessing different modes of treatment for lung conditions, and teaching individuals how to effectively use medications to reduce breathlessness and/or how to take control of their asthma.
		Respiratory care practitioners work in all areas of the hospital including the operating room, nursery, critical care areas, the emergency department and patient care units.
	www.southlakeregional.org /respiratorytherapy.html (931 words)

	Respiratory Therapy
		14.Cardiac arrest in children is typically the end result of a deterioration in respiratory function or shock.
		Respiratory care protocols are specifications for delivering the most appropriate and efficient respiratory care treatment and care possible.
		16.(D) - The use of respiratory protocols is not a "cookbook" approach to therapy.
	groups.msn.com /RespiratoryTherapy/quiz14.msnw (982 words)

	About the Profession
		Respiratory care is the health care specialty involved in the diagnosis, treatment and preventive care of patients with disorders of the heart and lungs.
		Respiratory therapists are responsible for inserting and maintaining artificial airways and overseeing the management of critically ill patients in need of artificial life support.
		Last, the successful respiratory therapist must always be willing to learn new things and strive to meet the highest standards of the profession of which he or she is a part.
	www.umdnj.edu /rspthweb/about.htm (567 words)

	SIUC Respiratory Therapy Homepage
		Respiratory care is listed as one of the fastest-growing professions, and the need for respiratory therapists is expected to double in the next five years.
		The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics projects "employment of respiratory therapists to increase much faster than the average for all occupations through the year 2006." This increased demand for respiratory therapists is expected due to the substantial growth of the elderly population and the number of people who have chronic lung diseases.
		Respiratory therapists are also involved in many specialty areas such as pediatric and neonatal care units, newborn labor and delivery, pulmonary function laboratory, sleep laboratory, patient transport, and heart test.
	www.siu.edu /~hcp/rest.html (364 words)

	Respiratory Therapy Program Career Training For Associate Degree In Arizona Nevada Colorado California and New Mexico
		Respiratory Therapy is a healthcare specialty that focuses on prevention, diagnosis, treatment, management and rehabilitation of patients with breathing or other cardiopulmonary disorders.
		Home healthcare in particular is a bright spot on the horizon due to technological advances that permit complex respiratory therapy care to be administered in the home.
		Respiratory Therapy is in demand and seats are limited, so contact the campus nearest you to determine eligibility and wait list status.
	www.pmi.edu /careers/respiratory_therapy.asp (516 words)

	Respiratory Therapy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Respiratory care is a health profession which specializes in diagnostic testing, therapeutic treatment and critical care support for patients suffering from life-threatening or chronically disabling cardiopulmonary disorders.
		Respiratory care practitioners monitor and evaluate cardiorespiratory function, perform diagnostic tests and treatments, research treatment effectiveness in cardiopulmonary disease and act as consultants to physicians, nurses and other healthcare specialists.
		A respiratory therapist is a graduate of a two-year associate of science degree or four year bachelor of science degree program and is capable of performing at the advanced level of respiratory care practice.
	oldwww.tvi.edu /health/resp.html (2256 words)

	Respiratory Therapy
		Respiratory therapists evaluate, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders.
		Respiratory therapists are required to treat a wide range of patients ranging from premature infants whose lungs have not fully developed to elderly people whose lung functions have been diminished by disease.
		High school students interested in a career in respiratory therapy should take courses in biology, health, mathematics, chemistry physics, English, computer skills, geometry, emergency medical technology and health occupations/ medical professions education.
	www.mshealthcareers.com /careers/respiratory.htm (461 words)

	HOT Careers in Connecticut > Therapy & Rehabilitation > Respiratory Therapist
		Respiratory therapists must complete a minimum of a 2-year associate degree to take an entry-level exam required by the State of Connecticut.
		Respiratory therapists also provide life support to patients by providing mechanical ventilation, physiologic monitoring of blood, airway control, and CPR if necessary.
		Employment of respiratory therapists is expected to increase faster than the average through the year 2008.
	www.healthcareersinct.com /careerstrret.htm (300 words)

	Respiratory Therapy - Therapy 7R (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Respiratory therapy is a type of therapy used to treat and manage breathing problems and disorders.
		Respiratory therapy is used to treat bronchitis, emphysema and asthma, as well as(Continue Article)
		Water therapy is the term used to describe the use of water to improve one’s health and quality of life.
	therapy.7rooz.com /respiratory-therapy.html (265 words)

	Respiratory Therapy
		The Respiratory Therapy program is specifically designed to prepare skilled health care practitioners who, under the direction of a physician, treat patients who have difficulty in breathing because of problems affecting the cardiopulmonary (heart/lung) system.
		Respiratory therapists provide a variety of therapeutic and diagnostic modalities including oxygen therapy, mechanical ventilation, humidity/aerosol therapy, chest physiotherapy, and pulmonary function testing.
		The respiratory therapy program is a cooperative program between West Virginia University Institute of Technology, through its Community and Technical College, and Carver Career and Technical Education Center (CCTEC) in Malden.
	www.wvutech.edu /CTC/respiratorytherapy.html (331 words)

	Respiratory Therapy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Along with that personal touch, the Respiratory Therapy Department also offers all the services available at larger facilities: breathing treatments, diagnostic test for lung capacity, arterial blood gas measurements, oxygen saturation studies, sleep studies, and routine oxygen therapy for patients with difficulty breathing.
		The Respiratory Therapy Department's role in the CQI initiative has been to collect sputum samples from patients.
		Respiratory infections such as colds, flu, and other viral illnesses often precede an asthma episode.
	www.tbhonline.org /resptherapy/respiratory.html (557 words)

	Respiratory Therapy Division - The Ohio State University - Division of Respiratory Therapy
		Respiratory Therapy Division - The Ohio State University - Division of Respiratory Therapy
		The Respiratory Therapy Division was established in 1971 in the School of Allied Medical Professions with the mission to prepare advanced-level therapists who have the abilities to provide leadership for the ongoing development of the profession.
		Awarding baccalaureate degrees in respiratory therapy for almost 35 years, we have been successful in this endeavor.
	amp.osu.edu /rt (125 words)

	Respiratory Therapy, Cardiopulmonary&Diagnostic Science, University of Missouri-Columbia, School of Health ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		The curriculum was designed not only to expose students to traditional respiratory care as it is applied in the hospital setting, but to include other opportunities in sleep medicine, air transport, pulmonary rehabilitation, asthma education, smoking cessation, service learning and research.
		Employment of Respiratory Therapists is expected to increase faster than the average for all occupations through the year 2012.
		Respiratory Care Practitioners exercise a considerable degree of independent clinical judgment in the care of patients under the direct or indirect supervision of a physician.
	www.umshp.org /rt (498 words)

	Clinical Information - Respiratory Therapy - Allied Health, Washburn University
		One of the most important aspects of the respiratory care education is the development of clinical competence.
		It is in the clinical setting that the respiratory care students learn and demonstrate the ability to integrate and apply the theoretical concepts acquired in their studies.
		AL 295 Respiratory Therapy Clinical IV The primary emphasis for the final clinic experience for students are Neonatal and Pediatric topics and their procedures.
	www.washburn.edu /sas/ah/rt/clinical-info.html (444 words)

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