RESTH.AAS - Respiratory Therapist - Associate in Applied Science Degree

Evaluate a patient's current condition and response to therapy using physical exam, laboratory data, and other clinical information.

Develop a treatment plan specific to the needs of the patient.

Recommend additional procedures and therapy to treat the patient, and modifications to treatment plan.

Administer oxygen therapy according to standard protocol.

Administer aerosolized medication therapy according to standard protocol.

Administer bronchial hygiene and lung volume expansion therapy according to standard protocol.

Recommend initiation, modifications, and liberation from life support.

Administer mechanical ventilation and life support according to standard protocol.

Educate patients and family members concerning disease processes and self-care, and the public on preventative medicine.