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In What Areas Do Respiratory
Therapists Receive Instruction?
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RT students gain experience in a variety of areas:
– Medical and surgical areas of the hospital
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Intensive care units (adult, pediatric, neonatal)
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Emergency room
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Patient transport
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Pulmonary rehabilitation and disease management
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Cardiopulmonary diagnostics (pulmonary function
testing, sleep lab, exercise testing, invasive and
non-invasive cardiology)
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Outpatient clinics and physician’s offices
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Home care