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
– Intensive care units (adult, pediatric, neonatal)
– Emergency room
– Patient transport
– Pulmonary rehabilitation and disease management
– Cardiopulmonary diagnostics (pulmonary function
testing, sleep lab, exercise testing, invasive and
non-invasive cardiology)
– Outpatient clinics and physician’s offices
– Home care
