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respiratory therapy technician

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respiratory therapy technician,
a graduate of a program approved by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, designed to qualify the person for the technician certification examination of the National Board for Respiratory Care. The program requires a special curriculum of basic sciences with supervised clinical experience.

respiratory therapy technician, certified (CRTT),
an allied health professional who administers general respiratory care. Duties can include collection and review of clinical data; examination of the patient by inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation; and assembling and maintaining equipment used in respiratory care.


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