NUCC taxonomy code
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Registered Respiratory Therapist
2279P1005X
IndividualRespiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
- Grouping
- Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
- Classification
- Respiratory Therapist, Registered
- Specialization
- Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Definition
The respiratory therapist can assist the chronic pulmonary patient in returning to an optimal role in society by providing an effective program. It includes bronchopulmonary drainage, exercise therapy, and patient education.
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