History of Respiratory Care Profession
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What was the original name of the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC)?

  • National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
  • American Association for Inhalation Therapists (ITA)
  • CoARC
  • American Association for Respiratory Therapy (AART) (correct)

What is the main focus of AARC's mission?

  • Management of respiratory care educational programs
  • Advocacy for patients, professionals, and respiratory therapists (correct)
  • Advancement of technology in respiratory care
  • Promotion of pulmonary health

Which organization offers certification and registry examinations for respiratory therapists?

  • American Association for Inhalation Therapists (ITA)
  • CoARC
  • National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) (correct)
  • AARC

What is the purpose of CoARC in the field of respiratory care?

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When was Respiratory Care Week established?

<p>1982 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What led to an increased demand for respiratory care services?

<p>Aging population (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of future respiratory therapists?

<p>Prevention, care plan development, and family education (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of state licensing boards in the field of respiratory therapy?

<p>Setting continuing education credits required (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)?

<p>Offering certification and registry examinations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose behind the publication of RESPIRATORY CARE journal and AARC Times magazine?

<p>Promotion of pulmonary health and respiratory therapists' work (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the Saudi Association for Respiratory Care (SARC)?

<p>Regulating the practice of respiratory therapy in Saudi Arabia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) in the respiratory care profession?

<p>Accrediting respiratory care educational programs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way do professional and medical organizations contribute to the development and quality of the medical profession?

<p>By offering continuing education for medical professionals (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What defines the scope of respiratory care practice?

<p>The range of medical conditions treated by respiratory therapists (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where do respiratory therapists primarily practice?

<p>Hospitals and healthcare facilities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the roles and responsibilities of a quality assurance coordinator in the field of respiratory care?

<p>Ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and guidelines (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of the respiratory care profession does accreditation primarily focus on?

<p>Quality and integrity of educational programs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the future role that each professional Respiratory Therapist must play in the growth of the respiratory care profession?

<p>Contributing to legislative advocacy efforts for the profession (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the Saudi Society for Respiratory Care (SSRC)?

<p>Developing and supporting the profession of respiratory care in Saudi Arabia (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the professional characteristics of a respiratory therapist according to the text?

<p>Completing an accredited respiratory therapy program and obtaining professional credentials (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the task force charged with envisioning regarding potential new roles and responsibilities of RTs?

<p>Potential new roles and responsibilities of RTs by 2015 and beyond (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a disease manager in respiratory care according to the text?

<p>Teaching patients how to manage and take ownership of their chronic disease (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized as a potential career avenue for respiratory therapists in the text?

<p>The role of a pulmonary disease manager (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of joining and being actively involved in professional organizations for a respiratory therapist?

<p>Enhancing professional development through networking and staying updated with industry trends (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized as necessary for becoming a successful respiratory therapist?

<p>Preparing for a long and often uncertain journey, and working hard towards goals each day (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the ethical standards that a respiratory therapist must adhere to?

<p>Respecting the privacy of patients' personal health information and adhering to the code of ethics put forth by the institution or state licensing board (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the Saudi Society for Respiratory Care (SSRC) established to do?

<p>Develop and support the profession of respiratory care in Saudi Arabia (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of a respiratory therapist in a hospital setting?

<p>Managing ventilators and inserting artificial airways (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of the Respiratory Therapy Department?

<p>Centralized leadership and serving multiple clients (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Quality Assurance Coordinator in the Respiratory Therapy Department?

<p>Evaluating efficiencies and measuring value (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the Educational Coordinator in the Respiratory Therapy Department?

<p>Developing programs and assessing educational needs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the scope of practice for respiratory therapists in patient homes?

<p>Inserting and caring for artificial airways, bronchopulmonary hygiene (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Medical Director in the Respiratory Therapy Department?

<p>Professionally responsible and available 24/7, develops protocols based on current research (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What activities are included in the diagnostic activities of respiratory therapists?

<p>Performing tests and studies of the cardiopulmonary system, sleep disorder studies (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Saudi Commission for Health Specialties?

<p>Regulating healthcare practices and accreditation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

AARC

American Association for Respiratory Care, the national professional organization.

ITA

Initial name for the American organization founded in 1954, now AARC.

NBRC

National Board for Respiratory Care, the certification body for respiratory therapists.

State Licensure

Credentialing process established in the 1980s for respiratory therapists after passing the NBRC exam.

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Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

Credits required by state licensing boards for respiratory therapists to maintain licensure.

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Respiratory Care Week

Established in 1982 to promote pulmonary health and the role of respiratory therapists.

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Professional Responsibilities

Key tasks of respiratory therapists including assessment, disease management, and patient education.

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Therapeutic Activities

Interventions by RTs including applying medical gases, managing ventilators, and administering medications.

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Diagnostic Activities

Assessment tasks RTs perform such as analyzing specimens and interpreting cardiopulmonary data.

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Scope of Practice

Settings where respiratory therapists work: hospitals, clinics, and homes.

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Aging Population

Trend leading to increased demand for respiratory care services.

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RT Education Programs

Over 300 respiratory therapy programs available in the US and Canada today.

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Researcher Role

Professionals who investigate new techniques and technologies in respiratory care.

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Director of Respiratory Therapy

Leads the department, focused on quality patient care and policies.

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Educational Coordinator

Assesses educational needs and develops training programs within the department.

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Quality Assurance Coordinator

Monitors department's efficiency and patient care quality.

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Specialties in AARC

AARC members can join sections focusing on specific areas of respiratory care.

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Tobacco Education

Focus of future RTs to educate on the risks of smoking.

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Bronchopulmonary Hygiene

Therapeutic procedure aimed at improving airway clearance and lung function.

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Hemodynamic Support

Cardiovascular support provided during respiratory therapy.

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Family Education

Teaching family members about disease management and care for patients.

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Artificial Airways

Devices placed in the airway to provide ventilation.

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Patient Homes

A common practice setting for respiratory therapists focusing on at-home care.

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Respiratory Care Journal

Professional publication by AARC for sharing research and advancements in respiratory therapy.

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Current Trends

Shifts in respiratory care focus on prevention, disease management, and patient education.

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CoARC

Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care; manages educational accreditation.

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Oxygen Technicians

Untrained early practitioners in respiratory care before formal education programs.

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Senior Specialist

Advanced credential for respiratory therapists holding a Master’s degree.

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Specialist

Credential for respiratory therapists with a Bachelor’s degree.

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Study Notes

  • American Association for Inhalation Therapists (ITA) was founded in 1954 and later became American Association for Respiratory Therapy (AART) in 1973.

  • AART then became American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) in 1982.

  • AARC's mission includes advocacy for patients, professionals, and respiratory therapists.

  • AARC sponsors continuing education activities, publishes RESPIRATORY CARE journal and AARC Times magazine.

  • AARC members can join specialized sections.

  • In the 1980s, state licensure for respiratory therapists began, based on passing the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) exam.

  • NBRC offers certification and registry examinations for respiratory therapists and sets minimum educational requirements for practice.

  • State licensing boards set continuing education credits (CEUs) required.

  • AARC is the national professional organization, NBRC the credentialing body, and CoARC manages respiratory care educational programs.

  • Respiratory Care Week was established in 1982 to promote pulmonary health and respiratory therapists' work.

  • First formal inhalation therapy program offered in Chicago in 1950, and currently there are over 300 RT education programs in the US and Canada.

  • Trends in respiratory care include an aging population leading to increased demand for services and advances in technology.

  • Future RTs will focus more on prevention, care plan development, disease management, family education, tobacco education, and outcome evaluation.

  • Respiratory therapy profession was established in the 1930s in the US, now approximately 172,921 practitioners

  • Early years: untrained "oxygen technicians" or "oxygen orderlies," now a fast-growing healthcare profession

  • Responsibilities: patient assessment, disease management, diagnostic evaluation, education, rehabilitation, application of technology

  • Scope of practice: hospitals, clinics, physician offices, rehabilitation facilities, skilled nursing facilities, patient homes

  • Diagnostic activities: obtaining and analyzing specimens, interpreting data, performing tests and studies of cardiopulmonary system, sleep disorder studies

  • Therapeutic activities: applying medical gases, managing ventilators, inserting and caring for artificial airways, bronchopulmonary hygiene, administering pharmacological agents, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, hemodynamic cardiovascular support, sleep support

  • Practice settings: hospitals, medical offices, insurance companies, interfacility transport, homes, sleep labs, skilled nursing facilities, pulmonary rehab programs, outpatient clinics

  • Respiratory Therapy Department: goal is excellent service, serves multiple clients, centralized leadership, policies, procedures, medical direction, equipment, staff

  • Department composition: Director (highly skilled, energetic, innovative, primary goal quality patient care), Educational Coordinator (assessing educational needs, assigning resources, developing programs), Quality Assurance Coordinator (evaluating efficiencies, measuring value), Supervisors/Lead Therapists (oversee day-to-day functionality, assign workloads, assist with advanced procedures), Respiratory Therapists (frontline bedside staff, all other supportive roles), Medical Director (professionally responsible, available 24/7, develops protocols based on current research), Researcher Role (employing scientists to research new practices and technology)

  • Saudi Commission for Health Specialties: Saudi Arabian scientific commission regulating healthcare practices and accreditation

  • Respiratory Therapist Designations and Credentials: three levels of general practice credentialing: Specialist (Bachelor's degree), Senior Specialist (Master's degree)

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