ABOUT RESPIRATORY THERAPY

Respiratory Care is the allied health profession that cares for patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system. Respiratory therapists are involved in many specialty areas such as:

  • Adult Intensive Care
  • Neonatal and Pediatric ICU
  • Pulmonary Function Laboratory
  • Sleep Laboratory
  • Home Care
  • Rehabilitation

AARC career information - www.aarc.org

Photographs are courtesy of the American Association for Respiratory Care.