A Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) is a an entry level therapist who has passed a standardized written examination administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). CRTs provide diagnostic testing, therapeutics, monitoring, rehabilitation, and education to patients with disorders of the cardiopulmonary system. They provide these respiratory care services in all health care facilities and in the home. A CRT is a graduate of an associate degree program approved by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs (CAAHEP) and where applicable, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of the license.
| Total number of Certified Respiratory Therapists on Doctor.com: | 1818 |
| Percentage of Certified Respiratory Therapists who are listed as "Board Certified" on Doctor.com: | 100% |
| Certified Respiratory Therapists listed on Doctor.com have been practicing for an average of: | 21.2 year(s) |
| Average ProfilePoints™ score for Certified Respiratory Therapists: | 20/80 |
| Average Overall User Rating for Certified Respiratory Therapists: | 5 (out of 5) |
