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ASSIGNMENTS FOR RESEARCHING THE CAREER OF RESPIRATORY CARE
(NOTE: The websites, www.aarc.org and www.nbrc.org will be helpful)
Complete and include with the application to the Respiratory Care Program
The answers are to be placed in the areas provided and/or sheets are to be attached.
1. Explain what the field of Respiratory Care is.

2. Describe the role of the Respiratory Therapist (RT).

3. List the job duties a Respiratory Therapist may be responsible for in a hospital setting.

4.  Identify at least 4 characteristics needed to be an effective Respiratory Therapist.

5. Identify population(s) and diagnosis(es) served by the Respiratory Therapist.

6. Identify at least 4 specialties within the practice of Respiratory Care.

7. Identify other professionals working with the RT and describe the differences/ similarities from/ with the RT.

8. Explain the difference between the CRT and the RRT credentials.

9. Identify at least 4 settings of practice for the RT.

10. Why have you chosen a career as a Respiratory Therapist?