A respiratory therapist typically works under the supervision of physicians who tries to figure out the origin of respiratory problems in patients. They use different techniques for this purpose. They even make use of artificial machines such as ventilators to sustain the breathing pattern of the patient who are diagnosed with severe respiratory disorders. Let’s find out how these professionals are qualified to perform their task.

Getting a degree in respiratory therapy is the educational requirement to become a respiratory therapist. For this purpose the student join accredited respiratory therapist institutions. The subjects likely covered in these institutions are human anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, biochemistry, physics, pharmacology, mathematics, and microbiology. The course also includes a set of procedures, patient care and hands on experience as part of clinical practice. To qualify as a certified respiratory therapist, one must pass the CRT exam which is conducted at the end of the study program. Most of the hospitals consider this certification as the minimum qualification for the job of respiratory therapists