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  • Cardiopulmonary Medicine
  • Healthcare Practitioner Education
  • Advanced Practice Providers

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  • The registered respiratory therapist (RRT) provides essential respiratory care.
  • The evolving healthcare landscape necessitates expanded roles for respiratory therapists.
  • Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) are increasingly integrated into patient care teams.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define the scope of practice and educational requirements for the new Advanced Practice Respiratory Therapist (APRT) role.
  • To outline the competencies and training necessary for APRTs.
  • To establish the APRT as an integral part of the physician-led healthcare team.

Main Methods:

  • Accredited APRT education programs incorporate six competency domains: medical knowledge, communication, patient care, professionalism, practice-based learning, and systems-based practice.
  • Didactic, laboratory, simulation, and extensive clinical coursework (minimum 1,200 hours) are integral to APRT training.
  • Preclinical education includes interprofessional coursework and specialized training in competency domains, utilizing various simulation methods.

Main Results:

  • APRTs are trained to provide advanced diagnostic and therapeutic patient care services.
  • The APRT scope of practice exceeds that of the RRT and aligns with the APP role.
  • APRTs are prepared to assess patients, develop care plans, and manage treatment based on patient response.

Conclusions:

  • The Advanced Practice Respiratory Therapist (APRT) is a new healthcare practitioner with an expanded scope of practice.
  • APRTs are trained to deliver comprehensive cardiopulmonary patient care across diverse healthcare settings.
  • The APRT role offers a valuable addition to physician-led teams, enhancing patient management and outcomes.