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The directory of Certified Respiratory Therapists in Jackson, Tennessee was last updated 6/30/2024

Edward D Koonce

620 SKYLINE DR, JACKSON, TN

Telephone Number: (731)-541-5000

Internal Medicine Physician (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)

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Date NPI Record created: 1/12/2006

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Certified Respiratory Therapists
Taxonomy Code 227800000X

Classification: Respiratory Therapist, Certified

Description

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.