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A098 RESPIRATORY THERAPISTS

Major Occupational Groups: A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | K
About the Occupational Classification System Manual
MOG A—Professional Occupations
Health Assessment And Treating Occupations
A098 RESPIRATORY THERAPISTS
Exclude Therapy Assistants (K446).
Administer respiratory therapy care and life support to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardio-pulmonary system, while under supervision of physician and by prescription. Monitor patient's physiological responses to therapy, as well as equipment function.

Last modified: October 16, 2001