Medication Management: The Role of The Respiratory Therapist
Tracking # 20-829786
Course overview
Respiratory therapists (RTs) play a critical role in managing complex medication regimens for patients in the post-acute care setting. RTs need to understand and be able to explain to patients the use, contraindications, and side effects of commonly prescribed respiratory medications. Learners who take this course will review best practices, roles and responsibilities in medication management including reviewing all medication orders for accuracy, and patient education including purpose, use, and medication storage. Updates on newer classes of medications used to manage respiratory conditions, including monoclonal antibodies (biologics) are included.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Alabama State Board of Respiratory Therapy
Licensed Respiratory Therapist
Florida Board of Respiratory Care
Certified Respiratory Therapist
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Care Practitioner Critical Care
Respiratory Care Practitioner Non-Critical Care
Georgia Composite Medical Board - Respiratory Care Professionals
Respiratory Care Professional
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Respiratory Therapy
Certified Respiratory Therapist
Licensed Respiratory Therapist
Registered Respiratory Therapist
MSDOH Bureau of Professional Licensure - Respiratory Care Practitioners
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision - Respiratory Care
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Disclosure statements
Expert Reviewers, Instructors, and Staff Writers disclosures will be listed above after the individuals' biographical paragraph. All other members involved within the planning of this educational activity have declared no conflict of interest exists when planning and developing this course.