Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers (720)    PERSON CLASS (8932.1)

Name Value
PROVIDER TYPE Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
CLASSIFICATION Respiratory Therapist, Certified
DEFINITION
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.
STATUS Active
VA CODE V130512
X12 CODE 227800000X
INDIVIDUAL/NON INDIVIDUAL
MASTER ENTRY FOR VUID YES
VUID 5255240
EFFECTIVE DATE/TIME
  • 2018-04-02 15:34:58
    STATUS:   ACTIVE