The Association of American Medical Colleges estimates that by 2033, the United States will be short by nearly 140,000 physicians.
Therefore, we expect APP positions to double between now and 2033. This estimate is likely a result of expected physician shortages.1
According to 1,401 physicians surveyed, 74% agree or strongly agree there is a need for non-physician advanced practice practitioners with cardiopulmonary expertise.2
APRTs bring elevated skills and expertise in working with cardiopulmonary patients. Examples include:
- Obtaining medical histories.
- Recording progress notes.
- Assessing, treating, and counseling patients.
- Ordering and interpreting lab tests, imaging studies, and diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
- Developing care plans and orders, providing care, and then evaluating and modifying care based on each patient’s response.
How Can I Get Involved?
If you are interested in bringing APRT to your education program or state, check out the APRT Advanced RT Fund.
References
- Introducing the Advanced Practice Respiratory Therapist. CHEST (chestnet.org) https://journal.chestnet.org/article/S0012-3692(21)00666-8/fulltext
- https://rc.rcjournal.com/content/early/2020/06/30/respcare.07387/tab-pdf
