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The AARCConnecting. Educating.
Informing. Inspiring.
Why do I need the AARC?
Connecting
Educating
Informing
Inspiring
ConnectingWe connect you to the people and resources that
help you be a better respiratory therapist.
EducatingWe bring you free and low cost continuing
education options and promote progress in traditional education.
InformingWe help you keep current on clinical and
professional news and information.
InspiringWe want you to be your best – for your own
career, for your patients, for the public.
“What does the AARC do for
me?”
What the AARC Does for Me
Protects your interests
Keeps you current
Keeps you connected
Validates your professionalism
Develops tools for the profession
Advocates for your patients
Delivers personal and professional services
Protects Your Interests
Promotes government relations PACT Legislative and regulatory affairs State interests You help through Capitol Connection
Represents respiratory care to Other organizations Other professions Within the profession Around the world
Keeps You Current
Respiratory Care journal
AARC Times
News Now@AARC
Section publications
Website news
Keeps You Connected
AARConnect
Social media communications
Specialty Sections
Gateway to your state society
Validates Your Professionalism
Professional awards (for education, publication)
Volunteerism opportunities
QRCR – Quality Respiratory Care Recognition
Public and media relations
Develops Tools for the Profession
Departmental guidance Uniform Reporting Manual Competency Manual Human Resources Survey Benchmarking
Other resources CPGs $1,000,000 Fund Checklists White papers
Advocates for Your Patients
Promote the respiratory therapist by promoting better patient care Form positions based on what’s best
for the patient Work with numerous patient groups Peak Performance USA
Patient-centric information YourLungHealth.org Smoking cessation guides Aerosol Guidebook Consumer days Community projects
Delivers Personal and Professional Services
CRCE Transcript
Insurance programs Professional liability Discounted auto
Career guidance, job boards
Be an RT brings new blood into the profession
Tell Me Again
Professional Growth
Job Security
Protection of Your Interests
Government Advocacy.
Professional Tools.
Professional Research and Publications
The AARCConnecting. Educating.
Informing. Inspiring.