The AARC is the professional association for respiratory therapists and others interested in quality respiratory care.
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- Founded:
- 1947
American Association for Respiratory Care Happy Thanksgiving one and all. What are you thankful for?
American Association for Respiratory Care Let's say we had a news story to get to you about an AARC activity. How do you like to get your news? Email. . .magazine story. . .text message. . .Twitter. . . Facebook posting?
American Association for Respiratory Care Are you interested in sharing information on geriatric care? If so show your support for an AARC Roundtable on Geriatric Care by visiting the link.
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American Association for Respiratory Care We want to "shout out" to Donna Knauf. She's an AARC staff member who celebrated her 30th anniversary with the AARC today. She's been the art director for AARC Times since its beginnings.
American Association for Respiratory Care This week's made-up holiday is the "Pursuit of Happiness Week." What makes you happy?
American Association for Respiratory Care Many states now have a requirement for continuing education credits in Ethics. Remember that the AARC has low-cost offerings for you online.
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This course is an online audio/visual presentation and exam that teaches you the theories of ethical decision making as it applies to: scope of practice, informed consent, confidentiality, discrimination, conflicts of interest, illegal or unethical acts, fraud, research, and more.
American Association for Respiratory Care Vote for an AARC Times cover choice.
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The AARC has been collecting photos from members this year for our photo contest. Finalists were chosen, and now it’s time to vote for your favorite.
American Association for Respiratory Care Just one simple message to you all ---- Happy Respiratory Care Week!
American Association for Respiratory Care Living Legend: See Dr. Forrest M. Bird receive the National Medal of Technology and Innovation from Barack Obama. (And meet him in person at the AARC's International Respiratory Congress.)
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Last December, it was the Presidential Citizens Medal, bestowed on Dr. Bird for his groundbreaking inventions in mechanical ventilation by then President George W. Bush.
American Association for Respiratory Care Just for fun -- Let's see who you are. Answer these questions: * What RT school did you go to? * What year did you (will you) graduate?
American Association for Respiratory Care Here's something new for RC Week: Send an eCard! Send one now to remind them of the week; send one the week of to recognize a friend.
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Your colleagues deserve a big “thank you” for the hard work that they do all year, so remember them by sending an RC Week eCard. Just choose your favorite design, write a personal message, then address your card. We’ll deliver it to theirinbox.
American Association for Respiratory Care Tomorrow is T-SHIRT TUESDAY. With RC Week just two weeks away, we're celebrating with a **T-Shirt Tuesday Two Dollar Discount** on October 13. Each 2009 Official RC Week T-Shirt is $2.00 off (item numbers beginning with AP0032). --- Facebook Fan Hint: It will really start tonight at 5 p.m. ---
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Serving the needs of your patients and your community is what you do as a Respiratory Therapist. Show off your pride in the profession during Respiratory Care Week and any time of year with the 2009 official shirt. ...
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Active Members can vote now for AARC leadership in 2010. http://www.aarc.org/headlines/09/10/elec
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Active and Life Members of the American Association for Respiratory Care are eligible to vote for candidates running for 2010 AARC Offices. Members will be electing a President-elect and one at large Board member.
American Association for Respiratory Care Here's something to ponder over the weekend. "What have you learned since you graduated from RT school?" That question will be explored at a Leadership Institute during the International Respiratory Congress. So what HAVE you learned since RT school?
American Association for Respiratory Care "A Clinician's Guide to PAP Adherence" is available from the AARC. Four CRCE credits are available. Free to AARC members; fee for non-members. All online for your convenience.
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The AARC and its members have long recognized that patient adherence for management of sleep-disordered breathing is at an unacceptable level—about 50% discontinue positive airway pressure therapy within the first year. ...
