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 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. ...
American Association for Respiratory Care Archived webcast on Strategic National Stockpile now available in AARC's Webcast Central. We think everyone should watch it to be prepared to operate ventilators in the stockpile.
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Webcasts are online educational events that take place right on your computer. AARC members can attend a live event and earn free CRCE© credit or watch a past program and take a quick test for credit. More information is available under the Get Help tab below.
American Association for Respiratory Care Wow, we hit 4,000 fans! Thanks, Everyone.
American Association for Respiratory Care The AARC International Respiratory Congress program is online now. Check it out.
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Get Connected! at Respiratory Care 2009. Attendees and exhibitors alike will tell you that this is more than a conference—it is the most rewarding event in the field of respiratory care. Just ask someone who’s been there. ...
American Association for Respiratory Care How is your state doing in getting results submitted for the National Ventilator Survey? Check the map.
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The project will continue through the end of the month. Phone calls are being placed to the hospitals that have not yet responded.
