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.