American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC)

Save the date! AARC’s Summer Forum 2025 will take place in Fort Lauderdale, FL, July 12–14.

The first NextGen RT Network webinar for the year kicks off March 28 at 1 p.m. CENTRAL. Presented by Joe Lewis, MSRC, RRT, (aka the Respiratory Coach), participants will dive into the importance of collaboration and networking. Lewis will discuss how surrounding yourself with the right people creates opportunity, builds a strong support system, and ultimately fosters continued learning and career satisfaction. Register now: https://lnkd.in/gN9QuwZ4

#ThrowbackThursday! This image shows Albert Aranson, MD performing a pulmonary function test using the Collins Respirometer.

Join us on Mar 31, 2025, 03:00 PM CST for the Leadership and Management Section Quarterly Meeting! https://lnkd.in/gMV2c9Au

The OPEN FORUM is one of the most anticipated events at the AARC Congress. Where else can respiratory therapists hear about original research conducted by and for members of their profession? Respiratory therapists and their colleagues have presented original research in the AARC OPEN FORUM for more than four decades. The studies presented during this annual event add to the scientific evidence supporting the profession, and RTs who submit abstracts to the FORUM further their careers by demonstrating their commitment to enhancing the understanding of the treatments, techniques, and modalities therapists use every day. https://lnkd.in/gjrucVb8

2025 AARC Vision Grant Letter of Intent Applications are now open! The primary purpose of the AARC Vision Grant is to provide funding to members conducting research initiatives that can document the clinical and economic impact of respiratory therapists related specifically to AARC’s mission to secure the highest quality care for all patients who suffer from cardiopulmonary disease. The AARC invites interested parties to submit a one-page letter of intent (LOI) by March 31, 2025 for possible funding that advances the respiratory care profession. Please submit your LOI and questions to Lynda Goodfellow at [email protected].

AARC President Dana Evans, MHA, RRT, RRT-NPS, FAARC, FACHE and Lauren R. Sorce, PhD, RN, CPNP-AC/PC, FAAN, FCCM are featured on the SCCM blog, discussing the roles of Respiratory Therapists in Critical Care. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gpdX2KVR

Join us 3/20/25 1:00 pm CT for a live Webcast: Portable Oxygen Concentrators…Driven by Lack of Understanding and Consumer Marketing! This webcast will provide an insight into the differences that exist in the multiple portable concentrators in the market. By understanding these differences, respiratory therapists can better assist their patients in selecting the POC that best fits their lifestyle and meets their clinical requirements. Register now: https://lnkd.in/gawzZzth

The deadline for International Fellowship Program applications is April 1! Learn more about the program and apply here: https://lnkd.in/gnd-QFPF

Coming soon to AARConnect: RTs Involved In Cancer Care. The goals of this community, which is geared toward RTs who are involved part or full-time in cancer care, are to: ???Expand knowledge and competence ???Bring relevant and timely topics ???Offer RTs in this unique and growing specialty area the opportunity to exchange ideas and questions.