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Members in the News | A First White Coat Ceremony, a Scholarship Winner and More
AARC members Tonya Cook, MEd, RRT, Tom Jones, EdD, RRT, Kendra McCraney, MBA, MH…
Could $600 Help Smokers Kick the Habit for Good?
They say money talks, and when it comes to quitting smoking, that may be true. A…
Kids with Asthma Who Live in Vaping Households Have Worse Outcomes
Secondhand smoke has been a topic of discussion among health care officials for…
How Career Counseling Can Help Your Career
Amanda is like many Gen Z RTs. She enrolled in an associate’s degree program in…
Respiratory Care Week Highlights and RT Careers Showcased
AARC member Angela King, BS, RRT, RRT-NPS, RPFT, was honored as the Margaret Pfr…
10 Tips for RTs Thinking About Transitioning to Teaching
If you’ve ever found yourself explaining a procedure to a student and thinking,…
9 Ways Attending an In-person Conference Can Boost Your RT Career
As a respiratory therapist — and especially as an AARC member — you have multipl…
AARC News
Learn more about what is happening at AARC.
2026 AARC Annual Business Meeting
The AARC Annual Business Meeting for 2026, chaired by AARC President Dana Evans,…
AARC Election 2027 Results Announced
Voting in the 2027 AARC Election ended on October 9, and President Dana Evans ha…
AARC Announces 2026 Marketing Education and Faculty Grant Recipients
Many future respiratory therapists don’t yet know the profession exists or have…
2026 AARC Annual Business Meeting
The AARC Annual Business Meeting for 2026, chaired by AARC President Dana Evans,…
AARC Election 2027 Results Announced
Voting in the 2027 AARC Election ended on October 9, and President Dana Evans ha…
AARC Announces 2026 Marketing Education and Faculty Grant Recipients
Many future respiratory therapists don’t yet know the profession exists or have…
Joyner, 2026 Jimmy A. Young Medal Recipient, Gives Back to Profession
Listen to more about Dr. Joyner’s journey on the AARC Perspectives Podcast. As…
Advocacy
AARC members and advocates make an impact in advancing respiratory care.
Pennsylvania Restricts Vaping Products as States Strengthen Youth Protections
New law reflects growing state efforts to prevent youth nicotine addiction amid…
Alaska Becomes the 50th State to License Respiratory Therapists
The AARC has activated its disaster relief fund for members impacted by the fire…
Follow-up Statement on RT Overnight Coverage to Mayo Clinic Health Systems
The AARC has activated its disaster relief fund for members impacted by the fire…
Pennsylvania Restricts Vaping Products as States Strengthen Youth Protections
New law reflects growing state efforts to prevent youth nicotine addiction amid…
Alaska Becomes the 50th State to License Respiratory Therapists
The AARC has activated its disaster relief fund for members impacted by the fire…
Follow-up Statement on RT Overnight Coverage to Mayo Clinic Health Systems
The AARC has activated its disaster relief fund for members impacted by the fire…
AARC Advocates Bring Respiratory Care Priorities to Capitol Hill
The AARC has activated its disaster relief fund for members impacted by the fire…
Career Development
Expert insights on the respiratory care profession and future.
What Does it Mean to be a Skills-Driven Organization?
As a respiratory therapist, you have to complete continuing education courses to…
AARC Announces 2026 Marketing Education and Faculty Grant Recipients
Many future respiratory therapists don’t yet know the profession exists or have…
Mother-Daughter RTs: Candy Spurling and Kaitlin Barnes
When Candy Spurling, MEd, BSRC, RRT, RRT-ACCS, became a single mother of a three…
What Does it Mean to be a Skills-Driven Organization?
As a respiratory therapist, you have to complete continuing education courses to…
AARC Announces 2026 Marketing Education and Faculty Grant Recipients
Many future respiratory therapists don’t yet know the profession exists or have…
Mother-Daughter RTs: Candy Spurling and Kaitlin Barnes
When Candy Spurling, MEd, BSRC, RRT, RRT-ACCS, became a single mother of a three…
From RT to Simulation Manager: How Samantha Davis Made the Move
Clinical simulation is now a mainstay in health professions education, both duri…
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