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AARC Perspectives

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In this episode of the AARC Perspectives Podcast, live from Congress 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona, AARC President Dana Evans, NBRC President Joyce Baker, and COARC President Sara Veracocha discuss the vital roles of their organizations in supporting respiratory care professionals. They explore the need for more respiratory therapists, the importance of collaboration among organizations, and initiatives to enhance RT education and accreditation standards. The conversation emphasizes the significan...

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In this episode of the AARC Perspectives Podcast, live from Congress 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona, AARC President Dana Evans, NBRC President Joyce Baker, and COARC President Sara Veracocha discuss the vital roles of their organizations in supporting respiratory care professionals. They explore the need for more respiratory therapists, the importance of collaboration among organizations, and initiatives to enhance RT education and accreditation standards. The conversation emphasizes the significan...

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AARC Perspectives

Behind the Scenes: Elevating Respiratory Care: A Collaborative Approach with AARC, NBRC and CoARC Leaders

In this episode of the AARC Perspectives Podcast, live from Congress 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona, AARC President Dana Evans, NBRC President Joyce Baker, and COARC President Sara Veracocha discuss the vital roles of their organizations in supporting respiratory care professionals. They explore the need for more respiratory therapists, the importance of collaboration among organizations, and initiatives to enhance RT education and accreditation standards. The conversation emphasizes the significan...

5 days ago

28 minutes

AARC Perspectives

Tips and Insights for Getting to the Podium

In this episode of the AARC Perspectives podcast, live from Congress 2025, Amanda Nickel, MSc, RRT-NPS, RRT-ACCS, FAARC, AARC Program Committee Chair, and Katlyn Burr, DSL, RRT, RRT-NPS, AE-C, FAARC, AARC Program Committee, Leadership and Management Expert, pull back the curtain on the proposal submission process and share tips and insights on how to get to the podium and the impact speaking has made on their careers. Whether you are a seasoned expert or a first-time clinician loo...

3 weeks ago

26 minutes

AARC Perspectives

Advocacy in Action: Legislation and Policy Task Force Updates and HRSA

In this episode of AARC Perspectives: Advocacy Updates, AARC Senior Vice President of Government Affairs, Miriam O'Day, talks with the Legislation and Policy Task Force members, Jefferson Mixell, MBA, RRT, RRT-ACCS, and Jerin Juby, DMgt, RRT, about the recent efforts of the Task Force in expanding the respiratory therapy workforce through government actions, including collaboration with HRSA. The conversation highlights the challenges in the field, the importance of member engagement, and the...

1 month ago

25 minutes

AARC Perspectives

Behind the Breath: Standing Out in Today’s Job Market: Career Advice for RTs

In this episode of the Behind the Breath podcast, AARC HR Consultant, Tracy Ro, PHR, SHRM-CP, explores the practical career tools RTs need right now, including social media strategies, job search and interviewing tips, and tricks. Listeners will gain insights into building resilience, navigating career choices, and standing out in today’s job market. Send us your thoughts on this podcast

2 months ago

27 minutes

AARC Perspectives

Behind the Breath: New Education Program Challenges

In this episode of Behind the Breath, we sit down with Sarah Varekojis, PhD, RRT, RRT-ACCS, FNAP, FAARC, from The Ohio State University, to discuss the biggest challenges new education program leaders face and the best tips for not just surviving but thriving in the role. If you’re stepping into a new role as a program director, clinical director of education, or other key education program faculty position and want a fresh perspective on building stronger programs, this is the conversation t...

3 months ago

31 minutes

AARC Perspectives

Behind the Breath: Recent Grads Discuss Journey to Being an RT

In this episode of the AARC Behind the Breath podcast, we chat with Adam Ibrahim and Ashley Stetler, recent graduates of the University of Maryland Medical Center. They discuss their passion, insights, and fresh perspectives on the profession. They also share how their journey from student to practitioner is helping shape their vision for the future of respiratory therapy. Whether you're a seasoned RT, a student, or someone just entering the field, this is a not-to-be-missed motivational conv...

4 months ago

34 minutes

AARC Perspectives

Behind the Breath: The Heart of an Air Force RT

In this episode of AARC's Behind the Breath podcast, we chat with CMSgt James Woods, RRT, USAF, Chief, Medical Enlisted Force and Air Force Medical Command Senior Enlisted Leader, Office of the Air Force Surgeon General. Chief Woods shares insights into the unique world of military respiratory therapy, from daily life and deployments to his experiences working with Critical Care Air Transport Teams (CCATT), and helping the Air Force Surgeon General shape the future of Air Force medicine in pr...

5 months ago

30 minutes

AARC Perspectives

Behind the Breath: Maria Madden Discusses The Importance of Mentors

In this episode of the Behind the Breath podcast AARC member Maria Madden, RRT, RRT-ACCS, FAARC, respiratory education coordinator at the University of Maryland Medical Center sits down with Vice President of Membership and Customer Care, Monique Kimmel to discuss Maria's passion for education, advocacy, the future of respiratory care and the importance of building meaningful professional relationships early on in your career. Additional Resources AARConnect Mentor Community Behind the ...

6 months ago

18 minutes

AARC Perspectives

Behind the Breath: Marjorie Cullinan, Diagnostics and Mentoring Journey

In this episode of Behind the Breath, Marjorie Cullinan, MSHA, RRT, RRT-NPS, RPFT, Operations Manager of Pulmonary Function Testing at Yale New Haven Hospital, sits down with AARC Vice President of Membership and Customer Care, Monique Kimmel to discuss the importance of AARC resources and networking in the Diagnostics Specialty Section, her journey in adult and pediatric respiratory critical care, and how her mentors help shape her career. Additional Resources AARC Diagnostics Specialt...

7 months ago

30 minutes

AARC Perspectives

Behind the Scenes - Research - New CPG Published on Pediatric Critical Asthma

This episode of the AARC Perspectives podcast discusses AARC's newest Clinical Practice Guideline on pediatric critical asthma with Lynda Goodfellow, EdD, RRT, FAARC, AARC Director of CPGs, and lead author Benjamin White, MD, MA, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Critical Care at the University of Utah. They discuss how this CPG was developed and summarize its recommendations, limitations, and why more research is needed. Additional Resources Pediatric Critical As...

7 months ago

37 minutes

AARC Perspectives

Advocacy Actions - Spring Update 2025 with Miriam O'Day

On this episode of AARC's Perspectives Advocacy Actions podcast with Senior Vice President Miriam O'Day, she discusses progress on the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact, SOAR Act, what's on the horizon for the rest of the year, and how you can get involved. Resources Respiratory Care Interstate Compact SOAR Act Send us your thoughts on this podcast

8 months ago

23 minutes

AARC Perspectives

AARChampion: Steve Wehrman, RRT, RPFT, FAARC

In this episode of the AARC Perspectives Podcast, we are joined by AARCchampion Steve Wehrman, RRT, RPFT, FAARC, a 48-year member of AARC and virtual pulmonary rehab therapist who discusses professionalism, the importance of RTs, and especially how AARC has shaped his life and journey. Additional Resources: Virtual Pulmonary Rehabilitation: Opportunities for RTs About our guest- Steve Wehrman Send us your thoughts on this podcast

8 months ago

32 minutes

AARC Perspectives

Behind the Breath: A Day in the Life of a Cancer Care RT

In AARC's latest AARC Perspectives Podcast - Behind the Breath: A Day in the Life of a Cancer Care RT, we are joined by Michelle Rausen, MS, RRT, RRT-NPS, RRT-ACCS of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and AARC VP of Membership and Customer Care, Monique Kimmel. Michelle discusses her insights, the emotional and psychological aspects of her work, why RTs in cancer-specific care are so critical, and how AARC is helping to bring the cancer care community together. Additional Resources...

8 months ago

19 minutes

AARC Perspectives

Member Program Spotlight: Emerging Leaders Program with Meliza Walsh and Doug Gardenhire

The episode of the AARC Perspectives podcast talks with 2024 Emerging Leaders Program participants Meliza Walsh and Doug Gardenhire. They discuss the highlights and experiences with the AARC ELP program and what they learned throughout their year-long mentor-mentee relationship. Send us your thoughts on this podcast

10 months ago

29 minutes

AARC Perspectives

AARC Honors: 2024 FACES National Patient Advocacy Award Winner, Brigitte Trace

Welcome to the AARC Perspectives podcast! Recorded live at the AARC 2024 Congress, this episode features a chat with FACES Founder Sharman Lamka and 2024 Patient Advocacy Award winner Brigitte Trace, BA, RRT, about what this award means and the importance of patient advocacy. Send us your thoughts on this podcast

1 year ago

11 minutes

AARC Perspectives

Industry Insights: A Discussion with Aerogen CEO, John Power and 2025 AARC President, Dana Evans

Welcome to the AARC Perspectives podcast! Recorded live at the AARC Congress, with Aerogen CEO John Power and AARC President Dana Evans. Send us your thoughts on this podcast

1 year ago

12 minutes

AARC Perspectives

AARC Educator Focus: Discussion with Petty Memorial Lecturer, Ellen Becker

Recorded live at the AARC Congress, Ellen Becker, PhD, RRT, RPFT, AE-C, FAARC, and Joseph Ariale, RRT, discuss Dr. Becker's Thomas L. Petty Memorial Lecture on Reconsidering Race and Ethnicity for Predicting Normal Lung Function. Send us your thoughts on this podcast

1 year ago

24 minutes

AARC Perspectives

Advocacy in Action: What's happened in 2024 and what to expect in the futue with Miriam O'Day

Recorded live at the AARC 2024 Congress, we chat with Miriam O'Day, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs about what's on the docket for the rest of 2024 and future AARC advocacy efforts for 2025. Send us your thoughts on this podcast

1 year ago

13 minutes

AARC Perspectives

Behind the Scenes: What is a Clinical Practice Guidline with Dr. Lynda Goodfellow

Recorded live at the 2024 AARC Congress, this episode of AARC Perspectives chats with AARC Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG) Director, Dr. Lynda Goodfellow, about what a CPG is, why it's important, and what new guidelines are on the horizon. Send us your thoughts on this podcast

1 year ago

22 minutes

AARC Perspectives

Member Program Spotlight: Safe and Effective Staffing Guide with Rena Laliberte and Garry Kauffman

Recorded live at the AARC Congress, this episode of AARC Perspectives explores the Safe and Effective Staffing Guide and what it is all about with Garry Kauffman and Rena Laliberte. Send us your thoughts on this podcast

1 year ago

27 minutes