American Association for Respiratory Care - AARC

Organization URL(s)

info@aarc.org
www.aarc.org  

Other Contact Information

9425 N. MacArthur Blvd. Suite 100

Irving, TX 75063-4706

972-243-2272 (Voice)
972-484-2720 (FAX)

Description

The American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC), formerly the American Association for Respiratory Therapy, is dedicated to serving the needs of health professionals working in the field of respiratory care. AARC accredits, records, and reports continuing education programs; provides information about advances in the field; and provides a forum for discussion. The Association arranges educational programs, meetings, and seminars; and sponsors video-teleconferences and community affairs programs. AARC monitors legislative developments in the field and publishes two monthly periodicals; it is sponsored by several professional associations in the medical field.

Online Resources

• Asthma Triggers
  http://www.yourlunghealth.org/healthy_living/pollution/triggers/index.cfm 
  
• Coping With Indoor Air Pollution
  http://www.yourlunghealth.org/healthy_living/articles/indoor_air/index.cfm 
  
• Finding Care: Getting Trusted Medical Information
  http://www.yourlunghealth.org/finding_care/med_info/ 
  
• Healthy Living: Older Adults
  http://www.yourlunghealth.org/healthy_living/older/index.cfm 
  
• Helping Your Child Breathe Easier
  http://www.yourlunghealth.org/healthy%5Fliving/young/breathe/ 
  
• Immunizations - General Information - Adults
  http://www.yourlunghealth.org/healthy_living/immunizations/general/adults/index.cfm 
  
• Immunizations - General Information - Kids
  http://www.yourlunghealth.org/healthy_living/immunizations/general/kids/index.cfm 
  
• Lessening the Effects of COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
  http://www.yourlunghealth.org/healthy%5Fliving/living/lessening%5Fcopd/ 
  
• Lessening the Effects of Sleep Apnea
  http://www.yourlunghealth.org/healthy_living/living/lessening_apnea/ 
  
• Medication: YourLungHealth.org
  http://www.yourlunghealth.org/medication/ 
  
• Respiratory Care Journal
  http://www.rcjournal.com/ 
  
• Respiratory Patient Resources
  http://www.aarc.org/patient_education/ 
  
• Test Your Air Pollution I.Q.
  http://www.yourlunghealth.org/healthy_living/pollution/outdoor/iq/ 
  

Print Resources

AARC publishes patient education materials; it also develops education materials for practitioners, such as videotapes and study manuals. Serial publications: Respiratory Care (journal), monthly--reviews of technical developments, original research, respiratory therapy techniques; AARC Times (magazine), monthly--articles discussing management tips, educational articles, how-to articles, reports on current government trends, and employment opportunities.

Related Topics

Air Pollution Apnea Asthma Bronchitis Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Cystic Fibrosis Emphysema Health Careers Health Sciences Indoor Air Quality Lung Diseases Managed Care Rehabilitation Respiratory Diseases Second Hand Smoke Sleep Smoking Smoking Cessation Therapy Thoracic Medicine Tuberculosis Wellness Sleep Apnea Respiration Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Review Date

Thu May 15, 2008