August 30, 2007

NAEPP Releases Update of Asthma Guidelines
The long-awaited update of the government's asthma guidelines is out now, and the AARC is your direct link to the document and what it means to you and your patients.  

Have You Seen the New Life & Breath Video
The brand new AARC Life & Breath Video is out now, and you can get your own sneak peak on the AARC web site. Now on DVD, the new video features both a general program on the profession and specialty segments aimed at demonstrating the diversity of practice settings in the field.

RC Week Resource Guide Has Tools You Need for a Great Celebration
National Respiratory Care Week will be here before you know it – October 21-27 – and we've just posted a brand new RC Week Resource Guide that can help you make this year's event the best you've ever had. Check it out to see how you can promote “Lung Health for Life” in your facility and community.

Push That Vent!
Looking for a fun way to raise funds for local respiratory issues and promote your profession at the same time? Then the ARCF's Ventilator 5K is for you! All you need are some ventilators, teams, and creative thinking – the ARCF provides the rest.

CRCE Through the Journal Available Now
It's that time of year again – time to earn 6 CRCEs for just $15 via Respiratory Care's annual CRCE Through the Journal program. Everything you need is in your August issue and online.

Veteran Volunteer Urges Greater Use of High School Career Project
Jim Ginda has been visiting local school classrooms for more than 20 years now, and when he saw the AARC's High School Career Project on the AARC web site, he thought it was a great way for his fellow RTs to follow in his footsteps. Read more about his most recent presentation and then consider how you can use the AARC project to get involved too.

Comments or questions? Send them to info@aarc.org.