 Professional Organizations
Professional organizations and associations provide a wide range of
resources for planning and navigating a career in respiratory therapy.
These groups can play a key role in your development and
keep you abreast of what is happening in your industry. Associations
promote the interests of their members and provide a network of contacts
that can help you find jobs and move your career forward. They can offer a
variety of services including job referral services, continuing education
courses, insurance, travel benefits, periodicals, and meeting and
conference opportunities. A broader
list of professional associations is also available by
clicking here.
 American
Association for Respiratory Care
The American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) is a not-for-profit
professional association representing more than 37,000 members. Members
include respiratory therapists, nurses, physicians, pulmonary laboratory
technicians, home health providers, home medical equipment suppliers,
industrial sales representatives, manufacturers of respiratory care
equipment, and respiratory patients. A network of 50 state societies
involves members in local and state activities.
Note: Some resources in this section are provided by the US Department
of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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