54th International Respiratory Congress
Dec 13–16, 2008
Anaheim, California

The Congress (AARC Convention) is the largest and most comprehensive respiratory care meeting in the world.

• Be A “Respiratory Care Idol”––After the success of the first Respiratory Care Idol auditions at last year’s Congress (13 were selected to present at this year's Congress) auditions will be held again this year.
• Discounted Registration—Register now and save on your registration fee.
• Attendee Information—The latest news and updates for RTs and health care professionals planning to attend the Congress.
• Exhibitor Information—The latest news and updates for Congress exhibitors including the Exhibitor Prospectus.
• CALL FOR ABSTRACTS—Deadline for submission of abstracts of original investigations and poster presentations was June 15. No more abstracts are being accepted.

It has come to our attention from our exhibitors that there is a company representing itself as our agent who is offering assistance in reserving hotel accommodations in the area during the AARC International Congress in Anaheim this fall. Please know that the AARC has authorized no one with this responsibility other than our own convention department. AARC housing will open in September. We have secured our own blocks of sleeping rooms that are protected for our attendees and exhibitors until that time. AARC members and exhibitors will be notified by e-mail when housing opens in September. If you have any questions, contact the AARC Office at 972-243-2272 or Annette Phillips at aphillips@aarc.org.

2008 Asthma Educator Certification Preparation Courses

Save the dates! The following courses are scheduled for 2008.

• September 20–21—Newark, NJ
• October 11–12—Harrisburg, PA
• December 11–12—Anaheim, CA
  Immediately before the 2008 International Respiratory Congress.

53rd International Respiratory Congress
Dec 1–4, 2007
Orlando, Florida

Information about last year's Congress:

• Audio Recordings—Presentations from the 53rd Congress are available on CD or mp3 download.
• Gazette—News, highlights and photos from the Congress.
• Program—The complete Congress program.
• 2007 AARC Sputum Bowl

Future International Respiratory Congresses

• 2009––San Antonio, Texas
• 2010––Las Vegas, Nevada

2009 Summer Forum

July 17-19, Marriott Marco Island, Florida

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Continuing Respiratory Care Education Credit
The AARC makes it easy

• Earn credits—Time to renew your state license? The AARC makes it easy for you to get the credits you need.
• View your transcript—AARC members can view and print their records, free of charge. Another AARC 24/7 membership benefit!