Why you CAN afford to join the AARC
You may already know that our membership rates are among the
lowest and are the lowest when you compare what we do for and
provide to our members. And if you’ve ever had the chance
to look around our website with a member, you know that we have
a lot of information and networking opportunities at our members’
fingertips in our members-only sections. You may already know
that the cost of our standard $90 membership works out to 25 cents
a day. But did you know that the discounts you can get through
your AARC membership may put enough back into your pocket that
your membership costs you nothing and even earns you money?
There are all kinds of reasons to become a member of the AARC—this
page is devoted to the financial benefits of membership.
But wait! Before we get into the details, do you know about
our bulk membership vouchers and our student discounts?
Bulk Membership Vouchers
Buy 10 or more vouchers and get your membership at a discounted
rate of $85. For purchases of 40 or more the annual rate is only
$75. Learn more about Group
memberships.
Students
The student rate for membership is only $50. Students can receive
up to 2 years of free web-based membership if their school participates
in our free web student program. When students are ready to graduate,
the AARC offers them their first year of Active membership at
the $50 student rate, a savings of $40! Students can potentially
get three years of membership – for only $50! And nearly
all of that $50 would come back to you if you took advantage of
the NBRC’s $40 discount for first-time RRT test-takers who
are – you guessed it – members of the AARC.
At least 12 free CRCEs in a calendar year
The AARC puts on at least 12 and as many as 24 webcasts a year.
Members who participate in the live webcast are able to receive
1 CRCE credit, free. If your licensure board requires you continue
your education and earn continuing education credits every year,
here are 12 for free! To learn more, please visit Webcast
Central or contact Customer Service. If you joined
at the standard rate of $90 and did not make use of any other
member benefits, your cost for these 12 CRCE credits would be
$7.50 per. Your cost would be $3.75 if you attended 24 live webcasts
in a calendar year. New in 2005: We’re
giving every AARC member who joins or renews in 2005 the opportunity
to earn 3 CRCE credits from the archives for free! Archives are
available for viewing for free, but earning a CRCE credit from
viewing an archived webcast costs $15. A reasonable price, but
now you can get 3 for free. That means that if you can’t
make all or any of the live webcasts, you still have the chance
to earn 3 CRCE credits for free—whenever it’s convenient
for you. Learn more about this
offer.
Discounts on Meetings
AARC members pay discounted registration fees when they attend
AARC meetings like Summer Forum, the International Respiratory
Congress, and the Asthma Educator Certification Preparation Course.
Additionally, many state societies and continuing education program
sponsors charge non-members additional fees to attend their events.
Discounts on AARC Products
Do you celebrate National Respiratory Care Week? Do you buy Professor’s
Rounds or Uniform Reporting Manuals for your facility? Have you
ever purchased lung health tipsheets or IQ cards for your patients
or to give away at a health fair? AARC members purchase all of
these at a cheaper rate than non-members. Why not take a minute
to visit the AARC
Online Store and compare the member and non-member
prices for the products you’d like to purchase. How much
can you save being a member of the AARC?
Discounts on personal goods and services
Have you seen those funny commercials for Geico car insurance?
Qualified AARC members in 42 states and the District of Columbia
can receive discounts on their car insurance - usually about 8%
-through Geico. We also have other personal insurance program
discounts – from major medical catastrophe to professional
liability. And there are more discounts available – on magazine
subscriptions, flower purchases and real estate rebates when you
purchase or sell a home. Our partnership with the MBNA WorldPoints
Program allows you to earn points through credit card purchases;
points that earn you discounts on a variety of products and services.
Learn more about our benefits
and services.
Raises and Promotions at Work
More facilities are including AARC membership as a requirement
for job advancement. Many employers now offer payroll deduction
as an easy way for you to pay for your membership.
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