April 24, 2008

Open Forum Abstracts Available on Journal Site
Want to learn more about the science being conducted by your colleagues in respiratory care? It just got easier – all the Open Forum abstracts dating back to 1995 are now housed on the Respiratory Care web site, complete with a search function that makes it easy to find just what you need.

Clinical Preceptor Training Program Joins Lineup at Summer Meetings
The AARC’s Summer Meetings, scheduled this year for July 9-14 in Phoenix, continue to add new learning opportunities for attendees. Case in point: the Clinical Preceptor Training Program, a day-and-a-half long session aimed at developing teaching skills in clinical faculty and hospital staff. Check it out – and learn more about all the other great offerings at this year’s event as well.

Don't Forget the Deadline
You'll save $50 off regular rates if you register for the International Respiratory Congress by April 30. If you know you'll be in Anaheim this December, register now and save.

Spotlight Shines on RTs and Asthma
Both AOL and CNN are highlighting respiratory care this week. Respiratory therapists are listed as a top job earning $20 per hour or more on AOL, and CNN is focusing its Health Minute on asthma.

Sleep Resources in the AARC Store
Better Sleep Month is coming up in May, and it’s a great time to take advantage of sleep resources from the AARC. You’ll find several new items in the AARC Store – including the Atlas of Clinical Polysomnography and the 2008 Hospital Outpatient Guide to Sleep Study Payment – plus lots of other materials as well.

Good Press: AARC Members in the News
Take a few minutes to read all about your colleagues who’ve made headlines over the past few weeks.

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