Respiratory Care Week 2010
October 24–30
The theme this year is “Inspire—It’s What Respiratory Therapists Do!.” Join in celebrating the profession this October by inspiring your co-workers, patients, friends and family, and your community.
Featured Events
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5k Race
Plan a race and perhaps even win a prize or award! - World Spirometry
Day—October 14
See what’s planned for this special day that is the highlight of the Year of the Lung 2010 activities.
Activity Ideas
This year, we focus on several awareness programs. Each has links to resources, materials and suggestions for activities. Get other ideas from our list and add more of your own.
- Year of the
Lung 2010
Every month the AARC offers things to do, learn and share as a partner in the Year of the Lung initiative for 2010. - Peak Performance
USA
Check out this free program designed to assist school nurses and personnel to help children live healthier lives by controlling their asthma, with aid for local respiratory care professionals. - High School
Career Project
Work with local high schools in your area to inform students and teachers about the rewards and opportunities of becoming a respiratory care professional.
RC Week eCards
Send a message to your friends before or during RC Week.
Public Relations
Tips and tools for media relations.
RC Week Slide Show
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The RC Week Catalog is “going green” and 100% online this year. Check it out!
Fan Us on Facebook
Follow Us on Twitter
Add Your Photo to Our Flickr Group
A Yahoo ID is required to add photos to the AARC’s Flickr group. Choose 3 or 4 of your best and write a short caption for them. If you can’t figure it out, just send your photos to rcweek@aarc.org and we’ll post them for you.
