American Association for Respiratory Care

The Official Site of Respiratory Care Week

Respiratory Care: There When You Need Us

Respiratory Care Week 2011

October 23–29

Celebrate the profession in October 2011 by inspiring your co-workers, your patients, your friends and family, and your community.

Featured RC Week Event

  • Drive4COPD Adopt-A-Company
    Extend your COPD awareness campaign by working with corporations and organizations in your local area.

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.

  • 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.
  • Learn More, Breathe Better
    Use materials from the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute to supplement your COPD awareness activities.

RC Week eCards

Send a message to your friends before or during RC Week.

RC Week Slide Show

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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.

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