AARC Summer Forum 2025
Join us July 12–14 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida at the Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa for our annual Summer Forum event! This year’s beautiful beach front resort venue gives attendees the opportunity to have fun, get some sun in, and network and learn from other respiratory therapy professionals from around the globe.
Throughout the three days, attendees will pick from more than 30 sessions filled with specially designed lectures and symposiums for respiratory care educators and leaders, chat with exhibitors, and enjoy the beauty of the ocean and all it provides.
Meet Your Speakers
Glenn Pippen
MBA, RRT
McCalla, AL
Nathan Pounds
MSRC, RRT, RPFT, AE-C
Springfield, MO
Tom Jones
EdD, RRT, CPFT
Jacksonville, AR
Lakeisha Johnson
RRT, RRT, RRT-ACCS, RRT-NPS, AE-C, PNAP
Hartsville, SC
Schedule Highlights
Day 1 — July 12
Opening Session: Welcome Address, AARC President Dana Evans, MHA, RRT, RRT-NPS, FACHE, FAARC
Lecture: S.P. “Sam” Giordano, MBA, RRT, FAARC Leadership Lecture Series: Strengthening Collaboration for Effective Workforce Development Leadership
Session Topics: Fostering Psychological Safety, Academic Rubrics: The Building Blocks of Course Assessment, Designing a Bachelor’s Degree Program in Respiratory Care
Symposiums: Education for All, CoARC, Strategic Workforce Management
5.02 CRCE Available
Day 2 — July 13
Opening Session: Jimmy Young Memorial Lecture: The New Respiratory Therapy Examination
Session Topics: Empathy techniques, CPGs, Managing Your Manager, Engagement Beyond the Classroom
Symposiums: Conflict is Inevitable; Combat is Optional, Embracing Conflict For A Thriving Workplace, Symposium – High Impact Practices: Enhancing Student Learning, SimSational: Equipping Educators to Conduct High-Impact Simulations, Win-Win: Creating High Impact Learning Experiences
Section Meetings: Leadership and Management, and Education
4.35 CRCE Available
Day 3 — July 14
Opening Session: Agency Update
Lectures: Dr. H. Fred Helmholtz Education Lecture Series: Navigating the Ethical Landscape of Artificial Intelligence in Respiratory Care
Session Topics: Rethinking Recruitment, Leading Effective Change, The Role of Socio-academic Culture, and Quality Metrics for RTs
2.68 CRCE Available
Location
All AARC Summer Forum meetings will be held at the Fort Lauderdale Marriot Harbor Beach Resort & Spa in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This luxury beachfront hotel features superb service, modern venues, and family-friendly amenities, including outstanding pools and spa services. From urban delights to scenic Fort Lauderdale Beach Park, to shops, restaurants, and the nightlife of Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale and the surrounding area provide Summer Forum attendees with a multitude of options for all tastes and styles.
Thank You to the AARC 2025 Corporate Partners
Corporate Partner support makes events like AARC Summer Forum possible.
Continuing Respiratory Care Education
AARC Summer Forum 2025 is approved for 12.05 CRCE.
