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Blood Gas Microcredential and Guide

Enhance your expertise in blood gas sampling, analysis, and interpretation through AARC’s new Blood Gas Microcredential and Guide. Developed by nationally recognized experts, this program combines evidence-based instruction with practical application to help clinicians confidently perform, interpret, troubleshoot, and manage blood gas testing across diverse clinical settings.

Eight self-paced modules progress from foundational science to advanced laboratory operations, including specimen collection and handling, acid-base interpretation, quality control, regulatory compliance, point-of-care testing, emerging technologies, and laboratory management. Case studies, clinical scenarios, and troubleshooting exercises strengthen critical thinking and real-world decision-making.

Blood Gas Sampling and Analysis: A Guide for Respiratory Care Professionals serves as the companion resource, reinforcing concepts across all eight modules. Together, the Guide and Microcredential provide a comprehensive learning experience that connects foundational science, advanced concepts, and evidence-based clinical practice for respiratory care professionals at every stage of practice.

Course Modules

  • Module 1: Introduction to Blood Gas Analysis
  • Module 2: Blood Gas Analysis in Specific Clinical Settings
  • Module 3: Interpretation of Blood Gas Results
  • Module 4: Pre-Analytical Phase — Blood Gas Specimen Collection and Handling
  • Module 5: Analytical/Post-Analytical Phase — Sample Analysis, Reporting, and Daily Maintenance
  • Module 6: Quality Control and Regulatory Compliance
  • Module 7: Advanced Topics in Blood Gas Analysis
  • Module 8: Management of a Blood Gas Laboratory

Upon completing all eight modules and assessments, participants earn 8 CRCE® credits, a Certificate of Completion, and the AARC Blood Gas Microcredential digital badge, demonstrating advanced competency in blood gas testing.

Pricing

Members: $29.99
Non-members: $99.99

Purchase on my.aarc.org

Please note: You have to achieve a passing score of 70% or higher to proceed to the next module. All eight modules must be completed to receive the certificate of completion and digital badge. We recommend viewing this course using the most recent version of Google Chrome.

Listen to the AARC Perspectives Podcast discussing this new AARC resource.

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Frequently Asked Questions

It is a focused educational program covering blood gas sampling, analysis, interpretation, and laboratory operations. It combines foundational knowledge with clinical applications, quality systems, and advanced topics.

The program is designed for respiratory care professionals at different stages of practice, including those strengthening foundational knowledge and those expanding their clinical or laboratory expertise.

The course materials describe recorded, on-demand learning. You can pause and review the content as you work through it.

Enrollment includes the course and Blood Gas Sampling and Analysis: A Guide for Respiratory Care Professionals. Successful completion earns 8 CRCE® credits, a Certificate of Completion, and the AARC Blood Gas Microcredential digital badge.

The guide is the foundational reference for the program. It includes module content, clinical examples, references, supporting resources, and a competency checklist. Use it alongside the course and as a reference for continued learning.

No. The microcredential is awarded after successful completion of all eight video modules and the required quizzes. Reading the guide alone does not fulfill those requirements.

Successfully complete all eight modules, the required quizzes, and the course survey.

No. The full microcredential requires successful completion of all eight modules and assessments.

AARC-approved continuing education can support professional renewal requirements. Check out the current requirements of your state licensing board and the NBRC, including any content-category requirements. Keep your completion certificate for your records.

Yes. A digital badge can be shared on LinkedIn, in an email signature, on social media, or as part of a digital resume. Share the badge link so that others can view the verified details.

No. An AARC microcredential recognizes learning in a focused area of practice. It is not a professional certification or designation and does not provide letters to place after your name.

Provide your Certificate of Completion or share the verified digital badge link as evidence of your achievement.

The AARC ABG Microcredential is valid for three years. To renew, you can retake the AARC ABG Microcredential course.

Presenters

Cheryl Hoerr

Cheryl Hoerr, BSRT, MBA, RRT

Blake Nolan

Blake Nolan, BS, RRT

Kenny Harker

Kenny Harker, RRT, RPFT

Rena Laliberte

Rena Laliberte, BS, RRT, CPFT, FAARC

Kim Slaughter

Kim Slaughter, RRT

Lindsey Lerg

Lindsay Lerg BS, RRT, RPFT

This activity is sponsored by Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.