Respiratory care clinical practice is moving forward at lightning speed. As part of our ongoing commitment to grow and enhance the respiratory therapy profession, AARC is proud to be a part of the 2024 CHEST Annual Meeting, which brings together leading experts, including our members, to discuss the topics that affect patient care, staffing, and outcomes, including:
American Association for Respiratory Care’s Vision for Excellence: APRT Integration, Workforce Strengthening, and Quality Assurance in Respiratory Care
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Speakers:
- Carl Hinkson RRT-NPS, RRT-ACCS, RRT, FAARC, AARC President
- Mindy Conklin APRT, MRT, RRT
- Abdullah Alismail RRT-NPS, PhD, FAARC, FCCP
- David Vines RRT, PhD, FAARC
- Jennifer Anderson Ed.D., RRT, RRT-NPS, FAARC
Meet the First APRT
Monday, October 7, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Tuesday, October 8, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
AARC’s booth #687
Stop by the AARC booth for a meet and greet with the first hired Advanced Practice Respiratory Therapist, Mindy Conklin, APRT, MRT, RRT. Conklin graduated from The Ohio State University where she logged more than 1,200 clinical hours during the program. The VA Maryland Health Care System created the first APRT role in their Baltimore, Maryland VA medical center.
Respiratory Care Luncheon
- Carl Hinkson RRT-NPS, RRT-ACCS, RRT, FAARC, AARC President
- Amy Boeckmann MPA, BS, RRT, FAARC
- Sara Mirza, MD, FCCP
- Jay Peters, MD FCCP
More Information and Resources
Chest Journal Article
Podcast: Let's Talk Advanced Practice RT
CoARC Accreditation