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The Duty of a Respiratory Therapist: Professional Ethics and Licensure 2026

About This Course

This presentation will discuss the ethical obligations of respiratory therapists with regard to patient care and professionalism. The presenter will also discuss the legal aspects of obtaining and maintaining a respiratory care license.

Presenter

Joseph Goss MSJ, RRT-NPS, AE-C

  • To access the post-course quiz, you must watch the entire intro video. The course content you will be tested on is available as a PDF in the Resources section or Materials tab. 
  • AARC-University courses are reviewed and updated every 3 years to ensure the quality and relevance of your learning experience. You can only claim CRCE credit for a course once within its 3-year active period. 
  • This course was developed in 2016, reviewed in 2021, and in 2024.
Seminar Objectives

Explain what it is to be a professional.

Describe the attributes of a Respiratory Care professional.

Summarize the board’s responsibilities in licensure.

Employ a plan to complete your licensure application.