About This Course Part 2 of AARC’s Summer Webcast Series: Dr. Ellen Volker will review therapeutic bronchoscopy tools and procedures, as well as pleural procedures in IP practice. Presenter Ellen Volker, MD, MSPH, FCCP Moderator Brady Scott, PhD, RRT, RRT-ACCS, AE-C, FAARC, FCCP

About This Course Cystic fibrosis is a non-curable genetic disease that affects mucus production and clearance in the lungs, pancreas, and other organs. Respiratory therapists interact with patients with cystic fibrosis throughout the stages of the disease: diagnosis in early childhood and disease progression through adulthood. It is important for respiratory therapists to not only … Continued

About This Course This presentation will discuss the respiratory therapist’s role in preventing HAI and reducing costs through compliance monitoring and mandatory reporting programs. The Respiratory Therapist’s role in helping hospitals to achieve reduced nosocomial infection rates will also be discussed. The presenter will share examples of infection prevention and employee monitoring programs that have … Continued

About This Course Respiratory therapists (RTs) have the privilege of serving populations of all ages that are directly and indirectly impacted by nicotine addiction. Due to our position, RTs can be and should be armed with the information to assist people interested in nicotine cessation regardless of the reason they are receiving care. It is … Continued