Articles tagged with: Degree Advancement
March 9, 2023
Meet the World’s First PhD in Respiratory Therapy: Dr. Jithin K. Sreedharan
Jithin K. Sreedharan, BScRT, MScRT, FISQua, FNIV, FIARC, PhD, recently became the first RT in the world to earn a PhD specifically in respiratory therapy.
December 21, 2021
Adding a Neonatal Track to Your Curriculum
Infants and children need RTs too, and many therapists get into the profession with the clear idea that this is where they want their careers to take them.
November 23, 2021
Ensuring Bedside Value
Aaron Light discusses the bedside value of the RT and how degree advancement can help. Find out what an advanced program might have for you.
October 27, 2021
Starting the First Entry to Practice BSRT in North Carolina
Jamy Chulak shares his experience with helping create the program at the University North Carolina at Wilmington.
August 25, 2021
BSRC Degree Completion Programs Add Vital Component to Respiratory Care Education
We discuss the BSRC degree and how it can add to your career in respiratory therapy. Read as we speak with RTs in the profession.
May 27, 2021
Ohio State Graduates First Class of Advanced Practice RTs
The first class to earn the Master of Respiratory Care, Advanced Practice degree received their diplomas. Read more.
April 22, 2021
Community Colleges Set New Course to Bachelor’s Degrees
Last month, two Missouri community colleges became the first in the state to be to offer a four-year bachelor’s degree program.
February 24, 2021
You’re Well Established in Your Career. Is Going for a Master’s Degree Still Worth it? Yes! Here’s Why.
We speak with AARC members about why a master's degree is something you should consider as a part of advancing your career.
November 24, 2020
Should You Get Your Masters? Let’s Discuss
Have you found yourself wanting to widen your career potential? We speak with member Megan Koster, about pursuing a master's degree.
December 18, 2019
Starting a Step Ahead – Entering RT With a BS Degree
What is the value of entering the respiratory therapy profession with a bachelor’s degree? We asked two AARC members to share their answers to this question. Opening a new door “My bachelor’s of science degree in biology was a valuable asset as I entered respiratory school,” said Mary Bina, MS, RRT, RRT-NPS. “As an undergraduate... Read more »
Most Popular
The Long-Term Effects of Tonsillectomies: What RTs Need to KnowThe tonsillectomy is one of the most common surgeries performed in children...
Thinking Outside Intubation | The Pros and Cons of Heliox TherapyTina Pitt describes the use of heliox therapy. Since the discovery of heliu...
Pandemic Life | To Nebulize, or Not to Nebulize?We speak with RTs to discuss the risks of using a nebulizer during a pandem...
Respiratory Care CurrentsCOPD Prevalence Remains Flat A study published in the CDC’s Morbidity and M...
I’m Going to Be Interviewed by Who? Peer Interviewing in the RT DepartmentHistorically, respiratory therapists seeking a new job were interviewed for...
Understanding Ventilator GraphicsThe best techniques and interpretations, so that you are sure to be at the...
Oxygen Canisters – Should You be Concerned?Have you been in a Walmart or CVS recently, and noticed small oxygen canist...
Headed to a New Era, AARC’s Strategic Plan CommencesThe AARC unveils a new strategic plan that will support the profession, str...
Best Practices: Ventilator Weaning ProtocolsDelivering the best possible care to patients on mechanical ventilation mea...
AARC Congress 2023 Wrap Up!The Gaylord Opryland in Nashville, TN, was flooded with respiratory profess...
