Enable cookies to see embeded content. Aimee Cardoso My name is Aimee Cardoso, some of you may know me from social media as BreatheEasy_RRT. I recently graduated from the Respiratory Therapy program at Pima Medical Institute in Las Vegas, NV. I am passionate about patient advocacy and educating the public about respiratory care practices and… Read more »
Read MoreEvery fall hundreds of students walk into a respiratory care classroom for the first time. They all see themselves helping to care for patients who are struggling to breathe, but how they will get from their first day of class to the bedside is still a mystery to most of these students. Nickie Mabery, RRT… Read more »
Read MoreMost high school students take a wide variety of electives to find out what interests them most and what they might want to pursue as a career after graduation. At Southwest Career and Technical Academy (SWCTA) in Las Vegas, NV, it gets a little more serious than that. Students who attend this academic center not… Read more »
Read MoreThe AARC Career Pathways Committee explores ways to help move RTs along in their career through degree advancement programs. It focuses on helping students learn how to keep competitive and plan what to do after graduating from an associate’s degree. “Our committee has been looking at ways to highlight the importance of pursuing baccalaureate degrees… Read more »
Read MoreStudents from Collin College demonstrate how to intubate ‘Mr. Smith’ at the HOSA annual conference in Dallas last month. Imagine you’re back in high school at a school event, when you walk by a table where you’re asked to intubate ‘Mr. Smith’ and you happily answer “Sure!” That was the scene at the annual HOSA… Read more »
Read MoreAmanda Hreiz, of Jefferson College of Health Sciences in Roanoke, VA, discusses her experience as a student representative on the Virginia Society for Respiratory Care Board. Put Your Student Benefits to Work By Amanda Hreiz AARC Student Member Amanda Hreiz Since I began my journey as a respiratory therapy student, I have recently had the… Read more »
Read MoreVirginia Student Sputum Bowl Team at AARC Congress 2017 in Indianapolis, IN. (L to R: Jessica Worley, Nicole Jones, and Sally Sizer) Nicole Jones, of Virginia Community Colleges, discusses the experience that motivated her to pursue a career in respiratory therapy as well as her perspective on being an AARC student member. Student Membership Sets… Read more »
Read MoreIf you’re getting ready to graduate from respiratory care school, then its time to start marketing yourself to future employers. Once you graduate, you no doubt have a lot on your plate. First and foremost, you need to earn your license to practice, so passing your credentialing exams is job one. Once you mark that… Read more »
Read MoreThe Georgia State student externship enjoy learning and training at their clinical site, Piedmont Atlanta. In photo, Georgia State student externs, the Piedmont Atlanta educator Victoria Liu, BS, RRT, RRT-NPS, ACCS (center, white coat), and Piedmont Atlanta Director of Respiratory Care Valerie David, MHA, RRT, RRT-NPS, AE-C (far right). You’ve earned your bachelor’s degree, now… Read more »
Read MoreAlicia Thomas, RTS, from the University of Missouri, says it’s her goal to spread awareness of the respiratory therapy profession and ultimately help the profession grow. As she approaches graduation, Thomas took a moment to reflect on the opportunities she’s received as an AARC student member, helping her develop skills and connections. Gaining Experience, Promoting… Read more »
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