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AARC Perspectives podcast highlights clinicians, educators, industry, and member leaders in the respiratory therapy community. Tune in for member stories, trending topics, industry news, award recognitions, patient care updates, and more.
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In this episode of the AARC Perspectives podcast, recorded live at Congress 2025, we talk with past APEX designees Felix Khusid, BS, RRT‑ACCS, RRT‑NPS, RPFT, FAARC, FCCM, FCCP, ATSF (New York–Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital), Emilee Lamorena, MSc, RRT, RRT-NPS, FAARC (CHOC Children’s), and Andy Klein, MS, RRT, RRT-ACCS, RRT-NPS, AE-C, FCCP (Rush University). They explore the transformative impact of the APEX designation on respiratory departments, emphasizing its role in elevating st...
Most high school students have no idea how vital respiratory care is—until passionate advocates like Jerry King, MA, RRT, and Alysia Osorio, MSRC, RRT, RRT-NPS show them. In this AARC Perspectives episode, recorded live at Congress 2025, listen in to discover how HOSA is transforming the pipeline of future respiratory therapists and why getting involved in HOSA could be the spark that changes a student’s career trajectory. Learn more about available HOSA resources. Send us y...
Most respiratory therapists never get to see the full impact of their work. After 40 years in the field, Angela King, RRT, RPFT, RRT-NPS reveals how her unexpected shift into home care transformed her career and her life, helping patients with complex needs breathe more easily at home. Her journey from teaching to becoming an innovator in home ventilation and a recipient of the prestigious CHEST Margaret Fromer Award is proof that passion, perseverance, and a little ingenuity can redefin...
In this episode of the AARC Perspectives podcast, live from Congress 2025, AARC interviews Chris Martinez, CEO of Asthma and Allergy Impact and Rescue (AAIR). They discuss AAIR's mission to support asthma and allergy patients by providing resources in schools and homes, and connecting them to care. Chris shares the organization's history, growth, and the impact of its programs, including the school-based rescue medication initiative, which has expanded to nearly 7,000 schools. Chris also shar...
In this episode of the AARC Perspectives podcast, Linda Goodfellow, EdD, RRT, FAARC, AARC Director of Clinical Practice Guidelines, delves into the transformative role of clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) in respiratory care. She explains the meticulous process of developing these guidelines, from identifying practice gaps to conducting comprehensive literature reviews, ensuring they are evidence-based and reliable. Highlights include the significant impact of recent CPGs, such as the pedia...
In this episode, Miriam O'Day, AARC Senior Vice President of Government Affairs, discusses the 2025 progress of the SOAR Act, upcoming legislation for 2026, and the advancements in the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact (RCIC). Listen in as she discusses the importance of members in the legislative process and the impact of the Washington, D.C., fly-in event on respiratory issues. Send us your thoughts on this podcast
In this episode of the AARC Perspectives Podcast, live from Congress 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona, AARC President Dana Evans, NBRC President Joyce Baker, and COARC President Sara Veracocha discuss the vital roles of their organizations in supporting respiratory care professionals. They explore the need for more respiratory therapists, the importance of collaboration among organizations, and initiatives to enhance RT education and accreditation standards. The conversation emphasizes the significan...
In this episode of the AARC Perspectives podcast, live from Congress 2025, Amanda Nickel, MSc, RRT-NPS, RRT-ACCS, FAARC, AARC Program Committee Chair, and Katlyn Burr, DSL, RRT, RRT-NPS, AE-C, FAARC, AARC Program Committee, Leadership and Management Expert, pull back the curtain on the proposal submission process and share tips and insights on how to get to the podium and the impact speaking has made on their careers. Whether you are a seasoned expert or a first-time clinician loo...
In this episode of AARC Perspectives: Advocacy Updates, AARC Senior Vice President of Government Affairs, Miriam O'Day, talks with the Legislation and Policy Task Force members, Jefferson Mixell, MBA, RRT, RRT-ACCS, and Jerin Juby, DMgt, RRT, about the recent efforts of the Task Force in expanding the respiratory therapy workforce through government actions, including collaboration with HRSA. The conversation highlights the challenges in the field, the importance of member engagement, and the...
In this episode of the Behind the Breath podcast, AARC HR Consultant, Tracy Ro, PHR, SHRM-CP, explores the practical career tools RTs need right now, including social media strategies, job search and interviewing tips, and tricks. Listeners will gain insights into building resilience, navigating career choices, and standing out in today’s job market. Send us your thoughts on this podcast
In this episode of Behind the Breath, we sit down with Sarah Varekojis, PhD, RRT, RRT-ACCS, FNAP, FAARC, from The Ohio State University, to discuss the biggest challenges new education program leaders face and the best tips for not just surviving but thriving in the role. If you’re stepping into a new role as a program director, clinical director of education, or other key education program faculty position and want a fresh perspective on building stronger programs, this is the conversation t...
In this episode of the AARC Behind the Breath podcast, we chat with Adam Ibrahim and Ashley Stetler, recent graduates of the University of Maryland Medical Center. They discuss their passion, insights, and fresh perspectives on the profession. They also share how their journey from student to practitioner is helping shape their vision for the future of respiratory therapy. Whether you're a seasoned RT, a student, or someone just entering the field, this is a not-to-be-missed motivational conv...
In this episode of AARC's Behind the Breath podcast, we chat with CMSgt James Woods, RRT, USAF, Chief, Medical Enlisted Force and Air Force Medical Command Senior Enlisted Leader, Office of the Air Force Surgeon General. Chief Woods shares insights into the unique world of military respiratory therapy, from daily life and deployments to his experiences working with Critical Care Air Transport Teams (CCATT), and helping the Air Force Surgeon General shape the future of Air Force medicine in pr...
In this episode of the Behind the Breath podcast AARC member Maria Madden, RRT, RRT-ACCS, FAARC, respiratory education coordinator at the University of Maryland Medical Center sits down with Vice President of Membership and Customer Care, Monique Kimmel to discuss Maria's passion for education, advocacy, the future of respiratory care and the importance of building meaningful professional relationships early on in your career. Additional Resources AARConnect Mentor Community Behind the ...
In this episode of Behind the Breath, Marjorie Cullinan, MSHA, RRT, RRT-NPS, RPFT, Operations Manager of Pulmonary Function Testing at Yale New Haven Hospital, sits down with AARC Vice President of Membership and Customer Care, Monique Kimmel to discuss the importance of AARC resources and networking in the Diagnostics Specialty Section, her journey in adult and pediatric respiratory critical care, and how her mentors help shape her career. Additional Resources AARC Diagnostics Specialt...
This episode of the AARC Perspectives podcast discusses AARC's newest Clinical Practice Guideline on pediatric critical asthma with Lynda Goodfellow, EdD, RRT, FAARC, AARC Director of CPGs, and lead author Benjamin White, MD, MA, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Critical Care at the University of Utah. They discuss how this CPG was developed and summarize its recommendations, limitations, and why more research is needed. Additional Resources Pediatric Critical As...
On this episode of AARC's Perspectives Advocacy Actions podcast with Senior Vice President Miriam O'Day, she discusses progress on the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact, SOAR Act, what's on the horizon for the rest of the year, and how you can get involved. Resources Respiratory Care Interstate Compact SOAR Act Send us your thoughts on this podcast
In this episode of the AARC Perspectives Podcast, we are joined by AARCchampion Steve Wehrman, RRT, RPFT, FAARC, a 48-year member of AARC and virtual pulmonary rehab therapist who discusses professionalism, the importance of RTs, and especially how AARC has shaped his life and journey. Additional Resources: Virtual Pulmonary Rehabilitation: Opportunities for RTs About our guest- Steve Wehrman Send us your thoughts on this podcast
In AARC's latest AARC Perspectives Podcast - Behind the Breath: A Day in the Life of a Cancer Care RT, we are joined by Michelle Rausen, MS, RRT, RRT-NPS, RRT-ACCS of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and AARC VP of Membership and Customer Care, Monique Kimmel. Michelle discusses her insights, the emotional and psychological aspects of her work, why RTs in cancer-specific care are so critical, and how AARC is helping to bring the cancer care community together. Additional Resources...
The episode of the AARC Perspectives podcast talks with 2024 Emerging Leaders Program participants Meliza Walsh and Doug Gardenhire. They discuss the highlights and experiences with the AARC ELP program and what they learned throughout their year-long mentor-mentee relationship. Send us your thoughts on this podcast
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