by Kenneth Capek, MPA, RRT According to the CDC, 19% of Americans still smoke. Approximately 1200 people die from smoking related disease every day. Smoking is still the main cause of COPD and the number one cause of death among smokers is heart disease. Smoking will kill one-half of all smokers who smoke over 25 […]
2013 Shore Conference
A lot has happened at the Jersey Shore since we met last year for the NJSRC annual conference and the education committee has worked very hard to make sure this year’s conference meets and exceeds everyone’s expectations. The program presented will be approved for 13 CRCEs by the AARC and will contain topics that are […]
AARC House of Delegate
By Nancy D’Ambrosio, RRT-NPS Twice a year, in July and in November, the House of Delegates (HOD) meets for two days. Every State affiliate sends two delegates to represent the state’s membership. Delegates are elected by the membership of AARC. Being involved in the HOD is one of the most rewarding experiences a member can […]
News from Washington DC: Respiratory Therapists are Needed to Write their Congressman to Support New AARC Bill
The AARC has introduced the Medicare Respiratory Therapist Access Act to our U.S. congressmen. The bill is HR 2619, which permits qualified respiratory care practitioners to perform self-management training to Medicare patients in doctor’s offices. It will be the first time Medicare will recognize the respiratory therapist, just as it has done for physical and […]
What am I, Really?
by William H. Oliver, Jr., BS, RRT-NPS, CPFT Imagine after working many years as a CRT, you take the plunge (finally!) and attempt to register for the Written Registry exam. How about as an RRT, you wanted to attempt a Specialty examination to further your resume and, in both cases, only to be told you […]
