AARC members worldwide will come together to celebrate their profession through events and activities for National Respiratory Care Week (RC Week), Oct. 23 – 29, 2022. These events help educate their community and colleagues about what they do and the vital value respiratory therapists deliver each day to patients.
Share Your RC Week Photos with Us!
Respiratory therapists are an asset to any medical team. Their unique skills and training, paired with genuine compassion for patient care, provide invaluable services to the overall patient experience.
Spread Knowledge About the Profession with Free Graphics
The role of a respiratory therapist is to restore and improve lung health to patients. RC Week is the time for these individuals to tell their story and educate the community. AARC members continually plan a variety of events and activities, such as health fairs, to promote respiratory care.
Start Planning with the RC Week 2022 Planning Guide
Anyone interested in promoting RC Week is encouraged to tag posts and messages with #RCWEEK22. Visit RC Week site for more ideas and information.
View How RTs Celebrated Last Year
Email newsroom@aarc.org with questions or comments, we’d love to hear from you.
Heather Willden is the Director of Governance and Strategic Initiatives for the AARC where she works with state affiliates as the HOD liaison. She also manages DEI efforts and strategic initiatives. Connect with her about these topics by email, AARConnect or LinkedIn. When she's not working, you can find her podcasting with her husband, exploring new hiking trails, photographing, and spending time with her family.
