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December 18, 2018
The NBRC Video Series: What is the Continuing Competency Program?
https://youtu.be/c8TUbfoXx2E In this sixth featured NBRC video, Lori Tinkler, MBA, discusses the importance of maintaining your NBRC credential and the options available through the Continuing Competency Program. “Earning your NBRC credential is an important first step,” said Tinkler, CEO of the NBRC, “but changes in methodologies, technologies, and industry requirements require you to keep current... Read more »
November 14, 2018
The NBRC Video Series: You have your NBRC credential…now what?
https://youtu.be/MEqAI9Zo0Go In the fifth featured NBRC video, Lori Tinkler, MBA, discusses how to maintain your NBRC credential and keep current. “As a candidate, you have invested a lot of time preparing for the exam, so the first thing you should do when you attain your credential is wear it proudly,” said Tinkler, CEO of the... Read more »
November 8, 2018
Veterans Day 2018: Military RTs Share Lessons Learned
When President Woodrow Wilson marked the very first “Armistice Day” on Nov. 11, 1919, it was to honor those who had died serving their country in World War I. Today we know Nov. 11 as Veterans Day – a day set aside each year to honor everyone who has ever worn the uniform. The AARC... Read more »
October 17, 2018
The NBRC Video Series: NBRC Exam Security
https://youtu.be/2yqTt8yF9Wo In the fourth featured NBRC video, Lori Tinkler, MBA, discusses the importance of exam security and the steps they take to ensure confidentiality is maintained. “This includes not only the questions themselves, but also how they are arranged, displayed, and presented,” said Tinkler, CEO of the NBRC. She continues to review judicial and ethics... Read more »
October 3, 2018
Current Topics Episode 8 Now Available: Evaluating the Value of the Respiratory Therapist
Evaluating the Value of the Respiratory Therapist: Where is the Evidence? This episode of the Current Topics in Respiratory Care video series features Marin H. Kollef, MD discussing the value of the respiratory therapist and what they bring to their teams. Dr. Kollef highlights published literature on this topic, to show how RTs possess the... Read more »
October 2, 2018
COPD Foundation Recruiting Patients for New Overlap Study
Many people with COPD also live with obstructive sleep apnea, or (OSA). Separately, COPD and OSA contribute to the mortality of hundreds of thousands of Americans every year. However, when OSA coexists with COPD it is referred to as “Overlap Syndrome.” Proper use of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy, or sleep mask, is crucial... Read more »
September 19, 2018
NBRC Video Series: How to Apply for NBRC Examinations
https://youtu.be/kgksVtFNSy0 In our third featured NBRC video, Lori Tinkler, MBA, discusses the online tools available through the NBRC website to help in applying for the credential examinations. “In our efforts to support students as candidates for NBRC credentials, we provide a range of online tools to make the application, scheduling, and testing processes as convenient... Read more »
September 5, 2018
Current Topics Episode 7 Now Available: Patient-Centered Care
Caring for the Mechanically Ventilated Patient This episode of the Current Topics in Respiratory Care video series features Sangeeta Mehta MD, FRCPC, discussing the importance of taking a patient-centered approach to mechanical ventilation treatment in this episode of Current Topics 2018: “Caring for the Mechanically Ventilated Patient – a Patient-Centered Approach.” Dr. Mehta also highlights... Read more »
August 22, 2018
Sputum Bowl Champions Share Tips for Competition Success
National and State Sputum Bowl Champions from Collin College visited the AARC Office along with their program instructors. Back row, from L to R: Jake Malan, Cesar Romero, Patrick Forsythe, Ryan Edinger, and Julie Boganwright (instructor). Front row, from L to R: Araceli Solis (instructor), Kebron Isayas, and Jennifer Moreles. Collin College is not only... Read more »
August 22, 2018
Patient Advocacy Summit Sets Focus on Improving Care
Enable cookies to see embeded content. The value of the annual Patient Advocacy Summit takes focus in this episode of Big Ideas Theater. Amber Galer, BS, RRT, discusses the 2017 summit and explains how the annual summits are rooted in the needs of the patients. According to Galer, the Summit gives patients a chance to... Read more »
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