Articles tagged with: Students
July 3, 2018
Student Perspective: Amanda Hreiz
Amanda 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 »
June 20, 2018
5 Educators Offer 15 Tips on Exam Prep
Whether you’re still in RT school and just beginning to think about your credentialing exams or have now graduated and need to take them ASAP, your head is probably swimming with ideas about the best way to study. Respiratory care educators have spent their careers ensuring students have the knowledge they need to succeed on... Read more »
June 6, 2018
Student Perspective: Nicole Jones
Virginia 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 »
May 16, 2018
Job Searching: Marketing Yourself to RT Departments
If 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 »
April 4, 2018
Student Perspective: Alicia Thomas
Alicia 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 »
March 14, 2018
How do you introduce students to scholarly research? Have them do it
Second-year respiratory care students from Jefferson Community and Technical College in Louisville, KY completed a class research project last fall. Kyle Mahan, MS, RRT, is the director of clinical education at Jefferson Community and Technical College in Louisville, KY. This past fall he led his students on a new endeavor: the original research project. Mahan... Read more »
March 13, 2018
Want to Stand Out to Managers? Gain Knowledge and Stay Energized
Shellie R. Moore, M.Ed., RRT, RRT-NPS, is the program director and assistant Professor for the respiratory care program at Gannon University in Pennsylvania. She shares advice for students on how to stand out among their peers. Students: Build Your Skills The unique student opportunity Shellie R. Moore, M.Ed., RRT, RRT-NPS, shares tips for standing out... Read more »
February 28, 2018
Student Perspective: Finding Your Connection
By Jose Perez Jose Perez (front row, second from left) with fellow students following a presentation at school. When I was in high school I was able to participate in Medical programs that Weber State University had to offer. We would be shown demonstrational skills used by EMT, nurses, radiologists, etc. I was always attracted... Read more »
February 14, 2018
Involvement is Where You Find Value
Aaron Light, DHSc, RRT, RRT-ACCS, is the program director at Ozarks Technical Community College. He recently took time to reflect on his career path and share how he found value in maintaining membership in the AARC. What Does AARC Membership Do for You? The bigger picture Aaron Light learned that getting involved in the AARC... Read more »
February 1, 2018
Texas Students Lend Helping Hand in Guyana
Students from Texas State University took part in a study abroad program to increase awareness and value for the respiratory care profession in Guyana. Texas State University Respiratory Care students travelled to Georgetown, Guyana, South America for their first solo study abroad trip. Whether providing care in the hospitals, working with the students, volunteering at... Read more »
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