Join the more than 100,000 respiratory care practitioners in the country, as you help people with a variety of breathing problems like asthma or bronchitis to breathe easier and accomplish more. Check out any of the sites below to learn more about a career in respiratory care:
American Association for Respiratory Care:
www.aarc.org
Since 1947, the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) has been committed to enhancing your professionalism as a respiratory care practitioner, improving your performance on the job and helping you to broaden the scope of knowledge essential to your success.
American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation:
http://www.aacvpr.org
Founded in 1985, the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) is dedicated to the professional development of its members, through information networking and educational opportunities. Central to their mission is the improvement in the quality of life for patients and their families. The American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) is the premier professional organization dedicated to the development of its members who are involved in the profession of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation.
Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care:
http://www.coarc.com
The mission of the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC), in collaboration with the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs (CAAHEP), is to promote quality respiratory therapy education through accreditation services.
National Board for Respiratory Care:
http://nbrc.org/default.html
The National Board for Respiratory Care, Inc. (NBRC) is a voluntary health certifying board which was created in 1960 to evaluate the professional competency of respiratory therapists.
Respiratory care is an exciting field with a lot to offer. We hope that the sites we've recommended will help any answer questions that you may have and show you the benefits of a career in respiratory health.
