AARC Perspectives

In this episode of AARC Perspectives, we discuss with Mary Martinasek, PhD, CPH, MCHES, RRT, about vaping among adolescents and young adults. Specifically, we review the findings of a recent study about the prevalence of vaping among physically active youth. We also dive into how RTs can help patients, parents, and their communities.

In our latest episode of AARC Perspectives, we talk with Brady Scott, Dana Evans, and David Eitel about their experiences at this year’s Summer Forum, takeaways from the event, and how professional development events help your career. We also look ahead and discuss what attendees can expect at Congress 2022. 

In this AARC Perspectives episode, we talk with JJ Valdez, MSRC, RRT, RRT-ACCS, a collegiate educator with the goal of inspiring the next generation of clinicians to elevate the standard of health care. He discusses the value of using social media to engage with colleagues and help grow the profession. He also shares his tips on strengthening your social media presence.

In today’s episode, we’re talking with Linda Nozart, MPH, BSRT, RRT, AE-C, is the Administrative Director of the Asthma Education Program in NYC Health + Hospitals Woodhull. She shares her passion for the profession and working with asthma patients. She’ll also discuss her career path and what led her to this current role and the benefit and rewards it offers.  

In this episode of AARC Perspectives, we talk with Tiffany Christiansen, a cystic fibrosis patient, patient advocate, and our Congress LIVE! 2021 keynote speaker. She shares her experience with the disease (and her two double-lung transplants), diving into what it’s like being on a ventilator and the stigma of lung transplantation. A common theme shared by Christiansen is the importance of bringing humanity into patient care.  

In this episode of AARC Perspectives, we speak with ECRI employee Brad Bonnette, about their recent recommendations for disinfection of ventilators. 

In this episode of AARC Perspectives, we speak with AARC Historian Trudy Watson, on the rich history of the AARC. With 75 years under our belt, we are excited to see what the future holds for respiratory therapy. 

We speak with AARC member and respiratory therapist, John Priest, who currently serves as an ECMO specialist at Boston Children's Hospital. Hear from John and how he has grown his career in ECMO. 

We speak with this year's recipient of the 2021 award, Martina Compton, about her philosophies in patient advocacy.  

We speak with president and co-founder of The FACES Foundation, Sharman Lamka. Listen along as we discuss the history of the foundation and how the National Patient Advocacy Award came about. 

We go behind the scenes of the AARC Program Committee. Volunteers and AARC staff join us for this one of a kind episode. We discuss upcoming events, request for proposals, and so much more. 

In this episode of AARC Perspectives, we speak with Georgianna Sergakis, Jessica Schweller, and Sarah Varekojis about APRT. Specifically, the program this team created together and what is included in the program.?

In this episode of AARC Perspectives we speak with David Gibson. David is a tobacco treatment specialist and has been an RT since 1990. We talk with David and discuss why it's important to take time for the caregiver. 

In this episode of AARC Perspectives, we talk with Krystal Craddock, MSRC, RRT, RRT-ACCS, RRT-NPS, AE-C, CCM, and dive into how her team celebrates RC week. She gives helpful ideas to managers and discusses why it’s important to celebrate year-round.

In today's episode, Andrew Klein discusses his respiratory therapy role as a clinical specialist. He defines the role and discusses how it was a good fit for his career path.

In this episode of AARC Perspectives, Jasmine Brown, MS, RRT, RRT-ACCS, COPD-Ed, CHSE, shares what it means to be an intentional patient advocate. She also discusses how this proactive measure will help in your efforts to deliver the best patient care. 

In this episode of AARC Perspectives, we chat with Aaron Light, DHSc, RRT, RRT-ACCS, FAARC, to learn how a Missouri community college evolved to offer a bachelor's degree in respiratory therapy.

In this episode of AARC Perspectives, we talk with Adam Levine, BSRT, RRT, and ECMO Specialist, who discusses his plan to run the virtual Boston Marathon to support his hospital community.

Links
Adam's Facebook Donation Page
Adam's GoFundMe page