The American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) is the leading national and international professional association for respiratory care professionals. It works to advance the science and practice of respiratory care, support respiratory therapists at every career stage, and advocate for patients, families, and the profession.
Health care workforce and professional practice issues affecting respiratory therapists; respiratory care education, licensure, credentialing, reimbursement, clinical practice standards, patient safety, and public health policies related to respiratory health and lung care.
Primarily membership dues, conference and educational program revenue, publications, sponsorships, advertising, and corporate partnerships.
American Respiratory Care Foundation; International Council for Respiratory Care; Respiratory Care journal; Be An RT; state societies and chartered affiliates; AARC Board of Directors and House of Delegates.
Non-profit professional association
