Begin your education in New Jersey
If you are interested in a career in respiratory care there are 3 accredited programs in the state. Each one will prepare you with the skills and professionalism to pass the national board examinations. More information on each program can be found on the colleges' website.
Respiratory Care Programs
Strategic National Stockpile Ventilator Training Program
In conjunction with the Annual Shore Conference, the AARC is providing a special training session on the ventilators used in the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS). The Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) is a repository of ventilators that would be used to supplement the supply currently in use by the […]
Take a Chance and Recognize a Colleague
The NJSRC Awards are open and this is your chance to nominate a colleague. A NJSRC award is the best way to recognize the work we all contribute to the respiratory care profession. There are three awards that can be bestowed upon an individual and one to recognize a company; the A. Gerald Shapiro Award, […]
Shore Conference Registration Open!
Registration and a tentative agenda is now available. Join your fellow therapists at our annual event. Tropicana Casino and Resort this October 10, 11 and 12. Early registration is available through Thursday, August 16. Register Today! Wednesday, October 10 9:00 a.m. Check in 10:00a.m. – 12:00 p.m. General Session* 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch […]
Future AARC Meetings
Summer Forum
Where managers and educators meet for new ideas and strategies in respiratory care.
- 2019 - July 20-22 (Saturday - Monday), Ft. Lauderdale, FL
AARC Congress
The International Respiratory Convention & Exhibition is the largest and most comprehensive respiratory care meeting in the world.
- 2018 - December 4-7 (Tuesday - Friday), Las Vegas, NV
- 2019 - November 9-12 (Saturday - Tuesday), New Orleans, LA
- 2020 - Nov. 14–17 (Saturday - Tuesday), Orlando, FL
- 2021 - Nov. 6–9 (Saturday - Tuesday), Phoenix, AZ
AARC Education
Courses for AARC members
Earn CRCE by successfully completing these self-study AARC courses approved for CRCE. Programs, such as, AARC Webcasts, A Guide to Aerosol Delivery Devices for Respiratory Therapists, A Guide to the Nutritional Assessment and Treatment of the Critically Ill Patient, and Fee-based Self Study Courses, such as, AARC Exam Prep Course, Asthma Educator Certification (AE-C) Preparation Course, and the COPD Educator Course are just a few of the program offered by the AARC.
The Leadership Institute
This series of courses was designed to provide real-world education for respiratory therapists who wish to expand their breadth and depth of knowledge beyond the clinical realm. The Leadership Institute was designed and developed by content experts in respiratory care education, management, and research. The information and activities in the Leadership Institute provide a foundation for future growth in your career.
AARC Meetings
Check out the conventions, seminars, and meetings planned by the AARC.