
AARC Perspectives
AARC Perspectives podcast highlights clinicians, educators, industry, and member leaders in the respiratory therapy community. Tune in for member stories, trending topics, industry news, award recognitions, patient care updates, and more.
Episodes
72 episodes
Advocacy Actions - Spring Update 2025 with Miriam O'Day
On this episode of AARC's Perspectives Advocacy Actions podcast with Senior Vice President Miriam O'Day, she discusses progress on the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact, SOAR Act, what's on the horizon for the rest of the year, and how you ca...
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23:58

AARChampion: Steve Wehrman, RRT, RPFT, FAARC
In this episode of the AARC Perspectives Podcast, we are joined by AARCchampion Steve Wehrman, RRT, RPFT, FAARC, a 48-year member of AARC and virtual pulmonary rehab therapist who discusses professionalism, the importance of RTs, and e...
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32:42

Behind the Breath: A Day in the Life of a Cancer Care RT
In AARC's latest AARC Perspectives Podcast - Behind the Breath: A Day in the Life of a Cancer Care RT, we are joined by Michelle Rausen, MS, RRT, RRT-NPS, RRT-ACCS of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and AARC VP of Membership and...
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19:59

Member Program Spotlight: Emerging Leaders Program with Meliza Walsh and Doug Gardenhire
The episode of the AARC Perspectives podcast talks with 2024 Emerging Leaders Program participants Meliza Walsh and Doug Gardenhire. They discuss the highlights and experiences with the AARC ELP program and what they learned throughout their ye...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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29:33

AARC Honors: 2024 FACES National Patient Advocacy Award Winner, Brigitte Trace
Welcome to the AARC Perspectives podcast! Recorded live at the AARC 2024 Congress, this episode features a chat with FACES Founder Sharman Lamka and 2024 Patient Advocacy Award winner Brigitte Trace, BA, RRT, about what this award means and the...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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11:40

AARC Educator Focus: Discussion with Petty Memorial Lecturer, Ellen Becker
Recorded live at the AARC Congress, Ellen Becker, PhD, RRT, RPFT, AE-C, FAARC, and Joseph Ariale, RRT, discuss Dr. Becker's Thomas L. Petty Memorial Lecture on Reconsidering Race and Ethnicity for Predicting Normal Lung Function. &n...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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24:13

Industry Insights: A Discussion with Aerogen CEO, John Power and 2025 AARC President, Dana Evans
Welcome to the AARC Perspectives podcast! Recorded live at the AARC Congress, with Aerogen CEO John Power and AARC President Dana Evans.
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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12:02

Advocacy in Action: What's happened in 2024 and what to expect in the futue with Miriam O'Day
Recorded live at the AARC 2024 Congress, we chat with Miriam O'Day, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs about what's on the docket for the rest of 2024 and future AARC advocacy efforts for 2025.
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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13:18

AARC Educator Focus: Clinical Practice Guidlines with Lynda Goodfellow
Recorded live at the 2024 AARC Congress, this episode of AARC Perspectives chats with AARC Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG) Director, Dr. Lynda Goodfellow, about what a CPG is, why it's important, and what new guidelines are on the horizon.&n...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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22:12

Member Program Spotlight: Safe and Effective Staffing Guide with Rena Laliberte and Garry Kauffman
Recorded live at the AARC Congress, this episode of AARC Perspectives explores the Safe and Effective Staffing Guide and what it is all about with Garry Kauffman and Rena Laliberte.
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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27:44

Member Champion: The Impact of HOSA on Student Recruitment with Lori Arnold and Teri Miller
Recorded live at the AARC Congress 2024, we chat with AARC members Lori Arnold and Teri Miller about the importance of state and national involvement in HOSA for recruiting students into the RT profession.
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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19:29

Behind the Scenes: Why Get Involved in the House Of Delegates with Julie Jackson
Recorded live at the AARC Congress 2024, we chatted with AARC House of Delegates (HOD) Chair Julie Jackson as she highlighted what the HOD is and why it's important to get involved.
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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7:14

Behind the Scenes: Program Committee
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.
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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42:20

AARC Honors: Russell A. Acevedo, MD, FAARC, FCCP, FCCM, 2024 Jimmy A. Young Medal Winner
Hear COPD Champion, Russell A. Acevedo, MD, FAARC, FCCP, FCCM, story and learn more about what being given the Jimmy A. Young Medal means to him!Additional Resources
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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17:44

Advocacy in Action: Respiratory Compact Licensure Processes and Timeline
Miriam O’Day, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs, sits down with Ron Posselt, Chair of the Compact Licensure Working Group, to delve into the intricacies of compact licensure, guided by the frequently asked questions from the Council o...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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10:20

Advocacy in Action: What is AARC Working on in Regulatory Affairs?
Join Miriam O'Day, AARC Senior Vice President for Government Affairs, as she sits down with Kay Moyer from CRD Associates. They delve into the crucial world of AARC regulatory affairs work, shedding light on its significance and discussing the ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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21:11

AARC Honors: Susmita Tarafdar, 2023 Patient Advocacy Award Winner
Listen in on our discussion with Susmita Tarafdar, BA, BS, RRT-NPS, 2023 Patient Advocacy Award winner, and what patient advocacy means to her.
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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21:56

Member Champion Kim Bennion, HIMSS Davies Award Winner for PDN and COPD
In this episode of AARC Perspectives, we talk with Kim Bennion, AARC Board Member and System Director of Research, about her research work, the HIMSS Davies Award, why she's involved with AARC, and her organization's efforts to use pulmon...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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36:34

Educator Focus: Ellen Becker and Recent Asthma Education Series
In this episode of AARC Perspectives, we're joined by Dr. Ellen Becker, an esteemed asthma educator, to explore the new six-part asthma education series. Ellen brings her expertise in respiratory therapy and patient-centered communication to di...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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19:36

Advocacy in Action: Supplemental Oxygen Reform Act (SOAR)
In this episode, Miriam O'Day, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs, discusses the journey of the SOAR Act, AARC efforts in coalition building, and the vital role of storytelling in shaping policy.
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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17:07

Educator Focus: Why Getting Involved with HOSA is Critical for Recruitment
In this episode of AARC Perspectives, we are joined by Karsten Roberts and Shawna Tracy, both program directors who represented the respiratory profession at a HOSA event in Colorado. They share their firsthand experiences, the significance of ...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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24:10

Industry Insights with Medtronic
Join AARC's Industry Insights conversation with Kristen Hood from Medtronic!
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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28:12

Industry Insights with Medline
Join Lisa from Medline for an exclusive peek into the cutting-edge world of respiratory care! Discover Medline's groundbreaking initiatives and Lisa's expertise firsthand. Don't miss this chance to explore the future of healthcare with industry...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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38:17

Industry Insights on Mechanical Ventilation in Multiple Phases with Medtronic
We speak with Medtronic's Cyndy Miller about mechanical ventilation specifically in the acute care phase and the rehabilitation and recovery phase. Cyndy is a respiratory therapist of 40+ years and has been with Medtronic for more than 30. Enjo...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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32:42

AARC Enhancing CPG Resources for RTs
In our latest AARC Perspectives episode, Lynda Goodfellow, Ed.D., RRT, AE-C, FAARC, discusses Clinical Practice Guidelines and how they benefit RTs. She dives into how the AARC is improving and developing CPG resources and what new CPGs RTs can...
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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40:43
