
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
69 episodes
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: FACES National Patient Advocacy Award Winner
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 Brigette 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 Honors: 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 Updates 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

Clinical Practice Guidlines with Lynda Goodfellow
Welcome to the AARC Perspectives podcast! Recorded live at the AARC Congress, these episodes explore key trends and advancements in respiratory care with leading experts.
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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22:12

Safe and Effective Staffing Guide with Rena Laliberte and Garry Kauffman
Welcome to the AARC Perspectives podcast! Recorded live at the AARC Congress, these episodes explore key trends and advancements in respiratory care with leading experts.
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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27:44

Member Spotlight: 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 to recruit 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
COPD Champion Russell A. Acevedo, MD, FAARC, FCCP, FCCM, Honored with Jimmy A. Young Medal. Hear his story and learn more about what the award means to him!
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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17:44

Advocacy Updates: 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 Updates: 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 you.
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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21:56

Member Spotlight: 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, and her organization's efforts to use pulmonary disease navigators to redu...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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36:34

Educator Spotlight: Ellen Becker and Recent Asthma Education Series
In this episode of AARC Perspectives, we're joined by 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 discus...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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19:36

Advocacy Update: 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 Spotlight: Getting Involved with HOSA
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

Member Spotlight: Joel Brown and RT Career Options
Joel Brown shares his career journey and discusses the wealth of career options available to respiratory therapists. He also addresses the importance of RT education and how it can expand the profession.
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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45:43
