Alaska Society for Respiratory Care

02/13/2026

In Alaska, we’re committed to advocating for respiratory therapists and the patients we serve. From working with legislators at the state and federal levels to advance better policies to passing the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact, we can all help advance our profession. Get involved in advocacy efforts by:

✅ Sending an email or writing a letter to your local or national representative on key legislative issues.
✅ Taking part in Washington D.C. Fly-in, June 1-2
✅ Making a difference in shaping the future of respiratory care by highlighting the importance of RTs in your community.
Your voice matters! Join us in advocating for positive change and stronger support for respiratory care.

🔗 Learn more about AARC’s advocacy efforts: https://www.aarc.org/advocacy/state-advocacy/

02/13/2026

Expand Your Skills with AARC’s Resources
Ready to advance your respiratory care career? AARC offers various educational tools to help you grow, including:

📚 AARC University – More than 200 hours of education to enhance your skills.
🩺 Webinars– Stay current with discussions from leading experts on trends, topics, and research impacting the profession, including the monthly Leadership Grand Rounds.
🔬 Research & Clinical Resources – Members receive free access to Respiratory Care and Respiratory Care Reports– the leading journals for RT research.
More education, including a blood gas microcredential, an updated airway clearance guide, COPD on-demand webinars, and more, is coming in 2026! Sign up to receive alerts when new AARC education is released.

🔗 Explore AARC resources today: https://www.aarc.org/education/

02/13/2026

StrongeRTogether
Respiratory therapists’ impact on patient care and healthcare delivery is undeniable. Whether it’s talking to a student, encouraging a member to speak at a conference, mentoring a new grad, or simply sharing the "why" behind what you do, you have the power to spark and grow this career for someone else.
How can we make this happen?

• Promote our profession by sharing stories of what it means to be an RT on social media, at your organization, and in your community.
• Support HOSA and get involved with schools to spark student interest.
• Mentor students and guide them through the credentialing process.
• Advocate for RT recognition at every level, so future professionals see the importance of our work.
• AARConnect – share your knowledge and questions with your colleagues by using our online community.

02/13/2026

💻 Discover A New Way to Stay Informed 💻
Whether you're a long-time member or new to the respiratory care community, AARC has a new tool to help enhance your learning and advocate for our profession: RC Central! This new digital resource hub centralizes AARC content for you. RC Central makes it easier to find information that supports your practice, professional growth, and networking. It brings together member features, career stories, AARC News, advocacy updates, research highlights, and more – all in a way that helps you quickly locate what matters most to you. Check it out today at rccentral.aarc.org.

✨ What are your goals for the year ahead?
• Get more involved in advocacy?
• Enhance your skills through AARC University?
• Network with RT colleagues worldwide?
Whatever your goal, AARC can help you succeed!

12/19/2025

Stay Engaged with Your RT Community: Update Your Profile in AARConnect!

Log in and update your profile to help your colleagues get to know you better. Your account profile is also where you can update your notification preferences, helping you stay informed about the latest questions and news in respiratory care.
AARConnect is a great tool to showcase your expertise within the community, whether you are looking for a new position or just trying to stay current with protocols and research.

Elevate yourself today! Visit AARConnect now!

https://connect.aarc.org/home

12/15/2025

💙 Grateful. Encouraged. United. 💙

On behalf of the Alaska Society for Respiratory Care, I want to extend a sincere thank you to the many state societies, respiratory leaders, and RTs across the country who have sent letters of support for Alaska Respiratory Care Licensure.

In just the past few days, we have received over 30 letters of support, and each one reinforces the strength of our profession and our shared commitment to patient safety and professional standards.

Your advocacy, solidarity, and willingness to stand with Alaska truly mean more than words can express. This effort is bigger than any one state—we are stronger together.

Thank you for standing with Alaska. 💪🫁

12/12/2025

12/12/2025

🌟 ALASKA RESPIRATORY THERAPISTS — WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! 🌟
What does RT licensure in Alaska mean to you?
And how do YOU believe licensure impacts patient safety in our state?

As we move closer to securing Respiratory Therapy licensure in Alaska, your voice matters more than ever. 💙

✨ Share your thoughts below:
💬 How would licensure strengthen your role as an RT?
🛡️ How would it improve safety and quality of care for your patients?
🏥 Why is now the right time for Alaska to join the other 49 states?

Your comments will help spotlight the value of our profession and the importance of protecting Alaskans through safe, standardized respiratory care.

👇 Drop your perspectives in the comments — let’s show everyone what licensure means to the RTs who care for Alaska every single day!

12/10/2025

Don't forget to check your emails and cast your vote in our special election!
We are in need of a replacement VP and another Director at Large!
The ballot was emailed out to all AARC members.
Voting closes on Dec. 15th ☺️

Send a message to learn more

12/06/2025

✨ Your ASRC Vice President / Delegate attended the AARC House of Delegates Congress Meeting this week to represent Alaska and provide licensure updates to AARC leadership. During that meeting, we were challenged to share with our communities: “Who are you? What are you? Why do you do it?”

Here is your ASRC VP / Delegate’s response:

“Who am I?
I am someone motivated, passionate, and determined to make a meaningful impact on my profession, my state, and the future of Respiratory Therapy.

What am I?
I am a Respiratory Therapist with over 14 years of experience, having worked in numerous facilities across multiple states. I’ve seen firsthand what our profession is capable of and I firmly believe there is no reason Respiratory Therapists in Alaska should not be practicing at the same level and capacity as our colleagues nationwide.

Why do I do it?
Because my lifelong goal has been to make a positive difference in the world. While my heart will always belong to pulmonary diagnostics, Respiratory Therapy offers countless avenues to serve patients and communities. Regardless of specialty, every RT deserves recognition, respect, and the ability to practice fully within their scope, just like any other medical profession.

And because of that, I will advocate relentlessly. I will mentor those rising behind me. And I will do everything within my power to help secure licensure for Alaska Respiratory Therapists. Our profession deserves it, our patients deserve it, and our future depends on it.”

💬 Now we ask you:
What is your why?
And what can you do to make a positive difference in our profession?

12/01/2025

ALASKA RTs!

All active AARC members will receive an email tomorrow, December 1, with a link to vote in our special election.

We are currently seeking to fill two important positions:

Director at Large

Vice President (to allow our current VP to focus on serving as State Delegate)

Your email will include a SurveyMonkey link with two separate voting options — one for each role.
Please take a moment to review the candidates and cast your vote. Your participation helps strengthen our association and support the future of Respiratory Care in Alaska!

Send a message to learn more

11/25/2025

Patient Stories Needed!!

Have You Emailed Your Representative to Support the SOAR Act?

Take a minute to email your Congressional representative and ask them to support the SOAR Act. Telling your representatives your patient and healthcare provider stories showcases the importance of supplemental oxygen for more than 1.5 million Americans living with advanced lung disease.

This bipartisan legislation is gaining momentum—but we need your help to build support and secure additional co-sponsors in both chambers.