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Transitioning from student life to a professional career is a pivotal moment. Learn how the AARC can help you excel in your new role as a respiratory therapist. From exam prep to career advice and savings, we've got you covered!
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transitioning from student to professional Gary Wickman, RRT, FAARC Director of Respiratory Care Providence Regional Medical Center, Everett, WA Co-Chair, AARC Membership Committee
Congratulations! • Exciting things lie ahead • Your exams • Your job search • Career satisfaction as a respiratory therapist
What’s on your Mind? • Getting that first job • Taking your NBRC exams • Taking care of you and your family • Learning about the real-life, on-the-job challenges • MONEY!
AARC Saves You Money! • NBRC Exam • $40 off • You must register from the AARC site • It’s only for AARC members www.aarc.org/member_services/nbrc_discount/
AARC Helps You Pass • Exam Prep Course • Gives you access to the NBRC self-assessment tests • Helps you identify your areas of weakness • Gives you a “study prescription” • Expert lecturers present the material to you www.aarc.org/education/exam_prep
AARC Saves You Money! • Continuing Education • You must have to maintain your state license • Members get at least 18 free, live CRCE credits per year • Members get at least 12 free, non-traditional CRCE credits per year • Many other free or low cost continuing education options
AARC Saves You Money! • Discounts • To AARC Congress, Summer Forum, State Society meetings, and online courses • Products offered by AARC • Personal services – Geico car insurance, professional liability insurance, and other insurance products
Calculate Your Savings www.aarc.org/member_services/calculator/ RESPIRATORY CARE journal - $89.95 3 Hour Ethics course - $25.00 RRT Exam discount - $40.00 RC Week t-shirt - $5.00 3 AARC Webcasts - $30.00 AARC Member Saves $189.95
AARC Saves You Money! • Membership • Students now get a GREAT Student-Member-to-Active- Member rate. • $70 for TWO years if renewing 180 days before graduation • Discount gets smaller – but still a great deal – as student nears graduation • $90 for TWO years from 30 days before • $70 for ONE year from one month to six months after
We’ll Give you a Career Boost • AARC Career News • A bi-monthly newsletter • Job postings • Career advice • Make sure you receive it • www.aarc.org/email • 972-243-2272
More Career Advice • Free Job Symposium • At this year’s AARC Congress • Free 3 hour symposium with job preparation help • Preparing for an interview • Writing a resume
We’ll Bring Help to You • AARConnect • Professional social network for members only • Help Line outreach • Specialty Section tools • A special Student section (http://bit.ly/1cq43dB) • Other Social Media • Facebook • LinkedIn • Twitter • Others
We’ll Bring Help to You • White Papers and Resource Tools • Checklists • Manuals • Guidance papers and position statements • Clinical Practice Guidelines
We’ll Bring Help to You • Publications with Latest Information • Respiratory Care journal with state of the art articles and original research • Online access, mobile access • AARC Times – news and features, but also clinical articles with practical help
Take Your Career to the Next Level • Volunteer Projects • DRIVE4COPD • State societies have opportunities • Writing, research, literature
Take Your Career to the Next Level • Advocacy • Work for better patient care • Strengthen the role of the respiratory therapist • Your watchdog at the state and Federal level
AARC • Save money • Get career help • Earn continuing education • Access resource tools that you need • Participate in service to patients and profession info@aarc.org 972-243-2272