Respiratory Therapy

Founded in 1947, the AARC is a not-for-profit professional association with more than 47,000 members worldwide. Primary membership consists of respiratory therapists and allied health practitioners who are trained at the 2- and 4-year college level. See Resources for free educational materials and Careers for resume and nterviewing guidance and listings of available jobs.

All 49 states regulating the respiratory care profession recognize NBRC examinations as standards for state licensure. See the Resources section for videos and a document library that includes a Candidate Handbook.

Has forms and applications, information about requirements and continuing education, rules and laws, and more.