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          AARC Membership Benefits
In addition to providing you FREE membership in the PSRC, membership in the AARC provides you with all of the following benefits:

Award-Winning Publications

As an AARC member, you'll have a single source for authoritative, up-to-date information so critically needed in our rapidly changing health care environment.

Respiratory Care Journal -- The foremost scientific journal in the respiratory care profession, publishing original research, case reports, reviews, book critiques, letters, and monthly features on chest radiographs, pulmonary function tests, and blood gas analyses.

AARC Times Magazine -- The premier news and feature magazine of the profession with management tips, educational articles, human interest features, how-to articles, profiles of leaders in the profession, reports on current government trends, and job opportunities nationwide.

Advocacy and Awareness

Government Representation -- A full-time director of government affairs works for you in Washington, DC, and helps the Association leaders plan strategies for introducing legislation and influencing regulatory activities on reimbursement issues, research projects, consumer protection, smoking laws -- anything affecting the provision of quality respiratory care.

State Government Affairs -- The AARC's director of state government affairs works with the AARC's affiliates to bring licensure on-line in all 50 states and to help strengthen current acts. The AARC supports its chartered affiliates financially in these endeavors through grant and loan programs. In addition, emphasis is placed on assisting with other issues on the state level. These include health reform bills, laboratory issues, long-term care, and Medicaid concerns.

Public Relations -- The AARC represents you to the media, other organizations, the general public, and the health care industry. Since initiating our coordinated public awareness program, we have become the recognized leader and expert on respiratory care issues by such publications as USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, Business Week, HealthWeek, and others in the health and medical media. The Association's "Marketing the RCP" project is increasing the awareness of the value of the respiratory care practitioner in the health care delivery system to hospital administrators, senior management of subacute organizations, medical directors, and other gatekeepers of health care practice.

Standards -- The AARC promotes standards of excellence in ethics, education, administration, and technical performance for respiratory care practitioners. These standards represent the AARC's position on the provision of quality respiratory care in this country.

Clinical Practice Guidelines -- Recognizing that our health care system will require even more accountability and validity in the future, the AARC has embarked on a multiyear project to write clinical practice guidelines for all respiratory care modalities.

Liaison Activities -- We appoint representatives to all accrediting, credentialing, standards, medical, regulatory, and legislative organizations that may have an impact on this profession.


  Education

   FREE Continuing Education Courses - AARC members earn free  
   continuing education contact hours by participating in live web casts and
   through other programs offered throughout the year. All web casts may be
   viewed at no charge.

Electronic Continuing Education Transcripts -- The CRCE system provides you with a transcript of all your continuing education activities to use as proof of attendance at educational meetings.

CRCE Accreditation -- The Continuing Respiratory Care Education (CRCE) system approves and accredits educational programs, assuring their value to your continuing education needs.

Degree Completion -- Through a special arrangement with Western Michigan University, members who hold an RRT credential can obtain advanced standing and work toward a bachelor's degree at in-state tuition rates. College credit is also awarded for work performed in conjunction with attendance at Summer Forums and Annual Meetings.

Personal and Professional Services

Accidental Death and Dismemberment -- You receive a $10,000 accidental death and dismemberment policy through the AARC.

MarshPersonal Insurance Programs -- All AARC members have access to the advantages of a variety of AARC-sponsored group insurance plans through our association with Marsh Affinity Services.

When you are planning for your financial future, take a look at two new supplemental insurance options -- Catastrophe Major Medical Insurance Plan and Long Term Care Choice Plan.

MBNA Platinum Plus® Credit Card Support the AARC with every purchase you make. No Annual Fee, Low Introductory Annual Percentage Rate. Built-in fraud protection. Higher credit line. Unparalleled 24-hour Customer Satisfaction. Worldwide acceptance at millions of locations. For information about the rates, fees, other costs, and benefits associated with the use of the AARC Platinum Plus credit card, or to apply, call 1-800-932-2775 and mention Priority Code SYM9.

MBNA WorldPoints ProgramSM -- With the AARC MBNA WorldPoints credit card, members receive special rewards, including everything from discounts on travel and merchandise to gift certificates to cash rewards. Cardholders receive one point for every purchase dollar they spend, to be applied to the reward of their choosing. Visit the WorldPoints website for full information. For information about the rates, fees, other costs, and benefits associated with the use of the AARC Platinum Plus WorldPoints credit card, or to apply, call 1-800-932-2775 and mention Priority Code CTG8.

Discount Auto Insurance -- AARC members may qualify for discounts on automobile insurance through GEICO. Call 1-800-368-2734 today to see how much you may save and be sure to mention that you are an AARC member. If you currently have a GEICO policy, be sure to call and identify yourself as an AARC member and see if you are eligible for the member discount. Or go to the GEICO site for a free rate quote.

Discounted Magazine Subscriptions -- Over 500 titles are available at up to 80% off newsstand prices. Plus, the program guarantees that it will match the lowest prices of any magazine program available ensuring you the lowest cost for your subscription. Choose from selections covering news, sports, fitness, entertainment, hobbies, family, and education -- you are sure to find what you're looking for -- at the guaranteed lowest introductory price available! Find out more about the AARC Magazine Program.

Discounted Flower Arrangements -- A pretty new perk for AARC members at The Flower Club. Save 10% on every flower order! There are hundreds of arrangements to choose from. Same day delivery is available in most areas, too. Order 24 hours a day by calling (800) 800-7363 or view these beautiful arrangements and order online. Whether calling or using the online order, be sure to give them the promotion code ARCMIS.

Real Estate Rebates -- AARC members who buy and/or sell a home through Coldwell Banker's Real Estate Advantage Program are eligible to earn a cash rebate based on the buying or selling price of their home. Buy AND sell with a Coldwell Banker referred realtor (who may be from ANY real estate firm you choose!) and you'll earn TWO rebates. Rebates range from $300 for a home between $50K and $99K to $1,625 for homes $600K and up. Find out more about the new Real Estate Advantage Program.

Employment Opportunities -- Look to the AARC's publications to find out about some of the exciting job opportunities around the country.


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