Hello my fellow Respiratory Therapists! As you all know, many of us feel that our national professional organization (the AARC) has failed to provide us with support for a long time. In my opinion, they take our money, fail to protect our interests and do absolutely nothing to advance our field. The latest blow to us is the suggestion that ANYONE with ZERO training can do our job (NON-ICU Clinicians -- who??). They are currently offering a course for ventilator training that may be used to replace OUR expertise during this Covid-19 crisis (We all understand how hospital administration works...). Well, let's FIGHT back. I propose that we start a new organization. A national organization that will PROTECT our field and demand the recognition and respect that you all deserve. We are trained professionals. Let's get together and act like it!

UPDATE WE REACHED 2,500 PETITIONERS: Please click on the FB link and join our official group The National Coalition of Respiratory Therapists-- NCRT for short! We look forward to hearing from all of you!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/653133022188318/