Membership Benefits
💙 Why Join AARC (and Automatically Support ASRC)
When you join the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC), you’re not just joining a national organization—you’re also automatically connected with the Arkansas Society for Respiratory Care (ASRC) as your state affiliate.
Your membership supports both national advocacy and local impact right here in Arkansas.
Membership highlights:
- Access to free & discounted CRCE and continuing education
- Robust professional networking tools (AARConnect, specialty sections)
- State/federal advocacy updates and engagement
- Career resources—job boards, leadership pathways, volunteer roles
- Student perks—NBRC exam discount, prep videos, early membership pricing
From students to seasoned professionals—the next step in your RT journey starts here.
🧩 Membership Levels & Pricing
Active Member – $96/year (+ $12.50 processing if new or lapsed
Eligibility: US-based, credentialed or graduated RTs, full membership rights
Student/Early Professional – $25 for students in accredited programs; benefits include NBRC discounts, exam prep resources, and scholarships
You can review full dues and categories via the AARC links for transparency.
📝 How to Join or Renew
This unfolds via the AARC platform—you’ll automatically affiliate with ASRC when selecting Arkansas as your state.
Steps:
- Visit the AARC membership page
- Choose the desired membership type
- Select Arkansas affiliate
- Complete registration or renewal
Use styled buttons:
[Become a Member or Renew Membership]
🙌 Already a Member
Thanks for being part of ASRC! Don’t forget to:
- Update contact details and preferences via MyAARC
- Check continuing education transcripts (CRCE)
- Engage with fellow RTs on AARConnect and specialty sections
- Volunteer on committees—Education, Advocacy, Publications, PR, etc. (see ASRC bylaws)
- Consider running for office or serving as a delegate in the House of Delegates
📁 Need Help?
- Questions about membership levels, pricing, or site login?
- Report missing perks or access issues
- Want to serve on an ASRC committee?
Contact our membership chairs:
Michelle Herrera (mherrera@pulaskitech.edu)
Karen Diles (DilesKarenE@uams.edu)