RTMatters Episode 018 – The American Respiratory Care Foundation: A Valuable Resource for RTs

What resources are available to respiratory therapists looking to advance their education, research, and careers?

In Episode 018 of RTMatters, host Patrick Dunne is joined by Carl Hinkson, MSc, RRT-ACCS, RRT-NPS, FAARC, Chair of the American Respiratory Care Foundation (ARCF) and immediate Past President of the AARC, for an in-depth look at one of the respiratory care profession’s most valuable resources.

Patrick and Carl explore the Foundation’s mission to advance respiratory care through support for research, education, professional achievement, and international fellowship. Carl discusses the wide range of opportunities available through the Foundation, including research grants, undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships, literary and achievement awards, and the International Fellowship Program.

The conversation also provides a behind-the-scenes look at how the Foundation operates, including its governance structure, endowment process, and how award and scholarship recipients are selected.

For respiratory therapists interested in professional development, Carl explains how the Foundation can help support career advancement, encourage respiratory care research and publication, and strengthen the profession both in the United States and internationally.

Patrick and Carl also look ahead to upcoming fundraising activities, including events associated with the AARC Summer Forum and the Black and White Gala at the 2026 AARC Congress in New Orleans.

Whether you’re a respiratory therapy student, practicing RT, researcher, educator, or established professional, this episode may introduce you to resources and opportunities you didn’t know were available through the American Respiratory Care Foundation.

Listen now and learn more about how the Foundation supports respiratory therapists and the future of respiratory care.