Live Webinar Tuesday October 27, 2026 at 1100 CST

Speaker

Garry W Kauffman RRT FAARC MPA LFACHE

Garry is a registered respiratory therapist with over 40 years of experience in roles spanning a bedside clinician, educator, department director, and executive. Garry was selected for the AARC Fellow based upon his contributions to the profession.  Garry received his MPA from The Pennsylvania State University and achieved the distinction of board certification in health care from the American College of Healthcare Executives. Garry is the owner/manager of Kauffman Consulting, LLC. Garry’s focus continues to be on communicating the value of respiratory care services delivered by Respiratory Therapists by connecting the science of respiratory care, documenting outcomes secondary to our services, and communicating our value to key stakeholders in the health care system.

Target Audience

This activity is intended for respiratory therapists, respiratory therapy students and all other healthcare practitioners seeking to have a better understanding of pulmonary specific concepts, disease process and therapeutic standards.

Overview

This presentation, presented both live during RC Week 2026 and available on-demand, will provide both insight into the characteristics and behaviors of RT professionals who ‘Got Cred’ as well as provide examples of how we can apply these principles into our daily practice regardless of our position or what’s on our name badge. 

Educational Objectives

Upon completion of this activity learners should be able to:

1. Understand the traits and characteristics of professionals and how this translates into demonstrating your value as an RT
2. Appreciate the behaviors to avoid that will diminish your professional value
3. Apply the principles of professionalism in your daily roles as Respiratory Therapists

Accreditation Statement

This program has been approved for 1.0 contact hour Continuing Respiratory Care Education (CRCE) credit by the American Association for Respiratory Care, 9425 N. MacArthur Blvd. Suite 100 Irving TX 75063.

Credit Designation Statement

The AARC designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 CRCE.

Healthcare practitioners should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.  It is the responsibility of the participant to determine if this program meets the criteria for licensure or recertification requirements for his/her discipline.

Disclosures

This program is being hosted by Monaghan Medical Corporation.

The content in this presentation has been created by the presenter of this program. Any thoughts and opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Monaghan Medical Corporation.

Disclaimer

All information contained within this activity is intended for educational purposes only. Physicians and other health care professionals are encouraged to consult other sources and confirm the information contained in this site. No single reference or service can take the place of medical training, education and experience. This web site does not define a standard of care, nor is it intended to dictate an exclusive course of management. This information should not substitute for a visit or consultation with a health care provider.

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