Seattle Central Respiratory Care

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Friends, alumni, and supporters of the program. This is the largest respiratory care conference in the Pacific Northwest. Come learn with us!

It’s your chance to connect, learn, and have fun along the way. 50th Annual Respiratory Care Conference is just around the corner! April 21-23. Double Tree Conference Center in SeaTac.
Offering 23 AARC CRCE. For more information go to www.RCSW.org Don’t forget Early Bird Registration is still going, save 20% if you register by April 1st.

BREAKING📣 HCPLive News reports: "Boehringer Ingelheim will be putting a self-imposed $35 per month cap on out-of-pocket costs for eligible patients to obtain items in its portfolio of inhalers." Terrific news for accessible health care!

🔗Read more: https://bit.ly/3T5nYdN

The dragon has a mythical reputation in many East Asian cultures as a symbol of dignity, health, honor, success, luck, and strength. As we enter the Year of the Dragon, may these attributes follow you throughout the year. Happy Lunar New Year!

As respiratory care week comes to a close, here’s a few pics of some of our activities on campus! From pot lucks to trivia games, we celebrated our profession! Thanks so much to those who support our educational journeys. Happy RC Week, 2023!

From this month’s issue.
Do RT’s intubate in your hospital?

Miller and others report the findings of a feasibility trial evaluating outcomes of intubations by respiratory therapists (RTs). This prospective study evaluated 689 intubation events where the success rate was 98% overall and 86% on first attempts.
Paper: https://rb.gy/uoh5i
Editorial: https://rb.gy/d63oq

Happy Veterans Day to all of our Veterans!! We love and appreciate each and every one of you.

Meet our amazing neonates and pediatric instructor, Hope. In the 5 weeks she’s been with us she has shifted our focus from big humans, to tiny humans (which aren’t just mini versions of us😅). She has so much great experience and the stories to tell the tale. Here’s a little sniper from Hope herself.
“I’ve been an RT for 13 years, and currently work at UWMC. Five weeks ago I started as an instructor at SCC. The thing thag I love the most about being an RT is helping patients, particularly neonates. I like the fast-paced environment and critically thinking. RT is a great fit for me”.

Our next Respiratory Therapist highlight is our incredibly caring clinical director Scott!!

“I started my career as an RT in 2001.
In 2004 I started at Seattle Central as a clinical instructor. In 2007 I was offered and accepted a full-time position as the Director of Clinical Education. As a clinician, I enjoy using my skills and abilities at the bedside to make a positive impact in my patients’ care. This includes providing input to the care team as well as caring for critically ill patients and helping their family members feel at ease while in the hospital. As an educator, I enjoy helping students develop the skills needed to become successful clinicians. I love seeing students make connections and gain confidence in their journeys towards this rewarding profession.”