Aarc's mission is to continue to be the leading national and international professional association for respiratory care. The aarc will encourage and promote professional excellence, advance the science and practice of respiratory care, and serve as an advocate for patients, their families, the public, the profession and the respiratory therapist.

Provide membership services, conventions and meetings togive its members the most current information anddevelopments in the respiratory care field. support other organizations that conduct activities for theadvancement of respiratory care. provide disaster relief to individuals in need.