The Wisconsin Society for Respiratory Care (WSRC), a Chartered Affiliate of the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC), is a non-profit, volunteer-driven organization dedicated to representing respiratory therapists in Wisconsin by:

  • Championing and advocating for legislation that benefits both patients and the RT profession.

  • Promoting the value and visibility of the respiratory therapy profession statewide.

  • Providing first-class continuing education opportunities. 

  • Offering career-boosting networking opportunities. And so much more!!!

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May 21, 2026 – Your voice matters! Thanks to RT efforts across the country, the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact (RCIC) is moving to the next step to make RT interstate mobility a reality! With 11 states, as of mid-April, having passed legislation, the commission to begin implementation can now be created! [INSERT STATE] stands committed to advocating for respiratory therapists everywhere and are thrilled for the future of the RCIC! We invite you to join us in this vital advocacy work by: ✅ Sending an email or writing a letter to your local or national representative on key legislative issues such as the SOAR Act. Share this flyer at your next meeting to get people involved. ✅ Taking part in Washington D.C. Fly-in, June 1-2 ✅ Making a difference in shaping the future of respiratory care by highlighting the importance of RTs in your community. #AARCAdvocacy #RespiratoryCare #RTsMakeADifference #StateAdvocacy #AARC2026

May 20, 2026 – Consider purchasing a ticket! Great prize. Greater cause.

May 20, 2026 – Registration Now Open for Summer Forum 2026, July 13–15 in Bonita Springs, FL. This year’s event promises unprecedented learning and networking opportunities full of fun and sun in a beautiful location. Use our code to save some 🐄💵 Wisconsin $10 off WI10OFF https://www.aarc.org/aarc-meetings/summer-forum-2026/

May 19, 2026 – Curious about what the WSRC does for respiratory therapists across Wisconsin? Want to learn more or get involved? Join us for the our WSRC Board of Directors meeting on Wednesday, May 20th at 4pm!

May 7, 2026 – AARC, in partnership with the Department of Defense, the Council of State Governments, and AARC's state society affiliates, is advancing the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact (RCIC) - a policy initiative designed to allow licensed respiratory therapists to practice across participating states without needing additional licenses. And we want to hear from you. You are invited to take the RCIC Member Perception Survey to share your perspective on the awareness of this policy initiative, perceived value, concerns, and interest in supporting the implementation of the RCIC. Your input is essential to help shape our education, advocacy, and implementation strategies. This survey will take approximately 5 minutes to complete. Start the Survey:

May 5, 2026 – Join district 6 for a night of bowing on June 5th! Gather your team of 4 or come solo and we will find you a team! Teams are encouraged to come dressed in your best bowling attire. Email sschuele@wisocietyrespcare.onmicrosoft.com for registration details!

April 25, 2026 – Going to AARC Summer Forum in beautiful Bonita Springs? Us too! Want to save a fast $10? Use this code at checkout: WI10OFF

April 24, 2026 – This years WiRES theme was karaoke! Mark your calendars for next year’s event: May 2-4th, 2027 at Wilderness Resort. What would you like to see as the theme?!

April 22, 2026 – Congratulations to the Western Technical College sputum bowl team who took home 1st place on Sunday at the WiREs Sputum Bowl competition! 🏆🥇

April 22, 2026 – Sounds like a good time to us!!!

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