September 9, 2026 – RT Students- this one is for you!! The Wisconsin Society for Respiratory Care (WSRC) is excited to announce our first-ever Student Development Day, taking place on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 8:00 AM–4:00 PM at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee! This event will be Wisconsin’s kickoff to Respiratory Therapy Week 2026, with a fun Wisconsin football-themed day designed primarily for first-year RT students, although second-year students are welcome to join as well. Students will have the opportunity to: Learn about the WSRC, AARC, NBRC, and credentialing Explore career opportunities beyond the bedside Meet WSRC members and connect with other RT students Bring a resume for feedback and tips to stand out in interviews Get valuable career and professional development information Enjoy lunch, prizes, and a fun football-themed day! Event Details: 🏈 Saturday, October 24 | 8:00 AM–4:00 PM 📍 Froedtert Hospital | Milwaukee, WI 🍴 Lunch included 🏨 Nearby hotel options are available for students traveling from outside the Milwaukee area. Please share the attached flyer with your students and encourage them to attend. We are excited to make this first Student Development Day a great start to RT Week 2026 and an opportunity for students to see just how many possibilities exist within respiratory therapy!

September 9, 2026 – 📣 WSRC Advocacy in Action Today, WSRC President Jessica George and Vice President Amanda Perera met with Secretary Dan Hereth of the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) to discuss updates to Wisconsin’s respiratory care administrative code related to the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact (RCIC). The WSRC is proud to continue advocating for respiratory therapists and helping shape the future of the profession in Wisconsin.

September 9, 2026 – Attention members! Join us for Journal Club!! This new opportunity is brought to you on TEAMS so you can join from anywhere. We will be reviewing a case study and discussing airway management. This is your chance to learn and grow in your profession!

August 22, 2026 – Join the WSRC for our annual Adult Respiratory Care Symposium on October 8th, in Milwaukee, WI! We have a stellar line up of speakers and vendors for the event! Registration is now open. New this year, you can join virtually if you are not local to our area!

August 21, 2026 – Mark your calendars and Register now!! The 2026 WSRC Adult Respiratory Care Symposium will be on Thursday, October 8th at St Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI. Link for registration and more details: https://education.wsrc.online/arcs/home

August 19, 2026 – What are the most commonly ordered pharmacological and/or non-pharmacological methods of Airway clearance therapy (ACT) that is ordered at your facility? Do you ever feel that some methods are over utilized? Linked below, are the AARC Clinical Practice Guidelines related to pharmacological and non-pharmacological ACT. I challenge you to read through them as the findings might surprise you! Also, I encourage you to share these with your ordering providers the next time that ACT is inappropriately ordered. https://www.aarc.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/nonpharmacologic_2013.pdf https://www.aarc.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/pharm_cpg.pdf

July 27, 2026 – This image provides a great visual of the process for the RCIC coming to fruition.

July 21, 2026 – Do you love talking about our profession? Enjoy working with students? Passionate about teaching and inspiring the next generation? We’re looking for volunteers from across Wisconsin to join our HOSA outreach team! You’ll have the opportunity to visit high schools and career fairs to share what makes respiratory care such a rewarding profession. Interested in helping shape the future of respiratory care? Send us a message here or use the Contact Us link on the WSRC website.

July 21, 2026 – Just a quick reminder that applications for the WSRC Professional Development Scholarship are due by August 1, 2026. If you are planning to attend AARC Congress 2026, don't miss out on this opportunity to secure funding for your early-bird registration. Make sure to complete and submit your application form before the deadline! Applicants can review the requirements and submit their application online using the link below:

July 17, 2026 – Day 2 of American Association for Respiratory Care - AARC House of Delegates (HOD) is complete! It was a busy couple of days with a possible new record for 13 resolutions reviewed and voted on! Our delegates were also invited to speak on an HOD panel about student engagement (we love our students!). #thefutureisbright #AARC #RTStrong #wirtsbreatheeasy

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