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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November 10, 2025 – Early bird registration starts 1/11/26! See you all there!!!

October 28, 2025 – Big things are happening in the Badger State! The WSRC has been sitting on some amazing news… we’ve earned a few incredible national awards! If you’re a Wisconsin RT heading to Phoenix, fill out this form so we can personally invite you to the AARC Awards Ceremony—and an unforgettable WSRC celebration afterward.

October 27, 2025 – Hello everyone! Sorry for the late announcement. We had some logistical issues that we needed to work out. First of all, thank you to everyone who participated in our #RCWeek25 activities! We hope you had an amazing week and we are already excited for next year! Finally, a big CONGRATULATIONS to the winners of our meme contest! First prize going to Liz Scheuing Second prize going to Kiki Marie Third Prize going to CVTC Respiratory Therapy Program Please get in touch with us so that we can coordinate your gift cards. Thanks for your patience! We hope this was as fun for you as it was for us!

October 24, 2025 – Better late than never right!? For today’s #RCWeek2025 fun, we want to hear spooky stories! 👻💀 Creepy RT Stories Wanted! 💀👻 Every RT has that one story… the creepy call light that goes off in an empty room, the vent that alarms when no one’s there, the night shift that just felt haunted. Now’s your chance to share them! 👉 Tell us your spookiest, creepiest, or weirdest RT (or hospital) stories in the comments. 👉 Keep it HIPAA-safe. We want NO patient details, please! 🫁 Warning: you may want to read these with the lights on… #RTLife #RCWeek2025 #WSRC #RTstrong #RespiratoryCare #WSRCTrachOrTreat

October 23, 2025 – 🌀 WSRC Logo Design Contest: Celebrating Respiratory Care Week! Calling all respiratory therapists and students! The Wisconsin Society for Respiratory Care (WSRC) invites YOU to showcase your creativity in our Logo Design Contest during Respiratory Care Week. Whether you're a seasoned artist or a first-time designer, this is your chance to help shape the visual identity of WSRC while celebrating our profession and our state. SEE INFORMATION BELOW... 🎯 Contest Theme Design a logo that reflects: • Respiratory care and the vital role of therapists • Wisconsin pride — feel free to incorporate the shape of the state, iconic symbols, or local flair • WSRC colors — keep the recognizable greens and blues from the current WSRC logo Your design can be: • Professional and clean • Symbolic or literal — think lungs, airways, stethoscopes, or even Wisconsin’s natural beauty 🖌️ Who Can Enter • Respiratory Therapists (licensed or practicing in Wisconsin) • Respiratory Therapy Students enrolled in Wisconsin programs 📅 Submission Deadline All entries must be submitted by Friday, October 25th, 2025 — the final day of Respiratory Care Week. 📥 How to Submit Email your design (PNG, JPG, or PDF format) to INFO@WSRC.ONLINE with: • SUBJECT LINE: WSRC Logo Contest & Your full name • Role (Therapist or Student) • School or workplace • A short description of your design and inspiration 💡 Tips for Novice Designers • Use free tools like Canva, Adobe Express, or even PowerPoint to create your design • Focus on simplicity, symbolism, and clarity • Don’t worry about perfection, we’re celebrating creativity and community!

October 22, 2025 – Hello again RTs! Here is the RC Week fun for today! 🫁💭 Would You Rather… RT Edition 💭🫁 Today we’re putting the fun in Respiratory Care Week! Here’s the challenge: YOU write the “Would You Rather” questions. Make them silly, gross, or just plain weird! we want to see what you come up with! 👉 Here’s one to kick things off: Would you rather wear the same N95 for the rest of your life, and never be able to take it off OR have a job where all you do is smell hundreds of sputum samples all day? 🤢 Now it’s your turn… what’s your best RT “Would You Rather”? Drop it below ⬇️ #RTLife #RCWeek2025 #WSRC #RTstrong #RespiratoryCare #WSRCTrachOrTreat

October 21, 2025 – Hey RTs! Respiratory Care Week is well underway! For our second #RCWeek2025 activity we want pictures! 📸 It’s time to show off your RT crew! Today we want to see YOU: the faces behind the masks, vents, and stethoscopes. 🫁✨ 👉 Snap a pic with your team, your department, or your favorite RT buddy. 👉 Goofy poses, serious smiles, or spooky flair, anything goes! 👉 Share your photo and tag WSRC with #WSRCTrachOrTreat This week is all about celebrating the amazing work RTs do every single day. Let’s see those faces and the pride behind the profession! #RTLife #RCWeek2025 #WSRC #RTstrong #RespiratoryCare #WSRCTrachOrTreat

October 20, 2025 – 🌀 WSRC Logo Design Contest: Celebrating Respiratory Care Week! Calling all respiratory therapists and students! The Wisconsin Society for Respiratory Care (WSRC) invites YOU to showcase your creativity in our Logo Design Contest during Respiratory Care Week. Whether you're a seasoned artist or a first-time designer, this is your chance to help shape the visual identity of WSRC while celebrating our profession and our state. SEE INFORMATION BELOW... 🎯 Contest Theme Design a logo that reflects: • Respiratory care and the vital role of therapists • Wisconsin pride — feel free to incorporate the shape of the state, iconic symbols, or local flair • WSRC colors — keep the recognizable greens and blues from the current WSRC logo Your design can be: • Professional and clean • Symbolic or literal — think lungs, airways, stethoscopes, or even Wisconsin’s natural beauty 🖌️ Who Can Enter • Respiratory Therapists (licensed or practicing in Wisconsin) • Respiratory Therapy Students enrolled in Wisconsin programs 📅 Submission Deadline All entries must be submitted by Friday, October 25th, 2025 — the final day of Respiratory Care Week. 📥 How to Submit Email your design (PNG, JPG, or PDF format) to INFO@WSRC.ONLINE with: • SUBJECT LINE: WSRC Logo Contest & Your full name • Role (Therapist or Student) • School or workplace • A short description of your design and inspiration 💡 Tips for Novice Designers • Use free tools like Canva, Adobe Express, or even PowerPoint to create your design • Focus on simplicity, symbolism, and clarity • Don’t worry about perfection, we’re celebrating creativity and community!

October 19, 2025 – WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED TOMORROW, OCTOBER 25, 2025! THERE IS STILL TIME TO CAST YOUR VOTE! Hey RTs! Happy Respiratory Care Week! We have fun and exciting things planned for you all week long! We’re starting with………… 🎉 Respiratory Care Week Meme Contest 🎉 Got RT humor? Put it to the test! Create or share your funniest respiratory care meme for a chance to win gift cards. 📅 Contest begins October 19 📱 Enter by posting your meme in the comments, or by posting it to your page and tagging WSRC using #WSRCTrachOrTreat 👍 The memes with the most likes win! 🏆 Prizes: 🥇 $50 Gift Card 🥈 $25 Gift Card 🥉 $25 Gift Card Gift Cards to your choice of Starbucks, Target, or Amazon Bring your wit, your creativity, and your best inside jokes! Let’s show off RT pride in the funniest way possible! #RTLife #RCWeek2025 #WSRC #RTstrong #RespiratoryCareRROW

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