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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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 – 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 #RespiratoryCare
October 16, 2025 – Working on the compact 💪 #strongertogether
October 15, 2025 – 🎉 Something spooky (and a little meme-worthy) is coming… 👀 Respiratory Care Week kicks off October 19, and the WSRC has a week full of fun planned for YOU! Think memes, prizes, department shout-outs, and a few scary stories 👻 (HIPAA-friendly, of course). ✨ Mark your calendars and get ready to celebrate RTs in style. #RTLife #RCWeek2025 #WSRC #RTstrong #RespiratoryCare #WSRCTrachOrTreat
October 9, 2025 – Another successful District IV WSRC Symposium is in the books! This year’s event highlighted the evolving landscape of critical care in respiratory therapy—from optimizing high-flow therapy, emphasizing patient assessments beyond ventilator checks, to managing ventilator asynchrony, supporting ARDS patients, and advancing care for those with tracheostomies. A heartfelt thank you to our incredible speakers for their dedication and for elevating our profession. We’re also deeply grateful to our premier sponsors, Aerogen and Fisher & Paykel, for their generous support. And of course, thank you to all the respiratory therapists and students who attended—these events are for you and because of you. We’re already looking forward to planning next year’s symposium
October 8, 2025 – Don’t forget to save the date for our conference coming up this spring! See you in Wisconsin Dells!
September 30, 2025 – We're officially kicking off the WSRC Board of Directors Retreat! This weekend is all about connection, collaboration, and charting the future of respiratory care in Wisconsin. From strategic planning to shared inspiration, we’re bringing together passionate leaders to strengthen our mission and elevate our impact. Let the ideas flow and the energy rise WSRC is ready to breathe new life into the future.
September 30, 2025 – 🚨 Calling all changemakers! 🚨 The WSRC Board of Directors is meeting TODAY and you’re invited to be part of the action. Want to know what’s next for WSRC? Curious about how decisions get made? Just love being in the room where it happens? 🎭 Then pull up a chair and join us! Microsoft Teams Meeting ID:286 415 844 063 4 Passcode:Zw3SF2gF Dial in by phone +1 469-965-2326,,892909923# United States, Northlake Whether you're a longtime supporter or just getting curious, this is your chance to connect, contribute, and help shape the future of WSRC. Let’s build it together 💪
September 29, 2025 – Are you a student ready to make your mark in respiratory care? The AARC Student Mentorship Program for the House of Delegates is your gateway to leadership, connection, and professional growth. 👥 Be matched with experienced mentors from the AARC House of Delegates 📚 Gain insider knowledge about advocacy, policy, and the profession 🚀 Build your network and boost your confidence as a future RT leader Whether you're curious about how the House of Delegates works or eager to get involved in shaping the future of respiratory care, this program is your launchpad. 🔗 Apply now and take the first step toward becoming a changemaker: https://aarc.secure-platform.com/sma #AARCmentorship #RespiratoryCare #RTstudents #FutureRTleaders #AARC2025 #HouseOfDelegates #MentorshipMatters
September 17, 2025
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