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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April 21, 2026 – Thanks to Terry for hosting “Terryoke” at the 1st annual WiRES Conference fun night. It was a blast and almost everyone worked their vocals and dance moves!

April 21, 2026 – Congrats to all of our professional development scholarship winners (some not pictured)! These scholarships were provided by the WSRC for these respiratory therapists and students to attend the WiRES conference to further their career development.

April 21, 2026 – Congratulations to Chuck Offiah! He won the WSRC Student of the Year. Chuck is a student at Chippewa Valley Technical College and will graduate this May. We can’t wait to see what you do with your career Chuck! #chippewavalleytechnicalcollege #wsrc #respiratorytherapy

April 21, 2026 – Simulation Design Workshop in progress @ WiRES 2026! Advancing educational modalities in RT… thank to Laerdal for the great session presenters!

April 21, 2026 – Starting day 2 of WiRES out right! Ron Pasewald, Anja Dreps, Theresa Meinen, and Jessica George presented in a panel on the state of WSRC—so much great information and excellent things coming for our members!

April 21, 2026 – Improving post-operative outcomes starts with the right approach to lung expansion. At WiRES 2026, sessions like Melissa Olson’s (today at 10:30am) will explore how effective lung expansion strategies can help reduce post-operative pulmonary complications and support patient recovery. The VersaPAP® device provides gentle, quiet positive airway pressure therapy designed to: • Increase tidal volume • Support lung expansion • Help reduce the risk of atelectasis Because better recovery starts with better respiratory support. Find out more: https://bit.ly/4sooOS

April 20, 2026 – This year we started “mini sessions” for our attendees. This is right in the corner of the exhibit hall so you don’t have to miss all the fun! You still have time to swing down for the upcoming 30 min sessions. 4:15-4:45- Airway Clearance and Lung Expansion 5-5:30- Don’t Stop Believin’… in fundraising! Raise Right for the WSRC Are you reading this from your couch and having FOMO?! Join us next year! 📆 Mark your calendars for May 2-4, 2027 📆

April 20, 2026 – We are underway at the first annual WiRES conference here in Wisconsin Dells! Can you take a guess at our theme? Stay tuned for more photos!!

April 20, 2026 – Day 1 of WiRES is kicking off on a high note! The exhibit hall is opening shortly! Be sure to stop by and meet some of our volunteers at the WSRC student and member booths! #WiRES2026

April 20, 2026 – Stop by the Hamilton Medical booth today during the Exhibit Hall to see firsthand the latest in ventilation technology!

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