The Ohio Society for Respiratory Care (OSRC) is a 1900 member non-profit professional association that is a chartered affiliate of the 47,000 member American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC). We are here to advise and promote the education, licensure, safety and quality of Respiratory Care services, issues and diseases.
Announcements
- OSRC 48th Annual Meeting – Save the Date February 16, 2026
- Expand Your Skills with AARC’s Resources February 16, 2026
Expand Your Skills with AARC’s Resources
Ready to advance your respiratory care career? AARC offers various educational tools to help you grow, including:
📚 AARC University – More than 200 hours of education to enhance your skills.
🩺 Webinars– Stay current with discussions from leading experts on trends, topics, and research impacting the profession, including the monthly Leadership Grand Rounds.
🔬 Research & Clinical Resources – Members receive free access to Respiratory Care and Respiratory Care Reports– the leading journals for RT research.More education, including a blood gas microcredential, an updated airway clearance guide, COPD on-demand webinars, and more, is coming in 2026! Sign up to receive alerts when new AARC education is released.
🔗 Explore AARC resources today: https://www.aarc.org/education/
#AARC #RespiratoryCare #RTEducation #ClinicalExcellence #AARC2026
- Summer Forum 2026 February 16, 2026
Save the Date!
Summer Forum 2026 takes place on July 13–15 (Mon-Wed) in Bonita Springs, FL. This year’s event promises unprecedented learning and networking opportunities full of fun and sun. Mark your calendar today! https://www.aarc.org/events-and-programs/aarc-summer-forum/Exhibit at AARC Events!
Are you seeking to spotlight your organization to respiratory therapists? Join us at Summer Forum and Congress 2026: booth sales for both events are officially open! Secure your place now and be a part of these premier respiratory therapy events. Highlight the latest trends, innovations, knowledge, and networking at your booth. Email susan.mathis@aarc.org for details.
- StrongeRTogether February 16, 2026
StrongeRTogether
Respiratory therapists’ impact on patient care and healthcare delivery is undeniable. Whether it’s talking to a student, encouraging a member to speak at a conference, mentoring a new grad, or simply sharing the “why” behind what you do, you have the power to spark and grow this career for someone else.How can we make this happen?
- Promote our profession by sharing stories of what it means to be an RT on social media, at your organization, and in your community.
- Support HOSA and get involved with schools to spark student interest.
- Mentor students and guide them through the credentialing process.
- Advocate for RT recognition at every level, so future professionals see the importance of our work.
- AARConnect – share your knowledge and questions with your colleagues by using our online community.
#StrongeRTogther #RespiratoryCare #AARC #RTRecruitment #HOSA
- New Journal CRCE Now Available November 3, 2025
The August and September 2025 CRCE Through the Journal courses are now available to members. These complimentary CRCE courses are designed to help you understand a study’s research question, design, main results, and implications for patient care. After registering, review the first five articles in RESPIRATORY CARE and complete the post-test.
- Respiratory Care Interstate Compact (RCIC) November 3, 2025
The Respiratory Care Interstate Compact (RCIC) continues to move forward this fall! We only need three more states to make the RCIC a reality! We are helping AARC advance this crucial licensure initiative. Learn more and act today to get your state on the RCIC map! For more details on compact licensure, listen to this recent conversation with Miriam O’Day, Ron Pasewald, Lexie Caraway, and state advocates Robert Johnson and Colleen Reiland, discussing recent RCIC activity. You can also reach out to Miriam O’Day (Miriam.oday@aarc.org) for additional support.
OSRC 2026 – Executive Committee
President – Karla Balasko
President-Elect – Scott Neuhofs
Vice President – Brittany Conley
Treasurer – Brad Boling
Secretary – Angela Deal
Delegate – Joe Huff
Alternate Delegate – Chris Schwanenberger
Immediate Past President – Nancy Colletti