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June 1st through 3rd

The Illinois Society for Respiratory Care and the program committee proudly invite you to participate in the 43rd conference and exhibition; the ISRC’s biggest educational show of the year.  Respiratory care practioners and other healthcare providers will gather in Oak Brook Terrace for “RESPIRATORY CARE TREK TO THE NEXT GENERATION”.  For three days we will enjoy education, exhibits, awards and recognitions, contests with prizes, entertainment, networking, food and friends.

Become a member of the AARC/ISRC for free.  If you register for the full conference as a nonmember, we will give you a free one year combined AARC/ISRC membership, (a $102.50 value).  One-day nonmember registrants can receive a discounted one year combined AARC/ISRC membership for only an additional $40 (a $102.50 value).  New members will be invited to a new member reception from 5pm-5:30pm on Wednesday.  Stop by the membership table near the registration desk and fill out an application for a free or discounted membership.  Don’t pass up this exceptional offer!!!!

A maximum of16 continuing respiratory care education credits (CRCE) can be obtained during conference.  The ISRC has applied to the AARC.   

CONTACT INFORMATION:

General Information: Kelli DeBerry (847) 981-3581
Exhibits:  Larry Dastych (630)-567-1057
Membership/Registration: Douglas McQueary (773) 962-4086

GENERAL INFORMATION:

BARRY SHAPIRO, MD COMMEMORATIVE LECTURE              

Dr Shapiro was a Specialist in Anesthesia and a pioneer in the fields of Critical Care Medicine and blood gas technology.  Dr Shapiro shaped many RCPs across the country through his lectures, books and bedside rounding.  The ISRC remembers Dr Shapiro with the Barry Shapiro Commemorative Lecture each year at the Annual Conference and Exhibition.  This year’s lecture will be presented by John Walton RRT, FAARC.

MEETINGS:

Board of Directors Meetings:

You are welcome to attend your ISRC BOD 4^th Quarterly and 1^st Quarterly business meetings.
Tuesday May 31st, 6pm – 9pm – 4th Quarterly meeting.
Friday June 3rd 4:30 pm – 6:30 – First Quarterly meeting

2010 Betty Pendgraft Poster Award

Calling all Illinois Respiratory Therapist students!!!! Here is your chance to gain recognition at the Illinois State Respiratory Care Conference and get in free! Two top winners will receive a scholarship to cover the cost of taking the NBRC registry exams!
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2010 Betty Pendgraft Poster Award

Society Events

Exhibit hall opening - Thursday and Friday, 1200 pm until 3pm,

Come explore with us into the future for the opening of the exhibit hall on Thursday. Platinum sponsored vendors will be recognized and awarded at the ribbon cutting ceremony.  Take this time to meet with vendors and see the latest in technology. 

.Annual Dance THURSDAY 7PM-12AM Thursday night visit your friends from around the galaxy and dance among the stars.  Dress up as your favorite space alien and win a prize. UFOS WELCOME!
Sponsored by Siemens Diagnostics and the ISRC.

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