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Career Advancement & Growth
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  • Access to career-building education and development
  • Tools to strengthen your resume and long-term trajectory
  • Resources for every stage of your respiratory care career
High-Quality Continuing Education
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  • Free & low-cost CRCE credits
  • On-demand archived webcasts
  • Evidence-based learning from national speakers
  • Clinical guidelines & specialty education
Advocacy & Representation
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  • National advocacy for RT recognition and scope of practice
  • Representation in policy, reimbursement, and legislation
  • Advocacy for RT inclusion in Medicare Telehealth
  • Unified voice protecting the profession
Trusted Professional Resources
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  • Respiratory Care Journal – peer-reviewed research
  • AARC Times – career guidance & updates
  • Toolkits, guidelines, and best practices
Networking & Community
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  • Connect with RTs, educators, researchers, and leaders nationwide
  • Join specialty sections and interest groups
  • Mentorship and peer collaboration opportunities
Financial & Member Discounts
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  • $40 NBRC credentialing exam discount
  • Discounted Congress and conference registration
  • Reduced pricing on educational resources
  • Member savings on select professional services
Leadership & Volunteer Opportunities
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  • Serve on committees and councils
  • Contribute to education, research, and guideline development
  • Build recognized leadership experience
Includes ISRC Membership
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  • AARC membership automatically includes ISRC
  • Illinois advocacy and licensure updates
  • Local education, networking, and leadership opportunities
  • State-level initiatives impacting RT practice

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Introducing the ISRC Research Hub

Introducing the ISRC Research Hub We’re excited to announce the launch of the ISRC Research ... Read More >

πŸ’™ Thank You, Volunteers! πŸ’™

πŸ’™ Thank You, Volunteers! πŸ’™ Your Breath, Our Purpose Every success we celebrate β€” every ... Read More >

🌬️ RT Students in the Spotlight! 🌬️

We’re thrilled to announce that Brandon Macak, Chair of the ISRC Student Committee, will appear ... Read More >

🌟 Introducing the NextGen Illinois Series

Empowering the Future of Respiratory Care The ISRC is excited to launch NextGen Illinois, a ... Read More >

ISRC Wins Bill Bitzel Award

πŸ† ISRC Launches NextGen RT: Illinois Edition with National Recognition The Illinois Society for Respiratory ... Read More >

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Upcoming Events

Education Committee Meeting

Please reach out to Co-Chairs Alyssa Sichrovsky and Lori Badgely for more information on committee agenda and volunteer needs.

Public Relations / Social Media Committee

Please reach out to committee Chair Lexie Caraway for additional information and volunteer needs.

Executive Committee Meeting

Closed meeting of the Executive Committee of the ISRC Board of Directors.

Next Gen Student Series

Recurring MONTHLY on the third Wednesday from 6-7 REGISTER HERE  

Student Section Meeting

Recurring MONTHLY on the third Saturday from 9-10 REGISTER HERE  

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