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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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2026 ISRC 58th Annual Conference

“Collaboration in Motion: Elevating the Profession”

For Attendees & Students

Hello RTS! Join us for two dynamic days of education, connection, and professional growth as we move respiratory care forward—together.

🏥 Main Track: April 30 & May 1

  • Expert speakers
  • Evidence-based clinical updates
  • Professional development sessions
  • Industry partner engagement

🎓 Student Track: April 30

  • Engaging, high-impact lecture topics
  • Interactive small-group networking sessions
  • Hands-on engagement with industry partners

Students are encouraged to participate in the Student Track and are invited to join the Main Track on May 1.

🏆 Sputum Bowl: April 30
Student teams will compete in this high-energy respiratory knowledge showdown for the opportunity to represent the Illinois Society for Respiratory Care at the American Association for Respiratory Care Congress.

Students start forming your team now and watch for team application details coming soon!

Register as Attendee

For Vendors & Exhibitors

Showcase your brand to Respiratory Care professionals.

Thank you for your sponsorship to all exhibitors!

Register as Vendor

Sponsorship Packages

Sputum Bowl
$4,000
Logo on t-shirts & prominent marketing.
Platinum
$1,600
Speaking slot & prime location choice.
Gold
$1,300
Sponsor meals/tracks & 2 attendees.
Silver
$1,100
Promo distribution & 2 attendees.
Bronze
$900
1 Table & 2 attendees.

Additional Opportunities

🎓  Student Track Sponsor: $2,000
📚  Student Fees Sponsor: $1,500
🛍️  Attendee Bag: $800
💧  Water Bottle Logo: $500
📄  Bag Advertisement: $500
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💙 Thank You, Volunteers! 💙

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🌬️ RT Students in the Spotlight! 🌬️

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🌟 Introducing the NextGen Illinois Series

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Upcoming Events

Membership Committee Meeting

Please reach out to chair Katie Himes for more information and volunteer needs.

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.

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