Health Occupations Students of America - Illinois Chapter

Future Respiratory Therapists

Discover a career where every breath counts.


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Welcome Illinois HOSA Students! The ISRC is dedicated to supporting the next generation of Respiratory Therapists. This page is your gateway to understanding the profession, learning from Illinois experts, and finding the resources you need to succeed.

Why Respiratory Therapy?

U.S. News & World Report – 2026 Rankings

Be the Difference. Save Lives Daily. 💙

Career Resources


🏆 AARC: HOSA Competition Guidelines & Skill Videos


Essential guidelines for HOSA competitions and Respiratory Therapy skills demonstration videos.

🔗 Visit Be-An-RT.org

🔗 AARC: Why Be an RT?

Meet Illinois RTs

Gina Hoots: The World Needs More RTs

Pulmonary Diagnostics & Patient Care

Ankeet Patel: Career Growth

From bedside care to management

Tyler Weiss

Real RT Inspiration


Watch more stories at MoreRTs.com →

Upcoming Events

  • Springfield HOSA Event: Stop by the ISRC booth.
  • Student Bowl: Come watch the competition!


View HOSA Events

School Visits

Want a Respiratory Care leader from the VA or MARC Midwest to speak to your students?


Request a Speaker

Questions?

Molly Martin, ISRC Committee Chair

mmartin@parkland.edu