Find answers to your questions about the OSRC

  1. What is the Ohio Society of Respiratory Care (OSRC)?
  2. Who are the members of the OSRC?
  3. How do I become a member of the OSRC ?
  4. What are the benefits of membership in the OSRC?
  5. Who are the Officers of the OSRC?
  6. What are the other roles in the OSRC?
  7. What district am I in?
  8. Who is my district representative?
  9. What are delegates?

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What is the Ohio Society of Respiratory Care (OSRC)?

The OSRC is a not for profit organization that is a chartered affiliate of the American Association for Respiratory Care.  In it's attempt to serve the needs of Respiratory Therapists in the state of Ohio, the OSRC has four main goals: 

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Who are members of the OSRC ?

Any respiratory therapist who is a member of the AARC is automatically a member of the OSRC!

To become a member of the OSRC and the AARC go to the AARC website and select "Member Services".  You may click here to Join or Renew your membership!

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How do I become a member of the OSRC?

By becoming a member of the AARC, or by renewing your membership, you are considered a member of the OSRC.

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What are the benefits of membership in the OSRC?

In addition to your AARC member benefits, you also gain the added benefits associated with your state membership.  Amongst those are nearby access to your representatives, the elected officers and your district representatives.  Additionally, there are legislative efforts that the OSRC is always fighting against.  The fight against consolidation of licensing boards was the most recently successful battle that the OSRC fought FOR YOU!

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Who are the officers of the OSRC?

Officers in the OSRC are elected by you!  They include your president: Ed Conway, president elect: Craig Black, past president: Debbie Lierl, secretary:  Beth Cooper, treasurer: Mary Samoriga, and more.  Click here to see the entire OSRC board member roster.

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What are the other roles in the OSRC?

District Representatives, Various committees (program planning, legislative, public relations, elections,  etc.)  Committees such as program planning are instrumental in bringing you a great state meeting every year!

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What district am I in?

Ohio is divided into 6 districts.  Your district is based on the county you LIVE in, not the county you WORK in (even though they may be same).

Central District - Athens, Belmont, Coshocton, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin,  Gallia, Guernsey, Hocking, Jackson, Knox, Lawrence Licking, Madison, Marion, Morgan, Meigs, Monroe, Morrow, Muskingum, Noble, Perry, Pickaway, Pike, Richland, Ross, Scioto, Union, Vinton,  and Washington counties.

Eastern District - Ashland, Carroll, Columbiana, Harrison, Holmes, Jefferson, Mahoning, Portage, Stark, Summit, Trumbell, Tuscarawas, and Wayne counties.

Northeast - Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, and Medina counties.

Northwest - Allen, Auglaize, Crawford, Defiance, Erie, Fulton, Hancock, Hardin, Henry, Huron, Lucas, Mercer, Ottawa, Paulding, Putnam, Sandusky, Seneca, Van Wert, Williams, and Wyandot counties.

Southern - Adams, Brown, Butler, Clermont, Hamilton, and Highland counties.

Western - Champaign, Clark, Clinton, Darke, Greene, Logan, Miami, Montgomery, Preble, Shelby, and Warren, counties.

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Who is my district representative?

The district representative that help organize education and increase membership for the OSRC.  Click on the your district above to find out who is your district representative and their contact information. 

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What are delegates?

Delegates are elected officials from your state who serve in the "House of Delegates" at the AARC.  They are your representatives and are responsible for voting on issues that affect the OSRC. They serve as officials elected by you

    Click here to see information on our delegates.

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