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The Ohio Society for Respiratory Care (OSRC) is a 1900 member non-profit professional association that is a chartered affiliate of the 47,000 member American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC). We are here to advise and promote the education, licensure, safety and quality of Respiratory Care services, issues and diseases.

Announcements


  • OSRC Annual Meeting – August 3-4, 2026 May 12, 2026 by OSRC Webmaster

    Click here for Registration

    Click here to Reserve your Hotel Sleeping Room at the Hilton Columbus at Easton

    Click here to review the Brochure

  • OSRC 2026 Annual Meeting – Exhibitor Information May 5, 2026 by OSRC Webmaster


    Location and Date:                 Hilton Columbus

                                                    3900 Chagrin Drive

                                                    Columbus, Ohio 43219

    Exhibit Dates and Hours:       Monday, August 3 9:45am – 4:00pm

    Tuesday, August 4 9:00am – 3:00pm

    Exhibit Spaces:                       6’ tables will be assigned upon registration.

    Description of Sponsorship Levels:   

    Bronze – $800.00 (discount for Early Bird $680.00)

    • Display Table
    • Registration for 2 
    • On-site Signage

    Silver – $900.00 (discount for Early Bird $765.00)

    • Display Table 
    • Registration for 4 
    • On-site Signage 
    • Recognition in all Marketing Materials

     Gold – $1,000.00 (discount for Early Bird $850.00) Three to be Offered

    • Break Sponsor on Monday or Tuesday
    • Display Table 
    • Registration for 4 
    • On-site Signage 
    • Recognition in all Marketing Materials

    Platinum – $2,000.00 (discount for Early Bird $1,700.00) Two to be Offered

    • Breakfast Sponsor on Monday or Tuesday
    • On-site Signage, Flyer Distribution
    • Registration for 4
    • Recognition in all Marketing Materials

    Diamond – $3,000.00 (discount for Early Bird $2,550.00) One to be Offered

    • Reception Sponsor on Monday Evening
    • 5-minute Presentation prior to Vendor Reception (Monday ~5:15 PM)
    • Recognition in all OSRC Marketing Materials
    • On-site Signage, Flyer Distribution
    • Registration for 4 Attendees

    Double Diamond – $5,000.00 (discount for Early Bird $4,250.00) One to be Offered

    • OSRC Luncheon & Business Meeting on Tuesday Sponsor
    • 5-minute Presentation before business meeting at (Tuesday ~11:25 AM )
    • Recognition in all OSRC Marketing Materials
    • On-site Signage as Premier Sponsor, Flyer Distribution
    • Registration for 6 Attendees

    Click here for Exhibitor Agreement – Online

    Click here for the Exhibitor Agreement – Paper Version

    Click here to Reserve your Hotel Sleeping Room

    Click here to Review the Brochure

  • Call for Abstracts May 5, 2026 by OSRC Webmaster


    Click here to review the guidelines

  • StrongeRTogether April 28, 2026 by OSRC Webmaster

    StrongeRTogether
    Help us grow the profession! Get involved and support local HOSA groups to promote respiratory therapy to high school and middle school students. Want to learn more? Need help planning? Check out the AARC HOSA resources. #RTRecruitment #HOSA #StrongerRTogether

  • Expand Your Skills with AARC Education April 28, 2026 by OSRC Webmaster

    📚 Expand Your Skills with AARC Education

    Whether you’re seeking the latest updates or in-depth educational content, AARC University has a robust and ever-increasing catalog of courses! Recent additions include an updated airway clearance guide, COPD and Alpha-1 on-demand webinars, and coming later this spring a blood gas microcredential, a podcast on Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH), and a webinar series on the RT role in cancer treatment.  Sign up to receive alerts when new AARC education is released.

    🔬 Research & Clinical Resources – Members also receive free access to Respiratory Care and Respiratory Care Reports, and the monthly JournalCast webinars from leading authors.  

    #AARC #RespiratoryCare #RTEducation #ClinicalExcellence #AARC2026

  • Summer Forum 2026 April 28, 2026 by OSRC Webmaster

    Summer Forum 2026 takes place on July 13–15 (Mon-Wed) in Bonita Springs, FL. This year’s event promises unprecedented learning and networking opportunities full of fun and sun. Mark your calendar today! https://www.aarc.org/events-and-programs/aarc-summer-forum/

    Exhibit at AARC Events!
    Are you seeking to spotlight your organization to respiratory therapists? Join us at Summer Forum and Congress 2026: booth sales for both events are officially open! Secure your place now and be a part of these premier respiratory therapy events. Highlight the latest trends, innovations, knowledge, and networking at your booth. Email susan.mathis@aarc.org for details.

  • Summer Forum 2026 Promo Code April 24, 2026 by OSRC Webmaster
  • Call for Practitioner of the Year Nominations 2026 April 15, 2026 by OSRC Webmaster
  • OSRC 48th Annual Meeting – Save the Date February 16, 2026 by OSRC Webmaster
  • New Journal CRCE Now Available November 3, 2025 by OSRC Webmaster

    The August and September 2025 CRCE Through the Journal courses are now available to members. These complimentary CRCE courses are designed to help you understand a study’s research question, design, main results, and implications for patient care. After registering, review the first five articles in RESPIRATORY CARE and complete the post-test.

OSRC 2026 – Executive Committee

President – Karla Balasko

President-Elect – Scott Neuhofs

Vice President – Brittany Conley

Treasurer – Brad Boling

Secretary – Angela Deal

Delegate – Joe Huff

Alternate Delegate – Chris Schwanenberger

Immediate Past President – Nancy Colletti