Welcome to the West Virginia Society for Respiratory Care!  The WVSRC is a chartered affiliate of the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC).  The WVSRC is the professional organization for respiratory therapist's practicing in the State of West Virginia.  The WVSRC provides leadership to the state profession and offers educational seminars continuing education credits for education and traning of respiratory care professionals.

Its time to register for THE WVSRC ANNUAL WINTER HEALTHCARE CONFERENCE 2012! Click the link below for a brochure or go to our conference section.

 

 

The West Virginia Society for Respiratory Care is offering six $100 scholarships to eligible students. To be eligible you must be in your last year of a CoARC accredited Respiratory Care program in West Virginia, which are listed below.  There will be one winner from each of the six schools. To enter please complete the form on this website and email it to board@wvsrc.org by January 15, 2012.  Your application will be reviewed by select members of the WVSRC and they will be blind to school affiliations and your name.  They will only see school A application 1 as an example.  If you have any questions about eligibility please discuss with your program instructors.  The winners will be announced at the WVSRC Winter Conference at Canaan Valley on February 2nd and 3rd.  You do not have to be present to win.   Good luck!


Scholarship Application Form

Eligible Programs:
Carver Career Center
Marshall University / St. Mary's Medical Center
Pierpont Community & Technical College/Fairmont State University
Southern West Virginia Community College
West Virginia Northern Community College
Wheeling Jesuit University



The WVSRC has purchased vouchers that offer our state therapists a significant discount for when you initially apply or want to renewal your AARC Membership. The pricing structure and your calculated discount is below. All you will need to do is to contact me and I will give you the information you need to get the savings.

Tell Me Again What the AARC Does For Me

So, let's sum it up. Why should you join the AARC?

Professional Growth. Since 1947, the American Association for Respiratory Care has been committed to enhancing your professionalism as a respiratory therapist, improving your performance on the job, and helping you broaden the scope of knowledge essential to your success.

Job Security. The AARC speaks for you. We are the only national professional organization speaking exclusively for the benefit and success of this profession.

Protection of Your Interests. With nearly 50,000 members worldwide, the AARC is the only professional society for respiratory therapists working in hospitals, educational programs, and other care settings.

Government Advocacy. The AARC continues to work toward the recognition of RTs in all care settings and safeguarding patient safety by ensuring that those who provide respiratory care are competent to do so.

Professional Tools. In addition to offering a full range of services, programs, products, and money-saving opportunities to meet your needs, the organization's major emphasis has been and will always remain the same - helping you grow and develop as a respiratory care professional.

Professional Research and Publications. Award-winning publications keep you up to date on respiratory care science and trends The AARC

Your support of the AARC is integral to the success of the profession.

Each member helps us gain access and strengthen our position and credibility with lawmakers and administrative agencies. By joining us, you strengthen the foundation of this profession.

We're fighting for quality respiratory care. Are you with us?

For a Regular Membership

Renewing Member - Standard Cost: $90 VS. Cost with WVSRC Voucher:

$75 - Savings:$15

New Member - Standard Cost: $102.50 VS. Cost with WVSRC Voucher: $75

- Savings: $27.50

Student Member - Standard Cost $50 - Unfortunately there is not voucher for student memberships

Please email ringlerb@wvuhealthcare.com if you are interested in taking advantage of this cost saving offer.