08/28/2025
“I’ve seen the impact of AHEC firsthand—both in my classroom and in our community.”
Becky Byrd, MSHP, RRT, RRT-NPS, RPC, is the program director of respiratory care at Amarillo College and has served on the board of Panhandle Ahec since 2019.
From hosting respiratory care symposiums to supporting students with hands-on equipment and scholarship opportunities, she’s seen the influence of AHEC programming in her community.
Becky shared how donated equipment from PanhandleAHEC helps her students practice critical skills before entering clinical settings—and how AHEC Scholars stand out on campus because of their training in interprofessional teamwork and mental health first aid.
“AHEC plays a vital role in educating future healthcare professionals—and our students are better for it,” she said.
Thank you, Becky, for all that you do to support Panhandle AHEC!
