Connecticut Society for Respiratory Care

02/22/2026

American Association for Respiratory Care - AARC
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02/22/2026

Don't sleep on it 💤 register for your spot at the 2026 CTSRC Symposium!! Tuesday, April 28th & Wednesday, April 29th -- follow the link below to take a peak at the agenda & find the registration link at the very bottom!

https://www.ctsrc.org/events/2026-attendee-information/

01/05/2026

Deadline EXTENDED UNTIL FEB 6th!!

The Connecticut Society for Respiratory Care positions are all still open for nominations; there is a need for President-Elect!

If you are interested or know someone who would be a great fit, cast your nominations now!: https://www.ctsrc.org/about/call-for-nominations/

01/04/2026

SAVE THE DATES!! Tuesday, April 28th & Wednesday, April 29th
2026 CTSRC Symposium registration will be opening mid-January!
Enjoy live music by Mars on Saturday during our Happy Hour on Tuesday from 4:30PM - 6:30PM (music to start by 5:30PM)
Lots of new and exciting topics will be shared!
STAY TUNED!!

12/29/2025

Are you passionate about respiratory care and dedicated to shaping the next generation of respiratory therapists?

Connecticut State Community College (Gateway) is seeking a full-time Program Director to begin in Fall 2026 and launch a new respiratory program in New Haven, CT. This is a tenure-track faculty role with opportunities to lead a dynamic program that combines teaching excellence with leadership in respiratory education. Applications can be submitted through the following link.

Apply to Assistant Professor/PC of Respiratory Care at Connecticut State Community College in New Haven, CT.

12/11/2025

The CTSRC would like to congratulate Dr Joan Kreiger and the Respiratory Care Program at Southern CT State University for being recognized with the AARC Apex Award for 2026-27.
The AARC APEX Designation, established in 2017, acknowledges respiratory care programs and departments that consistently exemplify excellence in education and clinical practice. Institutions are selected based on a rigorous review process that evaluates program outcomes, curriculum alignment with national learning standards, and adherence to evidence-based care models.

For their exemplary demonstration of best practices in respiratory care and education, Southern Connecticut State University’s Department of Health and Movement Sciences has been recognized with the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) APEX Award for 2026–2027. Southern’s Bachelor ...

12/10/2025

American Association for Respiratory Care - AARC
The Respiratory Care Interstate Compact (RCIC) continues to move forward this fall! We only need three more states to make the RCIC a reality! We are helping AARC advance this crucial licensure initiative. Learn more and act today to get your state on the RCIC map! For more details on compact licensure, listen to this recent conversation with Miriam O’Day, Ron Pasewald, Lexie Caraway, and state advocates Robert Johnson and Colleen Reiland, discussing recent RCIC activity. You can also reach out to Miriam O’Day (Miriam.oday@aarc.org) for additional support.

12/10/2025

Many of us are proud recipients… please read

For their exemplary demonstration of best practices in respiratory care and education, Southern Connecticut State University’s Department of Health and Movement Sciences has been recognized with the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) APEX Award for 2026–2027. Southern’s Bachelor ...

12/08/2025

CT Respiratory Therapists attending the AARC Congress 2025.

12/03/2025

The CTSRC has recently learned of the passing of Kurt Lauritzen, on November 24, 2025. He worked at St. Vincent’s Hospital, the Hospital for Special Care, Middlesex Hospital, Waterbury Gardens, and Village Green. We offer our deepest sympathies to his wife, children and his RT family. His obit can be found here: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/madison-ct/kurt-lauritzen-12634183

Celebrate the life of Kurt Lauritzen, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of Swan Funeral Home.

11/26/2025

The CTSRC would like to congratulate Carmen Evans from The Hospital of Central CT for being warded the PHIL Award Winner, She was presented her award on November 4, 2025. Congratulations!
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11/19/2025