Albany Teaching Day 2027

Mark your calendar for the Northeast Chapter of the NYSSRC Albany Teaching Day on Friday, March 12, 2027.

Leadership Workshop

If you’re in a Respiratory Care leadership role in New York, join President Jennifer Pedley and Vice-President Steve Smith on Wednesday, October 28 at 12:00 PM for a Zoom presentation.

AARC Congress 2026

AARC Congress 2026 NYSSRC discount code for registration.

Academic Advancement Update – July 2026

The New York State Society for Respiratory Care provided an update on efforts to advance respiratory care education legislation, including virtual lobbying, the loss of a key legislative supporter, plans to introduce two separate bills focusing on a bachelor’s degree requirement and RRT credentialing for licensure, and data demonstrating workforce diversity comparable to other healthcare professions despite differing educational standards.

Updated Response to the NYS Assembly Bill A5337

The New York State Society for Respiratory Care opposes proposed legislation lowering educational standards for polysomnographic technologists, advocating to maintain a minimum associate’s degree due to the critical skills required for patient assessment and therapy management in sleep disorders, emphasizing the importance of accredited programs and recommending support for existing degree programs and workforce incentives to address technologist shortages.

Academic Advancement Update – February 2026

On September 30, 2025, NYSSRC leadership met with leadership from the New York State Education Department, to discuss the progress of the academic advancement to a Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy initiative.

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