Florida Society for Respiratory Care

Mission Statement: "Empower Respiratory Therapists Through Education,
Advocacy, and Advancement of the Profession."

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The Florida Society for Respiratory Care (FSRC) will continue to be the leading professional association for Respiratory Care in Florida. The FSRC will encourage and promote professional excellence, advance the science and practice of Respiratory Care, and serves as an advocate for patients, their families, the public, the profession, and the Respiratory Therapist.

 

Ask Congress to Support Respiratory Therapists!

The American Association for Respiratory Care is a strong advocate for respiratory therapists, the respiratory care profession, and patients who suffer from chronic respiratory disease.

For our 2022 advocacy campaign, the AARC supports legislation that improves patient access to pulmonary rehabilitation services and to respiratory therapists who are experts in providing education and exercise that are essential components of the program. In addition to individuals diagnosed with moderate, severe, and very severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), the Medicare program has extended coverage of pulmonary rehabilitation services to include individuals who have had confirmed or suspected COVID-19 and experience persistent symptoms that include respiratory dysfunction for a least 4 weeks. Now, more than ever, it is important that we improve access and utilization of these vital programs.

For more information on these legislative initiatives and to TAKE ACTION by contacting Congress, CLICK HERE or text AARCVLC22 to 52886. Your participation and support for AARC activities can make a difference!

Florida Board of Respiratory Care Vacancies

The Board of Respiratory Care is looking to fill two vacancies. Click here to fill out an application!

 

Respiratory Therapists Are On The Frontlines

 

 

Get Involved 

Contact your Region Director.
 

Announcements

 

FSRC Position Statement on the Baccalaureate in Respiratory Care

The respiratory care profession in the state of Florida has experienced growth in scope of practice, complexity of clinical skills, and diversity of care sites. In concert with this growth, the need for critical thinking and non-technical skills has also grown. Respiratory therapists not only need to possess and display a high degree of technical competence, they also must demonstrate skill in communication, deductive reasoning, management, health policy and education. Advancing the degree of the respiratory therapist to a baccalaureate degree provides a foundation for these skills while also facilitating career opportunities that might otherwise not exist.  Therefore the FSRC encourages all practitioners in Florida to complete their baccalaureate degrees.

COVID-19 and FSRC

Like you, FSRC has been monitoring the COVID-19 outbreak. We have compiled a full page of information from AARC and from the Florida legislature that you can view here.