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Utah Society For Respiratory Care
The Utah Society for Respiratory Care (USRC) is a not-for-profit professional association [501(c)(6)] and chartered affiliate of the American Association for Respiratory Care. Founded in 1971, the USRC is committed to enhancing the quality of respiratory health by ensuring professional development and growth, providing education, advocacy and resources to promote the respiratory profession.
How to Become a USRC Member
Joining the USRC is FREE when you belong to the AARC - Join today!
USRC News and Recognition
AARC is thrilled to announce that 2025 marks the launch of state advocacy efforts for the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact (RCIC). This groundbreaking initiative, developed in collaboration with the Council of State Governments and the Department of Defense, aims to streamline licensure for respiratory therapists across participating states, enhancing patient care and workforce mobility.
We are happy to share with you all that the States Handling Access to Reciprocity for Employment Act (SHARE) has been introduced in both the House and Senate. Both bills, H.R. 2332 and S. 1101, have bipartisan co-sponsors.
Save the Date
USRC Board of Directors Meeting
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Held monthly on the 2nd Friday 1-3pm. Currently being held virtually. All are welcome. For meeting invite with enhanced security reasons, please
Call For Nomination
It is time to begin our USRC Board of Directors (BOD) election process for 2026! This year the BOD has the following positions (responsibilities included) open for election.
President-Elect: The President-Elect, if sitting, shall become acting President and shall assume the duties of the President in the event of the President’s absence, resignation, or disability; the individual shall perform such other duties as shall be assigned by the President or Board of Directors. (1-year term as President Elect, 2-year term as President, 1-year term as Past President)
Vice-President: The Vice-President shall assume the duties but not the office of the President-Elect in the event of the President-Elect’s absence, resignation, or disability and will also continue to carry out the duties as assigned by the President or Board of Directors. (2 year term)
Director: A director serves as a representative of the affiliate and performs duties as directed by the President. (3 year term)
Delegates: The Delegate shall serve as the official representative of the USRC in the AARC House of Delegates. The individual shall communicate the interests and concerns of the USRC to the AARC, vote on matters before the House of Delegates, and report back to the USRC on AARC activities and policies. The Delegate shall participate in AARC House of Delegates meetings, and shall fulfill the duties as specified in the Bylaws of the AARC or as assigned by the USRC President. (4 year term)
We are taking nominations for these positions at this time. Nominees must be active AARC members in good standing and not known to have any licensure or legal proceedings pending. If you are interested in serving on the BOD or would like to nominate someone for these positions please send names and contact information to Sherri Vasas (sherrivasas@weber.edu). Nomination period ends November 1st.
We could really use everyone to help unite, support, elevate, and advance the respiratory care profession now and into the future. Please consider joining our team!
2025 Utah Society of Respiratory Care