Pennsylvania Society
For Respiratory Care
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PSRC November Diagnostic Webinar 2026
Date: November 20, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
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9:00 - Deep Dive into Flow Volume Loops presented by Marjorie Cullinan, MS, RRT, RPFT, RRT-NPS
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10:00 - Bedside Spirometry: More Than Just a Big Breath and Blow presented by José Ramos, MEd, RRT, RPFT
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11:00 - PFT Testing 101: Upgrade Your Testing with Modern ATS/ERS Standards presented by Kenny Harker, BS, RRT, RPFT, RRT-ACCS
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12:00 - From Insight to Action: Transforming Asthma Diagnosis & Management in Asthma Care presented by Heather Murgatroyd, BA, RRT, CPFT, AE-C
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2026 License Renewal Information
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Pennsylvania Respiratory Therapists must renew their professional license every two years through the Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine or the State Board of Osteopathic Medicine.
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2026 License Renewal Deadline: December 31, 2026
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License Renewal Requirements
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Respiratory Therapists must complete the following requirements during the biennial renewal period:
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30 Continuing Education (CE) Hours related to the clinical practice of respiratory care.
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10 Traditional CE Hours obtained through live educational activities, including classroom lectures, clinical presentations, or real-time webinars.
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1 Hour of Medical Ethics
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1 Hour of Patient Safety
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2 Hours of Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting through a Pennsylvania-approved provider.
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Visit https://www.reportabusepa.pitt.edu/​
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Additional CE Guidelines
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A maximum of 8 CE hours may be earned through Advanced Life Support courses, including ACLS, PALS, NRP/NALS.
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Basic Life Support (BLS) and CPR courses do not qualify for CE credit.
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Continuing education must relate to the clinical aspects of respiratory care.
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Maintain documentation of CE completion for at least two years following the applicable renewal period.
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License Renewal Fee: $25.00
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How to Renew Your License
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Complete all required continuing education.
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Access the Pennsylvania Licensing System (PALS).
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Complete the online renewal application.
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Pay the $25 renewal fee.
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Verify your license renewal status.
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Renewal Portal: https://www.pals.pa.gov/
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Approved Child Abuse Training
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Pennsylvania requires two hours of approved child abuse recognition and reporting training for license renewal.
Free training is available through the University of Pittsburgh: https://www.reportabusepa.pitt.edu/
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Important Reminders
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Pennsylvania respiratory therapy licenses expire December 31 of even-numbered years.
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The 2026 renewal cycle covers January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2026.
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NBRC credential renewal and Pennsylvania state license renewal are separate requirements.
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Failure to renew by the expiration date may result in an expired license and additional requirements or fees.
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Additional Resources
Stay current. Stay compliant. Maintain your Pennsylvania Respiratory Therapy License!
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Pennsylvania Society for Respiratory Care (PSRC)
Congratulations to the 2026 AARC Fellows!
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Jerin Juby, DMgt, RRT, FAARC
Jennifer Erkinger, MS, RRT, RRT-NPS, AE-C, C-NPT, FAARC
Jefferson Mixell, MBA, RRT, FAARC
Take Action!
We need your help to advance HB 2390, the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact (RCIC).
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The RCIC will improve workforce mobility and patient access to respiratory care while preserving Pennsylvania's authority over licensure, scope of practice, and discipline.
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Please contact your state representative today and ask them to cosponsor and support HB 2390.
Your voice can help move this legislation forward before the end of the 2026 session.
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Thank you for advocating for respiratory care!
Pennsylvania Society for Respiratory Care and American Association for Respiratory Care
Congratulations to the Newly Elected 2027 Board of Directors
Tom Monahan, MHA, RRT, RRT-NPS, RRT-ACCS
President-Elect 2027
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William Vehovic, MA, RRT
District Director-Elect West
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Anoop George, MPA, RRT
District Director-Elect East
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Jennifer Mahone, MHA, RRT, RRT-NPS, AE-C
Secretary-Elect
Tara Little, M.Ed, RRT, RRT-ACCS
District Director-Elect Central
Hernan Alvarado, MBA, RRT, RPFT
Junior Delegate
PSRC Added Lecture
Central Control Breathing
Date: November 2, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM
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Date: November 5, 2026
Time: 7:30 PM
2025 PSRC Award Winners
Check out the PSRC Award Winners for 2025
What is the AARC doing for you?
Take Action for Oxygen Access
Take Action for Oxygen Access — Support the SOAR Act (S. 1406 / H.R. 2902)
What the SOAR Act Does
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Removes oxygen from Medicare’s competitive bidding program so suppliers can offer all delivery types, including liquid oxygen.
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Creates a service benefit for respiratory therapists to assist patients at home.
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Establishes a Patient Bill of Rights and standardized documentation to make oxygen care patient-centered and consistent.
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Why It Matters
Too many patients are being forced to use heavy tanks that don’t meet their needs. This bill works to improve access to portable, high-flow options that restore independence and mobility.
What You Can Do
1. Call or email your Representative and Senators ask them to cosponsor the SOAR Act (S. 1406 / H.R. 2902).
2. Share your story about how oxygen access affects you or your patients.
3. Thank lawmakers who already support the bill.
In September, over 100 advocates held 275 meetings in one day during AARC’s Fly-In proving the power of your voice. Let’s keep that momentum going!
Visit AARC.org for resources, sample messages, and updates.
Together, we can make oxygen access fair, flexible, and patient focused.
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Email your Representative: https://mstr.app/26a352a6-ceb9-48a1-88d1-d8cc5c8e8a3a
DISCOUNTED AARC Membership
Join or Renew
$90/year
AARC Benefits
The AARC is behing you...offering substantial tools and resources to help you along the way with: Education, Tools & Resources, Discounts, Professional Recognition, Exclusive Access, Advocacy in Action, Networking and the Journal of Respiratory Care.
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Pennsylvania
Leaders Advancing
Respiratory Services (LARS)
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Are you a Leader or Educator in PA?
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Have you heard about the LARS Committee?
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Regardless of your title ALL RTs are Welcome!!
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ALL Respiratory Therapists are Welcome to join!!​​
2026 Meetings
1100-1200
October 8th
December 10th​
Pennsylvania Respiratory Research Collaborative (PRRC)
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Have you ever wanted to be more involved within your health network and focus on Quality Improvement?
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Do you have a passion for advancing Respiratory Research
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All Respiratory Therapists are Welcome to join PRRC!
2026 Meetings
September 16th - Virtual
December 2nd - Virtual
Out of State Membership to LARS and/or PRRC
Have you ever wanted to join committees that focuses on Research and Leadership? Did you know the PSRC has two very motivated committees to help strengthen your skills in research and leadership?
PSRC Members, it is FREE for you to participate. Email DirectorofOperations@psrc.net to get connected with the Committee Chairs.
Not a PSRC Member...no worries...the PSRC realized the need to assist out of state members. Now is your opportunity to take advantage of the knowledge the committees have to offer. For a nominal fee, you will receive committee membership to either PRRS (Pennsylvania Respiratory Research Collaborative) and/or LARS (Leadership Advancing Respiratory Services).
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