About the PSRC....



Click Above to Read The Current & Past Editions of the PSRC Newsletter Click above to visit the AARC's website! Hit Counters			PSRC: Who We Are The Pennsylvania Society for Respiratory Care (PSRC), originally known as the Pennsylvania Society for Respiratory Therapy, was created in 1980 as the result of a merger of three PA affiliated chapters of the American Association for Respiratory Therapy. In 1986, the AART became the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC). The PSRC serves as the state affiliate of the AARC. The stated purpose of the PSRC is to advance the art and science of respiratory care through educational publications and programs for its members, other medical professionals, and the general public and to promote pulmonary health and disease prevention. PSRC Mission & Vision Statements Mission: To represent Respiratory Therapists in Pennsylvania Vision: To be recognized as the leading organization for respiratory care in Pennsylvania. Core Values: · Professionalism · Do what’s right · Passion · Vision · Provide community · Take action · Growth Core Strategies: · Education · Advocacy · Membership Districts Of The PSRC The PSRC is comprised of 6 regional districts that cover the entire state. These districts include the Capital District, Northeast District, Northwest District, South Central District, Southeast District, and the Southwest District. 2010 PSRC Districts The district representation of the PSRC is determined by the first three digits of the zip code in which the member lives as follows: Southwest District: 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 156 South Central District: 155, 157, 158, 159, 166, 168 Northwest District: 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 167 Capital District: 170, 171, 172, 173, 174, 175, 176 Northeast District: 169, 177, 178, 179, 182, 183, 184, 185, 186, 187, 188 Southeast District: 180, 181, 189, 190, 191, 193, 194, 195, 196 Leadership of the PSRC The PSRC is governed by a Board of Directors (BOD), which consists of the elected officers of the PSRC including the President, Immediate Past President, President-Elect, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Senior Delegate, Junior Delegate, and one District Director for each of the respective districts. They are assisted by appointed committee chairpersons, a Medical Advisor and the general membership of the PSRC. To view current information on the individuals currently seated in these positions, visit the PSRC Officiary by clicking here. Contacting the PSRC Mailing Address: PSRC c/o 225 Hampshire Drive Sellersville, PA 18960-2876 For general questions related to PSRC events, membership or the PSRC website, send an email to Tom Lamphere, the PSRC Executive Director at ExecutiveDirector@psrc.net or call 215-687-2904 Contact information (email, phone) for the PSRC Board of Directors is available on the PSRC Officiary page. Click here!