Parkland College Respiratory Care Program

🚨 THE AGENDA IS LIVE for the Illinois Society for Respiratory Care Annual Conference “Collaboration in Motion” 🚨

📂 Download the Printable Agenda & Register Today:
https://www.isrc.org/2026-conference/

The countdown is officially on—we are just 26 days away! We are thrilled to release the final agenda, packed with cutting-edge education and professional recognition.

Why you need to be there:

Clinical Excellence: Evidence-based sessions and student focused workshop.

Innovation: Connect with our Sponsors and explore the latest respiratory technologies.

Recognition: We celebrate the brightest among Illinois Respiratory Care Practitioners.

Whether you're looking to earn CRCEs or network with the region’s top clinicians, this is your event.

📂 Download the Printable Agenda & Register Today:
https://www.isrc.org/2026-conference/

🫁The Parkland College Respiratory Therapy Program is currently accepting applications for our 2026 Fall Cohort🫁

⭐️Please reach out to Program Director Molly Martin [email protected] for more information

Interested in starting a new career?

Join us at Health Professions Information Night, Monday, February 16th between 4-6 pm at Parkland College in U140 to learn more about the field of Respiratory Therapy!

Apply now for the Parkland college Respiratory therapy Fall 2026 cohort!!!! Applications are open now 🫁🩺

Got questions?

Contact Program Director Molly Martin [email protected] or call 217.351.2296 for more information.

🌟 Respiratory Therapy Ranked Among the 2026 Best Jobs 🌟

According to the U.S. News & World Report 2026 Rankings, Respiratory Therapy continues to be recognized as a vital, high-demand profession in healthcare and STEM. The field ranked:

🏆 #4 Best Health Care Jobs
🏆 #8 Best STEM Jobs
🏆 #12 among the 100 Best Jobs Overall

Respiratory Therapists play an essential role in patient care, providing airway management, oxygen therapy, and life-saving ventilatory support. Their expertise is critical across ICUs, emergency departments, neonatal units, chronic care, and home health settings. These rankings reflect strong job demand, specialized STEM-based skills, and the high clinical impact Respiratory Therapists have on patient outcomes.

Parkland fall foliage is on full display right now! Take a trip through the campus and see the beautiful colors, just be sure to watch your speed😉

💜Happy Respiratory Care Week!

Happy Respiratory Care Week from the Parkland College Respiratory Care Program!

We are so fortunate to have such incredible directors, managers, and preceptors who dedicate their time, energy, and expertise to shaping the future of respiratory care. Your guidance and commitment help our students grow into confident, compassionate professionals who make a difference every day.

We truly appreciate all that you do — the hours you give, the patience you show, and the passion you share. Watching our students succeed is a direct reflection of your hard work, mentorship, and dedication. Their success is truly your success.

Thank you for helping us inspire, teach, and empower the next generation of respiratory therapists. 🩺🫁

Sincerely,
Molly and Nellie

CHEST 25 with our students!

CHEST 2025 RT Student Day

Good News to Share! 🌟

In 2024, the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) generously granted $10,000 to every respiratory care program in the United States to support students.

As this grant wraps up in 2025, we are proud to share how the Parkland College Respiratory Care Program, in partnership with the Parkland College Scholarship Foundation, put these funds to work:

🎓 Seven students received $1,000 scholarships
🎓 Three students received $560 scholarships
🎓 The Class of 2026 will receive exam vouchers to cover the cost of their Therapist Multiple Choice (TMC) board examination

A big THANK YOU to the NBRC for supporting respiratory care students nationwide and helping them take the next step toward their careers! 💙

Big News for RT Students! 🌟

The Illinois Society for Respiratory Care is thrilled to announce our FIRST NextGen Student Mixer on September 17th! 🎉

✨ Hosted by Parkland’s own 2nd-year students Brandon Macak and Skyler Mackewitz and Jason Ruiz from Malcomb X
🤝 Connect with fellow RT students from across Illinois
🎓 Build your network, share experiences, and be part of the NextGen community!

Don’t miss this opportunity to meet, mingle, and make connections that will last throughout your career in respiratory care. 💙

If you are following Brandon, here is a teaser! The Shift airs October 19th. More details to come!

#theshift #respiratory #respiratorycare #respiratorytherapy #respiratorytherapist #futurerespiratorytherapist #rrt #morerts #respiratorycoach #respiratorytherapystudent | Joe Lewis, MSRC, RRT-ACCS Meet the cast Monday kicks off with Brandon Macak. Tune in October 19th to see Brandon in action on . YouTube . Devin Herrera, Keven Saint-louis, Eric Sjoo, Dani Mae, Sarah Sitar, Theresa Griego MSRC, RRT, IPE Micro-credential, Meliza Walsh (Alvarez) MHA, RRT-NPS, AE-C, Dan...

🎉 Exciting news! 🎉
The Parkland College Respiratory Care Program has officially received word from the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) that we have met or exceeded all required outcome thresholds on the CoARC Annual Report of Current Status. ✅

We’re proud of our students, faculty, and clinical partners who made this achievement possible! 💙