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Respiratory Care Week

The USI Respiratory Therapy Program along with the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) celebrated Respiratory Care Week, October 19-25, 2025.

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The week honors and brings awareness to the critical role and professional excellence that respiratory therapists (RT) bring to the delivery of critical everyday healthcare to patients of all ages. The 2025 theme, "Your Breath. Our Purpose," emphasizes RTs' commitment to patient care and excellence.

Meet Our Faculty

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Mary Phillips

Sending a big “thank you” to all of our practicing RTs who make a difference with every patient, every shift. The world breathes easier because of you.

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Jody Delp

After being diagnosed with asthma, the choice to be come a respiratory therapist felt even more personal and fitting. It gave me a unique perspective, allowing me to connect with patients and use my own experiences to help others breathe easier.

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Erin Parchman

In respiratory, no two days are the same. The field also offers numerous job opportunities with varying schedules and competitive pay. Whether you are working in emergency care, neonatal units, flight or pulmonary rehab clinics, the field allows you to adapt and grow.

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Respiratory Therapy

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Mary Phillips
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