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April 29, 2016

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SHELTON STATE RESPIRATORY THERAPY STUDENTS PLACE SECOND AT CONFERENCE COMPETITION

Tuscaloosa, Alabama – Students and staff from Shelton State’s respiratory therapy program attended the annual Alabama Society for Respiratory Care (ASRC) Conference in Birmingham, Alabama, on April 18 and 19. During the conference, the students placed second in the Sputum Bowl.

Designed in a game-show format, the Sputum Bowl was a competition allowing respiratory therapy students from all over the state to compete against one another utilizing program knowledge. The Shelton State student team was this year’s runner-up.

The ASRC Conference is hosted by respiratory therapists from the southeast and neighboring states. Students in attendance gain information pertaining to the respiratory therapy profession and its evolution. Additionally, students are encouraged to become involved in local and national respiratory care organizations and societies.

“Students took the opportunity to network with potential respiratory therapy employers as they prepare for graduation in December,” said Shelton State respiratory therapy program director, Riva McAlpine. “The students look forward to attending the conference again next year.”

For more information on the respiratory therapy program, visit sheltonstate.edu.

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