Behind the Scenes: Involvement in HOSA Makes a Lasting Impact
February 23, 2026 | 1 min read
Most high school students have no idea how vital respiratory care is—until passionate advocates like Jerry King, MA, RRT, and Alysia Osorio, MSRC, RRT, RRT-NPS show them. In this AARC Perspectives episode, recorded live at Congress 2025, listen in to discover how HOSA is transforming the pipeline of future respiratory therapists and why getting involved in HOSA could be the spark that changes a student’s career trajectory.
Guests
Alysia Osorio, MSRC, RRT, RRT-NPS
is a respiratory therapist, professor, and Director of Clinical Education at Colin College in Texas. She is passionate about developing confident, competent healthcare professionals through thoughtful instruction, strong clinical partnerships, and evidence-based practice. Her work focuses on bridging the gap between classroom learning and clinical care.
Jerry King, MA, RRT
is an Associate Professor and Respiratory Therapy Program Director at the University of West Alabama.
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