The Lambda Beta Society is the National Honor Society for the Profession of Respiratory Care, established in 1986 to recognize and honor students, graduates, and faculty members who demonstrate scholarship, scholarly achievement, service, and character in the field. The society's name, Lambda Beta, is derived from the Greek letters L and B, representing the goals of the Respiratory Care profession to sustain life and breath for all mankind. With over 100 chapters across the United States, Lambda Beta Society promotes high scholarly standards within respiratory care programs through membership and graduation with honors.

Being a part of Lambda Beta offers recognition of individual achievement and scholarship. Additionally, the society provides various benefits, such as access to scholarships and awards. The current president, Nancy Latimer, aims to focus on marketing the society and increasing awareness among program directors.

Lambda Beta provides an invaluable platform for students and professionals in the field to excel and contribute to the future of respiratory care