Pre-courses — Monday, Dec. 3
Maximize your attendance by registering for a Congress pre-course. All pre-courses will be held on Monday, Dec. 3, 2018 at the headquarters hotel.
If you have already registered for Congress you can add one of the pre-courses at a discounted rate by either:
- Completing the printable registration form and returning it with a note indicating that you are already registered for Congress.
- Calling Customer Service at (972) 243-2272.
Pre-courses Navigation
Industry Pre-course
8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Surf B | Adult Acute Care
Ultrasound Guided and Emergent Vascular Access Simulation Workshop
Course capacity is limited. Deadline for registration is Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018 or when the course is full. This course can be applied toward continuing education credits (CRCE). You must attend the entire course to receive CRCE credit; no partial credit will be awarded.
Description
This 4-hour workshop will include both didactic and hands-on simulation training for beginner and advanced respiratory therapists. The ideal attendee is on a vascular access team, rapid response team, or seeking the knowledge and skill to develop a team. The simulation training will include ultrasound assessment, needling techniques with the use of ultrasound, and arterial, venous, and intraosseous device insertion. Attendees will rotate through hands-on stations to gain awareness and procedural confidence.
Registration
See the Registration and Fees page for details.
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AARC Pre-courses
8:00 a.m.–4:45 p.m.
Challenges in Mechanical Ventilation: An Interactive Approach
SEVA course (Standardized Education for Ventilatory Assistance)
Course capacity is limited. Deadline for registration is Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018 or when the course is full. This course can be applied toward continuing education credits (CRCE). You must attend the entire course to receive CRCE credit; no partial credit will be awarded.
Description
This course will provide practical information for clinicians at every level of training and experience and review basic and advanced theories and application of mechanical ventilation. Course faculty will demonstrate common patient-ventilator synchrony problems and their solutions using a real ventilator and a breathing simulator. Attendees will be engaged in learning through audience participation, problem solving, and team-based learning.
8:00 a.m.–9:50 a.m. | Mandalay D | Adult Acute Care
Understanding Basic and Advanced Modes of Mechanical Ventilation
Robert Chatburn MHHS RRT RRT-NPS FAARC, Cleveland OH
Eduardo Mireles-Cabodevila MD, Cleveland OH
Show description
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. | Mandalay D | Adult Acute Care
Selecting Modes of Ventilation
Robert Chatburn MHHS RRT RRT-NPS FAARC, Cleveland OH
Eduardo Mireles-Cabodevila MD, Cleveland OH
Show description
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m. | Mandalay D | Adult Acute Care
Mastering Waveforms in Mechanical Ventilation
Robert Chatburn MHHS RRT RRT-NPS FAARC, Cleveland OH
Eduardo Mireles-Cabodevila MD, Cleveland OH
Show description
3:00 p.m.–4:45 p.m. | Mandalay D | Adult Acute Care
How to Recognize and Manage Synchrony Problems
Robert Chatburn MHHS RRT RRT-NPS FAARC, Cleveland OH
Eduardo Mireles-Cabodevila MD, Cleveland OH
Show description
Registration
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1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Women in Leadership
Course capacity is limited. Deadline for registration is Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018 or when the course is full. This course is approved for 3.56 hours of continuing education credits (CRCE). You must attend the entire course to receive CRCE credit; no partial credit will be awarded.
Description
Many women naturally possess effective leadership skills and competencies, including demonstrating communication and social skills, utilizing creativity and innovation, problem solving, demonstrating good judgment, and team leadership. It is important to recognize and represent these leadership qualities and competencies appropriately. This pre-course is designed for both women and men and for both emerging and current leaders. The sessions will encourage the participant to examine strengths, leverage mentorship opportunities, and establish a leadership presence as part of developing or helping others to develop a career path.
1:00 p.m.–1:15 p.m. | Lagoon G | Education
Welcome and Intro
1:15 p.m.–2:10 p.m. | Lagoon G | Education
The Value of Self-Assessment
Cheryl Hoerr MBA RRT, Rolla MO
Show description
2:20 p.m.–3:15 p.m. | Lagoon G | Education
Mentoring 101: Finding the Right Fit
Ellen Becker PhD RRT RRT-NPS FAARC, Chicago IL
Show description
3:25 p.m.–4:20 p.m. | Lagoon G | Education
Developing a Leadership Presence
Teresa Volsko MBA MHHS RRT FAARC, Canfield OH
Show description
4:25 p.m.–5:00 p.m. | Lagoon G | Education
Panel Discussion
Registration
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