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2023 Annual Conference

The Arizona Society for Respiratory care presents…

2023 Annual Conference

We are excited to announce that our conference will be in-person this year on Tuesday August 22nd and Wednesday August 23rd in Prescott, AZ! Reserve your room at a special rate of $139/night at the Prescott Resort and Conference Center. Reserve your room by calling the resort.

Conference Registration

AARC Members: $200.00 | Non-Members: $300.00 | Students: $20.00
On-Site Registration Available.

Conference Agenda

August 22nd

Vendor Hall Opens 7:00
Continental Breakfast Provided

6:30am-7:45am – Registration/Check-in (On-site registration available)

8:00am-8:15am Opening Ceremony by Color Guard

8:15am-8:30am Opening Remarks by Kathy Rineer, AzSRC President, MBA, RRT

8:30am-9:30am Excellence Defines Us – Up Update from the NBRC by Melanie Thomas (Sponsored by NBRC)

9:30am-10:30am Nebulization in the Viral Pandemics: An Evidence-Based Review by Candance Clay (Sponsored by Theravance)

10:30am-11:30am How does Vapotherm High Velocity Therapy Compare to NiPPV? Understanding Mask-Free NIV in the Context of Hypercapnia by Dr. Hinkly (Sponsored by Vapotherm)

11:30am-12:30pm Lunch provided in Vendor Hall
Scavenger Hunt with Vendors

12:30pm-1:30pm Lung Ultrasound: Should This be the Respiratory Practitioners Stethoscope by Stacey Cutts

1:30pm-2:30pm Mechanical Ventilation by Dr. Hinkly(Sponsored by Medtronic)

2:30pm-3:00pm Break with Vendors

3:00pm-4:00pm The Future of the Ventilated Patient by Matthew Perry (Sponsored by Phillips)

4:00pm-5:00pm Balancing Brain and Lung Protection in the NICU using Transcutaneous CO2 presentation by Margie White, RRT (Sponsored by Sentec)

5:00pm Vendor Hall Closes

5:00pm-5:15pm Closing Remarks by Kathy Rineer, AzSRC President, MBA, RRT

6:30pm President’s Welcome Reception @ Prescott Resort

*Agenda is subject to change

August 23rd

Vendor Hall Opens 7:00
Continental Breakfast Provided

7:00am-8:00am – Registration/Check-in (On-site registration available)

8:00am-8:15am Opening Remarks by Kathy Rineer, AzSRC President, MBA, RRT

8:15am-9:15am Self-Talk and Self-Esteem by Joseph Miller M.Ed., RRT

9:15am-10:15am Providing Optimal Humidification to Our Patients, Why is it so Important? by Julie Jackson (Sponsored by F&P)

10:15pm-11:15pm Bronchiectasis by Celeste Kivler, RRT(Sponsored by SmartVest)

11:15am-12:15pm Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion by Rebekah Tessitore

12:15pm-1:15pm Lunch Provided in Vendor Hall
Scavenger Hunt with Vendors

1:15pm-2:15pm Donor Network by Hobby Alsaleh

2:15pm-3:15pm Ethics by Mallory Mushaben M.S., RRT, RRT_NPS

3:15pm-3:30pm Closing Remarks and Award Ceremony by Kathy Rineer, AzSRC President, MBA, RRT

3:00pm Vendor Hall Closes

*Agenda is subject to change

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the parking situation?

Parking information TBA

Where do I nominate someone for an award?

Go to this link to nominate an individual for an award. You are also able to see additional information for each award and eligibility criteria.

Do I have access to the Venue’s Wi-Fi network?

Attendees staying at the Prescott Resort and Conference Center will automatically have access to their Wi-Fi network.

More FAQs coming soon!

More FAQs coming soon!


Venue Location

1500 AZ-69
Prescott, AZ 86301


Questions?

Send us an email at:
info[at]azsrc[dot]org