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.
Sponsored by
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
This presentation lays the theoretical foundation for understanding how ventilators work and how to identify modes of ventilation. It will cover the 10 Maxims of Mechanical Ventilation and the Taxonomy of Modes.
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
This session will explain how to assess the patient in determining the goals of mechanical ventilation. Course faculty will introduce a rational framework for selecting the best mode of ventilation in order to serve these goals.
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
This session will demonstrate patient-ventilator interaction during volume and pressure ventilation. Ventilator graphics will be used to guide the audience in both diagnosing physiology and patient-ventilator synchrony problems.
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
This session will demonstrate live-action, patient-ventilator interaction during pressure and volume ventilation using a real ventilator and a breathing simulator. Ventilator graphics will be used to guide the audience in both diagnosing synchrony problems and finding solutions through ventilator manipulation.
Registration
See the Registration and Fees page for details.
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
It is important for leaders, and emerging leaders, to assess and understand the value their strengths and abilities have on the growth and success of their department, division, and organization. This session focuses on understanding how your personality type can impact your supervisory performance and how to leverage your unique leadership strengths to become a more effective leader.
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
Mentoring relationships have powerful and positive personal, academic, and professional effects. Mentoring facilitates personal growth and development as well as social and economic opportunity. This session focuses on methods for identifying mentors and leveraging lessons learned, as well as describes how to become an effective mentor.
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
Effective leaders develop awareness of how their words, personal appearance, and actions impact others. This session presents the elements essential to achieving and maintaining a leadership presence. Participants will be introduced to, and have the opportunity to practice, behaviors and techniques which will enable them to command a presence that will empower others to excel.
4:25 p.m.–5:00 p.m. | Lagoon G | Education
Panel Discussion
Registration
See the Registration and Fees page for details.