Northeast Chapter of the NYSSRC
Albany Teaching Day 2024
Thursday, March 21
7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Century House, Latham NY
A Special THANK YOU to: AMC, Monaghan, SJH, SPHP, Theravance, and Vyaire for sponsoring speakers for this event.
Registration is Open
7:00-7:30 Registration, Breakfast & Networking
7:35-7:45 Opening Remarks – Tom Harvie, RRT, CPFT
7:45-8:45 Practicing Evidence Based Respiratory Care to Establish the Value of Respiratory Therapists – Garry W. Kauffman, RRT, FAARC, MPS, FACHE – Sponsored by Monaghan
8:45-9:45 2024 GOLD Guidelines – Corey Witenko, PharmD, FCCM, BCPS, BCCCP – Sponsored by Theravance
9:45-10:15 Vendor Exhibits
10:15-11:15 Nebulization in Viral Respiratory Illness – Corey Witenko, PharmD, FCCM, BCPS, BCCCP – Sponsored by Theravance
11:15–12:15 Intubation & Hemodynamics – Elizabeth Mahan, PA-C, RRT – Sponsored by St. Peter’s Health Partners
12:15-13:15 Lunch & Vendor Exhibits
13:15-14:15 Lung Protective Strategies – Michael J Hewitt, RRT, ACCS, NPS, LRRT, FAARC, FCCM – Sponsored by Vyaire
14:15–15:15 Airway Clearance and Neuromuscular Compromise in Pediatrics – Dr. Suzanne Barry, DO – Sponsored by Albany Medical Center
15:15–16:15 Hot Topics in Sleep Medicine – Brandi Ewing, MSRC, RRT-ACCS-NPS, AE-C – Sponsored by St. Joseph’s Health
16:15-17:15 Advances in Pulmonary Function Testing – TBD
17:15 Final Remarks & CEU Certificate Distribution
No partial CRCE credit will be awarded. No certificates will be distributed early. *Speakers or topics are subject to change when needed.
Fees
- AARC Member $150
- NON-AARC Member Includes FREE basic AARC Membership $250
- Student $50
Late fee after 03/15/2024 is $15. There will be a $5 processing fee for all refunds to cover the Credit Card fees. NO refunds after 03/19/2024. Fee includes: breakfast, lunch, and light beverages.
Northeast Region of the New York State Society for Respiratory Care Regional Directors: Jennifer Zatorsky, MBA, BSRC, RRT-NPS; Erica Lawrence, MSHA, BSRC, RRT-ACCS, ASN, RN
Planning Committee: Brandi Ewing, MSRC, RRT-ACCS-NPS, AE-C; Chad Pezzano, MA, RRT-NPS; Thomas R. Harvie, RRT, CPFT
8 CRCEs applied for through AARC. Registration opens in February.
Questions? Please contact: Jennifer Zatorsky, Northeast Regional Director at Jennifer.Zatorsky@sphp.com or Brandi Ewing at Brandi4949@aol.com.
