Cardiorespiratory Diagnostics 2011 - Las Vegas, Nevada - October 3-5, 2011

Objectives:

Apply basic knowledge of Cardiorespiratory and Pathophysiology while performing:

• Diagnostic pulmonary function testing
• Cardiorespiratory exercise testing
• Nutritional assessment

Recognize Clinical Indications and Applications of:

• Basic Pulmonary Function Testing
• Pre and Post Bronchodilator Testing
• Cardiorespiratory Exercise Testing
• Indirect Calorimetry

Understand the Methodology Applied for:

Faculty:

• Susan Blonshine, RRT, RPFT, FAARC, AE-C, TechEd
• David Kaminsky, MD, University of Vermont
• Carl Mottram, BA, RRT, RPFT, FAARC, Mayo Clinic Pulmonary Function Labs & Rehabilitation
• Gregg Ruppel, MEd, RRT, RPFT, FAARC, St. Louis University Health Science Center
• Michael G. Snow, RPFT, Medical Graphics Corporation
• Jack Wanger, MSc, RRT, RPFT, FAARC, Pharmaceutical Research Associates, Inc.

Accreditation

• This course has been approved by the AARC* for 23.5 continuing education contact hours.
  * American Association for Respiratory Care

• Certificates of completion will be distributed on-site at the conclusion of the seminar on Wednesday.
  
  
• To receive AARC credit, your AARC member number must be included in your registration.  It is the responsibility of the participant to obtain equivalent credits from any other organization. 

  Tuition: 

• $700.00
  
  
• Includes course syllabus, MEDGRAPHICS tote bag, continental breakfast, breaks and lunch.
  
  
• Tuition is due in full at the time of registration
   
  Registration Form
  
  

Date and Location:

• October 3-5, 2011
  
  
• Las Vegas, Nevada
  
  
• New York-New York Hotel and Casino
  3790 Las Vegas Blvd. South
  Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
  
  Room Rate: $75 +  $15 resort fee + tax per night
  Rate includes Guest Room Internet Access and Daily Fitness Center Access
  Discounted room rate valid until September 9, 2011.
  
  To make room reservations, call (800) 693-6763, Option 2
  
  When calling to make hotel reservations, request the "MEDGRAPHICS Cardiorespiratory Diagnostics Seminar, Group Code: SCMEDG0911" group name to receive the discounted seminar room rate. Rates cannot be changed at check-in or check-out for guests who fail to identify their affiliation at the time the reservation is made.

  OR
  
  Use the following link to make hotel reservations online:
  https://reservations.mgmmirage.com/bookingengine.aspx?pid=010&host=offer&code=MCDS*
  *link opens in new window

Cancellations:

• Written cancellation must be received on or before August 3rd, 2011 in order to receive a refund, less a $75.00 processing fee. Thereafter, no refunds will be provided.

Note:  Topics, faculty, presentation times, and schedule are subject to change without further notice.