Commonwealth University Respiratory Care Program

08/14/2026

https://www.guthrie.org/respiratorycarecon

Join us in person or virtually for Guthrie’s annual Respiratory Care Conference on Friday, October 23, 2026.

This full-day event offers 6 continuing education credits (AARC credit submitted) and features expert-led sessions on current topics in respiratory therapy, including:

• Emergency Airways
• Ambulatory ICU
• RT Involvement in the Hospital Incident Command Center
• RTs and Healthy Work Environment Standards
• Current Evidence in High-Flow Nasal Cannula
• Apnea Testing

📅 Event Details

Date: Friday, October 23, 2026
Time: 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital, Stensager Auditorium
CEUs: 6 (pending AARC approval)

💲 Registration Fees

In-Person
• $85 – General Attendees
• $68 – Guthrie Respiratory Therapists
(Includes light breakfast and lunch)

Virtual
• $60 – General Attendees
• $48 – Guthrie Respiratory Therapists

Register Online Now Join us for a Respiratory Care Conference | Guthrie

Earn CEU credits with GuthrieDate: Friday, October 23, 2026Time: 7:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.Location: Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital Stensager AuditoriumHost: School of Respiratory Care and Guthrie Respiratory Therapy departmentsConference Fee: In-Person: $85 for all attendees | $68 for Guthrie Respira.....

08/14/2026

Join us in person or virtually for Guthrie’s annual Respiratory Care Conference on Friday, October 23, 2026.

This full-day event offers 6 continuing education credits (AARC credit submitted) and features expert-led sessions on current topics in respiratory therapy, including:

• Emergency Airways
• Ambulatory ICU
• RT Involvement in the Hospital Incident Command Center
• RTs and Healthy Work Environment Standards
• Current Evidence in High-Flow Nasal Cannula
• Apnea Testing

📅 Event Details

Date: Friday, October 23, 2026
Time: 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital, Stensager Auditorium
CEUs: 6 (pending AARC approval)

💲 Registration Fees

In-Person
• $85 – General Attendees
• $68 – Guthrie Respiratory Therapists
(Includes light breakfast and lunch)

Virtual
• $60 – General Attendees
• $48 – Guthrie Respiratory Therapists

Register Online Now

Earn CEU credits with GuthrieDate: Friday, October 23, 2026Time: 7:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.Location: Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital Stensager AuditoriumHost: School of Respiratory Care and Guthrie Respiratory Therapy departmentsConference Fee: In-Person: $85 for all attendees | $68 for Guthrie Respira.....

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Good luck in all your future endeavors!

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🎉 Proud Moment for Our Respiratory Care Program! 🎉

Our program has been honored with the CoARC President’s Award for Excellence in Credentialing Success—for the sixth year in a row! This recognition reflects the dedication of our incredible faculty, students, graduates, and clinical partners who consistently uphold the highest standards in respiratory care.

Thank you to everyone who contributes to our ongoing success! 🙌

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Guthrie Annual Respiratory Care Conference Held to Kick Off Respiratory Care Week

A big thank you to all the presenters and the conference committee who made this day possible.
Presenters: Dr. James Walsh, Dr. Boyd Hehn, Dr. Rebecca Bailey, Joshua VanHouten RRT and Heather Pavlichko RRT

Conference committee: Sheila Merrill, Susan Ferrito, Jesse King, Missy VanDuzer, Kaylee Kander, Renee Kellogg, Kim Smith, Tina James, Bonnie Frey, Matt Gray, and Tom Heil