2023 Conference Schedule

2023 Conference Program

This conference has been approved for 18 Continuing Respiratory Education Credits (CRCE's) from the American Association for Respiratory Care (Course #189864000).

Sunday, April 30 Monday, May 1 Tuesday, May 2

Sunday, April 30

Pre-Conference

1115 - 1145

Pre-Conference Workshop Registration
Wilderness Ballroom 2 and 5


1145 - 1245

Introduction to Simulation Standards of Best Practice
Jessica Dietz, MS, RRT-ACCS
Bruce Karatzoglou, BSc RRT
Sponsored by Laerdal Medical and Ing-Mar Medical
Wilderness Ballroom 2 and 5

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Jessica Dietz, MS, RRT-ACCS

Photo of Jessica Dietz

Jessica Dietz holds a Master of Science Degree in Respiratory Care (MSRC) from Rush University, Chicago, IL. She joined the IngMar Medical team in 2016. She currently is the Clinical Education Lead and provides training to customers on the clinical use of the ASL 5000, manages clinical educators, as well as curriculum development and consultation services. Jessica previously worked at the University of Chicago Medicine as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.

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Bruce Karatzoglou, BSc RRT

Photo of Bruce Karatzoglou

Bruce Karatzoglou is a health care professional who partners with individuals and systems that share his passion for ‘helping save lives’ through exceptional implementation of simulation based training methodologies. Prior to spending a few years as a Registered Respiratory Therapist both abroad and in his beloved hometown of Toronto, Bruce’s passion for medical simulation began with his very first meeting with the Eddie the Eagle – the human patient simulator housed at the training facility at St. Michael’s Hospital back in the day. A few years later, he would later return to that facility as the Program Coordinator where he fostered the growth of the simulation program in the spirit of partnership and shared values. In 2004, Bruce joined Laerdal Medical Canada as an Educational Services Specialist who facilitated the uptake and sustainability of simulation programs in clinical and primary educational settings on a national and international basis. Further down the road, Bruce was appointed to the roles of Lead, Educational Services and Programs, Educational Services Account Executive, and most recently, Manager of Educational and Technical Services with responsibilities that the support the growth of the Services portfolio nationwide. Through his work, Bruce has fostered meaningful collaboration with simulation advocacy groups to address both front-line and organizational medical simulation-based needs. Bruce holds a Bachelor of Science in Biopsychology from McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, and studied to become a Registered Respiratory Therapist at the Michener Institute in Toronto, Ontario.


1245 - 1345

Introduction to Scenario Development and Design
Jessica Dietz, MS, RRT-ACCS
Bruce Karatzoglou, BSc RRT
Sponsored by Laerdal Medical and Ing-Mar Medical
Wilderness Ballroom 2 and 5

[x]

Jessica Dietz, MS, RRT-ACCS

Photo of Jessica Dietz

Jessica Dietz holds a Master of Science Degree in Respiratory Care (MSRC) from Rush University, Chicago, IL. She joined the IngMar Medical team in 2016. She currently is the Clinical Education Lead and provides training to customers on the clinical use of the ASL 5000, manages clinical educators, as well as curriculum development and consultation services. Jessica previously worked at the University of Chicago Medicine as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.

[x]

Bruce Karatzoglou, BSc RRT

Photo of Bruce Karatzoglou

Bruce Karatzoglou is a health care professional who partners with individuals and systems that share his passion for ‘helping save lives’ through exceptional implementation of simulation based training methodologies. Prior to spending a few years as a Registered Respiratory Therapist both abroad and in his beloved hometown of Toronto, Bruce’s passion for medical simulation began with his very first meeting with the Eddie the Eagle – the human patient simulator housed at the training facility at St. Michael’s Hospital back in the day. A few years later, he would later return to that facility as the Program Coordinator where he fostered the growth of the simulation program in the spirit of partnership and shared values. In 2004, Bruce joined Laerdal Medical Canada as an Educational Services Specialist who facilitated the uptake and sustainability of simulation programs in clinical and primary educational settings on a national and international basis. Further down the road, Bruce was appointed to the roles of Lead, Educational Services and Programs, Educational Services Account Executive, and most recently, Manager of Educational and Technical Services with responsibilities that the support the growth of the Services portfolio nationwide. Through his work, Bruce has fostered meaningful collaboration with simulation advocacy groups to address both front-line and organizational medical simulation-based needs. Bruce holds a Bachelor of Science in Biopsychology from McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, and studied to become a Registered Respiratory Therapist at the Michener Institute in Toronto, Ontario.


1345 - 1400

BREAK


1400 - 1600

Hands-on Simulation Experience
Jessica Dietz, MS, RRT-ACCS
Bruce Karatzoglou, BSc RRT
Sponsored by Laerdal Medical and Ing-Mar Medical
Wilderness Ballroom 2 and 5

[x]

Jessica Dietz, MS, RRT-ACCS

Photo of Jessica Dietz

Jessica Dietz holds a Master of Science Degree in Respiratory Care (MSRC) from Rush University, Chicago, IL. She joined the IngMar Medical team in 2016. She currently is the Clinical Education Lead and provides training to customers on the clinical use of the ASL 5000, manages clinical educators, as well as curriculum development and consultation services. Jessica previously worked at the University of Chicago Medicine as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.

[x]

Bruce Karatzoglou, BSc RRT

Photo of Bruce Karatzoglou

Bruce Karatzoglou is a health care professional who partners with individuals and systems that share his passion for ‘helping save lives’ through exceptional implementation of simulation based training methodologies. Prior to spending a few years as a Registered Respiratory Therapist both abroad and in his beloved hometown of Toronto, Bruce’s passion for medical simulation began with his very first meeting with the Eddie the Eagle – the human patient simulator housed at the training facility at St. Michael’s Hospital back in the day. A few years later, he would later return to that facility as the Program Coordinator where he fostered the growth of the simulation program in the spirit of partnership and shared values. In 2004, Bruce joined Laerdal Medical Canada as an Educational Services Specialist who facilitated the uptake and sustainability of simulation programs in clinical and primary educational settings on a national and international basis. Further down the road, Bruce was appointed to the roles of Lead, Educational Services and Programs, Educational Services Account Executive, and most recently, Manager of Educational and Technical Services with responsibilities that the support the growth of the Services portfolio nationwide. Through his work, Bruce has fostered meaningful collaboration with simulation advocacy groups to address both front-line and organizational medical simulation-based needs. Bruce holds a Bachelor of Science in Biopsychology from McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, and studied to become a Registered Respiratory Therapist at the Michener Institute in Toronto, Ontario.


1400 - 1615

Early Registration
Lake Delton Boardroom


1630 - 1830

WSRC Board Meeting
All Wisconsin RT's are welcome to attend.
Wilderness Ballroom 1


MSRC Board Meeting
All Minnesota RT's are welcome to attend.
Wilderness Ballroom 4


1845 - 1930

EVENT: Presentation of Colors and Awards Ceremony
Tundra


1930 - 2300

EVENT: Exhibit Hall Grand Opening
Sandstone Ballroom


Standard Price

Two-Day Pass

Online registration has ended. On-site registration is available for an additional $20.

Member Rate: $325/person
Non-Member Rate: $495/person
Student Member Rate: $115/person
Student Non-Member Rate: $190/person

Standard Price

One-Day Pass

Online registration has ended. On-site registration is available for an additional $20.

Member Rate: $180/person
Non-Member Rate: $295/person
Student Member Rate: $65/person
Student Non-Member Rate: $140/person

Pre-Conference

Online registration has ended. On-site registration is available for an additional $20. 

One-day pre-conference event on Sunday, April 30, 2023.

Member Rate: $100/person
Non-Member Rate: $205/person

 

Hotel Details

Room blocks are available at the Wilderness Hotel and Glacier Canyon Lodge April 30th - May 2nd. 

To make a reservation, call 1-800-867-9453 and state you are with Leader 924394.

Platinum Sponsors

Aerogen
CORE Staffing
Hillrom Baxter
Laerdal Medical
Monaghan Medical Corporation

Gold Sponsors

Children's Minnesota
Corner Home Medical
Fairview Health Services
Hamilton Medical

Silver Sponsors

Advocate Aurora Health Care
Allina Health
Ascension Wisconsin
AstraZeneca
Avanos Ballard
Beam Healthcare
Beyond Air
Cardinal Stritch University
Children's Wisconsin
Cincinnati Children's Hospital and Medical Center
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare
Flexicare, Inc.
Froedtert Health
Grifols
Hayek Medical Devices (North America) LTD
Insmed
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
MED Alliance Group, Inc.
Morgan Scientific
Nihon Kohden
North Memorial Health
Nova Biomedical
Ottawa University
Reliable Medical
SSMHealth/St. Mary's Madison
Sentec, Inc
UW Health
VERO Biotech
Vapotherm, Inc.
Verathon Medical
Zopec Medical

Other Sponsors

Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals
Fusion Medical Staffing
Gillette Children's
Ingmar Medical
Synapse Biomedical

Future Conference Dates

  • Sunday, April 21 - Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at The Hilton Rochester in Rochester
  • Sunday, May 4 - Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at The Wilderness Resort in Wisconsin Dells

Board meetings are held the day before each conference.

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