Healthcare Professionals FAQ

Registration

How much does it cost to attend the Expo?
The registration fee is $75 for respiratory therapists, nurses and other lung health professionals.

Who can I contact if I have additional questions about the Expo?
For more information, please contact Erin Smith at Erin.Smith@Lung.org or 402-502-4950.

What should I do if I need to cancel my registration?
Cancellations must be received by October 16, 2019 to be eligible for a refund, less a $20 administrative fee. No refunds will be made after October 16, 2019. Substitutions are permitted. If you need to cancel your registration, please contact Erin Smith at Erin.Smith@Lung.org or 402-502-4950.

Program

Who should attend the Professional Program?
Registered Nurses, Advanced Practice Nurses, Respiratory Therapists and other lung health professionals are encouraged to register for the Professional Program.

What will I learn?
After attending an Expo, participants will be able to explain and discuss new information on lung health issues, such as lung cancer, asthma, COPD, tobacco control and other respiratory topics.

Exhibits
We are pleased to provide attendees with the opportunity to connect with companies that have respiratory products and agencies that provide key services. Also, we will be giving students an opportunity to present posters. Be sure to take advantage of the exhibit times built into the schedule.

Will I receive continuing education units?
Continuing education credits will be applied for from by Iowa Western College, Iowa Board of Nursing Provider #6 and Continuing Respiratory Care Education (CRCE) credit by the American Association for Respiratory Care. The number of continuing education credits is TBD.

At the Event

What should I do if I have dietary restrictions?
Please contact us if you have any specific dietary or other needs in order to participate in the Expo.

What should I wear?
Dress comfortably. Since conference rooms can vary in temperature, you may want to dress in layers.

Directions

Directions from I-80 W. Take I-80 East toward Omaha. At exit 449, take ramp right and follow signs for 72nd Street. Turn left onto S 72nd Street. Take ramp right and follow signs for W Center Road. Turn Right onto W Center Road. Turn left onto S 67th Street. Arrive at S 67th Street. (The last intersection is Shirley St. If you reach Pine, you have gone too far.)

Directions from I-80 E. Keep left onto I-80 W. At exit 450, take ram right and follow signs for 60th Street. Turn right onto S 60th Street. Turn left onto Center Street. Turn right onto S 67th Street. Arrive at S 67th St. (The last intersection is Shirley St. If you reach Pine, you have gone too far.)

Directions from Airport. Depart toward Abbott Drive. Turn left onto Abbott Drive. Keep straight onto Cuming Street. Turn left onto N 13th Street. Take ramp right and follow signs for I-480 W. At exit 452C, take ramp right for I-80 W toward Lincoln. At exit 450, take ram right and follow signs for 60th Street. Turn right onto S 60th Street. Turn left onto Center Street. Turn right onto S 67th Street. Arrive at S 67th St. (The last intersection is Shirley St. If you reach Pine, you have gone too far.)