Respiratory Conference - University of Southern Indiana

Respiratory Excellence: A Conference for the Whole Team

Thursday, June 26, 2025

8:00a.m. - 4:30p.m. (CT)

Program Description

This conference will equip respiratory therapists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals with the latest knowledge and skills to navigate the evolving respiratory care landscape and enhance interdisciplinary collaboration.

Learning Outcomes

At the conclusion of this conference, participants will be able to:

Describe the role and impact of pulmonary disease navigation in improving patient outcomes.
Apply current evidence-based strategies to optimize COPD management, reduce exacerbations, and enhance patient care.
Explore advancements in sleep science and their implications for both patients and healthcare teams.
Demonstrate effective techniques for managing difficult airways to ensure safe and successful airway interventions.
Identify best practices in neonatal ventilation to improve respiratory outcomes in newborns.
Identify important issues in the practice of respiratory care.
Connect practitioners with evidence-based concepts for important issues and provide opportunity for collaboration.
Evaluate the benefits and limitations of implementing the COPD Navigator model within current clinical practice to enhance patient care and care coordination.

Target Audience

The target audience includes respiratory therapists, nurses, and other health professionals interested in respiratory issues.

For more schedule information, call toll-free 1-877-USI-HLTH (874-4584) or 812-461-5217 or email usi1nhpcert@usi.edu.

Conference Presenters

Chandler Jones, MSHA, RRT, RRT-ACCS, RRT-NPS, CPFT, PDE

Chandler is a Pulmonary Disease Navigator at Novant Health, specializing in the management and education of patients with chronic pulmonary conditions while facilitating interdisciplinary care and discharge planning. As an adjunct instructor at Murray State University and the University of Southern Indiana, he teaches advanced respiratory care courses and develops academic content to prepare future respiratory therapists. With a Master of Science in Healthcare Administration and multiple respiratory care certifications, Chandler is dedicated to advancing pulmonary care through clinical practice, education, and research.

Raghav Gupta, MD, FCCP

Dr. Raghav Gupta is a Pulmonologist at Deaconess Health System and an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at Indiana University School of Medicine-Evansville. A certified MD Anderson Cancer Network physician, he has authored numerous articles on critical and pulmonary medicine. He serves as a reviewer and associate editor for pulmonary journals. Dr. Gupta received the Scholarship Award for COPD Readmission Prevention at the American Thoracic Society in 2017 and the Outstanding Research Award at SUNY Downstate Medical Center the same year.

Erin Parchman, MSRC, RRT, CPFT, AE-C

Erin is a graduate of Weber State University, and prior USAF. She obtained her Masters in Respiratory Education and currently holds her RRT, CPFT, and AE-C credentials. She has extensive experience in ICU and Trauma care, whole body health, and sleep medicine.

Bailey Rankin, DNP, APRN, AGACNP-BC, CCRN, CEN

Bailey is the Chair of the Graduate Nursing Program and the Track Coordinator for the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) track at the University of Southern Indiana, where he also serve as an Assistant Professor of Nursing. In addition to academic leadership, he continues to practice clinically as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in Pulmonary and Critical Care at Deaconess Health Systems.

Steve Greubel, BS, RRT, NPS, C-NPT, AE-C

With 42 years of experience in the NICU, Steve is currently the clinical coordinator of respiratory therapy in the NICU and a member of the Neonatal Transport Team at St. Vincent Hospital for Women and Children. He is an adjunct instructor of neonatal and pediatric respiratory therapy at the University of Southern Indiana.

Mary Phillips, M.Ed.,RRT, RPFT, AE-C

Mary serves as the Chair and Assistant Professor of the Respiratory Therapy program at the University of Southern Indiana. She has 20 years experience in many areas of the profession, including acute care, disease management, home care, and asthma/COPD education.

Contact Hours

The University of Southern Indiana designates this activity for 7.25 contact hours. CE hours will be available for Nurses, Physicians, Pharmacists, Social Workers, and Health Facility Administrators. CE hours will also be available for Indiana licensed Marriage & Family Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Mental Health Counselors, and Dental Professionals.

This program has been approved for 7.25 contact hours Continuing Respiratory Care Education (CRCE) credit by the American Association for Respiratory Care, 9425, N. MacArthur Blvd, Suite 100, Irving TX 75063. Course # 194395000.

AGENDA

Enrollment Cost

$85 for professionals
$45 for current graduate students
$25 for undergraduate students

After June 12:

$100 for professionals
$60 for current graduate students
$40 for undergraduate students

*Registrations accepted with credit card payment or employer invoicing. A one-time invoice fee of $25.00 will be added to the requesting organization's official invoice sent by the University of Southern Indiana.

Refund Policy

A $25.00 administrative fee will be charged through June 16, 2025. No refunds will be provided after that date.

Conference Location

University of Southern Indiana, Kinney College of Nursing and Health Professions
8600 University Blvd.
Evansville, IN 47712

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Conflict of Interest Statement

No individual in a position to control content has any relevant financial relationships.

Accreditation Statements

This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 7.25 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the University of Southern Indiana Center for Health Professions Lifelong Learning (CHPLL). The CHPLL is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

The University of Southern Indiana has been approved by the Indiana State Board of Health Facility Administrators as a sponsor of continuing education programs for health facility administrators. License number: 98000033A

State of Indiana

The University of Southern Indiana is an approved provider of continuing education for several professionals licensed in the state of Indiana, including social workers, marriage and family therapists, occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, mental health counselors, and dental professionals.

State of California

The University of Southern Indiana is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Provider #13378.

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