Fall Health Care Conference 2026 - Attendee Registration
2026-09-24 08:00 - 2026-09-25 14:00 (America/New_York) | Pipestem Resort State Park, 3405 Pipestem Drive, Pipestem, WV, 25979, United States
West Virginia Society for Respiratory Care Fall Health Care Conference
Thursday September 24 and Friday September 25, 2026
Pipestem Resort State Park, Pipestem, WV

$75 Promotional Conference Registration Rate – ONE WEEK ONLY
When: 12:01am June 21st through 11:59pm ET June 28th
ONE WEEK PROMOTIONAL RATE – ONLINE ONLY!

Promotional RCP Early Registration Conference Fee: $75 for AARC members and non-members!
Promotional Conference Registration is available ONLINE ONLY, payable via credit/debit card and is non-refundable.
Become an AARC member today! Select WV as your state to receive email updates on the Promotional Discounts and details about this event!

Join the WVSRC for our 1 1/2-day educational conference focused on increasing the knowledge and capabilities of respiratory therapists and nursing professionals working with patients with lung diseases, complex health issues, to improve quality of care, patient outcomes, reduce morbidity, mortality and reduce readmissions.
Keynote Speaker: Garry Kauffman RRT FAARC MPA FACHE, sponsored by Monaghan Medical, will be presenting Ethics Principles and Application for Respiratory Therapists (Ethics CRCE/CEU)

2026 is a CEU Reporting Year for your WV RT License! – You’ll need 20 CEUs by September 30, 2026, to renew your license!
EARN 10 CEU/CRCE at this event!
EARN CEU for Specialty Credentials: ACCS, AE-C, Ethics, NPS, SDS, TTS!
LODGING DISCOUNTS at the Pipestem Resort State Park – Single and Double Rooms as well as 2-, 3-, or 4-bedroom cottages are only $110/night plus tax!
LEARN new techniques, find new resources and connections for you, coworkers, staff, and patients!
NETWORK with RTs from the region, our vendors, WVSRC board of directors, and expert speakers!
HOURLY RAFFLE PRIZES! includes a chance to win WVSRC Winter Conference 2027 Registration!
WELCOME PARTY! – Thursday night with AAA Entertainment 8pm-12am. Cash bar and heavy appetizers provided.
LECTURES begin at 8am each day. The conclusion of the conference is 12:30pm Friday.

Early Bird registration rates begin June 28, 2026, through to Sept 8, 2026:

$125 for AARC members
$225 for all others
$50 for RT program students

Can’t attend both days? No Problem!
Single Individual Day Early Registration to attend either Thursday (earn 6 Ceus) or Friday (earn 4 Ceus)

$100 for AARC members
$120 for all others

Registration Rate Starting September 8th and Onsite Registration Rates

$150 for AARC members
$250 for all others
$50 for RT program students

$110 for AARC members (1 day only)
$130 for all others (1 day only)

How to Save on Registration Fees and get discounts for CEUs for this and future events? Become an AARC member! Membership gives you discounts on WVSRC conference registrations, online and in-person AARC continuing education (deeply discounted rates or at no cost), access to respiratory scientific articles and research publications and more! Go to www.aarc.org to sign-up/renew today! Membership starts at $98 a year. If you live in another state but want to support the WVSRC be sure to select WV as your state when signing up! This makes you a WVSRC member – there is no additional fee to be a WVSRC member.
HOW TO REGISTER TO ATTEND ONLINE: GO TO www.wvsrc.org
Go to the Events Tab. Scroll to the bottom of the page to select the number tickets/registrations to purchase, then select “Get Tickets”. This opens a new tab. Enter your information for the participant registration as well as purchaser, if different from attendee, submit. This will open the final tab for payment – using the PayPal system to pay via debit or with credit card. You DO NOT need to create a PayPal account or sign into PayPal to complete. Simply pay as a guest with your credit card. You will receive an email confirmation when you have completed the registration and provided payment. Payment via check and mail-in form is also available. See attached postcard for details.
Disable Pop-Up Blocker to ensure that the registration and payment tabs open. Additionally, we recommend registering from a personal device (phone, tablet, computer), since many hospital computers have firewalls which may prevent the registration and payment tabs from opening.
Pay By Check Option: if you or your employer requires you to pay by check to attend, please see attached Fall Conference Postcard. Complete the backside of the card and return it with your check payment.
CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS: The WVSRC is an approved provider of continuing education through the West Virginia Board of Respiratory Care (WVBORC) and the WV RN Board #1997-0171RN. Application will be made to the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) for CRCE approval for a maximum of 10 continuing education units when attending both days. Registrants only attending one day can earn 6 CRCE/CEU on Thursday, or 4 CRCE/CEU on Friday.
LODGING: Reserve by JULY 23, 2026, for the Discounted Conference Rate: A limited block of rooms (1 king or 2 queen bed) in the lodge and cottages (2, 3, and 4-bedrooms) in the park are available for only $110 per night for Wednesday and Thursday nights only. This rate applies to lodge rooms and any size of cottage.

Call Pipestem Resort State Park Direct at 304-466-1800
State you are attending the WV Society for Respiratory Care Conference on Sept 24 and 25.
If you wish to extend your stay, either arriving early or staying over the weekend, your room or cottage rate will be based on dynamic pricing. If you book early will give you the best rate possible.
Do NOT Call the 1-800 WV number or attempt to book online as these entities do not have the details to put you into the discounted conference block.

Agenda: will be posted on www.wvsrc.org and WVSRC social media pages when available. Periodic ‘sneak peaks’ of the agenda will be shared on social media pages. A draft is available on request.
Refund Policy: There are no refunds, however substitutions are permitted with advanced notice.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Cynthia Keely, Conference Planning Chair, at cynthia.keely@gmail.com,or other members of the WVSRC Board of Directors.

PLEASE SHARE and POST in your departments!
Thank you for your consideration!
We look forward to seeing you at Pipestem!
Sincerely,
WVSRC Board of Directors
The WV Society for Respiratory Care (WVSRC) is a chartered state affiliate of the American Association for Respiratory Care (www.aarc.org).
The WVSRC is an approved provider for continuing education through the West Virginia Board of Respiratory Care (WVBORC) and the WV RN Board #1997-0171RN.

Fall Health Care Conference 2026 - Vendor and Sponsor Registration
2026-09-24 08:00 - 2026-09-25 14:00
PROSPECTIVE EXHIBITORS AND EVENT SPONSORS The West Virginia Society for Respiratory Care, Inc. (WVSRC), a non-profit and chartered affiliate of the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC), invites you and your organization to exhibit at our conference.

The event’s goals are to increase the knowledge and capabilities of healthcare professionals working with patients with lung disease. The individuals participating will be AARC/WVSRC members and non-members, hospital and clinic-based respiratory therapists, Pulmonary Function, Sleep lab, Pulmonary Rehab, Durable Medical Equipment, and Home Care-based staff, registered nurses, respiratory therapy students, and other healthcare providers.

As an exhibitor, we would like your company to provide information pertaining to the diagnosis, education, management, and/or treatment of lung disease, as well as organizations who have a vested interest in respiratory therapists. This can include but not limited to equipment or medication demonstrations and products, educational or informational fliers and brochures, recruiters, and materials pertinent to this conference. We also welcome organizations who employ or recruit specific specialty services and staff.

Event details are provided below:
Dates of the conference: Sept 24 and 25, 2026
Location: Pipestem Resort State Park, 3405 Pipestem Drive, Pipestem, WV 25979
Contact person/phone number: Cindy Keely, WVSRC Conference Chair
Suggested arrival time to set up booth: Wed Sept 23 after 4pm (PREFERRED); or Thurs Sept 24 from 630am-7:30am
Conference hours: Sept 24: 7:50am-4:30pm; Sept 25: 7:50am – 12:30pm
Estimated number of attendees: 130
Number/size of tables per booth: One 6-8 ft. table per vendor unless additional requested
Number of chairs: 2
Tablecloths: (standard white provided by facility)
Registration fee: $700 per vendor – fee is for vendor space only (with up to 2 staff)

Your organization can have a maximum of 2 additional staff per table with a fee of $50 per representative.

LATE Registration Fee: $800 per vendor if registering after August 24, 2026.
Exhibitors are permitted and encouraged to purchase more than one table to accommodate a larger display and/or additional representatives.
*Note: Exhibit area is separate from the lecture area as required for continuing education units.
**WVSRC Non-profit W9 certificate available upon request.
***Vendor staff are eligible to receive continuing education for lectures they attend. See the registration table for details.
All vendors will receive a list of all attendees by employer with email address following the conference.

EVENT SPONSORS
This event would not be possible without support from our exhibitors and special event sponsors. Please show your support by signing up for one or more of the special events listed below. By doing so, you will receive special recognition during the conference. To sponsor a portion(s) of the event simply add that to your Exhibitor Registration, or simply only provide a Sponsorship if you and your organization do not wish to be an Exhibitor.

Registration: $300 – company name displayed on agenda and displayed in the registration area.
Refreshment Break AM: $400– company name listed on agenda and displayed in break area.
Refreshment Break PM: $400– company name listed on agenda and displayed in break area.
Main Meal Sponsor: $500 – company name listed on agenda and displayed in the meal area.
Welcome Event Sponsor: $1,000– company logo displayed with verbal recognition throughout conference.

RESTRICTED/UNRESTRICTED GRANTS: If your organization requires the WVSRC to complete an online application or form(s) to receive an unrestricted or restricted grant for your organization to attend as an exhibitor and/or provide a presenter for this event, please notify the WVSRC with details as soon as available to begin this process.

HOW TO REGISTER AS EXHIBITOR AND OR SPONSOR:
Online Registration and Payment Via Credit Card: scroll to the bottom of this webpage to register!
Follow the steps below to complete our secure registration and payment with a major credit card.

A PayPal account nor login is required, simply pay as a guest. You will receive an email confirmation when you have completed the registration and provided payment.
Please disable popup blocker before registering, as it may prevent the payment window from opening. If you’re using a work computer, the firewall may prevent the registration and payment window from opening.
If paying online, exhibitors do not need to complete the paper version attached below.
Online registrants do not have to complete the attached Word Doc Vendor form.

Check By Mail Registration and Payment:
Complete and return the WVSRC Exhibitor and Sponsorship Registration Form via email for check payment as soon as available to lock in your registration fee price or sponsorship. Details on submitting payment can be found on the attached form.
WVSRC Vendor and Sponsor Form

LODGING: Reserve by JULY 23, 2026, for the Discounted Conference Rate: A limited block of rooms (1 king or 2 queen bed) in the lodge and cottages (2, 3, and 4-bedrooms) in the park are available for only $110 per night for Wednesday and Thursday nights only. This rate applies to lodge rooms and any size of cottage.

Call Pipestem Resort State Park Direct at 304-466-1800
State you are attending the WV Society for Respiratory Care Conference on Sept 24 and 25.
If you wish to extend your stay, either arriving early or staying over the weekend, your room or cottage rate will be based on dynamic pricing. If you book early will give you the best rate possible.
Do NOT Call the 1-800 WV number or attempt to book online as these entities do not have the details to put you into the discounted conference block.
If you need to ship items to the Park, please call them direct for details on this process.

CONTINUING EDUCATION: The WVSRC is an approved provider for continuing education by the WV Board of Respiratory Care and the WV RN Board. Earn a maximum of 10 continuing education units when attending both days. Application will also be made to the AARC for 10 CRCE approval.
Pipestem Resort State Park is West Virginia’s premier family adventure resort. Sitting on the east rim of the Bluestone River Gorge, Pipestem offers something for everyone, including exhilarating zipline tours, mountain bike excursions and more. Spend some time on the water at the park’s new adventure lake and splash park or set out on a kayaking and stand-up paddle board tour, tubing or whitewater adventure on the Bluestone River.
The sprawling 4,050-acre park is located on the border of Summers and Mercer counties and features 26 cabins and two lodges, one of which can only be accessed by riding the park’s aerial tramway to the bottom of the Bluestone River Gorge. Just 20 minutes down the road, you’ll find even more to do at Bluestone State Park on the banks of Bluestone Lake.

Location Information: https://wvstateparks.com/parks/pipestem-state-park/
Agenda: the final agenda will be shared via email as soon as available as well as posted on www.wvsrc.org and the WVSRC social media pages. A draft agenda can be shared upon request.
Thank you for your consideration. We hope to see you in September!
Sincerely,
WVSRC Board of Directors
The WV Society for Respiratory Care (WVSRC) is a chartered state affiliate of the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC).
The WVSRC is an approved provider of continuing education for Respiratory Care (WVBORC) and the WV Board of Registered Nurses #1997-0171RN.
