Pulmonary Explorer Conference
Designed for:
Respiratory Therapists
2026 Pulmonary Explorer Conference.
Become a part of what has become the most informative and affordable regional Pulmonary Conference!
CONFERENCE COMMITTEE:
Thomas Cahill
Brittany Kendall
Heather Citrone
Ashley Hamilton
Michelle Keltner
Lauren Daniel
Kyle Barrow
Bill Garrison
Jessica Goforth
Barbie Barnes
Joy Ernst
2026 Explorer Conference:
Online Registration
ONLINE Registration
In Person - $60
Student Ticket - $25
Registration Link:
DIRECTIONS: to 3861 Olympic Boulevard, Erlanger, KY 41018:
Take I-71/75 South into Kentucky to the I-275 West exit.
Merge onto I-275 and take the first exit at Mineola Pike.
Turn LEFT onto Mineola Pike, crossing over the I-275 overpass.
Turn RIGHT at second light onto Olympic Blvd.
From Kentucky (South of I-275):
Take I-71/75 North to the I-275 West exit.
Merge onto I-275 and take the first exit at Mineola Pike.
Turn LEFT onto Mineola Pike, crossing over the I-275 overpass.
Turn RIGHT at the second light onto Olympic Blvd.
Follow Olympic Blvd. into Circleport Business Park past the
hotels to SETEC at the end of the road. Parking is FREE at SETEC.
Take I-275 South into Kentucky.
Stay on I-275, which curves East in Kentucky and go about 22
miles all the way past the Greater Cincinnati Airport until you get to Exit No. 2 - Mineola Pike.
Turn RIGHT at second light onto Olympic Blvd.
VENDOR/Sponsorship Registration:
CLIMATE AND DRESS: Business casual dress is encouraged for the entire Conference. No Shorts. Temperature in lecture hall can fluctuate. Layered clothing is suggested.
SPECIAL NEEDS: The SETEC facility is strategically located to be accessible for individuals with disabilities. Handicap spaces are available to visitors with special needs along with no steps to enter the facility.
COURTESY: For the consideration of our participants, we ask that all cell phones be silenced while in the conference hall. Breaks are provides for your communication convenience. Thank you for your cooperation.
CONFERENCE LOCATION: St. Elizabeth Healthcare Training and Education Center “SETEC” 3861 Olympic Boulevard Erlanger, KY 41018
ANNOUNCEMENTS!
This event will be held in person this year!
2026 Explorer Conference Schedule
May 21st
Vendor Exhibit Hall 10AM - 2PM
7:00AM Onsite Registration & Breakfast
8:00-8:05 A.M. - Welcome & Announcements
8:05- 9:00 A.M. - Dr. Teller, MD, "HBO Therapy: The Essentials"
9:05 A.M.-10:00 A.M. - Joe Rectenwald, J.D., CPHRM, "Legal & Ethic Updates"
Morning Break 10:00 A.M - 10:15 A.M
10:15 A.M. - 11:05 A.M. - Troy Bertke, EMT-P, "Coroner Discussion"
11:o5 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. - Laural Olson, AuD, "Inspire Sleep Medicine"
Lunch Break and Exhibit Hall 12:00 P.M. - 1:oo P.M.
1:05 P.M. - 2:00 P.M. - Amanda Fields, MSN, RN, "Pediatric Burn Care"
2:05 P.M.- 3:00 P.M. - Nancy Colletti, RRT, CPFT, "Professional Advancement for Respiratory Therapists"
-Closing Remarks-
Would you like to become a Sponsor? Contact Ashley Hamilton below.
THANK YOU TO OUR
Explorer Conference Sponsors
2026 Application has been made to the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) for (6) Continuing Education contact hours for Respiratory Therapists. The maximum amount of earnable CRCE credits are 6.
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