2025 Stanford Respiratory Care Symposium

Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 7:30 AM - Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 5:00 PM, Cardinal Hall Conference Center, Redwood City, CA

Stanford Health Care and Stanford Children's Health are excited to present our collaborative respiratory care symposium, a two-day event dedicated to advancing the field of respiratory care across the adult and pediatric spectrum. This symposium is an invaluable opportunity for healthcare professionals to come together, share best practices, and explore the latest advancements in respiratory care. Topics will include: Neuromuscular Disorders, Electrical Impedance Tomography, Interventional Pulmonology, Airway Management, Neonatal and Pediatric, Lung Cancer in Non-smokers, Population Health, Respiratory Leadership, and a Poster Presentation Exhibit Hall.

2-Day In-Person: Non SHC/SCH	$350
2-Day In-Person: SHC/SCH	$300
2-Day Live Webinar: Non SHC/SCH	$290
2-Day Live Webinar: SHC/SCH	$250
1-Day In-Person: Non SHC/SCH	$175
1-Day In-Person: SHC/SCH	$150
1-Day Live Webinar: Non SHC/SCH	$145
1-Day Live Webinar: SHC/SCH	$125

SHC: Stanford Healthcare
SCH: Stanford Children's Health

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (14.00 hours), ANCC Contact Hours (14.00 hours), CA BRN - California Board of Registered Nurses Contact Hours (14.00 hours), Non-Physician Participation Credit (14.00 hours)

1. Describe the latest evidence-based practices in managing Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) and other complex respiratory conditions.
2. Demonstrate proficiency in advanced ventilation techniques, including VDR4 and Airway Pressure Release Ventilation (APRV).
3. Identify effective strategies for managing pediatric airway complications, such as bronchopulmonary dysplasia and tracheostomy care.
4. Analyze the impact of emerging respiratory challenges, like vaping-related lung injuries, and apply appropriate interventions.
5. Develop leadership and communication skills for conducting post-code debriefs and addressing implicit biases in respiratory care.

In support of improving patient care, Stanford Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. 

Credit Designation 
American Medical Association (AMA) 
Stanford Medicine designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 14.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) 
Stanford Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 14 ANCC contact hours.  

California Board of Registered Nursing (CA BRN)
Stanford Medicine Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 17874, for 14 contact hours.

Respiratory Care Board of California (RCB)
The Respiratory Care Board of California recognizes that Continuing Medical Education (CME) is acceptable for meeting continuing education requirements as long as the course is certified by the California Board of Registered Nursing and/or The Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education. For more information, visit: https://www.rcb.ca.gov/licensees/approved_ce_providers.shtml 

Cancellation Policy
Live Activities: Cancellations received in writing no less than 20 days before the course will be refunded. No refunds will be made on cancellations received after that date. Any cancellations refunded will less a 20% administrative fee. Please send cancellation requests to [email protected].

Stanford University School of Medicine reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs, such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Accessibility Statement
 Stanford University School of Medicine is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact the CME.

Cultural and Linguistic Competency
The planners and speakers of this CME activity have been encouraged to address cultural issues relevant to their topic area for the purpose of complying with California Assembly Bill 1195. Moreover, the Stanford University School of Medicine Multicultural Health Portal contains many useful cultural and linguistic competency tools including culture guides, language access information and pertinent state and federal laws.  You are encouraged to visit the Multicultural Health Portal: https://laneguides.stanford.edu/multicultural-health

For CME general questions, please contact 
     Email: [email protected]

Cardinal Hall

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Stanford Medicine adheres to the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education.

There are no relevant financial relationships with ACCME-defined ineligible companies for anyone who was in control of the content of this activity, except those listed in the table below. All of the relevant financial relationships listed for these individuals have been mitigated.

Exhibitor information coming soon.