2026 Stanford Respiratory Care Symposium

Monday, October 26, 2026, 7:30 AM - Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 5:00 PM, Li Ka Shing Center for Learning and Knowledge (LKSC), Stanford, CA

Stanford Health Care is excited to present our 13th annual respiratory care symposium. This two-day event is 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: Healthcare Leadership, Airway Management, Interventional Pulmonology, Emergency Response, and a Quality and Safety Poster Presentation Hall.

2-Day In-Person: Non SHC/SCH	$350
2-Day In-Person: SHC/SCH	$300
2-Day In-Person: RT Student (No CEs)	$88
2-Day Live Webinar: Non SHC/SCH	$290
2-Day Live Webinar: SHC/SCH	$250
2-day Live Webinar: RT Student (No CEs)	Free
1-Day In-Person: Non SHC/SCH	$175
1-Day In-Person: SHC/SCH	$150
1-day In-Person: RT Student (No CEs)	$44
1-Day Live Webinar: Non SHC/SCH	$145
1-Day Live Webinar: SHC/SCH	$125
1-day Live Webinar: RT Student (No CEs)	Free

SHC: Stanford Healthcare
SCH: Stanford Children's Health

In-person registration closes 11:59pm on October 18, 2026
Live webinar registration will remain open until October 26, 2026

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (14.00 hours), ANCC Contact Hours (14.00 hours), Non-Physician Participation Credit (14.00 hours)

1. Describe the latest evidence-based practices in managing oxygenation and ventilation for patients with complex respiratory conditions.
2. Identify effective strategies for managing airway complications.
3. Analyze the impact of emerging respiratory challenges.
4. Develop healthcare leadership and communication skills.

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

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Conference Location

Li Ka Shing Center for Learning and Knowledge
2nd Floor Conference Center
291 Campus Drive
Stanford, CA 94305

Please proceed to the registration desk on the 2nd floor foyer of the Li Ka Shing Center to sign-in and to pick up your conference badge and materials. 

Parking
Suggested parking lot is Stock Farm Garage (360 Oak Road).  Please read all signage to avoid parking citations. 

Click here for directions to Stock Farm Garage

Click here for directions to LKSC

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.

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We recognize the value of strategic partnerships in advancing medical education and improving patient outcomes and thank you for your time and consideration. By becoming a sponsor or exhibitor, you will help support Stanford Medicine's mission to address critical healthcare needs while making a meaningful impact on the success of our learning experiences.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Company products must be relevant to the program content. Stanford CME reserves the right to deny any application that does not meet this requirement.

Exhibitors/Sponsors and Stanford CME agree to abide by the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, Stanford Medicine Industry Interactions Policy and Stanford CME Promotional Support Policy. Any actions that are not in accordance with the above stated policies may result in the removal of the exhibit/sponsor company and its representatives from the conference site, in which case no refund of exhibit/sponsor fees will be allowed.

CANCELLATION POLICY: Please contact Stanford CME Funding for cancellation details. 

The sponsor acknowledges that conducting marketing or promotional activities in any conference area except for their assigned space is prohibited. Commercial interests may not engage in sales, promotional activities, or distribute product-specific advertisements while in the designated location of the CE activity. CE activity space includes, but is not limited to, virtual lecture halls & virtual break out rooms.

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