Registration is OPEN for the 40th Annual Northwest AHEC Respiratory Care Conference, scheduled to be held virtually on February 25–26, 2026.

Join us for this landmark event honoring four decades of advancing respiratory care education, innovation, and collaboration. Attendees can expect a dynamic lineup of expert speakers and the latest in clinical practices and technology. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or new to the field, this milestone event offers valuable insights and a chance to celebrate the legacy and future of respiratory care. 

February 25–26, 2026
Virtual - WebEx

Objectives

• Provide up-to-date, patient-centered and evidence-based practices in respiratory care.
• Explain the importance of respiratory therapists in improving patient outcomes and quality of life.
• Discuss new treatments and advancements associated with respiratory care.
  
  

This presentation will provide an in-depth update on the evolving landscape of robotic-assisted bronchoscopy, focusing on the latest modalities and their clinical applications.

This presentation will provide an in-depth update on the evolving landscape of robotic-assisted bronchoscopy, focusing on the latest modalities and their clinical applications.

Additionally, the session will explore the nuanced features. Designed for respiratory therapists and other clinicians involved in advanced bronchoscopy, this update will highlight how robotic-assisted techniques are transforming pulmonary diagnostics and intervention, ultimately improving patient outcomes.

Check out all the details and register now to reserve your spot.

Live Webinar

August 28, 2025 12 PM - 1:30 PM

• Explain the fundamentals of robotic-assisted bronchoscopy.
• Identify different modalities of robotic-assisted bronchoscopy.
• Discuss the impact on patient outcomes in pulmonary diagnostics and intervention.
   

The 39th Annual Northwest AHEC Respiratory Care Conference, held February 19-20, 2025, brought together 127 respiratory care professionals from six states (CA, FL, NC, SC, TN, TX) and 46 North Carolina counties for two days of education and professional development.

This year’s conference featured expert-led sessions on critical and emerging topics in respiratory care, including AI Use in Respiratory Care, Advancing Respiratory Therapy Practice and Professional Advocacy, Conundrums in PFT Interpretation, Pharmacology Updates for RTs, Pediatrics for RTs, ECMO Perspectives from Patient and Provider, HFNC, Long COVID and Pulmonary Fibrosis, Update in Advanced Diagnostic Bronchoscopy, From Primary Care to Sleep Medicine: The Expanding Role of Respiratory Therapists, and GOLD 2025 Updates.

With a strong emphasis on advancements in technology, clinical practice and interdisciplinary collaboration, the conference provided respiratory therapists with valuable insights and practical applications to enhance patient care.

The event continues to be a resource for professional development, offering respiratory therapists opportunities to expand their knowledge and stay at the forefront of the evolving field.

We can't wait until next year!

Special thanks to our planning committee members and NWAHEC staff who work to make this conference a success!

Join us virtually on February 19-20, 2025, for the 39th Annual Northwest AHEC Respiratory Care Conference! Don’t miss this chance to learn from top experts, explore the latest innovations in respiratory care, and earn CE credit. Register now to secure your spot. Agenda details have been posted and registration is open!

The 38th Annual Respiratory Care Conference was held on February 21-22, 2024. This year, we saw a record turnout for the conference, with a remarkable 122 attendees joining us from all corners of North Carolina and beyond! The diverse crowd represented six  different states (FL, IA, NC, SC, TN, VA) and included representation from 49 counties in NC.

Discover all levels of expertise in the respiratory care field at the 38th Annual Northwest AHEC Respiratory Care Conference - held virtually on February 21 and 22nd.

The third year of hosting the conference virtually attracted over 100 attendees representing a diverse crowd from all over NC and beyond.

Northwest AHEC is partnering with Charlotte AHEC to offer the Sleep Symposium on March 3rd in person at two locations with faculty presenting live from each location! 

Based on feedback from 2022, the 37th Annual Northwest Respiratory Care Conference (formerly the Annual High Country Conference) will be held virtually on February 15 - 16, 2023.