Fall Seminar in the Windy City 

REGISTRATION IS STRONGLY RECOMMEDED!  REGISTER TODAY!

Make it a weekend in Chicago!

AGENDA:

8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Check In/Registration/Breakfast

9:00 a.m. to 9:50 a.m. "The Role of the Surgical Technologist in a High Volume Joint Replacement Practice"                                                        Dr. Justin Lareau, MD

10:00 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. "Advances in Bariatric Intervention"                                                                                                                                          Dr. Vafa Shayani, MD                                                                                                                                     

10:50 a.m. to 11:10 a.m. Break

11:10 a.m.  to 12:00 p.m.   "How to Be a Good  Preceptor"                                                                                                                                      Kendall Little, CST                                                                                                                                             

                                                BREAKOUT SESSION FOR STUDENTS                                                                                                                "Transition from Student Tech to Tech"                                                                                                                            Cynthia Nunez, TS-C                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. Lunch

12:45 p.m. to 1:35 p.m.       "Infection Control Prevention in the OR"                                                                                                                                  Nicole Hanga, RN, BSN, ICP

1:35 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.       "Take This Job and LOVE IT!"                                                                                                                                                  Holly Falcon, CST,  AST President

2:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Announcements, Evaluations and Closing

*5 CEUs approved by AST

ADVANCED REGISTRATION IS STRONGLY ENCOURAGED AND RECOMMENDED!

LODGING: 

 These hotels are in a short walking distance of Robert Morris University (5 - 10 minute walk) where you would not have to park again.  

The Congress Plaza Hotel and Convention Center:  520 S Michigan, Ave, Chicago ; 312-427-3800                                      This hotel is a 5 minute walk to the University and across the street from Grant Park and a short                                                                                     walk to the Lake Front

Hilton Chicago:   720 S Michigan Ave, Chicago; 1-866-238-4218                                                                               This hotel is a 10 minute walk to the University and a short walk to Grant Park and the Lake Front

PARKING AT ROBERT MORRIS: 

 The university recommends parking in the Millenium Garages, 325 South Michigan Ave, Chicago.  The cost is $9.00 and must have a stamp validation by RMU.  You may also find information about the college at this link:  https://robertmorris.edu/visitor-information/ including driving directions.  

TRAIN AND BUS INFORMATION:  

Are you taking a train into the city?  The train stops at Union Station where you can catch a bus to Robert Morris University.  The bus ride is less than 10 minutes to the University.  Check the train schedules and bus schedules once you arrive at Union station for the weekend schedule.  Union Station is location at 225 S Canal St., Chicago, IL, 60606.  

Registration for the event will only be accepted here or on the Illinois State Assembly's website at www.illinoisstateassembly.com  

Payment can be made online with either PayPal or a credit card.  A check can be submitted to the Illinois State Assembly but registration must be completed online and payment received by September 24, 2018 or registration will be cancelled.  Checks may be sent to the Illinois State Assembly, PO Box 3832, Decatur, IL  62524.  If paying with PayPal or a credit card, a small fee applies.  

Register Now!