43rd Annual Continuing Education Conference
September 23, 2017 – September 29, 2017
Grand Hyatt San Antonio | 600 East Market St | San Antonio, TX 78205
43rd Annual Continuing Education Conference
September 23, 2017 – September 29, 2017
Grand Hyatt San Antonio | 600 East Market St | San Antonio, TX 78205
This year’s host hotel is the Grand Hyatt San Antonio. Set amidst a blend of histories and a modern city, our urban retreat has a premier location on the San Antonio River Walk and is within walking distance of the Alamodome, Tower of The Americas and The Alamo.
This year’s host hotel is the Grand Hyatt San Antonio. Set amidst a blend of histories and a modern city, our urban retreat has a premier location on the San Antonio River Walk and is within walking distance of the Alamodome, Tower of The Americas and The Alamo. Tel: +1 210.224.1234.
Registration
Early Registration through August 15
Full Conference
$949*Stay offsite
$749
*discount applied to INDIVIDUAL staying at Grand Hyatt or that lives within 60 mile radius
$849
*discount applied for ROOM SHARING at Grand Hyatt
$249
Full Conference
$999*Stay offsite
$799
*discount applied to INDIVIDUAL staying at Grand Hyatt or that lives within 60 mile radius
$899
*discount applied for ROOM SHARING at Grand Hyatt
$269
Full Conference
$549*Stay offsite
$349
*discount applied to INDIVIDUAL staying at Grand Hyatt or that lives within 60 mile radius
$449
*discount applied for ROOM SHARING at Grand Hyatt
$149
Full Conference
$1089*Stay offsite
$889
*discount applied to INDIVIDUAL staying at Grand Hyatt or that lives within 60 mile radius
$989
*discount applied for ROOM SHARING at Grand Hyatt
$289
Full Conference
$1149*Stay offsite
$949
*discount applied to INDIVIDUAL staying at Grand Hyatt or that lives within 60 mile radius
$1049
*discount applied for ROOM SHARING at Grand Hyatt
$249
Full Conference
$1199*Stay offsite
$999
*discount applied to INDIVIDUAL staying at Grand Hyatt or that lives within 60 mile radius
$1099
*discount applied for ROOM SHARING at Grand Hyatt
$269
Full Conference
$749*Stay offsite
$549
*discount applied to INDIVIDUAL staying at Grand Hyatt or that lives within 60 mile radius
$649
*discount applied for ROOM SHARING at Grand Hyatt
$149
Full Conference
$1289*Stay offsite
$1089
*discount applied to INDIVIDUAL staying at Grand Hyatt or that lives within 60 mile radius
$1189
*discount applied for ROOM SHARING at Grand Hyatt
$289
$31 per lecture
1-3 Lectures
$27.90 per lecture
4-17 Lectures
$447.95
Full Conference
*17 Lectures (2 lectures cannot be streamed or recorded)
$44 per lecture
1-3 Lectures
$39.60 per lecture
4-17 Lectures
$635.80
Full Conference
*17 Lectures (2 lectures cannot be streamed or recorded)
$31 per lecture
$395.25
Full Conference
*15 Lectures (4 lectures cannot be recorded)
$44 per lecture
$561
Full Conference
*15 Lectures (4 lectures cannot be recorded)
Networking & Fun Activities
Remember to book during registration!!
Happy Hour 5k Fun Run/Walk
After lectures Thursday, enjoy a run/walk around beautiful San Antonio! Afterwards we’ll meet up at a local establishment for refreshments. Even if you don’t participate in the run, we hope you will join us for happy hour! Sponsored by Cancer Diagnostics and Mopec.
Date: Thursday, September 28
Time: 5:00pm
Rate: $30
43rd Annual AAPA Golf Classic
Enjoy the best San Antonio has to offer in golfing and make new connections. Sponsored by Cancer Diagnostics and Mopec.
Location: Golf Club of Texas
Date: Tuesday, September 26
Time: 1:00 pm
Shuttle Time: meet in lobby at 11:00 am
Rates: $115
Registration includes: Golf, cart, lunch and dinner. Club rentals available for an additional $25 fee.
Yoga with Elizabeth Feygina
This open level Vinyasa (flow) yoga series is geared for PAs, with lots of anatomy terms and how to alleviate any pathological state that a PA may experience from work (i.e. Neck/shoulder tension, lower back pain, wrist pain, arthritis, stenosis, stress…etc.).
This is an open level class meant to teach skills that can be done at home. There will be gentle yoga modifications for anyone with injuries or those who have never tried yoga before.
Class day/time:
6am Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
7am Thursday morning
4pm Tuesday and Thursday
Classes range from 45 min-1 hour
Location: Grand Hyatt San Antonio Fitness Center Terrace
Bring your own mat or use the hotels
Cost: $10 per class, register and pay onsite with cash or check
Sign-up on site
About San Antonio
Weather to expect
The weather in San Antonio, TX during September begins the transition to Fall. However, it is still going to be relativly warm compared to northern locations.
Temperature & Humidity
Expect the high temperature to be in the upper 80s to 90 F (32 C) with relative humidity at or above 60%.
The evenings will be cooler with lows in the upper 60s F (21 C).
Sun & Rain
Expect lots of sun (so bring sun screen, sunglasses, and a hat), but be prepared for the chance of rain showers. The change to the fall season can bring some wet weather.
Travel, Parking, and Transportation
Transportation to/from Airport
Grand Hyatt San Antonio is located just 9 miles from the San Antonio International Airport. The airport offers a variety of ground transportation, including Super Shuttle and taxi options.
Parking
Grand Hyatt offers both valet and self-parking in their underground garage. Rates include in-and-out privileges. Please note that the parking garage clearance does not allow for any oversized vehicles, toppers, or trailers.
Daily Self-Parking:
$29 per day
Valet Parking:
Overnight hotel guest: $39 per day
Oversized truck: $45 per day
Additionally, parking can be found in the Convention Center Garage at 850 E. Commerce (corner of Commerce & Bowie streets), located across from the hotel.
Prices:
Daily Flat Rate: $10
Event Flat Rate: $11
Rental Car Offer!
Advantage Car Rental is offering a 10% discount. Click on the link below and make your reservations today!
Hotel Reservation Details
If you register for the conference under the “shared or individual room” rates but are unable to secure hotel reservations at Grand Hyatt San Antonio, you will be invoiced for the conference registration difference. We ask that if you have any trouble making hotel reservations, please contact the AAPA office before making reservations elsewhere. Tel: +1 210 224 1234
Need help?
Registration Fine Print
Registration Fine Print
A detailed confirmation will automatically be emailed to you once your registration has been submitted. You may choose to pay by credit card when registering or pay by check from the invoice that is generated. Full payment is required by August 25. The Cancellation Policy will be enforced once your registration is submitted (with or without payment). If you have any questions, contact the Central Office at [email protected].
Registration Options
- Full Conference: Fee includes access to all lectures, poster sessions, exhibitor session and product demos, and credits awarded based on attendance requirements. Lunch and dinner for the week are not included. Registrants have the ability to earn up to 28 PACE credits by attending 19 lectures, a workshop, and three poster sessions! Register by August 15 for the best available rate!
- Full conference (individual room) = individual room booked at the hotel. Not sharing with another registered conference attendee.
- Full conference (shared room) = room booked at the hotel shared by one or more registered conference attendees.
- Daily Attendance: Fee includes access to lectures offered on the day(s) registered, breakfast and coffee break, social events (if applicable), and PACE credits based on attendance requirements for the day(s) registered. Lunch and dinner are not included.
Registration Fees
must be registered with payment received by date noted to qualify for pricing
* Early Rate = by August 15
**Standard Rate = After August 15
Registration Changes
An additional $50 fee will apply to ALL adjustments made to your conference registration after it has been received. This applies to daily registration changes and optional activity cancellations/transfers, unless otherwise noted in the activity description. As space permits, you may add events to your registration at no additional charge.
Cancellation Policy
Written notice to cancel must be received via fax, mail, or email by August 25, 2017, to receive an 80% refund. No refunds will be given after August 25. For cancellations due to illness after August 25, 2017, a refund of 80% will be given with the submission of a physician’s note. If the AAPA cannot hold the conference due to acts of God, war, government regulations, disaster, strikes, civil disorder, or curtailment of transportation or other emergencies making it inadvisable, illegal, or impossible to provide the facilities or to hold the meeting, each prepaid registrant will receive a copy of conference handouts and any other materials that would have been distributed. Fixed conference expenses will be paid from the pre-registration funds. Remaining funds will be refunded to pre-registrants. AAPA is not responsible for any other costs incurred by pre-registrants in connection with the conference.
Got more questions? Contact us!
Tips for Employer Approval to Attend
Tips for Employer Approval to Attend
The AAPA understands that budgets can be tight, staffing can be short and time can be limited. Since the AAPA is the first choice for pathologists’ assistant-specific education, the AAPA wants all members to attend.
- Be armed with knowledge! Demonstrate the valuable information presented at the conference and how it will help you stay current in the field of pathology. Provide your employer with a schedule of the lectures and workshops that you plan to attend, and offer to present what you’ve learned to your coworkers upon your return.
- Come back with information! Plan to visit the exhibit hall booths and the product demonstrations to get information on products or services that your lab needs.
- Provide information! Submit an estimate of travel expenses, including how you plan to keep these costs down (discounted shuttle vs cab, breakfast included in registration rate, etc.).
- Be helpful! Offer suggestions for providing coverage while you are at the conference.
- Use the AAPA! Apply for a travel grant to attend the fall conference! Deadline June 1.
- Shop for deals! Get the best rate for the conference by registering early and booking at the host hotel. Registration rates go up after August 15. The special discounted rates at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio are available until August 25, or until the room block sells out.
Legal Information
Continuing Education Credits
The AAPA is approved as a provider of continuing education programs in the clinical laboratory sciences by the ASCLS PACETM Program. To be eligible to receive continuing education credit, you must have passed the ASCP BOC exam prior to this conference AND you must have your name badge scanned upon entering EACH lecture. You must be scanned within the first 10 minutes of the start of the lecture or workshop to receive credit. Scanning is also required at each poster session along with your completed quiz submission.
Views & Opinions
The views and opinions expressed by speakers are their own and do not necessarily represent those of the AAPA. The AAPA disclaims any responsibility for the use and application of information presented at this conference.






