DTX40 Sessions – Friday, March 31

8:30 – 9:50 am

Chasing My Way

Josh Copeland, Learning 2 Cope, LLC

Sam and Lacye Trevino, Urine Inspiration

You have chosen dialysis technology for your career – how do you make sure that you are considering yourself, your patient, and their caregiver in creating your way to proceed? Josh will focus on how you can be the best you can be. With their experiences of dialysis patient, transplant donor and recipient, and primary caregiver for each other, Sam and Lacye know how important dialysis technicians are – and want to help you find your way to being even better.

10:05 – 10:55 am

Technician’s Journey

Danilo Concepcion, CBNT, CCHT-A, FNKF, Operations Manager, Renal Services, Providence St. Joseph Hospital

With 50 years of experience in dialysis technology, Dani will discuss his journey through dialysis with his high school diploma as his foundation. Dani is now a nationally recognized biomedical technician, with a significant voice on AAMI Water Standards Committees as well as NF educational program committees.

10:55 – 11:45 am

It's Time to Make Shift Happen

Felicia Speed, PhD, LMSW, Vice President, Social Work Services, Fresenius Medical Care North America

The purpose of this session is to discuss how to make a shift into the leader that lies within each of us. You will learn the practical implications to engage in crucial conversations and be empowered to own your professional growth.