2009 PCIH, Vancouver, Canada | October 3-6

 

General Information

Certification Maintenance

ABIHPCIH 2009 is approved for Category 4 certification maintenance (CM) points by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH) as follows:

Diplomates who instruct courses receive Category 5 CM points at a rate of 0.33 points per hour of teaching.

Participation Authentication: It is the responsibility of the registrant to retain all documentation authenticating their participation in any activity for which CM points are being claimed. Examples of acceptable documentation are listed in the ABIH CM Program Handbook. Documentation does not need to be sent to ABIH unless the Diplomate is selected for a CM Audit.

Contact ABIH at abih@abih.org or (517) 321-2638 for questions about the CM process.

CRBOH

The Registration Maintenance (RM) Committee of the Canadian Registration Board of Occupational Hygienists (CRBOH) has awarded:

  • 1.0 registration maintenance point per conference day
  • 1.0 registration maintenance point for each full day PDC

Registrants claiming any registration maintenance points must provide proof of attendance.

AIHA is authorized by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) to issue continuance of certification (COC) points, equal to the number of CEUs awarded (for the symposium and PDCs), in conjunction with the Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification.

AIHA has been approved as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). As an IACET Authorized Provider, AIHA offers CEUs for its programs that qualify under IACET guidelines. AIHA is authorized by IACET to offer CEUs for the Symposium and PDCs (Oct. 3-Oct. 4), see individual descriptions.

Attendance and participation in assigned activities and projects is required to earn points. Partial credits will not be awarded. For specific point information, please review individual course descriptions. Questions may also be directed to eduassistant@aiha.org.

A $50 replacement fee will be charged to issue lost documentation including course certificates and letters verifying attendance at AIHce. For complete information, www.aiha.org/CMReplacement.

For information on AIHA’s Proprietary Interest and Disclosure Statement and AIHA’s Disclaimer Statement please visit: www.aiha.org/EduCredit.

Travel

Vancouver is a dynamic, multicultural city, set in a spectacular natural environment. Vancouver was voted the "Best City in the Americas" for 2004, 2005 and 2006 by Condé Nast Traveler magazine, based on ambience, friendliness, culture and sites, restaurants, lodging, and shopping. Vancouver is also the proud host of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.

Make travel to Vancouver quick and convenient. Contact Maupin Travel, the official AIHce travel agency, to book plane, train, bus, or automobile reservations. Maupin Travel provides personalized service, cost-saving options, and more!
Reserve travel one of two convenient ways!

Contact Maupin Travel, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. EST, Monday – Friday.

Telephone: 800-786-2738 or 919-821-2146 ($25 service fee)
Go to Maupin Travel, "Create a new user” if visiting for the first time. Complete your profile and book online. ($15 service fee)

Train and Bus Service from Seattle, WA

Amtrak offers train service to Vancouver. The trip takes approximately 4 hours. Visit www.amtrak.com or call 800-USA-RAIL (1-800-872-7245) for fare, schedule and baggage information.

Several bus companies offer service to Vancouver. Visit the websites or call for fare, schedule and baggage information.

Getting to and from Vancouver is easy! Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is located approximately 10 miles (or 30 minutes) from the hotel. Taxi service to the hotel is approximately $26 CAN one-way. Canada Line also provides train service to the downtown area.

Check the U.S. State Department website, http://travel.state.gov/ for complete information, restrictions and up to the minute advisories on travel to and from Canada.

Passports, Visas and Customs

U.S. Citizens

All U.S. citizens traveling by air, land or sea are required to present a passport to enter or re-enter the United States.

Exception: Currently, U.S. citizen children under the age of 16, entering Canada by land or sea, may present the original or copy of their birth certificate, or other proof of U.S. citizenship such as a naturalization certificate or citizenship card. Visit http://www.getyouhome.gov/html/eng_map.html  for more information on the changing travel requirements.

Take Note:

  • To be valid, a passport cannot expire within 6 months of travel dates.
  • To apply for a passport, visit the U.S. State Department, http://travel.state.gov ; allow 6-8 weeks for processing.
  • U.S. citizens entering Canada from a third country must provide a valid passport. A visa is not required for U.S. citizens for a stay up to 180 days.

Non-Canadian/Non-U.S. Citizens –

All individuals (including children regardless of age) traveling by air, land, or sea are required to show a passport to enter Canada and enter/re-enter country of origin.

Visas

Non-U.S. residents may need to obtain a visa to enter Canada; see www.canadavisa.com. Individuals should apply for a visa as soon as possible, but no later than July, 2009.

A letter of invitation will be provided, upon request, to those who need to apply for a visa to attend PCIH. The requesting party must meet at least one of the following criteria:

  • Hold current membership in AIHA having paid dues for 2009
  • Have paid the PCIH registration fee

To request a letter, contact pcih@aiha.org. Include name as it appears on valid passport and mailing address.

Customs, Duties, and General Information

Customs declarations must be completed before entering Canada and prior to returning to country of origin. Goods for personal use are exempt from duty provided they are declared upon entry and are carried back. Generally, small electronics including laptop computers do not need to be registered before departing country of origin.

For more information on duties, customs, personal exemptions, and various other restrictions that apply to travel to Canada, visitors are strongly encouraged to visit the Canada Border Services Agency website, www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca

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PCIH 2009, Vancouver, Canada