Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists

Interested in speaking at ? Submit your topic ideas before September 23 for your opportunity to share your knowledge at the Westin Ottawa!
https://www.csrt.com/conference/

CSRT members - are you conducting research on a small or large scale? Consider applying for a CSRT Grant up to $10,000. Deadline March 1, 2025.
https://www.csrt.com/research-grant-program/

Approved for 42 CSRT CPD credits! Case Management Fundamentals: a micro-credential offered through Mount Saint Vincent University covering the foundational aspects of case management through an 8-week, 42-hour online course. September intake.
Info: https://loom.ly/pfHowxQ

Interested in speaking at ? We know it can be daunting to submit your abstract, especially if you are a novice presenter. We are pleased to provide a PDF resource as a support, available here: https://loom.ly/LYV5_oI

Deadline to submit: September 23

Introducing our latest Inspiring RT: Alycia Carew from Fall River, NS! Sponsored by Medtronic, this initiative recognizes the unsung heroes in respiratory therapy.

See our list of Inspiring RTs and nominate someone here: www.csrt.com/inspiring-respiratory-therapists

Employers, discover top talent. Job seekers, find the perfect opportunity.
The CSRT Job Bank connects you with postings across Canada and reaches over 5,000 CSRT members!
Visit https://www.csrt.com/jobbank/ today and take the next step in your respiratory therapy career or hiring journey.

Opportunity to participate in research! For more information or to participate, contact: [email protected]

Need CE Credits? Online professional development education including e-courses and directed reading articles (Online Training tab) & dozens of past webinars (Video Library tab) are available in the member portal at https://loom.ly/yuVCa8U

Save the date for the 17th World Congress of Intensive and Critical Care!

SEPTEMBER 16-19, 2025 | VANCOUVER, CANADA

For more information, please visit: www.wcicc2025.com


CCCS World Congress of Intensive and Critical Care 2025

The CSRT continues to advocate for RTs and for better healthcare across Canada. For more info on our advocacy efforts, visit: www.csrt.com/advocacy-healthcare/

Have you read Choosing Wisely Canada’s Climate-Conscious Recommendations yet?
CSRT is proud to have partnered with Choosing Wisely Canada to contribute to the development of these recommendations! The aim is to mobilize clinicians to stop or reduce low-value practices that harm the environment without compromising patient care.
https://choosingwiselycanada.org/climate/

Interested in speaking at the upcoming conference? Start preparing your topic ideas now! A Call for Presenters will be announced this summer. Stay tuned!

June 21 is - - we invite our members to reflect on the diverse pasts, experiences and cultures of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people. Join us in taking time to recognize, honour and learn about the culture, heritage, diversity and strength of Indigenous people from coast to coast. Resources available here: https://loom.ly/97JJbtQ

Opportunity to participate in research! RTs who work in a pediatric or adult ICU caring for critically ill children or adults are invited to complete this 10-minute survey.
Link for more information or to participate: https://loom.ly/nLNzuFs

A warm welcome to our new CSRT President, Daryl Penner, who was ratified at the recent CSRT Annual General Meeting! Past President Kuljit Minhas will remain on the board for a one-year term.
https://www.csrt.com/board/

Register today!! Join Speaker Dr. Tetyana Kendzerska, MN, PhD on June 20th to learn about updates to treatment options for obstructive sleep apnea. This webinar has been approved for 1.0 CSRT CPD credit.
To register: https://loom.ly/vyhawQM

Introducing our latest Inspiring RT: Kelly Hassall from Ontario! Sponsored by Medtronic, this initiative recognizes the unsung heroes in respiratory therapy.

See our list of Inspiring RTs and nominate someone here: www.csrt.com/inspiring-respiratory-therapists

DYK? The CSRT offers a Professional Practice discussion forum for members, with access to a searchable discussion board and shareable file library. To join the conversation, email [email protected].

External Education Opportunity: Webinar June 18th presented by Trudell Healthcare Solutions
REGISTER HERE: https://loom.ly/P6OSVYw
This event has been approved for 1.0 CSRT CPD credit.

Health Professionals Testing Canada Inc. (HPTC) is seeking nominations for three elected Board of Directors positions. HPTC produces examinations for professional certification and credentialing by third-party clientele. As a member of the BoD, you will play a vital role in the current and future direction of this organization.
For more info: https://loom.ly/PQ6pVI8

Save the date! Join Speaker Dr. Tetyana Kendzerska, MN, PhD on June 20th to learn about updates to treatment options for obstructive sleep apnea. This webinar has been approved for 1.0 CSRT CPD credit.
To register: https://loom.ly/vyhawQM

A huge “thank you” to our outgoing CSRT Board members: Karine Grondin (QC), Frank Fiorenza (ON), and Gustavo Perez (ON). We appreciate your dedication to the profession and guidance over the past years!
https://loom.ly/Yi_r2WU

New research at https://cjrt.ca/! The effects of adding a six-month Pilates exercise program to three months of traditional community-based pulmonary rehabilitation in individuals with COPD: a prospective cohort study