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Respiratory Therapists Week
October 24 — 30, 2010

Respiratory therapists...dedicated to better breathing

Respiratory Therapy Week October 25-30, 2009 was a very active and productive time for RTs. There were a number of activities organized, nationally and internationally.  The CSRT sent complimentary promotional materials to over 140 sites.

CSRT golf shirts were awarded to our two winning teams. Although there are only eight staff members – the RT team at Cornwall Community Hospital they did a fantastic job targeted local schools. They participated in a series of presentations, to various age groups on the role of a respiratory therapist, how to use an inhaler with an aerochamber, discussed smoke cessation and reminded students about hand-washing routines. They showed the winning Thompson Rivers RT video and students even got the chance to ventilate a mannequin. Their presentation was so successful they have been asked back for next semester.

In Grande Prairie, AB, our second winning RT team set up booths for the week to educate and promote the role of RTs within Peace Country Health-Queen Elizabeth II Hospital.  They involved the staff, nursing students and the public in a game of RT Jeopardy. Everyone learned a little more about the profession and had some fun doing it.

RT Week celebrations at the Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore, included distributing information on respiratory therapy to co-workers. (Left to right Juvel M. Taculod RRT-NPS, Cynthia Graza RN, Jane Daradar RN, Bayani D. Udtuhan RT)	Carolyn Greer (left), shows off the Markham Stouffville display to Tara Milburn
Celebrating RT Week at Peace Country Health-Queen Elizabeth II Hospital, Grande Prairie AB are (left to right) Val McPherson, community therapist; Christa Lawrence, supervisor; Trish Olson, PFT; Trevor McCormick, and Chris Kapuscinski, Acute Care Therapists	RTs at Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre in Amherst, Nova Scotia took advantage of a seasonal theme to carry their message

In this section of the website you will find all the tools you need to celebrate RT Week, including:

• A description of the various promotional materials available to our members
• An online Order Form
• A “How-To” Guide with ideas on how to celebrate RT Week