CSRT News March 2010 Keeping members current on issues that matter

CSRT Membership Renewals!

Renée Pageau was the winner of the draw for a Deluxe Wii Bundle. Renée renewed her CSRT membership before March 31st and had her name included in the draw. Congratulations Renée!

Thank you to all our renewing and new CSRT members! RTs recognize the value of being a member of the national association that supports and advocates for the profession and shapes the future direction of respiratory therapy. If you have not renewed your membership – go to http://www.csrt.com/en/membership/current_members.asp. The CSRT will continue to strive to provide even more services of value to the RT community.

CSRT Education Conference and Trade Show   May 13-16, 2010 - St. John’s, NL

Register now and you could win a Play Station 3
There is still time to have your name entered in a draw for a Play Station 3 Blu-ray!  Register by April 15, 2010 for a chance to win!

New at this year’s conference
Sleep Apnea Consumer Session - May 12, 2010, 6PM
The public is invited to attend an information session on the causes and solutions of sleep apnea, taking place at the Delta St. John’s Hotel. Presenter Wanda Dollard, RRT will discuss symptoms and consequences of sleep apnea, as well as diagnosis and treatment. Everyone is invited to attend.

Run for Research – May 16, 2010 7:30 AM
CSRT’s first Annual Research Run will support respiratory therapists who do research and to encourage professional development. RT Research Run Pledge Form at: http://www.csrt.com/en/events/trade_show.asp

A preliminary program and conference details are available at: http://www.csrt.com/en/events/trade_show.asp

CSRT 2010 AGM

Notice is now given of Annual General Meeting of the Membership
of the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists
Delta St. John’s Hotel, 120 New Gower St., St. John’s NL - Salon B, C & D
Friday, May 14, 2010 - 11:00 to 12:30

Current Registered/Honourary Members of the Society, in good standing, are entitled to vote in person at the meeting or by appointment of proxy.  If you are unable to attend, you may complete a proxy form and return by mail or fax to the CSRT office by Friday, May 7, 2010.  Dated at Ottawa, Ontario, March 31, 2010 - By order of the CSRT Board of Directors.

CSRT Offers Discounted House and Car Insurance

Win a Honda Insight Hybrid Car and $3,000 for gas!
Get multi-vehicle discounts TD Insurance Meloche Monnex as well as competitive rates for motorcycles, ATVs and snowmobiles. Save even more when you combine your home and auto insurance. Just request a quote at www.melochemonnex.com and your name will be entered for a draw for a Honda Insight EX.

CSRT / CAREstream Student Excellence Award

The CSRT is proud to partner with CAREstream Medical Ltd., to provide recognition to students in the 20 educational programs across Canada. The goal of this award is to recognize students in each respiratory therapy program (accredited through the Council on Accreditation for Respiratory Therapy Education) who have successfully completed the certification exam and have made a substantial achievement as a student. The winners receive award at the President’s Banquet during the CSRT annual Education Conference.

The Award consists of:  

• Cash prize in the amount of $500
• A certificate of excellence
• CSRT membership dues for one year (April to March)
• Complimentary registration to conference and ticket to the President’s banquet

CAREstream Medical Ltd., is committed to supporting excellence in respiratory care and their support and sponsorship of this award helps to highlight the achievements students who will become leaders in advancing the profession in the future.  Selection of winners is made in consultation with each education program.

Deadline - CSRT Certification Exam – July 5, 2010

Application deadline for writing the national CSRT Certification Exam is April 30th, 2010.  

For details, visit http://www.cbrc.ca/

Promoting Resilience in the Healthcare Workforce

A new website offers an innovative avenue to promote the health and resilience of health providers -  eWorkplaceHealth delivers honest, practical advice and support from Drs. Martin Shain and Emma Stodel - two Canadian experts on workplace health. Health providers from all disciplines can discuss topics concerning their professional and personal life anonymously and at no charge.

The Quality Worklife-Quality Healthcare Collaborative (www.qwqhc.ca) is a coalition of 12 national health organizations that are working to create vibrant, healthy healthcare workplaces, with the ultimate goal of improving patient care.

Check out the website at -  http://eworkplacehealth.com/

H1N1 Survey Results

Over 500 people participated in the November 2009 H1N1 survey - RESPIRATORY THERAPISTS AND H1N1 INFULENZA A PANDEMIC.  The CSRT gathered relevant data on pandemic planning from RTs.  In consultation with professional practice experts, the CSRT developed an short eleven-question survey.

Results are at: http://www.csrt.com/en/professional/H1N1_influenza.asp

CSRT On Line Job Bank

The CSRT offers employers a cost effective method of posting respiratory-related jobs on the Society website. At the same time, job seekers can review job postings from across the country. For more information http://www.csrt.com/en/careers/job/joblistings.asp

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