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CSRT NewsMarch 2011
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Aviod late fees! Membership deadline extended – April 10, 2011
Last chance to avoid late fees for your membership renewal! The deadline has been extended to April 10, 9PM. Any renewals received after that date will be subject to a $15 late fee
New CSRT on-line credit tracking system now available
CSRT now offers a new service to members. CSRT members have access to a convenient online platform to track professional development credits. This credit tracking tool can be updated by members throughout the year, as they pursue their professional development activities. It can be found in the Members-only portion of the website at
http://www.csrt.com/members/update_credits.asp
New content on respiratoryresource.ca
A complimentary webinar for CSRT members will take place Wednesday, April 20, 2011 2PM EST
Title: Analyzing the Data: A Guide to Reading, Interpreting, and Critiquing Research Articles
Learning Objectives
1. Learn the typical structure of a research article
2. Learn terminology used to present data
3. Learn the importance of the discussion section of a research paper
4. Learn to critique research design and data
To sign up for this webinar, visit the Members-Only section of the CSRT website at: http://www.csrt.com/en/login.asp
New content on the site includes:
- Links to many new articles
- Past webinars can now be viewed online
- New case study in Critical Care
- New content added to Neonatal/Pediatrics Guidelines and Policies
- All of the discussion forum links to different areas of practice can be found on one page
- Pages available that show all of the discussion updates as well as site content and changes
- Members can post comments and start discussion on each past webinar that is posted
CSRT AGM
The CSRT Annual General Business Meeting will take place on Friday, June 10, 2011, 11:00 to 12:00, at the Quebec City Convention Center, Room 200A, Quebec City, QC. Current Registered/Honourary Members of the Society, in good standing, are entitled to vote in person at the meeting or by appointment of a 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, June 3, 2011. Forms will be available on the CSRT website.
Early Bird registration deadline for CSRT Conference
You still have time to have your name entered for a draw for a JVC Camcorder in the Early Bird Registration! Deadline – Register by April 15
Register online at: https://members.csrt.com/source/Events/ByDate.cfm?Section=unknown
To view preliminary program and social activities, including receptions, Fun Night, President’s Banquet and the Annual RT Run for Research - http://www.csrt.com/en/events/trade_show.asp
Join us in Quebec City – June 9 – 12, 2011!
CSRT / CAREstream Student Excellence Award
The CSRT is proud to partner with CAREstream Medical Ltd., to provide recognition to students in the 21 educational programs across Canada. 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 an 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 of students who will become leaders in advancing the profession in the future. Selection of winners is made in consultation with each education program.
CoARTE update
The Council on Accreditation for Respiratory Therapy Education (CoARTE) completed the accreditation visit to Rosemont College in February. It was the program’s first accreditation by the council. There will be an accreditation review held at Vanier College (second accreditation by CoARTE) in April, 2011. We are grateful to the program reviewers who represent CoARTE on the accreditation visits. Thank you to the participants at the Rosemont College visit - Dianne Levesque (NB), Caroline Gagnon (QC), Michèle Tremblay (QC), Jackie Bernard (ON); and for the Vanier College visit - Carolyn McCoy (NB), Michael Bachynsky (MB), Sharon Peters (NL), Jocelyn Forseille (AB).
Volunteer Opportunities
CoARTE is recruiting physicians and senior administrators who are qualified and interested in serving on the CoARTE council. These dedicated professionals should have an interest in the profession of respiratory therapy and an involvement in the educational environment. The mandate is for two years, renewable once. The time commitment includes participation in one face-to-face meeting each spring (usually held in Ottawa or Toronto); approximately four teleconferences a year and regular communication by email. Individuals will also be required to review various accreditation documents throughout the year. If you are aware of a physician who routinely works with respiratory therapists and understands the requirements of the profession, and/or a senior administrator (dean, associate dean, chair, vice-chair, etc.), involved in allied health programs, who might be interested in supporting the Council in this volunteer activity, please contact the Accreditation Manager, Milena Cotinghi, at mcotinghi@csrt.com
Application deadline for national certification exam – July 4, 2011
Individuals wishing to write the national certification exam in July 2011, must apply by April 30, 2011. Candidate information and applications forms can be found at http://www.cbrc.ca/
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