Upcoming CSRT Webinars and Courses

CSRT webinars are included with CSRT membership. Non-members can purchase access for $35.00 at the time of registration.

Looking for more CPD? CSRT members can also take advantage of a large CPD repository (courses, videos, directed reading activities) within the CSRT member portal.

 

Introduction to Research and Research Methods (3-hour virtual course, delivered live)

October 1, 2024; 4:30-7:30 p.m. EDT
Facilitator: Rosemarie Clarke, RN, MHM, BScN (Hons), CCRP
Cost: $50 (CSRT members) $100 (non-members)

Presented in partnership with McMaster University's Continuing Education department, this three-hour, live virtual course introduces learners to the varied areas of knowledge and skills related to clinical research. This interactive session will also provide learners with information on pathways for further learning related to clinical research trials.  This course has been approved for 3.0 CSRT CPD credits.

 
 

CSRT Industry Education Webinar: Breathing Easy in the ER: How RTs can Revolutionize Patient Care in High-Stakes Environment

October 10, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. EDT
Speaker: Renee Faubert, RRT (Interior Health, BC)

Learning objectives:

  • Review respiratory basics
  • Discuss why change management was needed in our ER
  • Examine the clinical evidence supporting vibrating mesh technology and Aerogen Ultra
  • Present obstacles and solutions for implementing change in the ER
  • Review result of our voluntary survey post implementation
 
 

CSRT Special RT Week Presentation: CSRT Choosing Wisely Canada Respiratory Therapy Recommendations

October 21, 2024: 12:00 p.m. EDT
Speakers: Dr. Wendy Levinson, MD, Chair Choosing Wisely Canada; Carolyn McCoy, RRT, CSRT Director of Professional Practice)

Join us on October 21 for a special RT Week presentation about Choosing Wisely Canada (CWC) and the new CWC/CSRT recommendations “Respiratory Therapy: Eight Tests and Treatments to Question”.  Participants will learn about Choosing Wisely Canada and how it helps reduce unnecessary tests and treatments, how the Respiratory Therapy recommendations were formulated, and how respiratory therapists can incorporate Choosing Wisely Concepts into their practice.

 
 

Palliative Care Can Happen Anywhere: Education and Tools for Respiratory Therapists (1 hour webinar)

November 4, 2024; 12:00 p.m. EDT
Speakers: Danica Hans, RN, BScN Bilingue, CHPCN(C); Sheila Killoran MA MTA FAMI

Palliative care relieves the physical symptoms and supports the psychosocial needs of people with a serious illness. The goal is to help people live as well as possible. This is the same as respiratory therapists’ care goals. Palliative care can be delivered by generalists anywhere in the healthcare system. Respiratory Therapists are doing palliative care when they improve quality of life, provide interventions, identify unmet needs, anticipate and support declining function and safety needs.

They help people maintain dignity and comfort while they experience decline. Our presentation aims to empower and equip respiratory therapists to have knowledge, resources and education needed to deliver palliative care with their clients.

Learning Goals:

  • Gain knowledge of resources and tools of the Covenant Health Palliative Institute, relevant to your practice.
  • Engage in interdisciplinary palliative care interactive education to enhance your understanding of the palliative care approach.
  • Understand the value of your role in providing interdisciplinary competency-based palliative care.
 

Past Webinars

 

Log into the CSRT Members Portal to view past webinars in the Video Library tab

 
 
 
 

CSRT Systematic and Integrative Review Initiative

Ever had a burning practice question?
Wondering if there are better ways to do things in your daily practice?
Wondering if they way things have ‘always been done’ might be the wrong way?
Looking to learn some new research skills?


ASK SIRI!
Join the CSRT’s new Systematic and Integrative Review Initiative (SIRI). No research experience is needed!

Together with a group of your peers you will complete a practice informing systematic review that answers an important clinical question, and benefit from the support of an experienced mentor. SIRI incorporates a 13-week fully online course in systematic and integrative review with practical experience in completing a review.

SIRI is only available to CSRT registered and associate members.
As part of SIRI you will learn:
  • the skills you need to do a systematic or integrative review
  • a deeper understanding of research designs
  • increased confidence in understanding research
  • additional expertise in the topic area of your group’s review


On completion of SIRI requirements, you will receive:
  • publication of your findings in the CJRT
  • the opportunity to present your findings at the 2020 CSRT Annual Education Conference in Montreal, QC. (If you are selected to present, you will also receive a complimentary conference registration.)
  • a certificate of course completion and CSRT accredited CE credits
  • the chance to inform and improve practice!


What you will need to contribute:
  • a commitment to participate in one hour of online class time over a 13-week period between June and August 2019 (classes are anticipated to occur on Wednesday’s at 7:00 pm EST)
  • a commitment to approx. 3 hours/week of additional work outside of the scheduled class time
  • a commitment to collaborate with your team for completion of your chosen project
  • your clinical experiences, alongside your critical thinking and team work skills
  • a desire to develop their research skills – no prior research experience is necessary

The Application period for the first iteration of SIRI has closed.
Stay tuned to CSRT communications for more information on future SIRI opportunities