October 24th - 30th, 2021
Inspiring Excellence in Respiratory Therapy
#RTWeek2021
Did you know?
The CSRT proclaims the last week in October as Respiratory Therapy Week in Canada, to celebrate the respiratory therapy profession and the outstanding dedication and passion of RTs. This includes all areas of respiratory therapy practice, including anesthesia assistance.
Save the date!
RT Week 2022 is October 23-29
Special Presentations
Climate Advocacy: the health professional's role in the world's crisis
Presenter: Dr. Joe Vipond
October 27, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern
This presentation will review the evidence on climate change and its impact on cardiopulmonary health and discuss the role of advocacy by respiratory therapists and their interprofessional colleagues in this global crisis.
Respiratory Therapists during the Ongoing Covid-19 Pandemic: How do I care for myself?
Presenter: Dr. Anita Gupta, Ph.D., C. Psych.
October 28, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern
This presentation will look at the stressors reported by RTs during the COVID-19 pandemic and present some strategies to manage them.
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Help spread awareness about respiratory therapy throughout Canada!
Last year, CSRT staff sent out dozens of requests for proclamations recognizing the hard work of RTs. Below are many of the proclamations we received.
This year, we are handing this project back to you. Reach out to your city or provincial government with the template letter and send us any letters you receive, we will share them!2021 Letters, submitted by you!
In 2020, the CSRT proudly partnered with many great communities across Canada to highlight of all of the hard work and dedication Respiratory Therapists had displayed over that past year, in particular support for Canadians through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Thank you, respiratory therapists! Below are the proclamations from 2020, click on the images below for more information.
