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NSCRT Continuing Education Credits (CEC)
document was developed by the NSCRT Board as a
continuing education guide for members and was
ratified by members at a Special Meeting on
March 1, 2008. The CEC document describes the
process and rationale for CECs and includes the
appropriate documentation forms for members to
download and complete. Please contact the
registrar@NSCRT.com for further information
or if you have questions, comments or ideas. Page Index
CONTINUING EDUCATION
OPPORTUNITIES
Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists
Société
canadienne des thérapeutes respiratoires
102-1785 prom. Alta Vista
Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K1G 3Y6
Tel: 1-800-267-3422 /
613-731-3164 Fax: 613-521-4314
Email:
csrt@csrt.com Web:
www.csrt.com
Strengthen your professional
credentials! CSRT is offering new Professional
Development Workshops that are not only
stimulating, but relevant as RTs confront
emerging issues in the profession.
CSRT is offering two
professional development workshops this fall to
its membership. These workshops are being
conducted via a combination of web and
teleconferencing services, and will take place
between 12-1 ET.
October 1, 2008, NAVA for
Adults
presented by: Dr. Christer Sinderby
November 19th, 2008,
Emergency Response Teams
presented by: David Swift, RRT
The cost per workshops is $75
plus GST per site for members and $100 plus GST
for non-members.
Maximize your knowledge!
For the complete abstracts of
these topics please visit our website at
www.csrt.com. To register please complete
the
teleconference form and fax or mail it to
our office, or
register on-line .
If you have any questions please feel free to
contact Pamela Hicks at
phicks@csrt.com, or by phone at (800)
267-3422 ext 26.
Continuing
Education Opportunities
20th Annual ARRC Conference
Date: Nov. 28th
to 30th
Location: Marriot Harbourfront
Halifax, N.S.
Chairperson (Respiratory Therapy Stream): Norma Frank rankn@cdha.nshealth.ca
Conference program and Registration
The Lung Association of Nova Scotia has officially invited Respiratory Therapy to present our own educational stream at the ARRC this year. There are also pediatric, adult and critical care educational streams being presented. Norma Frank has agreed to be the chairperson for the event and has secured the following preliminary speakers:
- Dr M Vallis--Motivational Enhancement
- Kelly Cormier-- Respiratory Issues for patients with Progressive neuromuscular diseases
- Carrie Young-Edwards--Sleep Studies and new OSA Guide Lines
- Noel Pendergast--Smoking Cessation -are we ready to counsel
- Kathy Spurr-- Computerized Ventilator waveforms an educational tool
- Dr K Sheilds--Ventilator Associated Pneumonia
Please contact Norma Frank if you would like to volunteer and please forward ideas for speakers/educational sessions directly to Norma!
Mark your calendars and stay tuned for updates!
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Master of Applied Science
Respiratory Therapy
RT's with a 3-year diploma in Respiratory
Therapy from The Michener Institute or
equivalent are eligible for a distance
education course for a Master of Applied
Science (Respiratory Therapy) from Charles
Stuart University in association with
The Michener Institute.
Entry requirements are a 3-year diploma
in Respiratory Therapy and 3 years work
experience in the respiratory field. For
further information, fees and course
schedules, contact
Ms. Carolyn Menezes,
The Michiner Institute,
222 St Patrick St,
Toronto, ON
M5T 1V4
(416) 596-3147;
fax (416) 596-3168;
e-mail:
cmenezes@staff.michener.on.ca
Certificate &
Advanced Diploma: COPD Educator
Become a COPD Educator and help patients
to live better, longer lives by teaching
them how to manage their disease.
STUDENTS WILL LEARN
- clinical, medical and rehabilitation
science of the COPD patient
- Patient education and communication
skills
- epidemiology, pathophysiology, risk
factors and relationship among the
diseases that comprise COPD
- to assist patients in controlling
symptoms, anxiety and exacerbations and
help them get on with living a fuller
life
PROGRAM FORMAT
The COPD Educator Certificate Program can be
completed in as little as six months. It is
offered through distance education supported
by four days of hands-on workshops which
integrate theory with practice. Workshops
are offered periodically at locations across
the country. When you graduate you will
receive The Michener Institute's Certificate
of Achievement
Contact:
Click Here to View Web Page
Student Services
The Michiner Institute,
222 St Patrick St,
Toronto, ON
M5T 1V4
Tel: (416) 596-3177
Toll-free: 1-800-387-9066
Email:
info@michener.ca
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