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BCSRT Board of Director Nominations – 2021

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Dear BCSRT Members, As the number of COVID-19 cases in BC are trending down and the province is moving toward business as usual, the BCSRT Board of Directors is resuming regular operations.  We are excited to announce that we are seeking  nominations for the board of directors  positions coming to term this year. At this ... Read more

Survey for BC Allied Health Provincial Consultation Process

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June 22, 2021 Dear Respiratory Therapists Re: Survey for BC Allied Health provincial consultation process   The Ministry of Health has a fairly new division called the Allied Health Policy Secretariat. Their role is to provide strategic policy direction and provincial oversight for the allied health workforce in 3 key areas of focus 1) Education ... Read more

Advocacy Letter RT Recruitment and Retention- Reclassification

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The BCSRT board of directors would like to recognize every one of you for your hard work and dedication during the COVID-19 pandemic. We realize that many of you were feeling overworked, underpaid and underappreciated after HSA did not reclassify RTs in the last round of collective bargaining in BC. While the COVID-19 pandemic has ... Read more

Re: Respiratory Therapists as Vaccinators for COVID-19

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April 19, 2021 Dear BCSRT Members Re: Respiratory Therapists as Vaccinators for COVID-19   We have received a number of inquiries from you about respiratory therapists supporting BC’s Immunization plan by becoming vaccinators for COVID-19. Respiratory therapists in some provinces and the United States are providing vaccines, at this time the BC Ministry of Health ... Read more

Mourning the Loss of Robert Kacmarek

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The AARC became aware of Robert Kacmarek’s passing early Thursday morning. Out of respect for the family’s wishes, we delayed our communication about his passing to give them the personal and private time they desired. The AARC was saddened to learn of the death of Robert M. Kacmarek, PhD, RRT, FAARC, who passed away on ... Read more

Help Support the BC Lung Association – Virtual Climb the Wall

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Step up for the CLIMB THE WALL VIRTUAL STEP CHALLENGE February 1-28, 2021! BC lung patients are among those most vulnerable to acute illness​ from respiratory infections, including COVID-19.  In response, the BC Lung Association is focused on enhancing and expanding lung patient support services in BC,  and they need your help. Every fundraising contribution, big or small, will ... Read more

RT Week Recognized Across BC!

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Cities across BC are recognizing the critical work of respiratory therapists during RT Week 2020! Thank you to the City of Vancouver, City of Delta, City of Kelowna, City of Victoria, City of Courtenay, City of Richmond, City of Williams Lake, City of Surrey, Dawson City  and City of Kamloops for recognizing the vital role … Read more

Celebrate and Promote Respiratory Therapy Week 2020!

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Respiratory Therapy Week is October 25-31, 2020 Promoting Respiratory Therapy week is a great way to celebrate your profession and raise awareness about the vital role respiratory therapists play in health care. This year, the BCSRT is working to promote RT Week across the province, and we need your help. The CSRT has built a “Request for … Read more

Anesthesia Assistant Program-Sponsored Seats

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5 SEATS. START JAN 2021. ONE-YEAR FULL-TIME AA BC COHORT FAST-TRACK PROGRAM BASED AT ST. PAUL’S HOSPITAL Take advantage of this professional opportunity that is helping address the need for more Anesthesia Care Team members by communicating your interest in a sponsored seat to your current hospital’s Department of Anesthesia. For further information about the … Read more