Newsletter

BCSRT Board of Director Postions

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BCSRT board of director positions for President-elect and Community director were both awarded by acclamation. The new board members are: • President Elect ​​​Hardip Kolar • Community director​​ Shayla Sallis Hardip Kolar will also cover the Finance director role until he commences the president position at the annual general meeting in 2022. Last winter we ... Read more

Education Funding Guide

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Are you interested in attending  an educational conference? Make sure to tap into some of these great funding opportunities. To help BCSRT members access educational opportunities, we have listed some common funding sources, a table explaining funding options, plus some examples. For more information, read the attached document. Education Funding Guide

VIHA Respiratory Excellence Awards

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Attention all Vancouver Island Respiratory Therapists! Do you work with someone who provides exemplary service to their patients and profession? If so, there are two awards they might qualify for: BCSRT Respiratory Excellence Award for Frontline Acute RT MedPro Respiratory Excellence Award for Frontline Community RT For more information, read the attached documents.   Clinical ... 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