April 26, 2020 Dear BCSRT members Re: 2020 BCSRT Roadshows As British Columbia and the World continue to face significant health risks associated with mass gatherings, the BCSRT has decided to cancel both the June 5th Victoria Roadshow and the September 10th & 11th Roadshow. We believe that holding a roadshow at this time … Read more
April 5, 2020 Dear BCSRT members Re: High Risk premiums and Working Short premiums Since the COVID 19 pandemic began respiratory therapists have received some well-deserved recognition from the Ministry of Health, our healthcare colleagues and in the media. This recognition was not only for the critical care work respiratory therapists perform, but also … Read more
March 27, 2020 Dear Respiratory Therapists of BC Re: COVID-19 In these uncertain times, it is humbling and gratifying to see the response of respiratory therapists across the province. Many of you have responded to this crisis with ingenuity, innovation and determination. The board of directors of the BCSRT thanks each and every one of … Read more
Quality Team Coaching for Rural BC, a new program funded by the Joint Standing Committee on Rural Issues is now accepting applications from rural health care teams. In the Quality Team Coaching for Rural BC (QTC4RBC) program, rural community health care teams work with an ICF-certified coach to optimize their team culture of safety, learning, … Read more
The CSRT has developed a new page with information and resources for RTs regarding the novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV, nCoV). Click here to view CSRT Resource Webpage Click here to view CSRT Novel Coronavirus Resource Statement
The Canadian Board for Respiratory Care Inc. (CBRC) is seeking a member for the Examination Development and Review Committee (EDRC) to be conferred at its Annual General Meeting in Montreal, QC May 7, 2020. EDRC Call for Nominations 2020 PDF The CBRC is a not for profit organization this is contracted to produce examinations for … Read more
The Canadian Board for Respiratory Care Inc. (CBRC) is seeking nominations for two elected Board of Directors (BoD) positions to be conferred at its Annual General Meeting in Montreal, QC May 7, 2020. CBRC BoD Call for Nominations 2020 PDF The CBRC is a not for profit organization that is contracted to produce examinations for … Read more
2019 was a busy and exciting year for the BCSRT! We’ve written a newsletter to summarize the major events of 2019. Click here to view the BCSRT Newsletter “2019 in Review”
December 6, 2019 Dear Members of the BCSRT Re: Update and Request: Modernizing the provincial health profession regulatory framework PDF Version: Update Request – Modernizing the provincial health profession regulatory framework On December 2nd representatives from the British Columbia Society of Respiratory Therapists, Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists, and the British Columbia Society of … Read more
August 9, 2019 Dear Members of the British Columbia Society of Respiratory Therapy, Re: Communication from First Nations Health Authority Regarding Upcoming Changes to First Nations Health Benefits Program Pacific Blue Cross to Administer Medical Supplies & Equipment Benefits for First Nations Health Authority Clients in BC as of September 16, 2019 On September 16, … Read more