The CSRT Board of Directors and staff would like to thank all respiratory therapists for their hard work in 2025. Best wishes for a wonderful holiday season and a very happy New Year!

Congratulations to CJRT's winner for Top Peer Reviewer, Phoebe Lam, M.Ed, H.BSc, RRT, CCAA, FCSRT! Thank you, Phoebe, for your time and expertise in reviewing papers in 2025. Amazing work!
https://cjrt.ca/pages/531-for-reviewers

Congratulations to the winners of the CJRT's annual Informing Practice Award for 2025, Claire A Ward, Melissa Berry, Maria Bou-Habib, Julia Law, and Andrew D Milne
https://cjrt.ca/post/2359-2025-article-of-the-year

Deadline is extended! Consider nominating a colleague for a CSRT award (or apply for a graduate studies scholarship) by Jan 19, 2026. Forms are available in the CSRT Membership Portal Dashboard at https://csrt.member365.com/.

Health Professionals Testing Canada Inc. is seeking nominations for one elected Board of Directors position. HPTC produces examinations for professional certification and credentialing by third-party clientele.
For more info: https://loom.ly/PQ6pVI8

Consider signing up for FluWatchers! A quick weekly email asking about cough or fever helps track flu activity and supports public health officials in spotting early signs of outbreaks. Visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/flu-influenza/fluwatcher.html

Read CSRT's submission to HESA recommending global workforce standards to include RTs in the ISCO and WHO health worker classifications and calling for strategies to address RT retention and wellbeing, as well as faster pathways for internationally educated RTs, and more: https://rb.gy/lln93y

Introducing our latest Inspiring RT, Gina Tait-Coughlan from Alberta! Sponsored by Medtronic, this initiative recognizes the unsung heroes in respiratory therapy. Nominate a CSRT member today at: https://bit.ly/4r4YdKD

Check out the latest CJRT research at https://cjrt.ca/!
📑 When life looks like easy street, there’s danger at your door: Why the respiratory therapy profession should evolve
📑Conservative versus liberal oxygen therapy in mechanically ventilated patients: A systematic review with meta-analysis

Flu activity and hospitalizations are increasing in Canada. As we head into the holiday season, make sure you’re protected. The CSRT is in contact with PHAC and sharing their influenza resources to help RTs stay informed and support patients and families this season: https://bit.ly/44TlcPr

L'activité grippale et les hospitalisations sont en hausse au Canada. La SCTR est en contact avec l'ASPC et partage ses ressources sur la grippe afin d'aider les inhalothérapeutes à rester informés et à soutenir les patients: https://bit.ly/4oL9KfS

Flu activity and hospitalizations are increasing in Canada. As we head into the holiday season, make sure you’re protected. The CSRT is in contact with PHAC and sharing their influenza resources to help RTs stay informed and support patients and families this season: https://bit.ly/44TlcPr

Join us for a hands-on Ultrasound Guided Arterial Training Event. This free 3.5-hour workshop is designed to provide practical experience using ultrasound technology to improve arterial access techniques. To register: https://bit.ly/4pgLfYO

CSRT members - are you conducting research on a small or large scale? Consider applying for a CSRT Grant up to $10,000. Deadline March 1, 2026.
https://www.csrt.com/member-resources

Consider nominating a colleague for a CSRT award (or apply for a graduate studies scholarship). Forms are available in the CSRT Membership Portal Dashboard.
Deadline Dec 31, 2025
www.csrt.com

Join us for a hands-on Ultrasound Guided Arterial Training Event, proudly sponsored by Teleflex, in collaboration with CSRT. This free 3.5-hour workshop is designed to provide practical experience using ultrasound technology to improve arterial access techniques. To register: https://bit.ly/4pgLfYO

Missed one of the recent CSRT webinars? Access the recorded versions in the Video Library tab of the member portal!
https://www.csrt.com/

Opportunity to participate in research: The University of British Columbia is seeking critical care clinicians to participate in a study aimed at characterizing teamwork in critical care settings (60-min interview).
For more information or to participate, contact sarah.crowe<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:akv74g4obxtnpzkiv2rslaqr" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky-mention">@fraserhealth.ca

Consider nominating a colleague for a CSRT award (or apply for a graduate studies scholarship). We recognize RTs/CCAAs who have made a significant contribution to professional practice, RT education, or excellence in anesthesia assistance (AA). Deadline Dec 31, 2025

Introducing our latest Inspiring RT, Deb Gray from Saskatchewan! Sponsored by Medtronic, this initiative recognizes the unsung heroes in respiratory therapy. Nominate a CSRT member today at: loom.ly/OeSJx5M

CSRT members - are you conducting research on a small or large scale? Consider applying for a CSRT Grant up to $10,000. Deadline March 1, 2026.
https://www.csrt.com/member-resources

Employers, discover top talent. Job seekers, find the perfect opportunity.
The CSRT Job Bank connects you with postings across Canada and reaches over 6,000 CSRT members!
Visit https://www.csrt.com/jobbank today and take the next step in your respiratory therapy career or hiring journey.

Taking the CSRT National Anesthesia Assistance Exam? Registration is now open!
The exam will be held January 28, 2026
For more information or to register: https://www.csrt.com/national-ccaa-exam

Need CE Credits? Online professional development education, including e-courses and directed reading articles (Online Training tab) & dozens of past webinars (Video Library tab)are available in the member portal at https://csrt.member365.com/

Award nominations are now open! Consider nominating a colleague for a CSRT award (or apply for a graduate studies scholarship). We recognize RTs/CCAAs who have made a significant contribution to professional practice, RT education, or excellence in anesthesia assistance (AA). Deadline Dec 31, 2025