The RESPTREC courses provide the highest standard of training in asthma, COPD and education for health care professionals wishing to challenge the Canadian Network for Respiratory Care national certification. Online learning and hands-on workshops are offered. The development and content for the courses have been guided by clinical experts, Canadian guidelines committee members, respiratory educators, education consultants, researchers and individuals representing various health care professions. OUR PROGRAM IS UNIQUE IN THAT IT HAS BEEN ENDORSED BY: The Canadian Thoracic Society, Family Physicians Airways Group of Canada, The Canadian Respiratory Health Professionals, and The Lung Association. Current programs include: Education - Chronic Disease Management Educator course (a course suitable for those working with clients living with ANY chronic disease) Disease-specific educator training courses: Asthma, COPD, and IPF Skills-based course: Spirometry TO REGISTER and for more information, visit www.resptrec.org Our faculty includes specially trained health care professionals who are actively involved in respiratory health in their communities, and who have shown leadership in the area of patient education. Our relationship with RESPTREC graduates is ongoing. As a RESPTREC grad, you will also receive these opportunities for continued learning: - access to daily posted articles on the resptrec.org website - webinars - educational videos RESPTrec offers 4 modules: * Education * Asthma Management * COPD Management * Spirometry The ultimate goal of RESPTREC is to provide health care professionals with the knowledge, skills and competencies required to empower people and their caregivers to optimally manage their chronic disease. Professional Program Administration: Contact Lori Kleiboer - lori.kleiboer@sk.lung.ca Management Committee Inquiries: Contact Jan Neumann - jan.neumann@sk.lung.ca