CSRT QUESTIONS AND COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS ||LATEST UPDATED 2025
1947
Answer: Interested individuals gathered in Chicago, leading to the
formation of the Inhalation Association.
1955
Answer: The American Association of Inhalation Therapy (AAIT) was
established.
1957
Answer: On November 1, the Canadian Chapter of the AAIT was set up in
Montreal and Toronto.
1960
Answer: Dr. Noble, the president of the Canadian Anesthesia Society,
proposed forming a Canadian RT society. Four Montreal-based technicians
formed a national working committee led by Robert K. Merry.
1964
Answer: On December 21, the Canadian Society of Inhalation Therapy
Technicians was established.
1971
Answer: The Canadian Society of Respiratory Technologists was created,
and AAIT transitioned into AARC.
1984
Answer: The Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists was formed.
First Executive Director of the CSRT
Answer: Robert K. Merry.
AAIT
Answer: The American Association of Inhalation Therapy.
CSITT
, Answer: The Canadian Society of Inhalation Therapy Technicians.
AARC
Answer: The American Association of Respiratory Care.
CSRT Vision
Answer: Respiratory Therapists are recognized as leaders in promoting
health and delivering quality respiratory care.
The CSRT maintains the national professional "_________" and awards the
_____.
Answer: Standards of practice; RRT credential.
CSRT collaborates with ___________ and publishes the _________.
Answer: Organizations focused on asthma, emphysema, and smoking, and
publishes the Canadian Journal of Respiratory Therapy.
CSRT Board of Directors consists of -_ ______ selected by the ___________
_____________.
Answer: 8-10 members selected by the voting membership.
CSRT Board of Directors aims for representation from:
Answer: Each Canadian region, non-regulated provinces, different practice
areas, and industry.
Canadian regions
Answer: Western (BC, AB), Prairies (SK, MB), Ontario, Quebec, Atlantic.
Non-regulated provinces
Answer: BC, NF, PEI, NWT.
Various practice areas include:
Answer: Pediatrics, neonatology, critical care, chronic disease management,
anesthesia, education, leadership.
Blueprint for the profession
Answer: A framework to ensure policies meet the health needs of
Canadians.
Core principle of the Blueprint
SOLUTIONS ||LATEST UPDATED 2025
1947
Answer: Interested individuals gathered in Chicago, leading to the
formation of the Inhalation Association.
1955
Answer: The American Association of Inhalation Therapy (AAIT) was
established.
1957
Answer: On November 1, the Canadian Chapter of the AAIT was set up in
Montreal and Toronto.
1960
Answer: Dr. Noble, the president of the Canadian Anesthesia Society,
proposed forming a Canadian RT society. Four Montreal-based technicians
formed a national working committee led by Robert K. Merry.
1964
Answer: On December 21, the Canadian Society of Inhalation Therapy
Technicians was established.
1971
Answer: The Canadian Society of Respiratory Technologists was created,
and AAIT transitioned into AARC.
1984
Answer: The Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists was formed.
First Executive Director of the CSRT
Answer: Robert K. Merry.
AAIT
Answer: The American Association of Inhalation Therapy.
CSITT
, Answer: The Canadian Society of Inhalation Therapy Technicians.
AARC
Answer: The American Association of Respiratory Care.
CSRT Vision
Answer: Respiratory Therapists are recognized as leaders in promoting
health and delivering quality respiratory care.
The CSRT maintains the national professional "_________" and awards the
_____.
Answer: Standards of practice; RRT credential.
CSRT collaborates with ___________ and publishes the _________.
Answer: Organizations focused on asthma, emphysema, and smoking, and
publishes the Canadian Journal of Respiratory Therapy.
CSRT Board of Directors consists of -_ ______ selected by the ___________
_____________.
Answer: 8-10 members selected by the voting membership.
CSRT Board of Directors aims for representation from:
Answer: Each Canadian region, non-regulated provinces, different practice
areas, and industry.
Canadian regions
Answer: Western (BC, AB), Prairies (SK, MB), Ontario, Quebec, Atlantic.
Non-regulated provinces
Answer: BC, NF, PEI, NWT.
Various practice areas include:
Answer: Pediatrics, neonatology, critical care, chronic disease management,
anesthesia, education, leadership.
Blueprint for the profession
Answer: A framework to ensure policies meet the health needs of
Canadians.
Core principle of the Blueprint
