Welcome to The Canadian Association of
Cardio-Pulmonary Technologists
The Canadian Association of Cardio-Pulmonary Technologists membership is composed of technologists employed in the Heart Catheterization Laboratories and/or Pulmonary Function Laboratories. The Registered Technologist works closely with the physician in order to provide information relevant to the patient’s diagnosis, prognosis, and surgical risk. The Registered Technologist requires specialized skills in order to perform the diagnostic and therapeutic procedures used for the investigation and treatment of pulmonary and cardiovascular disorders. He/she must have extensive knowledge of instrumentation and techniques, and furthermore, must be able to elicit active cooperation from the individual patient during these procedures.
The CACPT is committed to maintaining the highest standards possible for all Registered Cardio-Pulmonary Technologists. The CACPT Bylaws, Standards of Conduct and Annual National Registry Examinations are designed to establish and maintain these high professional standards
NEW! PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PROGRAM
NEW DATE!
The 4th PFT Symposium
will be on
September 13 & September 14, 2019
at Novotel in Ottawa, Ontario
Details for registration and program to come
NEW!
SPIROMETRY
CERTIFICATION
NATIONAL
REGISTRY
EXAM
Cardiac Cath Lab
Upcoming Events
Canadian Respiratory Conference
April 11 – 13, 2019
Vancouver, BC
Pulmonary Function Lab
2018 PFT Symposium Presentations
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Children Should Not Be Treated Like Little Adults – Laura Seed, M.Sc., RCPT(P)
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The Physiologic Basis of DLCO Testing – Brian Graham – Division of Respirology, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine University of Saskatchewan
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Vocal Cord Dysfunction The Great Masquerader – Dr. Mary Noseworthy MD FRCPC – Pediatric Respirologist Alberta Health Service
- Methacholine Challenge Testing – Tony Kajnar, RRT/AA, RCPT(P) Senior Therapist, Sault Area Hospital PFT Lab
- DLCO and Lung Volumes Workshop -Tony Kajnar, RRT/AA, RCPT(P) Senior Therapist, Sault Area Hospital PFT Lab
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Updated PF Lab Standards – Revised Alberta Pulmonary Function Accreditation Standards – Patrick Litwin, RRT, M. Sc., FCSRT
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Using Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing to Understand Exertional Dyspnea – Dr. Mike Stickland
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Workshop Mapping Your QC Program – Susan Blonshine RRT, RPFT, FAARC, AE-C
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Spirometry Workshop – David Pawluski, B.SC, RCPT (p) University of Alberta Hospital, Edmonton
- PFT Interpretation and Reference Values – Dr. Eric Wong