Cardiorespiratory
The Cardiorespiratory Division (CRD) unites physiotherapists with a special interest in cardiorespiratory physiotherapy. We provide a valuable forum for our members to share information relevant to working with clients across the lifespan and in all areas of cardiorespiratory.
Cardiorespiratory Division Newsletter
To facilitate knowledge sharing and encourage networking, we produce our newsletter, the Gas Exchange, three times per year and relay information on job opportunities, online resources, courses and other educational events.
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Volunteer with the Cardiorespiratory Division Executive Team- New Positions Available!
Title: Knowledge Translation Rep
Region: Canada
Area of Practice: Cardio-respiratory physiotherapy
Volunteer Summary:
The CRD is seeking a dynamic and engaged individual to serve as our Knowledge Translation (KT) Representative. This volunteer role plays a vital leadership function in advancing research and knowledge translation activities within the cardiorespiratory physiotherapy community.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and support research and KT activities within the CRD
- Identify and prioritize KT needs and opportunities for the division
- Represent the CRD at CPA Knowledge Translation Committee (KTC) meetings and report back to the CRD Executive
- Increase awareness of KT initiatives and opportunities in the cardiorespiratory physiotherapy community
- Foster connections with students and academic institutions to strengthen the KT exchange cycle
What You Bring:
- Interest or experience in knowledge translation and/or research
- Ability to collaborate and communicate with a variety of partners
- Passion for advancing evidence-informed practice in physiotherapy
You must be a registered physiotherapist in Canada, a member of the CPA, willing to join the CRD and have an interest in cardiorespiratory physiotherapy. Previous research experience or Masters/PHD experience desirable.
To apply, please send your cover letter outlining your interest in the role and CV to cardioresp@physiotherapy.ca
Title: Student Member
Region: Canada
Area of Practice: Cardio-respiratory physiotherapy
Volunteer Summary: The cardiorespiratory division requires a student member for our executive. We are a small, but important division that is currently working on increasing our online presence and providing consistent education opportunities for members.
Volunteer description: The student member brings a valuable perspective from future members of our profession. Time commitment includes attending CRD meetings as well as assisting executive members with division initiatives as able.
To apply, please send your cover letter outlining your interest in the role and CV to cardioresp@physiotherapy.ca
Title: Communications Team (1 of 3 positions available)
Region: Canada
Area of Practice: Cardio-respiratory physiotherapy
Volunteer Summary: The cardiorespiratory division requires a communications team member for our
executive. This is a 2 year term, but is negotiable. We are a small, but important division that is currently
working on increasing our online presence and providing consistent communication to our members via
newsletters, eblasts and social media.
Volunteer description: The communications team aims to provide regular correspondence to our
members updating them about upcoming opportunities and new/exciting developments in the world of
cardio respiratory physiotherapy. This includes releasing biannual newsletters, quarterly eblasts and
bimonthly social media posts. You must be a registered physiotherapist in Canada, a member of the
CPA, willing to join the CRD and have an interest in cardiorespiratory physiotherapy.
To apply, please send your cover letter outlining your interest in the role and CV to cardioresp@physiotherapy.ca
Title: Education Team (1 of 3 positions available)
Region: Canada
Area of Practice: Cardio-respiratory physiotherapy
Volunteer Summary: The cardiorespiratory division requires an education team member for our
executive. This is a 2 year term, but is negotiable. We are a small, but important division that is currently
working on increasing our online presence and providing consistent education opportunities for
members.
Volunteer description: The education team aims to provide regular education opportunities for
members. This includes the delivery of 3-4 webinars a year and delivery of several courses. You must be
a registered physiotherapist in Canada, a member of the CPA, willing to join the CRD and have an
interest in cardiorespiratory physiotherapy.
To apply, please send your cover letter outlining your interest in the role and CV to
cardioresp@physiotherapy.ca
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Why Join the CRD?
Joining the CPA and CRD has a wide range of benefits including access to professional development at a heavily discounted rate, insurance discounts, and more.
For a full list of member benefits and discounts click here.
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