Instructors:
Anastasia Newman
Gurpal Deol
Details:
Date: May 28, 2026
Time: 1-5pm
Address: Brunswick Room at Cambridge Suites Hotel, 1583 Brunswick St, Halifax, NS B3J 2G1
Instructors: Anastasia Newman and Gurpal Deol
This course provides an in-depth overview of oxygen transport, respiratory physiology, and the clinical application of oxygen therapy across acute and chronic conditions. Learners will explore the mechanisms of oxygen and carbon dioxide transport, the pathophysiology of hypoxic and hypercapnic respiratory failure, and the causes and management of hypoxemia. The course also examines oxygen sources, delivery systems, patient interfaces, and monitoring tools such as pulse oximetry, including their
principles, limitations, and safety considerations. Emphasis is placed on the role and scope of physical therapy in oxygen administration and delegation, as well as the impact of mobilization and exercise on oxygen transport. Through integration of physiology, equipment performance, and clinical reasoning, participants will develop the knowledge needed to make safe, evidence-informed decisions regarding oxygen therapy in clinical practice.
More detail on course content can be found here.
Instructor Bios
Anastasia Newman (PT, PhD) is a physiotherapist and Assistant Professor in the School of Rehabilitation Science at McMaster University, where she teaches in the Physiotherapy graduate program and the Integrated Rehabilitation and Humanities (IRH) undergraduate program. She worked as a critical care physiotherapist for 14 years and as an Advanced Practice Physiotherapist for 3 years. Her research focuses
on rehabilitation strategies to support people with critical illnesses and those with chronic respiratory conditions.
Gurpal Deol MSc(PT) is a physiotherapist currently working at Credit Valley Hospital in Mississauga, ON in the Inpatient Medicine Program. He works with patients with a variety of cardiorespiratory and nephrology linked diseases who have diverse psychosocial backgrounds. His passion for practice is rooted in facilitating positive health and quality of life outcomes for patients he has the privilege of working with. He enjoys collaborating with other health care providers to be an active driver of change in Ontario’s health care system to better meet the evolving needs of its residents.
Course Fees
$350 (plus tax)
Meal and refreshments are not provided.
Cancellation Policy
Non-transferable. Cancellations made a full week prior to the course (the Thursday at 11:59 pm ET) will be approved. Cancellations will receive a full refund, minus a $75 administration fee.
Cancellation requests made on or after the Friday before the course, will NOT be approved nor receive a refund.