EKPCN

Respiratory Therapist

How we can help

PCN Respiratory Therapists provide assessment, education, and respiratory care to pediatric and adult patients.

Service Examples:

Education for asthma, allergic asthma, COPD, chronic cough, fibrosis
Artificial airway management/support (for tracheostomy or laryngectomy patients)
Invasive and non-invasive ventilatory support (for bipaps and ventilated patients)
Sleep apnea education/support
Pharmacology education/support
Tobacco dependence counselling
Oxygen assessment/pre-screening
Respiratory device training
Hospital admission follow-up

If you would like to connect with a Respiratory Therapist, contact your Family Doctor or Nurse Practitioner for a referral.

The EKPCN is working to improve the health of the population through timely access to comprehensive, person-centred, team-based care that is equitable and culturally safe. The EKPCN team consists of Family Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Midwives, Allied Health Professionals, Clinic Staff, and Aboriginal Care Navigators who work together to ensure all East Kootenay residents have a home base for their everyday health care needs.

Looking for a Family Doctor or Nurse Practitioner? Register now.

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