Conestoga students and faculty were recently recognized at the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT) Education Conference in Whistler, B.C., from May 21-23. The conference serves as an educational event for respiratory therapists (RTs) in Canada, featuring three days of workshops, research presentations, exhibitions and networking opportunities.
Conestoga student Yuan Bo Gon received the Gold CSRT National RT Exam Award.
Awards were presented during the President's Breakfast on May 23.
Conestoga student Yuan Bo Gon received the Gold CSRT National RT Exam Award. This award is presented to the CSRT member with the highest mark on the National RT Certification Exam. Student Lauren Bearisto received bronze.
At the conference, student Meriah Fisher, together with Jayne Beckett, Valentina Rego and Brandy D'Andrea presented research on volume-targeted high-frequency oscillatory ventilation. 2025 graduate Taylor Swindall presented research on severe asthma management.
"These achievements highlight the academic excellence, research contributions and national competitiveness of our RT students and graduates," said Respiratory Therapy program coordinator and professor Gino De Pinto.
The awards presentation also honoured a Conestoga faculty member for his contribution to the field. Professor Karl Weiss was the recipient of the Robert Merry Award for Educational Excellence, which celebrated his leadership in simulation education across Conestoga's health programs and Canada, as well as his impact on respiratory therapy education. The award is given to respiratory therapists who make significant contributions and who have influenced others toward higher levels of achievement in respiratory therapy education.
Conestoga's three-year Respiratory Therapy advanced diploma program is designed to meet the educational requirements for registration as a Registered Respiratory Therapist based on the National Competency Framework for Respiratory Therapy. Nationally accredited by Accreditation Canada, this fully integrated program provides a diverse learning environment that utilizes classroom education, laboratory sessions, clinically immersive simulation, e-learning and early clinical exposure with continuous role modelling of the profession.
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