Guidelines, Policies and Position Statements
Notice of Transition to RHPA
The Nova Scotia College of Respiratory Therapists (NSRRT) has officially transitioned to the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA). As part of this change, all documents listed below will be updated progressively to reflect the new legislative framework.
Thank you for your patience and continued support during this transition.
Practice Guidelines
- 2017 NSRRT Social Media Guideline
- 2017 NSRRT Orientation Guideline
- Practice Guideline Related to Respiratory Therapists’ Requirements for Minimizing the Spread of COVID-19 -6Apr2020
- 2020 NSRRT Documentation Guideline
- 2024 NSRRT Transfer of Accountability Guideline
- 2024 NSRRT Revised Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) Guideline for RRTs
- 2024 NSRRT Am I Practicing? Fact Sheet
Policy Papers
Position Statements
- Position Statement - Vaccine Hesitancy
- Position Statement - Statement Regarding Racism in Nova Scotia-July 19, 2021
- Position Statement - Assignment of Interventions to RRTs by PAs, NPs and Physicians Practicing Telehealth