Respiratory Therapy in Community (RTic)

Provided by Island Health

The program provides in- home and virtual respiratory therapy services to clients across the Island Health region.
Respiratory Therapists assess clients with Respiratory Disorders and provide teaching around respiratory medications and inhalers, and strategies to remain active at home. Care plans and action plans are also created. The RTs provide education on:
  • COPD
  • Tracheostomy management
  • Interstitial lung disease
  • Asthma
  • Bronchiectasis
  • Respiratory assessment for neuromuscular diseases such as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
  • Multiple Sclerosis


Eligibility:
  • Individuals who are not able to manage their respiratory disease and symptoms at home (COPD, Asthma, Interstitial lung disease)
  • Individuals who are not able to manage a chronic disease affecting their respiratory system at home (CHF, neuromuscular disease, sleep disordered breathing).


This service is available across the entire Island, with all locations providing in home visits as well as virtual visits as needed.

250-388-2210 (South Island)

Public email: rtic@islandhealth.ca

250-331-8570 (North Island)

250-951-9550 (Central Island) ext. 38057

Cost: No cost

Referral options:

  • Health Authority personnel referral
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Availability

Service area: Island Health Area

Service Types Provided
Condition Specific Support
Home Health Care
Ways to Access
  • Service provided at home
  • Service provided online: email / video / on-line

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