Respiratory disease affects 1 in 5 Canadians.
Certified Asthma and Respiratory Educators can help.
Canada has one of the highest rates of asthma in the world with an estimated three million Canadians living with asthma. Most Canadians with asthma do not have their asthma under control. Several Canadian studies have shown that proper patient education results in fewer symptoms, fewer trips to the emergency room and even a reduced number of asthma deaths.
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) is on the rise globally and is projected to become the third leading cause of death worldwide by 2020 and even now, more Canadian women will lose their lives to COPD than breast cancer. COPD includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema. It is the only chronic disease with increasing mortality rates. There is however, a serious lack of awareness amongst the public and healthcare professionals.
For education to result in behaviour
change, it must be provided by highly trained educators.
Who We Are
The Canadian Network for Asthma Care (CNAC) is a non-profit organization and registered charity. CNAC, through its Certified Asthma and Respiratory Educators (CAEs and CREs) and member organizations, works to improve the quality of life for Canadians and their families living with respiratory disease by developing, promoting and advocating the highest standards of quality respiratory healthcare and innovative education.
Certification for Asthma and Respiratory Educators
CNAC is the organization that certifies healthcare professionals as Certified Asthma and Respiratory Educators. There are currently 435 CAEs and 334 CREs across Canada. This multidisciplinary group of educators represents a range of healthcare professionals, including: respiratory therapists, nurses, pharmacists and physiotherapists.
Conference on Respiratory Care & Education
CNAC offers a biennial conference for healthcare professionals on respiratory care and education. The focus of this conference is on asthma, COPD, allergy, smoking cessation and education.
For more information on this year’s conference, taking place November 12-14, 2009 in Whistler, BC, click here
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