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Programs & Services

Respiratory Therapy - Outpatients / Community

Provides diagnostic testing and treatments for respiratory and cardiac disease.

Services may include:

  • lung function testing
  • airway health and management
  • managing respiratory diseases (acute and chronic)
  • education (including asthma, allergy, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
  • home oxygen assessment
  • administering medication and/or medical gas
  • tobacco cessation resources and counselling
  • pulmonary rehabilitation

Services are available at outpatient hospital clinics, community health centres, patient’s homes and continuing care / long term care centres.

Note: Services may vary by community – please call for more information.

Contact Details

St. Joseph's General Hospital

Address
5241 43 Street
Vegreville, Alberta
T9C 1R5
Telephone
780-632-2811
Fax
780-632-7612
Hours of Operation
Days of the Week

Monday
8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Thursday
8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Note

Please call for hours as they vary depending on the availability of the respiratory therapist.
Access
Service Providers May Include
respiratory therapist (RTs)
Eligibility

Both adult and pediatric patients are accepted within this program.

Service Access

Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.

Self-referrals and referrals from other health care professionals or agencies are welcome.


Wait Times

An estimated wait time will be provided at the time of appointment booking.

Fees

There may be a charge for services or equipment that Alberta Healthcare doesn't cover.


Service Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Service Locations