What We Do

• Certified Respiratory Educators provide one-on-one education and spirometry for patients with asthma, COPD, chronic cough and smokers at risk.
• Education sessions are provided on disease processes of asthma, COPD and chronic cough, medication information, device instruction information, handouts on smoking cessation.
• Our team assists patients to better self-manage and achieve control of their chronic respiratory disease.
• Our educators are taking the lead within Alberta Health Services in developing materials and programs for smokers at risk.
• Physicians, healthcare professionals and patients can refer to our program by completing our referral form and faxing it to our office (403-283-3406).

How to Contact Us

For Patient and Physician Inquiries:                           For Research Inquiries:

Alberta Health Services (Education)                                              The University of Calgary

Tel:  403-944-8742    Fax:  403-283-3406                                      Tel: 403-220-8742

email: ccap [at] ucalgary [dot] ca     CCAP Brochure                   

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I get an appointment with CCAP?

• You can refer yourself for a visit with a Certified Respiratory Educator, which includes breathing tests and education
• Your family doctor can refer you for breathing tests and education or for a lung specialist assessment
• Emergency Department staff can refer you to the program

Where do I go for my appointment?

• six locations within the Calgary community
• designated family physician offices
• Outpatient Clinics (Specialty clinics) located within the Foothills Medical Centre, Peter Lougheed General Hospital and Rockyview General Hospital

What happens on my visit?

• breathing tests (spirometry)
• education including disease process, triggers, avoidance strategies, medications, review of inhaler technique, development of an action plan and smoking cessation (if appropriate)