Become a Member
Joining the CSRT
You can join or renew online or by filling out and submitting the membership form to us!
If you have any questions, please contact the CSRT office at 1-800-267-3422.
There are two ways you can join as a Registered or Associate member*:
Need your membership and/or professional liability insurance active immediately? Call us!
CSRT Monthly Debit Plan Instructions: Please note if you wish to take advantage of the monthly payment plan you MUST print off a membership form online and submit directly to our office with a void cheque. You CANNOT join the CSRT monthly debit plan online.
*(STUDENTS and New Grads: join here, there are no refunds on CSRT membership, please make sure you join as a student.)
Registered Membership
RRTs who are members of Regulatory Body
For RTs practicing in a regulated province, simply complete the membership form, as found above. Please include your registry number from your provincial regulatory body.
RTs from non-regulated provinces
For RTs practicing in a non-regulated province (British Columbia, Prince Edward Island and Territories), the following documents are required and must be attached to the membership application form:
- Proof of graduation from a CoARTE-approved respiratory therapy program
- Proof of successful completion of the exam as provided through the Canadian Board for Respiratory Care (CBRC).
Associate Membership
US RRTs
Individuals holding the RRT designation from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) in the United States and intend to move to Canada must satisfy registry requirements according to the process established by each jurisdiction. In Canada there are regulated and non-regulated provinces.
An individual who plans to move to a non-regulated province (British Columbia, Prince Edward Island), may earn the CSRT RRT credential through the following process:
- Join CSRT as an Associate member online or download the registration form
- Provide NBRC verification of your RRT credential
- Successful completion of the Canadian national exam (CBRC exam)
Individuals moving to provinces where the profession of respiratory therapy is regulated (Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Nova Scotia) must contact the appropriate regulatory body for their specific requirements to work in that province. Contact information is available HERE.
Internationally educated health professionals
Individuals who have not received their respiratory therapy education and training in an approved school here in Canada may join the CSRT as an Associate Member. This will keep you informed and connected with the profession of respiratory therapy in Canada. However, please note that membership alone DOES NOT qualify an individual to WORK as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) here in Canada and there are no provisions for gaining the CSRT’s Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from outside Canada.
Membership Dues
Registered Member
Remainder of the April 1, 2018 - March 31, 2019 membership year
Associate Member
Remainder of the April 1, 2018 - March 31, 2019 membership year
Student Member
Membership runs from the day you join to the end of the membership year you graduate in
There are two ways to finance your CSRT membership:
1. Visa /Mastercard, Cheque or Money Order
- Mail your renewal form (including your method of payment), to the CSRT Ottawa Office
- Fax your renewal form to 613-521-4314 if you are paying by credit card
- Scan and email your renewal form to our membership team if you are paying by credit card
- Join/Renew Online if you are paying by credit card Call us 1-800-267-3422 ext. 0.If you wish to pay by cheque, please make payable to CSRT
2. Monthly Payment Plan
Pay your membership in easy monthly installments directly from your bank account. Send your membership application and a void cheque to the CSRT via mail or fax. You can also call us to renew on the monthly payment plan if we already have your banking information on file: 1-800-267-3422 ext. 0. Please note that the Monthly Payment Plan is only offered to Registered and Associate members.
Renew Your Membership
You can now renew your membership and professional liability insurance, as well as pay your provincial dues for the April 1 2018-March 31 2019 membership year.
You can renew online, by filling out a membership form and submitting it or simply by calling us!1-800-267-3422 ext. 0.
Need your membership and/or professional liability insurance active immediately? Call us!
If you have any questions, please contact the CSRT office at 1-800-267-3422.
Renew your membership for the April 1 2018 - March 31 2019 Membership Year:
Renewals for the April 1 2018-March 31 2019 membership year only (If you want to pay on the MONTHLY PAYMENT PLAN, you cannot renew online)
