Membership Categories - Join & Renew
Student RT Membership (Free)
CSRT student membership is available to individuals currently enrolled in a respiratory therapy education program anywhere in Canada, or an Accreditation Canada accredited respiratory therapy education program outside of Canada.
Respiratory therapy students benefit from free membership, renewable annually for free during their studies.
CSRT student members have access to all CSRT member benefits, with the exception of professional credentials
Graduate RT Membership ($199 + tax)
CSRT Graduate RT membership is for individuals who have graduated from a Canadian accredited respiratory therapy program and who have not yet completed the national RT certification exam.
This membership category also grants new graduates access to professional liability insurance (PLI). Please note that you must adhere to restrictions and conditions imposed by your provincial regulatory body in regulated provinces or employer in non-regulated jurisdictions in order for your PLI to be valid.
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Registered Membership ($199 + tax)
Registered membership is available to those who meet established eligibility requirements for entry-to-practice into the profession of respiratory therapy in Canada. CSRT registered members will be entitled to the RRT designation in British Columbia, Yukon, Nunavut and Northwest Territories, and to all CSRT membership benefits. The RRT credential through the CSRT remains valid as long as the individual maintains their registered membership with the Society.
To be eligible for Registered Membership, candidates must fulfill one of the following criteria:
- RRTs who are members of a Canadian Regulatory Body
For RTs practicing in a regulated province, simply join online (link below). You must include your registry number from your provincial regulatory body. - RTs from non-regulated provinces
For RTs practicing in a non-regulated province (British Columbia and the Territories), the following documents are required and must be uploaded during the membership application process: - Proof of graduation from an Accreditation Canada (or CoARTE prior to September 1, 2019) approved respiratory therapy program
- Proof of successful completion of the exam as provided through the Health Professionals Testing Canada (HPTC) (previously the Canadian Board for Respiratory Care - CBRC).
- Individuals holding the RRT designation from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) in the United States who wishes to become a registered member of the CSRT may gain eligibility through the following process joining the CSRT as an Associate member, providing the CSRT with verification of your NBRC-RRT credential, and then successfully completing the CSRT’s National RT Certification Exam (administered by Health Professionals Testing Canada).
Associate Membership ($199$ + tax)
CSRT associate membership is available to all individuals who wish to join but who do not meet the eligibility criteria for registered membership. Associate members will be entitled to to all CSRT membership benefits other than the RRT credential and access to CSRT professional liability insurance.
- Canadian and International health professionals who are not respiratory therapists, and internationally trained respiratory therapists are welcome to join the CSRT as an associate member*.
- ARCPP Philippines Applicants: Through a CSRT-ARCPP partnership, ARCPP members may enter a promo code at check-out to receive discounted CSRT membership. If you have questions regarding the promo code, please email our membership team before continuing.
*Please note that membership to the CSRT alone does not qualify an individual to work as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in Canada and there are no provisions for gaining the CSRT’s Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from outside Canada.
Retired Registered Membership ($100 + tax)
Retired Registered Membership – The Retired Registered membership is available to an RT who had previously qualified for registered membership, has reached the age of 55 and is no longer directly or indirectly involved in the professional practice of respiratory therapy.
1 year for $25 + tax or 5 years for $100 + tax
Corporate Membership ($950 + tax)
CSRT corporate membership enables our industry partners to be recognized by our members and other stakeholders as supporters of the CSRT and respiratory therapists nationwide. We’ve listened to your request and suggestions and have taken your suggestion and developed a mutually beneficial membership package specifically for corporate members.
CSRT membership fees are non-refundable. For any inquiries or additional information please contact csrt@csrt.com
Renew Your Membership
You can renew your membership for the April 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025 membership year.
If you have any questions, please contact the CSRT office at 1-800-267-3422.
In November 2018, the CSRT migrated to a new database. Only individuals who had been active members in the previous 3 years were carried over.
All inactive membership files will be disposed of after a period of 6 years of inactivity to ensure compliance with Canadian PIPEDA regulations.
There are two ways to finance your CSRT membership:
- Credit Card
We request that you join or renew online using the links below. If you require assistance, we are also able to support your membership needs by telephone 1-800-267-3422. - Monthly Payment Plan (offered to registered and associate members only)
CSRT provides registered and associate members the opportunity to finance their membership and any Canadian provincial RT regulatory body dues through a monthly payment plan. Please contact csrt@csrt.com for additional information
