Join the CSRT

RRTs who are members of Regulatory Body
For RTs practicing in a regulated province, simply complete the membership form, as found to the right. 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).

For a one-time payment of $100 students will be a CSRT Student Member during their education program. This includes:

• The membership is valid from when the student first joins the CSRT until March 31st of the year following their graduation from an approved respiratory therapy program
• Receive a certificate of registry and pin upon the successful completion of the CBRC national certification examination
• Subscription to the Canadian Journal of Respiratory Therapy (CJRT)
• Professional liability insurance coverage is afforded to Students during their clinical year while working under the direct supervision of a respiratory therapist, who is a CSRT member covered by professional liability insurance.

Did You Know?

Professional liability insurance (PLI) for new graduates: PLI coverage is available for new graduates who are CSRT members and are eligible for restricted licenses in their province, and have started working prior to passing the national exam. An unsuccessful attempt at the National Certification Exam or failure to complete the exam within 12 months of graduation will mean the Professional Liability Insurance will expire at the end of the CSRT insurance policy term and the new graduate will be ineligible for PLI until successfully passing the National Certification Exam.

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 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.