Membership Categories
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An individual holding a valid certificate of registry from the Society, who has paid the applicable annual dues and has received the approval of the Board.
To be eligible for Registered Membership, candidates must fulfill one of the following criteria:
1. 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.
2. 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 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 Canadian Board for Respiratory Care (CBRC).
An individual NOT holding a certificate of registry from the Society and who has paid the applicable annual dues.
Individuals who have not received their respiratory therapy education and training in an approved school 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 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.
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 (link above)
- Provide NBRC verification of your RRT credential
- Successfully complete the Canadian national exam (CBRC exam)
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.
Philippines Applicants: If you are a member of the ARCPP, you will be required to enter your promo code at check-out to receive the discount. 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.
An individual who is training in a respiratory therapy program.
For a one-time low membership fee payment, 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 the end of the membership year (March 31st) in which you graduate 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 PURCHASE to 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.
Go to the Join the CSRT page Go to the CSRT Student pageNEW! 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.
Please contact us today to join the CSRT as a Retired Registered Member!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.
Please contact us today to join the CSRT as a Corporate member!Distinguished Life Membership is conferred upon individuals who have provided meritorious service to the CSRT. The conferral of Life Membership represents the highest form of recognition by one’s peers, and is accordingly classified under the CSRT Distinguished Life Membership category. A person who is a CSRT Registered Member and has rendered distinguished services to the society may be honoured by the society to this classification of distinguished membership. The number of Distinguished Life Members at any given time shall not exceed fifteen.
More information about the CSRT Distinguished Life Member Award and list of recipientsHonorary Life Membership is conferred upon individuals who have provided meritorious service to the CSRT. A person who is not otherwise eligible for registered membership in the CSRT, or is an industry partner, an individual who has rendered distinguished service to the profession of respiratory therapy or to the CSRT, may be honoured by the society to this classification of Honorary Life Membership.
More information about the CSRT Honorary Life Member Award and list of recipients
Membership Benefits
CSRT members have access to:
Personal Professional Liability Insurance
Online Education
Live Webinars
Online Collaboration
Online Credit Tracking Platform
Discount on Annual Conference Registration
Discount on Continuing Professional Development
Easy Online Renewals and Registration
Monthly Payment Plan for Professional Dues
Awards and Grants
Fellowship Designation
CSRT Anesthesia Assistant Certificate
Volunteer on the CSRT Board of Directors
Advocacy
National Guidelines
Affinity Partners
Affinity Programs
TD
Perkopolis - NEW!
GoodLife
Prolink
Local Hospitality Travel Discounts
CRHP Assembly of the Canadian Thoracic Society
Scrubs Canada
Stethoscope.ca


Professional Liability Insurance
IMPORTANT:
- Professional Liability Insurance applies on a “claims-made basis”.
This means that it only responds if you have an active PLI policy in place when a claim or complaint is made against you.
- This liability insurance protects members who are delivering services anywhere in Canada.
- You must report all incidents and claims as soon as you become aware of them (contact info below).
- PLI is only available to active CSRT members, your policy is only valid if your membership is active.
