Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists

What Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists does

The Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT) is the national professional association for respiratory therapists in Canada, founded in 1965 and headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario. The organization serves close to 5,000 members across the country through a portfolio of credentialing, education, and advocacy services. Its core products include the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential, which it awards as the sole professional entry-to-practice standard in British Columbia, Yukon, Nunavut, and Northwest Territories, and the Certified Clinical Anesthesia Assistant (CCAA) certification, the only national certification for anesthesia assistants in Canada. Supporting offerings include the peer-reviewed Canadian Journal of Respiratory Therapy (CJRT), the Annual Conference (scheduled for Whistler, BC in 2026), the CSRT Job Bank, continuing professional development programs delivered through the Member365 portal, accreditation of anesthesia assistant education programs, the FCSRT fellowship designation, and national competency frameworks for emerging practice areas such as Primary Care Respiratory Therapy and Home Ventilation.

CSRT operates as a nonprofit professional association with no proprietary technology product. Its business model is multi-stream and member-driven: individual membership fees (Registered RT membership at $207.04 + tax annually, with free Student tier), Job Bank employer postings at $300 + tax for 30 days, Annual Conference registrations and sponsor/exhibitor fees from medical device and pharmaceutical companies (Platinum sponsors include Medtronic, BOMImed, McArthur Medical Sales, Novus Medical, and Spectramedx), CCAA national examination fees, and accreditation service fees for external CPD activities and anesthesia assistant education programs. Distribution is primarily direct-to-member via the Member365 self-serve portal and the Communiqué monthly newsletter, with affinity partnerships (notably TD Insurance Meloche Monnex) adding member benefits. CSRT also engages in national advocacy through coalitions such as HEAL and Choosing Wisely Canada, and partners internationally with the International Council for Respiratory Care and the Association of Respiratory Therapists - Philippines.

The organization is led by CEO Dr. Andrew West and a small staff team (1-10 employees) including a Senior Director of Professional Practice, Senior Director of Public Policy, Manager of Member Engagement and Outreach, Manager of Business and Events Development, and an Embedded Clinician-Scientist in partnership with the University of Ottawa. CSRT is independently governed by a Board of Directors, with no parent company or external investment ownership; financing comes entirely from membership dues, conference revenue, accreditation fees, and affinity partnerships.

Name

Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists

Legal name

Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists

Website

https://csrt.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT) is the national professional association for Canada's respiratory therapists, conferring the RRT credential in BC, Yukon, Nunavut, and Northwest Territories and administering the only national CCAA anesthesia assistant certification, serving close to 5,000 members through credentialing, education, advocacy, and an annual conference.

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Product category

Professional Healthcare Association Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (813920), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

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Healthcare & Clinical Professional Certifications

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Professional Certification Programs

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Continuing Education (CE/CPD) & Provider Accreditation Bodies

Education/Education Administration, Accreditation & Policy/Accreditation Bodies (Institutional & Programmatic)

Keywords

• Professional credentialing services
• Respiratory therapy certification
• Continuing professional development
• Professional liability insurance
• Healthcare workforce advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Ottawa

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees from approximately 5,000 respiratory therapists across Canada, with different tiers for Registered RT, Graduate RT, Associate, and Student members.
2. Job Bank Postings: Employers pay $300 + taxes to post job listings for 30 days on the CSRT Job Bank, which is promoted to members through the monthly Communiqué newsletter and social media channels.
3. Annual Conference: Revenue from conference registrations, sponsorships, and exhibitor fees for the premier annual Respiratory Therapist event held in locations across Canada (e.g., Whistler, BC for 2026).
4. Accreditation Services: CSRT provides accreditation of external CPD education activities and anesthesia assistant education programs, generating revenue through accreditation fees.
5. National CCAA Exam: Revenue from examination fees for the Certified Clinical Anesthesia Assistant national certification exam administered by the CSRT.

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Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT) is the national professional association for Canada's respiratory therapists, founded in 1965. It awards the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential—the sole professional entry-to-practice standard in British Columbia, Yukon, Nunavut, and Northwest Territories—and administers the only national Certified Clinical Anesthesia Assistant (CCAA) certification in Canada. The CSRT also delivers continuing professional development, professional liability insurance, the peer-reviewed Canadian Journal of Respiratory Therapy (CJRT), accreditation of education programs, an annual conference, advocacy representation, and a member job bank.

Product overview

The Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT) is a professional association offering a portfolio of professional credentials, certifications, publications, and educational services for respiratory therapists across Canada. The core offerings include the RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) credential for BC, Yukon, Nunavut, and Northwest Territories, and the CCAA (Certified Clinical Anesthesia Assistant) certification as the only national anesthesia assistant certification in Canada. Supporting services include the Annual Conference, the peer-reviewed Canadian Journal of Respiratory Therapy (CJRT), the CSRT Job Bank, Continuing Professional Development programs, accreditation services, and national competency frameworks. The organization operates through a member portal (Member365) and does not offer a technology product per se, but rather professional association services and certifications for the respiratory therapy profession.

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Products and services

• RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) Credential The CSRT awards the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential, the professional entry-to-practice standard for respiratory therapists in British Columbia, Yukon, Nunavut, and Northwest Territories. The credential demonstrates adherence to national competency standards for respiratory therapy practice in Canada.
• CCAA (Certified Clinical Anesthesia Assistant) Credential The Certified Clinical Anesthesia Assistant (CCAA) is the only national certification for anesthesia assistants across Canada, administered by the CSRT. It recognizes respiratory therapists and eligible registered nurses who have completed additional education and clinical training to become anesthesia assistants.
• Annual Conference The CSRT Annual Conference is the premier Respiratory Therapist event in Canada, featuring educational sessions, scientific poster presentations, industry sponsors, and networking opportunities for respiratory therapy professionals. The 2026 edition is scheduled for Whistler, BC at Fairmont Whistler.
• CJRT (Canadian Journal of Respiratory Therapy) CJRT is a peer-reviewed open access journal for professionals engaged in respiratory therapy, published by the CSRT. It provides evidence-informed research and clinical knowledge for the respiratory therapy profession.
• CSRT Job Bank An online job posting platform that advertises respiratory therapy positions to CSRT's nearly 5,000 members through the monthly Communiqué newsletter and social media channels. Postings cost $300 + taxes for 30 days.
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD) On-demand online professional development education including training modules, past webinars, courses, and other educational materials available through the member portal, along with live webinars throughout the year for CPD credit.
• CSRT Accreditation Services CSRT accreditation of external CPD education activities provides impartial assessment and evaluation of continuing education events. Also includes accreditation of anesthesia assistant education programs that meet national standards.
• FCSRT (Fellowship) Designation The Fellowship of the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (FCSRT) designation recognizes registered CSRT members who have made significant contributions to the development of respiratory therapy science and the profession, and who demonstrate commitment to lifelong learning.
• National Competency Frameworks CSRT develops and validates national competency frameworks including the National Competency Framework for Primary Care Respiratory Therapy, National Competency Framework for Anesthesia Assistance, and others that establish standards for respiratory therapy practice across Canada.
• National CCAA Exam The national CSRT Anesthesia Assistance Examination is a requirement for obtaining the CCAA credential. The exam is administered via ProProctor and candidates are permitted up to three attempts within three years of graduation.

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered major, minor and core.

• TD Insurance (TD Assurance Meloche Monnex)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerAffinity partnership providing exclusive group rates on home and auto insurance to CSRT members. Promoted on CSRT website homepage and membership pages with dedicated banner advertising.
• ARCPP (Association of Respiratory Therapists - Philippines)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through which ARCPP members may enter a promo code at checkout to receive discounted CSRT membership fees. Supports internationally trained respiratory therapists.
• MedtronicmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum sponsor for CSRT Annual Conference and award program sponsor. Active supporter of respiratory therapy education and professional development.
• BOMImedmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum sponsor for CSRT Annual Conference 2026. Provides medical equipment expertise and industry education sessions.
• McArthur Medical Sales Inc.majorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum sponsor for CSRT Annual Conference 2026.
• Novus Medical Inc.majorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum sponsor for CSRT Annual Conference 2026.
• SpectramedxmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum sponsor for CSRT Annual Conference 2026.
• GetingecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor for CSRT Annual Conference 2026. Provides critical care and ventilation equipment, sponsors educational sessions on ventilation management.
• AstraZenecacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver sponsor for CSRT Annual Conference 2026.
• BaxtercoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver sponsor for CSRT Annual Conference 2026.
• BLES BiochemicalscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver sponsor for CSRT Annual Conference 2026.
• GSKcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver sponsor for CSRT Annual Conference 2026.
• MallinckrodtcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver sponsor for CSRT Annual Conference 2026.
• ProRespcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver sponsor for CSRT Annual Conference 2026.
• Trudell HealthcarecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver sponsor for CSRT Annual Conference 2026.
• Island HealthminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze sponsor for CSRT Annual Conference 2026.
• MasimominorGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze sponsor for CSRT Annual Conference 2026.
• Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMS)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze sponsor for CSRT Annual Conference 2026.
• Draeger Medical Canada Inc.coreGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry education session sponsor for CSRT Annual Conference 2020 E-Conference Series, covering topics on ventilation and IMV asynchronies.
• PhilipscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry education session sponsor for CSRT Annual Conference 2020 E-Conference Series, covering NIV and HFT therapy topics.
• Health Professionals Testing Canada (HPTC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdministers the national certification examination for respiratory therapists. Graduates of accredited respiratory therapy programs are eligible to write the HPTC National Certification Examination to earn the RRT credential.
• Accreditation CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for accreditation of respiratory therapy education programs. CSRT collaborates on developing and evaluating practice and education standards.
• HEAL (Organizations for Health Action)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational advocacy coalition where CSRT collaborates with other healthcare organizations to influence health policy and advocacy efforts.
• Choosing Wisely CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSRT has developed Choosing Wisely Canada RT Recommendations (2024), contributing to evidence-informed practice guidelines.
• International Council for Respiratory CarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational organization for respiratory therapy advocacy where CSRT collaborates globally on respiratory care standards and practices.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists: CAMRT is a national Canadian allied-health professional association offering membership, certification support, accreditation of education programs, CPD, advocacy, and an annual conference — a strong structural and operational analogue to CSRT in the Canadian allied-health association landscape.
• Canadian Physiotherapy Association: CPA is a large, established Canadian allied-health professional association with a comparable operating model — membership, divisions/specialty networks, annual congress, peer-reviewed journal (Physiotherapy Canada), CPD tracking, and advocacy — making it a useful analogue for the structure of a mature Canadian health professional association.

Emerging players

• Association of Respiratory Therapists – Philippines (ARCPP): ARCPP is the Philippines national professional association for respiratory therapists and an existing CSRT partner offering its members discounted CSRT membership; it represents the international emerging-market analogue of CSRT's national-association model.

Direct peers

• British Columbia Society of Respiratory Therapists: BCSRT is the provincial professional society for RTs in British Columbia — the same jurisdiction where CSRT grants the RRT credential — offering a closely comparable set of advocacy, CPD, networking, and member-benefit services for the same audience.
• International Council for Respiratory Care: The ICRC is an international organization for respiratory care advocacy and standards where CSRT is already a partner; it operates in the same respiratory therapy professional association space globally, focused on elevating the RT profession and sharing practice standards across countries.
• National Board for Respiratory Care: NBRC is the U.S. credentialing body that administers the RRT and CRT examinations; it is directly comparable to CSRT's role as the Canadian RRT/CCAA credentialing and examination administrator, with a similar product portfolio of national certifications and exam services for respiratory therapists.
• College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario: CRTO is the regulatory college that registers and licenses respiratory therapists in Ontario, Canada's largest province; it is the most direct Canadian peer to CSRT in scope (registration, professional standards, member services for RTs), and represents the structural alternative CSRT faces in non-delegating provinces.
• American Association for Respiratory Care: AARC is the U.S. national professional association for respiratory therapists, the most direct functional peer to CSRT: it offers membership, credentialing support, annual congress, continuing education, advocacy, and a peer-reviewed journal (Respiratory Care) for the same RT profession in a different national market.

Others

• Health Professionals Testing Canada (HPTC): HPTC is the Canadian partner organization that administers the national RRT certification examination on behalf of CSRT; it is a strategic enabler in CSRT's credentialing stack rather than a competitor, comparable as an exam-administration peer in Canada's health-professional testing ecosystem.

Regional players

• Australian and New Zealand Society of Respiratory Science: ANZSRS is the peak professional body for respiratory scientists and clinicians in Australia and New Zealand, operating a similar model of credentialing, annual scientific meetings, CPD, and advocacy for the respiratory care profession in a different geography.

Market position

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Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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