What does accountability look like in action? Clear standards. Ongoing learning. And putting the public interest first. These principles guide the CRTO’s work as we support a healthcare system that’s transparent, responsible, and always improving. Learn more about professional development at CRTO: https://www.crto.on.ca/members/professional-development/

What does accountability look like in action? Clear standards. Ongoing learning. And putting the public interest first. These principles guide the CRTO’s work as we support a healthcare system that’s transparent, responsible, and always improving.

Learn more:
www.crto.on.ca/members/prof...

Patient safety depends on proper oversight even outside traditional care settings. An investigation into ICU admissions after cosmetic Botox highlights gaps in authorization, delegation & supervision in medical aesthetics. Review CRTO expectations for RTs: www.crto.on.ca/pdf/Position...

At CRTO, our work centres on public safety while supporting Respiratory Therapists to meet trusted professional standards across Ontario. Through regulation, education, and transparency, we help strengthen confidence in Respiratory Therapy province‑wide. Learn more about our role and professional practice: https://www.crto.on.ca/members/professional-practice/

At the #CRTO, our work centres on public confidence while supporting RTs to meet trusted professional standards across Ontario.

Through regulation, education & transparency, we help strengthen confidence in Respiratory Therapy province‑wide.

Learn more www.crto.on.ca/members/prof...

Busy spring? This is a reminder from #CRTO to check your registration renewal. Today’s deadline applies if you haven’t renewed yet: Unpaid renewals will be suspended and the portal will close. Log in to the CRTO Member Portal to renew.

Busy spring? Just a gentle reminder from the #CRTO to check your registration renewal.

Today’s deadline applies if you haven’t renewed yet: Unpaid renewals will be suspended and the portal will close.

Please log in to the CRTO Member Portal to renew. members.crto.on.ca/CRTO/iMIS/Co...

April is a time to recognize the healthcare professionals and volunteers who support others with skill, compassion, and care. Respiratory Therapists and healthcare workers across Ontario make a meaningful difference every day. Thank you for all that you do.

April is a time to recognize the healthcare professionals and volunteers who support others with skill, compassion, and care.

Respiratory Therapists and healthcare workers across Ontario make a meaningful difference every day. Thank you for all that you do!

Supervision looks different today than it did even a few years ago, even as core expectations have remained the same. That’s why the CRTO is proposing updates to the Supervision Policy, to clarify expectations for Members under supervision and those providing it. Your experience matters. Review the proposed changes and share your feedback: https://www.crto.on.ca/members/surveyspolls/

Supervision looks different today than it did even a few years ago, even as core expectations have remained the same.

That’s why the CRTO is proposing updates to the Supervision Policy. Review the proposed changes, have your say and share your feedback:
www.crto.on.ca/members/surv...

Today is #WorldHealthDay 💙 Respiratory Therapists play a vital role in patient safety and quality care across Ontario. At the CRTO, we’re proud to support this important work as part of a healthcare system Ontarians can trust. Join us in recognizing the impact of Respiratory Therapists. #RespiratoryTherapy #PatientSafety #CRTO

Today is #WorldHealthDay
Respiratory Therapists play a vital role in patient safety and quality care across Ontario. At the CRTO, we’re proud to support this important work as part of a healthcare system Ontarians can trust.

Join us in recognizing the impact of Respiratory Therapists.

Leadership isn’t just about setting expectations, it’s about upholding them. Last week, CRTO Council came together for a thoughtful and productive meeting, focused on strengthening our regulatory work and supporting respiratory therapists across Ontario. At the CRTO’s March Council meeting, important discussions focused on how standards, accountability, and oversight continue to shape safe and ethical practices across the healthcare system. These conversations help ensure public confidence while supporting professionals in meeting their responsibilities. Want to know what was discussed and how it may affect you or your organization? What’s next? You’ll see several updates rolled out soon, each grounded in Council’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and public protection. So stay tuned. In the meantime, explore highlights from the March Council meeting to stay informed and understand what’s changing, what’s evolving, and what it means for you. #CRTO #Standards #IndustryLeadership #HealthcareExcellence #CouncilMeeting #TrustInCare

Inside the CRTO Council Meeting

Key discussions took place last meeting, with important updates coming soon. So stay tuned! In the meantime, take a look at the meeting highlights (under Council Meeting Materials):

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Your 2026 PORTfolio is now overdue We know how busy and demanding your work as a Respiratory Therapist can be. If your 2026 PORTfolio hasn’t been submitted yet, we want to gently remind you that the April 1 deadline has passed, but you still have time to complete it. Submit before April 17, 2026 to avoid a recurring late fee. Before submitting, make sure you’ve: ✅ Completed all required sections ✅ Submitted your Conflict-of-Interest Declaration ✅ Added 12 Learning Logs and linked at least one Learning Goal If you’re feeling rushed or need help pulling everything together, you’re not alone. Our team is here to support you every step of the way. 📧 arndt@crto.on.ca ☎️ 1‑800‑261‑0528 ext. 24 Our team is here to support you every step of the way if you have any questions or need clarification. #CRTO #PORTfolio2026 #RespiratoryTherapists #RRTs #ProfessionalPractice #LateSubmission #We’reHereToHelp

⏳ PORTfolio 2026 reminder:

April 1 has passed, but you still have time. Submit by April 17 to avoid recurring late fees.

Need help pulling it together? We’re here to support you.
📧 arndt@crto.on.ca | ☎️ 1‑800‑261‑0528 ext. 24

#CRTO #PORTfolio2026 #RRTs

In recognition of Good Friday, the CRTO office is closed today and will reopen on Monday. To Respiratory Therapists and healthcare professionals providing care today, thank you for your continued dedication. Wishing everyone a safe and restful long weekend.

In recognition of Good Friday, the CRTO office is closed Friday April 3rd and will reopen on Easter Monday, April 5th.

To Respiratory Therapists and healthcare professionals providing care today, thank you for your continued dedication.

Wishing everyone a safe and restful long weekend.

Attention future Respiratory Therapists
Registration is opening soon for the HPTC Respiratory Therapy Entry to Practice Examination taking place on July 6, 2026.

🗓 Registration: April 8 – May 6, 2026
⚠️ No late registration

🔗 For full details, visit hptc.ca/upcoming-rt-...

At the CRTO, we’re connecting with 2nd yr RT students to explore delegation, authorizing mechanisms & ethical responsibilities, building confidence early for safe, competent practice and the Launch Jurisprudence Exam. Joined a session? Share your experience or email professionalpractice@crto.on.ca

At the CRTO, we’re connecting with 2nd-yr RT students to explore delegation, authorizing mechanisms & ethical responsibilities. Building confidence early for safe, competent practice and the Launch Jurisprudence Exam.

Joined a session? Share your experience or email professionalpractice@crto.on.ca

Employers: Is your RT team ready and compliant? ✅ Every team starts with trust. Make sure every Respiratory Therapist you employ is registered, in good standing, and practising within their scope. Checking the CRTO Public Register is quick, free, and essential. It protects patients, supports safe care, and safeguards your organization.

Every team starts with trust. Make sure every RT you employ is registered, in good standing, and practising within their scope.

Checking the CRTO Public Register is quick, free & essential. It protects patients, supports safe care & safeguards your organization. members.crto.on.ca/crto/CRTO/Pu...

Eid Mubarak to all who celebrate A time of gratitude, generosity, and community, Eid reminds us of the compassion at the heart of healthcare. The College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario celebrates the diversity that strengthens our profession.

Eid Mubarak to all who celebrate!

A time of gratitude, generosity, and community, Eid reminds us of the compassion at the heart of healthcare. The College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario celebrates the diversity that strengthens our profession.

May this day bring joy, peace, and connection.

New StatsCan data paints a shifting picture of Canadians’ health, especially when it comes to emotional well‑being and pain. One group is experiencing the lowest emotional health levels over the past decade.

Curious who & why? Dive into the data & learn more.

www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quo...

Going Inactive? Don’t Miss Important CRTO Updates. If you’re transitioning to Inactive status, take a moment to check the email address on file with the #CRTO. Many Members use their work email, but once you leave your workplace, you may no longer receive important updates, renewal reminders, or regulatory communications. Before changing your status, make sure your contact email is a personal address you can continue to access. Staying connected ensures you remain informed, compliant, and ready for whatever comes next in your professional journey. Learn more about Inactive status here: https://www.crto.on.ca/members/about-your-certificate-of-registration/inactive/ #RespiratoryTherapy #ProfessionalRegulation #MemberSupport #StayConnected

Going Inactive?

Before you change your status, make sure your email on file with the CRTO is a personal address, not your work email.
You don’t want to miss important updates or renewal reminders.

Learn more:
www.crto.on.ca/members/abou...

International Long Covid Awareness Month 2026 - Canadian Covid Society International Long Covid Awareness Month March 2026 Join us to raise awareness and show support for the Long Covid community this March. Schedule of Events This March, we are taking a special ...

Long COVID Awareness Month is a time to listen, learn, and recognize the ongoing impacts of long COVID. Respiratory Therapists are part of the broader healthcare community supporting patients through complex recovery journeys.

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Learning doesn’t stop at registration. From continuing education to professional development, growth is a lifelong journey. The CRTO’s Launch program is designed to help new RTs navigate their responsibilities and build confidence in practice. Explore how Launch can support your career. https://www.crto.on.ca/members/professional-development/quality-assurance/psa/

Learning doesn’t stop at registration. Growth is a lifelong journey.

The CRTO’s Launch program is designed to help new RTs navigate their responsibilities and build confidence in practice. Explore how Launch can support your career. www.crto.on.ca/members/prof...

🚨 Final stretch! PORTfolio submission deadline is April 1. Have you submitted your 2025/26 PORTfolio yet? Take a sec to: ✅ Make sure all sections are complete ✅ Confirm your Conflict of Interest declaration is in ✅ Double-check your Learning Log shows your growth Submit early = less stress, more peace of mind. Need help? Reach out anytime: 📧 arndt@crto.on.ca | ☎️ 1-800-261-0528 x24 You’ve worked hard all year—let your PORTfolio show it!

Final stretch! PORTfolio submission deadline is April 1.
Have you submitted your 2025/26 PORTfolio yet?
Submit early = less stress, more peace of mind.

Need help? Reach out anytime:
📧 arndt@crto.on.ca | ☎️ 1-800-261-0528 x24

You’ve worked hard all year, let your PORTfolio show it!

Ontario Health is offering a course on First Nations, Inuit and Métis culture and the determinants of health.

It’s a meaningful opportunity to deepen understanding, strengthen trust, and enhance patient care. See how it can support your practice.

elearning.ontariohealth.ca/course/view....

Thank you to all RTs who completed RelevanT 2026 and took time to reflect, refresh knowledge, and strengthen practice. Your commitment to continuing competence supports safe, high-quality care and a stronger profession. https://www.crto.on.ca/members/professional-development/quality-assurance/relevant/

Thank you to all RTs who completed RelevanT 2026 and took time to reflect, refresh knowledge, and strengthen practice.

Your commitment to continuing competence supports safe, high-quality care and a stronger profession.

www.crto.on.ca/members/prof...

Annual Renewal Deadline Has Passed Growth as an RT doesn’t stop at graduation, it’s daily learning and accountability. Feb 28, 2026 renewal deadline has passed. Late fees now apply. Update your info today to stay in good standing and keep your practice uninterrupted.

Growth as an RT doesn’t stop at graduation, it’s daily learning and accountability.

Feb 28, 2026 renewal deadline has passed. Late fees now apply. Update your info today to stay in good standing and keep your practice uninterrupted. www.crto.on.ca/members/abou...

Welcome to the Profession: Your Journey as an RT Begins | CRTO YouTube video by TheCRTO

Registration marks the start of a meaningful journey, built on dedication, study, and a commitment to helping others breathe easier.

Launch Jurisprudence is your first step in understanding your responsibilities. We’re proud to support you as you begin this important work!

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🌟 **Countdown to April 1: Is Your PORTfolio Ready?** 🌟 The deadline is approaching—let’s make sure you’re set up for success! Take a moment to review and confirm you’ve completed the essentials: ✨ Completed your **Self‑Assessment** ✨ Selected your **Learning Goal** ✨ Logged your **Professional Development activities** ✨ Submitted your **Conflict of Interest declaration** Remember: **Deferrals are reserved for exceptional circumstances** and must be requested **at least 15 days before the deadline**. You can access the deferral form in your **CRTO Member Login** under *Professional Development*. 💬 Have questions? Need a hand? We’re here to support you every step of the way. 📧 <arndt@crto.on.ca> | ☎️ 1‑800‑261‑0528 x33 Let’s finish strong together! \#CRTO #PORTfolio2026 #RespiratoryTherapists #ProfessionalDevelopment #DeadlineReminder #RRTSupport

April 1 will be here before you know it, let’s make sure you’re set up for success! Take a moment to confirm you’ve completed the essentials:

✔️ Self‑Assessment
✔️ Learning Goal
✔️ PD activities
✔️ COI submitted

Need help? Email arndt@crto.on.ca or 1‑800‑261‑0528 x33.
We're here to help.

Behind every skilled RT in Canada is a team making it possible. In 2025, several internationally educated RTs took a key step toward practice, thanks to CRTO’s entry-to-practice assessments. A huge thank you to our RT Assessors for volunteering their time and expertise to protect patients and strengthen care nationwide.

Behind every skilled RT in Ontario is a team making it possible. In 2025, several internationally-educated RTs took a key step toward practice, thanks to the CRTO’s entry-to-practice assessments. Huge thank u to our RT Assessors for volunteering their time & expertise to strengthen care nationwide.

Ramadan Mubarak 🌙 Wishing all those observing a peaceful time of reflection, compassion, and community. At the CRTO, we celebrate the diversity that strengthens Ontario’s respiratory therapy community.

Ramadan Mubarak 🌙

Wishing all those observing a peaceful time of reflection, compassion, and community. At the CRTO, we celebrate the diversity that strengthens Ontario’s Respiratory Therapy community.

Happy Lunar New Year to all those celebrating. A time of renewal and reflection, Lunar New Year aligns closely with the values of respiratory care; continued learning, evolving practice, and commitment to patient safety. We celebrate the cultural diversity within Ontario’s respiratory therapy community and wish our Members and their families health, resilience, and new beginnings.

Happy Lunar New Year to all who celebrate 🧧

A time of renewal and reflection, it reflects the values of respiratory care: learning, safety, and compassion. Wishing Ontario’s RT community and their families health, resilience, and new beginnings!

Family Day is a moment to recognize the people who support Respiratory Therapists, especially when the work extends beyond regular hours, weekends, and holidays. For many RTs, family includes partners, parents, friends, and colleagues who step in, adapt, and provide support behind the scenes. Today, we thank those who make your care for patients possible and we hope you find time to rest and recharge.

Family Day is a time to recognize the people who support RTs especially when the work extends beyond regular hours, weekends & holidays. We thank those who make your care for patients possible and we hope you find time to recharge. Note: our office is closed Family Day and will reopen on Tues Feb 17

The 2026 CRTO registration renewal deadline is February 28 at 11:59 p.m. To make the process as smooth and stress-free as possible, we encourage Members to renew early. This allows time to address any questions or issues that may come up, helping protect your ability to practise without interruption. 🔗 www.crto.on.ca 📧 registrationservices@crto.on.ca

The 2026 CRTO registration renewal deadline is Feb 28. To make the process as smooth as possible, we encourage Members to renew early. This helps protect your ability to practise without interruption www.crto.on.ca

📧 registrationservices@crto.on.ca

You spend your days helping others breathe — what about your own lungs? Feb brings cold air, dry wards & full schedules. You give endlessly, so don’t forget to give to yourself: • Bundle up in the cold • Stay hydrated • Step outside for fresh air Caring for yourself helps you keep caring for others.

You spend your days helping others breathe. What about your own lungs? Feb brings cold air, dry wards & full schedules. You give endlessly, so don’t forget to give to yourself:
• Bundle up in the cold
• Stay hydrated
• Step outside for fresh air

Caring for yourself helps you keep caring for others.