A route to explore · Ontario

I qualified in respiratory therapy overseas. How can I find out what counts in Ontario?

Assess respiratory-therapy qualifications earned abroad

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Your starting point

Read CRTO's international guide to confirm that the route fits your profession.

A pathway helps you explore. It does not decide eligibility or guarantee admission, funding, licensing or work. Each program has its own checked date.

01 / Start with your situation

Your first steps

Read CRTO's international guide to confirm that the route fits your profession.
Assemble the requested credential evaluation and curriculum, then follow CRTO's application instructions.
Use the assessment feedback to plan any remaining examination or remediation; budget each stage before proceeding.

02 / Compare real options

Programs and organizations to explore

Open a program to see requirements, costs, funding and the official starting point.

College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario (CRTO)

CRTO Entry-to-Practice Assessment — respiratory therapists educated outside Canada →

Education review, structured interview and clinical simulation assessment for applicants whose respiratory-therapy program is not CRTO approved.

Ongoing enquiries or individual applications · Confirm cost with provider

Checked October 20, 2026 How we check information

Requirements, funding and where to start →

03 / Check affordability

Possible funding

These are leads to assess individually. Loans must be repaid, and grants have conditions.

Windmill Microlending career loan →

Approved credential recognition, exams, short training and related career-plan expenses; living support is case-specific.

Current intake not confirmed · loan

Checked October 20, 2026 How we check information

Requirements, funding and where to start →

04 / Before you commit

Important distinctions

Experience providing respiratory care within another profession does not meet the respiratory-therapy education requirement.
CRTO must issue registration before practice or use of the protected title. Windmill is a potential repayable loan, subject to approval.