Career guide
Respiratory therapist
Respiratory therapists look after patients' breathing: ventilators, airways, oxygen and lung tests, often in critical care and emergencies.
- StatusRegulated profession
- TrainingDegree
- Pay scale$40.78–$46.53 an hour
- Openings now2
A day in the job
You manage patients on ventilators in intensive care, respond to emergency calls and resuscitations, help at difficult intubations, and run lung function tests.
Where you could work: Intensive care, emergency, neonatal care, transport
How to get there
- Complete an accredited respiratory therapy program
Licence and registration
- Pass the national entry-to-practice exam
- Register with the NL Council of Health Professionals
Official starting point: Newfoundland and Labrador Council of Health Professionals (opens in a new tab)
Trained outside Canada?
Respiratory therapists trained outside Canada apply to the NL Council of Health Professionals for an assessment.
Important: Requirements can change and may differ for internationally educated professionals. CareZelo links to official bodies but does not determine eligibility.