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 scaleNot stated in current postings
- Openings now—
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
- Check Prince Edward Island's registration requirements with the profession's regulator before you apply
Official starting point: Health PEI (opens in a new tab)
Trained outside Canada?
Respiratory therapists trained outside Canada should ask about an assessment before applying.
Important: Requirements can change and may differ for internationally educated professionals. CareZelo links to official bodies but does not determine eligibility.