RTSO Membership Benefits

The following member benefits are available to all practicing, associate/retired and student members:

1. Perkopolis

2. Park’N Fly

3. Garde Malade Scrubs

4. Home and Auto Insurance (coming soon)

5. Professional Development Fund

To redeem your member-only perks, log into your RTSO account and select the Member Perks menu to obtain the discount code[s] or link to access the discount for each perk. Sign into the partner web site or with the partner app using the email you use to log into your RTSO membership area to receive your discount. Discounts are available to members only.

Perkopolis

Sign up with Perkopolis or use the Perkopolis app with the email associated with your RTSO membership to receive your Perkopolis discount. Only available to members in the membership area of the web site.

Park ’N Fly

Sign up with Park ‘N Fly or use the Park ‘N Fly app with the email associated with your RTSO membership to receive your discount. Please note, you must prebook your parking in order to receive your discount. Only available to members in the membership area of the web site.

Garde-Malade Scrubs!

RTSO is thrilled to offer a special discount on Canadian-made scrubs from Montreal-based scrubs manufacturer Garde-Malade. Scrubs are made with fabric composed of a least 50% recycled materials! With some awesome colours and styles, you will stand out in these scrubs. 

Enjoy 20% off your scrub order when you use our exclusive discount code only available to members in the membership area of the web site.

Expiry Date: December 31, 2026

Home and Auto Insurance

COMING SOON!

RTSO Professional Development Fund

For the year July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026 (Year 2)

Eligibility Criteria and Application Guidelines

The RTSO Board of Directors is pleased to announce the launch of the RTSO Professional Development Fund, designed to provide financial support to RTSO members pursuing professional development opportunities.

Eligible Continuing Professional Development Activities:
  • RT practice-related workshops, conferences, and courses
    University or college courses directly applicable to the practice of respiratory therapy
  • Ongoing certifications such as BCLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, and US-guided art-line insertion
  • PD activity must have taken place between July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 (Year 2).
  • Eligibility Criteria:
  • Must be a current, paying RTSO “practicing” member in good standing (student members are not eligible)
  • Must have been a member of the RTSO when the PD activity took place
  • Must be registered with the CRTO as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
  • Application must include evidence of completion for the professional development activity, such as:
  • Receipt for payment of the PD activity
  • Evidence that the activity took place within the current RTSO fiscal year (July 1 – June 30)
  • Proof of successful completion (e.g., transcript, certificate of completion)
Funding Details:
  • Members may apply for up to $1,000 per year
  • Applications will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis, with first-time applicants receiving priority
  • Once the allocated funds have been exhausted, no further applications will be accepted
Please Note:

The following expenses are not eligible for reimbursement:

  • Accommodation costs
  • Travel expenses
  • Exam fees such as HTPC, CRE, AA
  • Courses or activities unrelated to the practice of respiratory therapy

Download the Professional Development Fund application form here. The PDF form will automatically download to your system. Please e-mail the completed form to office@rtso.ca. Thank you.